Pro-Palestine and Ukip protesters to gather in separate rallies in Westminster The Metropolitan Police has set out conditions for the protests. Evening Standard · Jan 30
Fifth man arrested over arson attacks on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer The Metropolitan Police said a 19-year-old man has been released under investigation Evening Standard · Jan 29
Mother of Ricky Reel ‘haunted’ by nightmares over Met Police spying Scotland Yard apologises for ‘wholly indefensible’ intrusion into Ricky Reel family’s justice campaign after he drowned in River Thames Evening Standard · Jan 28
Number of police officers falls by more than 1,000 in a year, figures show The fall in the number of officers in England and Wales has been driven almost entirely by a sharp drop at the Metropolitan Police. Evening Standard · Jan 28
Victory for Met Police as judges rule vetting can include unproved allegations Police force will be able to consider even unproved allegations when vetting potential officers in the recruitment process Evening Standard · Jan 27
'Impossible' to travel in London in future without being scanned by facial recognition, court told The Metropolitan Police is facing legal action brought by a youth worker and the director of a civil liberties campaign group Evening Standard · Jan 27
Retired ballet dancer in his 80s who was Tasered by armed police raiding the wrong address wins payout Roy Morton was arrested for affray and held in police custody for 11 hours in shocking case of mistaken identity Evening Standard · Jan 26
New ‘British FBI’ team to tackle terrorism and gang crime in major police shake-up Home secretary Shabana Mahmood will outline major police reforms on Monday with the number of forces expected to be slashed The Independent UK · Jan 24
‘British FBI’ to take over counter-terror and fraud probes under police reforms The National Police Service will be created to crack down on serious and complex crimes. Evening Standard · Jan 24
Barron Trump called UK police after witnessing attack of ‘close’ friend on video call, court told The 19-year-old called the City of London Police from the US after witnessing the attack on the alleged victim The Independent UK · Jan 22
Russell Brand granted bail after court appearance Russell Brand has been granted bail after a London video court appearance from the US. BANG Premier · Jan 20
Live facial recognition pilot leads to 100 arrests in first few months The Metropolitan Police says the pilot in Croydon has so far led to 103 arrests The Independent UK · Jan 19
West London Horror: Eight-Year-Old Girl Shot Repeatedly on Her Birthday by Man Dressed as Deliveroo Driver Jazz Reid, 33, disguised as a delivery rider, shot an eight-year-old girl and her father in west London. He is jailed for 38 years for attempted murder International Business Times UK · Jan 16
The Traitors star Amanda Collier reveals BBC show saved her life after uncovering serious condition Collier, 57, a former Detective Chief Inspector with the Metropolitan Police, was banished from the series last week Evening Standard · Jan 13
Evening Standard · Jan 12 Two Met Police officers spared jail after sexually assaulting woman during drunken night out at London casino ‘There is, rightly, grave public concern at present concerning conduct of officers of the Metropolitan Police. The public is entitled to expect much better’, says judge
Evening Standard · Jan 8 'Extraordinary' baby Elsa abandoned in shopping bag on east London street to be adopted Elsa, who was found by a dogwalker in 2014 when she was just an hour old, will keep contact with her siblings who were abandoned separately over a seven year period
International Business Times UK · Jan 6 Prince Harry's UK Security Fight Takes Shock Turn — Armed Protection 'Nailed On' Prince Harry is reportedly set to regain armed UK security protection, paving the way for safer visits with his family and children in 2026.
The Independent UK · Jan 5 Prince Harry ‘wins fight’ to regain automatic armed security when visiting UK The Duke of Sussex wrote to the home secretary in September after two stalker incidents
Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025 Met Police call centre staff carry out New Year's Eve strike A Met Police spokesperson said the ‘vast majority of our staff will be working alongside their police officer colleagues’
International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025 London Fireworks 2025: Primrose Hill Closed with Fencing and Security on New Year's Eve Primrose Hill will be closed on New Year's Eve 2025 due to safety concerns following police budget cuts, forcing revellers to seek alternative fireworks viewing spots across London.
The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025 Worst areas for unsolved car crimes revealed There have been calls for a dedicated police unit to be set up to tackle car theft in the UK
BANG Premier · Dec 23, 2025 Russell Brand charged with further sexual offences Comedian and broadcaster Russell Brand has been charged with new rape and sexual assault offences, the Metropolitan Police has said.
International Business Times UK · Dec 23, 2025 Russell Brand Rape Charges: Met Police Confirm More Victims in Predatory Conduct Case Russell Brand has been charged with a further count of rape and sexual assault. The Metropolitan Police confirm new charges involving two more women ahead of his 2026 trial.
Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025 No charges over Bob Vylan’s ‘death to the IDF’ Glastonbury set, police say Vylan, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, was interviewed by police over the incident
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025 Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault The alleged offences took place in 2009, the Crown Protection Service said