The Latest Breaking News from The Metropolitan Police

Number of police officers sacked each year hits record high

The five largest forces in England and Wales together account for just over half of all dismissals.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Police sackings in England and Wales hit another record high for third year running

The five largest forces in England and Wales together account for just over half of all dismissals.

The Independent UK · Jul 22

'Voyeurism?': Father-of-Two Stunned at Arrest, Admits to 26 Charges After Police Uncover 162 Covert Videos Since 2020

A north London man has pleaded guilty to voyeurism after police found 162 covert videos of women on his phone. The discovery has prompted a police appeal for more victims to come forward.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

Why have the police banned amplifiers outside No 10 for Andy Burnham’s speech?

The familiar backing track will not be heard for Andy Burnham’s inaugural speech today

The Independent UK · Jul 20

London restaurant launches second bid to bring back worker banned 'for safety of women and girls'

The move has been criticised by the Metropolitan Police as an attempt to ‘circumvent’ the ban

Evening Standard · Jul 18

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters to urge Andy Burnham to act on Israel

Demonstrators are expected to demand that Mr Burnham’s government takes meaningful action to address Israel’s actions in Gaza

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Top ex-lawyer, 79, sues Met Police and RSPCA after door 'chopped down with axe' at London home to seize cat

Dr Katherine Theodotou says she was ‘pushed violently to the ground’ during a raid by six officers and two RSPCA officers over her cat

Evening Standard · Jul 17

England vs Argentina Rivalry Turns Ugly in London: Police Rescue Isolated Argentina Fan

Metropolitan Police officers escort a lone Argentina supporter to safety after he was surrounded by England fans near Piccadilly Circus following the World Cup semi-final.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

Police Found 'Documents of Concern' Before Charging Boy, 14, Over Alleged Mosque Plot

A 14-year-old from south London faces terrorism charges after police found concerning documents linked to a mosque plot during a criminal damage investigation. The teen remains in custody.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16

Dutch referee dropped from World Cup 2026 dies at age of 38

Rob Dieperink had been selected as a VAR for this summer’s tournament but was removed from Fifa’s list in May

The Independent UK · Jul 13