The Latest Breaking News from Nick Aldworth

Firearms officers accused of staging ‘industrial protest’ as dozens down tools

A number of Metropolitan Police officers stepped away from armed duties after one of their colleagues was charged with murder last week.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

New security laws prompted by Manchester Arena bombing ‘may not reduce threat of terror attacks’

The bill, known as ‘Martyn’s Law’, has been fought for by the mother of Manchester bombing victim Martyn Hett

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Security operation surrounding Queen’s funeral ‘biggest the UK has ever seen’

Rooftop snipers were in place while the cortege was moving, while approximately 2,300 police officers guarded the route

Wales Online · Sep 20, 2022

Queen remained 'sparkling' and 'buoyant' until the end despite her declining health

The Queen is said to have ignored concerned aides, who suggested Prince Charles welcomed new Prime Minister Liz Truss, reportedly telling courtiers: "I have to, it’s my job"

Daily Mirror · Sep 16, 2022

34 people already arrested in run up to the Queen's funeral, police say

A 'ring of steel' is in place around Westminster Abbey with 10,000 officers on the ground for Monday's state funeral in the largest policing operation ever seen in Britain

Daily Mirror · Sep 16, 2022

Britain mounts its largest-ever security operation for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

LONDON — The scale is epic: potentially millions of people thronging the streets, more than 100 foreign dignitaries and their staffs streaming in from around the world, hundreds of domestic and international government agencies coordinating logistics, large swaths of roads and transportation networks closed or gridlocked.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 16, 2022

How the U.K. plans to keep world leaders safe as they arrive for the queen's funeral

With world leaders and dignitaries flying in from all over the world, this is how authorities in London are planning to keep everyone safe.

WEKU · Sep 14, 2022

Ex-terror cop warns mourners to be vigilant for 'anyone out of place' in funeral crowds

Security operation for the Queen’s funeral will be "biggest the UK has ever seen" as former counter-terrorism police chief Nick Aldworth warns those lining the streets to be on constant alert

Daily Mirror · Sep 13, 2022

Public in crowds remembering Queen told to report people who look 'out of place'

A policing expert has said people with ill intentions will stand out

Wales Online · Sep 13, 2022

Police ‘overzealous’ in handling of anti-monarchy protesters, says former chief

Former counter-terror chief Nick Aldworth said the late Queen would not have wanted interference with legitimate protest.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022