The Latest Breaking News from The Metropolitan Police

Timeline of Rupert Lowe’s fallout with Reform UK and Nigel Farage

The party suspended Mr Lowe and reported him to the police on March 7.

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2025

Katy Perry's Ex Russell Brand Accused Of Rape, Oral Rape And Assault: What You Need To Know

British comedian Russell Brand has been formally charged with rape and multiple sexual offences following a police investigation into allegations dating back to 1999.

International Business Times UK · Apr 4, 2025

Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault by Met Police

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape as well as two counts of sexual…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2025

Girl, 11, missing after entering River Thames ‘had been paddling’

The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to reports that the girl had entered the river near London City Airport.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Kenyan man who spent decade on death row sues London police for role in wrongful conviction

New emails reveal ‘panic’ inside the Home Office at the case of Ali Kololo, who was wrongly imprisoned for the 2011 murder of British tourist David Tebbutt

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2025

Notting Hill Carnival sound system team banned after man seriously injured and left in street

Kensington and Chelsea Council said it had no other choice but to revoke Volcano Sound System’s licence

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2025

Police to be given greater powers to stop protests near places of worship

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the move would ‘prevent intimidating protests outside places of worship to ensure that people can pray in peace’.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Concerns raised at City Hall over Londoners' low trust and confidence in Met Police

Confidence in the Met is at an all-time low, but mayoral officials argue there has been a ‘wider decline’ in confidence in police nationally

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Newborn baby found dead in a bag outside London church

Officers were called at 12.46pm on Tuesday, to Talbot Road in Notting Hill after a report a baby’s body had been found outside in a bag church

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Police launch investigation after newborn baby’s body found outside church

Officers were called at 12.46pm on Tuesday, to Talbot Road in Notting Hill after a report a baby’s body had been found outside in a bag church.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025