The Latest Breaking News from The Metropolitan Police

Tim Westwood Rape Case: Ex-BBC DJ Faces Sex Charges Involving 7 Victims Since 1980s

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with four counts of rape and sexual offences against seven women, spanning 33 years.

International Business Times UK · Oct 9, 2025

Police appeal after woman ‘forced into tow truck’ in London

The Metropolitan Police say they are concerned for the wellbeing of the woman

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

Hate crime rises with religiously-motivated offences at record level

The Home Office figures cover police-recorded hate crime in England and Wales.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

A Known Stalker Was Able to Get Within Feet of Prince Harry Twice During His Recent Trip to the U.K.

"It should not be left to two office staff to act as extra eyes and ears or provide a physical barrier," a friend said of Harry's security situation in the U.K. "That should not happen. It is only going to take one motivated, lone individual for this to go south…

Marie Claire · Oct 7, 2025

Police intercept international phone-smuggling ring after 40,000 devices stolen in UK

The Metropolitan Police said it is the largest operation to tackle phone theft in London

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Police arrest more than 350 people over Palestine Action support

AT least 355 people have been arrested over pro-Palestine protests in London which is taking place in defiance of calls by politicians and police…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2025

Police arrest almost 500 people over Palestine Action support

Policing minister Sarah Jones said many of those attending a protest in London did so with the aim of being arrested.

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2025

Police arrest scores of protesters over support for banned Palestine Action

The Metropolitan Police said officers had made 175 arrests by 3.45pm on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2025

Six arrested after Palestine Action banner draped on Westminster Bridge

THE Metropolitan Police has arrested six people over a banner draped on Westminster Bridge in support of banned group Palestine Action

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2025

Calls to widen police power to ban pro-Palestine protests after synagogue attack

Demonstrations are set to go ahead in London and Manchester despite pleas by the Prime Minister and police bosses to cancel.

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2025