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The attack on the property in Leyton, east London, caused about £1 million worth of damage, the Old Bailey has heard.

Britain has too much crime because it has too many police forces, apparently. But don’t fret, Britons, the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis has had A Big Idea. Sir Mark Rowley, chief of the ever-showered-in-glory Metropolitan Police, has proposed a radical overhaul of the make-up of police forces. What…

Today marks 20 years since the devastating attacks of 7/7 shook London to its core. Here, we revisit the timeline of events, tracing the bombers' journey to the city's immediate, courageous response.

Commander Dominic Murphy came straight to London to help in the aftermath of the bombings and has remained in the Met ever since

The team drove to London to help in the aftermath of the attack and remained for the next two decades

Superintendent Anna Bearman was a 23-year-old police constable on the Metropolitan Police response team when the attack took place.

Sir Mark Rowley said bigger forces would be better able to utilise modern technology and reduce expenses.

Sir Mark Rowley said bigger forces would be better able to utilise modern technology and reduce expenses.

The designation as a terror group means that membership of, or support for, Palestine Action is a criminal offence punishable by jail.

The designation as a terror group means that membership of, or support for, Palestine Action is a criminal offence punishable by jail.

Protesters gathered on Parliament Square to oppose the Home Office decision to proscribe the group as a terror organisation