The Latest Breaking News from Metropolitan Police

Thousands of farmers to descend on London after Met Police green lights ‘tractor tax’ protest

The event’s organiser said he could see the number of attendees exceed 10,000

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024

Farmers plan splinter rally over Budget amid concern NFU event too small

The NFU said there were ‘legal issues’ preventing its members turning up in large numbers on the streets of Westminster.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024

UK police watchdog reviews handling of Mohamed Al Fayed sex crime allegations

Britain’s police watchdog is assessing complaints from two women over how the Metropolitan Police handled sex crime allegations they made against the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024

Met chief hits out at social media speculation around Chris Kaba shooting as 67 gang linked to 11 gun attacks

Mark Rowley said Kaba’s gang was involved in drug distribution and several shootings

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

CPS to consider charging ex-BBC DJ Tim Westwood over sexual misconduct allegations

Development comes after the BBC confirmed that an independent inquiry into Westwood’s conduct while at the broadcaster had been completed

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

CPS considers charging DJ Tim Westwood over sexual abuse allegations

The Metropolitan Police confirmed it had submitted evidence against the DJ to prosecutors.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024

Labour MP Chris Webb ‘attacked and mugged’ on way back to flat

The Blackpool South MP thanked the Metropolitan Police for their ‘swift response’.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

Suspect, 57, charged with murder of pensioner in Covent Garden

James O’Neill, 74, died in hospital two weeks after being assaulted

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024

Dramatic moment two schoolboys on e-bikes snatch phones as police smash London gang

Kie Joyce terrorised unsuspecting victims by riding up to them on pavements at high speeds

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024

Body found in search for missing artist Sarah Cunningham in London

Sarah Cunningham’s family informed after casualty on tracks at London underground station

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024