The Latest Breaking News from The Metropolitan Police

Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead

Emergency services were called to Daley Thompson Way, in Battersea, where the academic lived, on Friday.

Evening Standard · Aug 14

Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead

Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who resigned from his post last week following allegations of plagiarism and questions over claims about his achievements, has been found dead in south London.

The Times of India · Aug 14

Met Police accused of deciding which victims matter and which don’t in failures over Simon Levy case

Following the verdicts in Levy’s case, the Metropolitan Police, British Transport Police and Crown Prosecution Service admitted failings in how they dealt with the serial sex offender

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Two Women Murdered After UK Police and CPS Failures Left Sex Offender Free Despite 'High Risk' Warning

Police and prosecution errors allowed sex offender Simon Levy to remain free before he murdered Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins in separate London attacks.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Why Did Police Seize a £3.7 Million Ferrari? Rare Supercar Spotted in London After Crime Crackdown

A £3.7 million Ferrari Monza SP2 was seized by the Met Police in a crackdown on uninsured and dangerous driving in London, highlighting the enforcement of new powers against anti-social behaviour.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Richard Tice: ‘The BBC and Met Police have treated me worse than a paedophile, a rapist or a murderer’

Richard Tice claims he has been treated “worse than a paedophile, a rapist or a murderer,” by the BBC and the Metropolitan Police.

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Why plan to limit 'vertical drinking' in pubs is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Soho crackdown

Westminster Council has faced brunt of backlash over proposals but it claims Met Police are biggest barrier to nightlife

Evening Standard · Aug 7

Woman charged after four men stabbed in Covent Garden

Stella Gollovena has been charged with four counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, the Metropolitan Police said.

Evening Standard · Aug 6

Covent Garden Stabbing: Why Investigators Say the Attack Was an 'Isolated Incident'

A 47-year-old woman was arrested after stabbing four men with scissors in London's Covent Garden. Police believe it was an isolated incident related to mental health, with no wider threat.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

'We've Seen Her Do Things Like This Before': Covent Garden Locals Say Four-Men Stabbing Woman Suspect Familiar

Residents and business owners said the woman arrested after the Covent Garden stabbing was a familiar figure as police continue investigating.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5