The Latest Breaking News from Russell Square

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The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

Met officer recalls terrifying moment she realised true horror of 7/7 attacks

Superintendent Anna Bearman, then 23, was a Met Police responder on 7 July

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025

First responders share horror over July 7 atrocities

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

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025

What protests are taking place in London this weekend?

The Let Women Speak event begins at 1pm on Saturday at Hyde Park

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian protesters gather in central London ahead of march

Activists convened in Bedford Square on Saturday morning ahead of a planned march to Russell Square amid a heavy police presence.

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2024

Met planning 'significant policing operation' for October 7 anniversary protests

Thousands of members from the Palestine Solidarity Campaign will march from Russell Square to Whitehall on Saturday

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2024

Met Police vow ‘swift’ action as pro-Palestinian protests return to central London

Hundreds of officers are policing the 11th National March for Palestine starting at Russell Square on Saturday

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2024

Man sought after 'tens of thousands of pounds' stolen in 'sophisticated' ATM fraud in Russell Square

A large sum was removed from the victim's bank account over a number of days, police say

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2024

Man 'raped by stranger in Russell Square after night out with friends'

A man told police he was raped by a stranger in Russell Square after getting lost from his friends on a night out.

Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2024