The Latest Breaking News from The Metropolitan Police

London Police Are Fighting E-Bike Gangs With Their Own Fleet Of Sur-Rons

London police now have 25 Sur-Ron e-bikes to chase phone thieves using fast electric bikes to escape through the city.

RideApart · Sep 4

Met Police Pushes Ahead With Facial Recognition Rollout Despite Calls for Regulation First

The Metropolitan Police plans to deploy live facial recognition cameras in London's West End by 2026, despite pending legislation. The expansion follows a successful pilot and significant funding commitments.

International Business Times UK · Sep 3

Liverpool Street Station Horror: Man Dies After Tube Attack Following Notting Hill Carnival

A 32-year-old man died after being assaulted on a London Underground platform following the Notting Hill Carnival. Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses.

International Business Times UK · Sep 3

Al Fayed survivors tackle Met Police on investigation after submission to CPS

Survivor group No One Above said the submission is ‘a start’ but called on the Met to look into recruitment, movement and financing.

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Brent Civic Centre Stabbing: Young Man Dies After Attack at Council Headquarters Near Wembley Stadium

A young man has died following a stabbing at Brent Civic Centre, prompting a murder investigation. Police are appealing for information as they work to identify the suspect.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Police called in over fake council letter sent to residents claiming asylum seekers are moving in

Bexley Council has referred the bogus letter to the Met Police after it was posted to homes and circulated online

Evening Standard · Aug 25

Murder investigation launched as young man dies after stabbing at council HQ

Emergency services were called to Brent Civic Centre in Wembley, north-west London, in a building housing Brent Council’s headquarters and a library.

Evening Standard · Aug 25

Mohamed Al Fayed Investigation Takes Major Turn as Met Police Hand Evidence File to Prosecutors

The Metropolitan Police have submitted evidence to prosecutors regarding sexual offence allegations linked to late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, focusing on potential accomplices.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Man charged with murder and eight attempted murders after London house fire

Pawel Kulpa, 34, will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on August 25

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Orwellian UK government pamphlet contradicts police on photography law. Imagine if Martin Parr had been prevented from taking photos in public…

UK government brochure tells asylum seekers they “could be arrested” if they photograph people in public, even though the Metropolitan Police says otherwise

Digital Camera World · Aug 22