The Latest Breaking News from Metropolitan Police

More than 130 arrested for anti-Jewish and Muslim hatred since Israel-Hamas war began - Met Police

Police have revealed the scale of anti-Semitic and Islamaphobic hate crimes in London

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: Just Stop Oil's tactics prevent others from backing a worthy cause

They’re back. The Metropolitan Police is bracing itself as Just Stop Oil kicks off a three-week campaign to bring what it calls disruption on an “unprecedented scale”.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023

London in an ‘awful place’ with Jews ‘scared stiff’, Assembly told

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley also acknowledged difficulties with policing protests since the Middle East crisis.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Police officer who missed gun used to kill Matt Ratana admits ignoring training

The Metropolitan Police sergeant was killed on September 25 2020 by Louis de Zoysa.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Ulez cameras vandalised and stolen with 987 crimes recorded in seven months

The Metropolitan Police said it is taking crimes linked to the devices seriously.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Met Police to reduce time spent on mental health calls under new initiative with NHS

Eight in 10 people sectioned in London would benefit more from community support than hospital admission, says NHS

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Metropolitan Police to reduce time spent on mental health calls under new scheme

Under the Right Care, Right Person initiative, officers will not longer attend when a healthcare professional would be more appropriate.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023

Met Police chief who wrote anti-drugs strategy sacked for refusing drug test over cannabis use claim

Commander Julian Bennett was accused of smoking cannabis each morning before work

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

What is a Cobra meeting? Emergency talks called to discuss UK racism riots

The meeting follows the PM’s promise that ‘the full force of the law’ will be brought to bear on those who commit public order offences

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023

Naming murder accused Met marksman poses no immediate risk to life, judge rules

Chris Kaba, 24, died when he was shot through the windscreen of a car.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023