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Woman injured in crash near school

A woman was rushed to the hospital after a three-car crash near a school in Dagenham. [ more ]

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Person taken to hospital after being found injured in Welling

An injured person in Welling was taken to the hospital by London Ambulance Service crews after being found in Upper Wickham Lane. [ more ]

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High street fight leaves man in hospital

A man was hospitalized following a fight in Poplar, with police conducting investigations. [ more ]

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Teenager in stable condition after being stabbed in east London

An 18-year-old teenager was stabbed in Ilford, East London, hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. [ more ]

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Man, 24, arrested after man stabbed to death in residential area in Tower Hamlets

A man died after being stabbed in Bethnal Green, leading to a murder probe and arrest of a 24-year-old suspect. [ more ]

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Lambeth shooting: Man arrested over death of Jazmel Patterson-Low

The police are making progress in the investigation regarding the shooting incident that led to Jazmel Patterson-Low's death. [ more ]

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Boy, 14, killed in 'sword attacks' pictured for the first time

The Metropolitan Police formally named Daniel Anjorin as the teenager killed in the recent incident, with a suspect arrested for murder. [ more ]

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Man charged with GBH after stabbing near park in Eltham

A man was charged with grievous bodily harm after a stabbing near a park in Eltham, with the victim's injuries assessed as non-life threatening. [ more ]

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Man arrested after fight between group in Bromley

Police arrested a man after a group fight in Bromley with no injuries or weapons involved. [ more ]

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Tommy Robinson cleared of refusing to leave antisemitism march after Met police error

Tommy Robinson cleared of charges due to unlawful dispersal order with wrong date, highlighting police errors.

Robinson arrested during antisemitism march; the dispersal order mistake led to no legal authorization.

Errors in Met's handling of the incident revealed through court proceedings, raising doubts about the lawful actions taken. [ more ]

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Hunt for machete' gang after brutal stabbing of young man in Woolwich caught on video

Knife crime in London on the rise, with incidents involving machete-style weapons escalating. [ more ]

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Hainault sword attack: 36-year-old man charged with murder after 14-year-old boy killed

A 36-year-old man charged with the murder of a 14-year-old boy in a sword attack in east London. [ more ]

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Met police officer who manhandled' mother over bus fare found guilty of assault

Met Police Officer found guilty of assault for wrongful arrest. [ more ]

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Pensioner injured in early-hours town centre attack

A 70-year-old pensioner in Dagenham was assaulted, resulting in injuries that are not life-threatening or life-changing. [ more ]

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Met Police officer who punched man after mistaking him for suspect avoids jail

A serving Metropolitan Police officer who assaulted an innocent man after mistaking him for a criminal has been spared jail. [ more ]

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Man taken to hospital after being hit by bus on busy London shopping street

A man in his 50s was taken to the hospital after a collision between a pedestrian and a bus in London's Oxford Street.

Police and ambulance services responded to the incident, with the man's injuries assessed as non-life-threatening.

The Metropolitan Police are continuing their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan says Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley 'has my full confidence'

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has faced calls to resign over handling pro-Palestinian protests. [ more ]

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Rishi Sunak appalled at Met over openly Jewish' remark at pro-Palestine march

Rishi Sunak is appalled at Metropolitan Police's treatment of a pro-Palestinian protest, demanding accountability for the incident. [ more ]

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Met Police chief faces calls to quit over force's handling of Gaza protests

Criticism of Metropolitan Police handling of pro-Palestinian protests in London. [ more ]

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Teen found with knife injuries to his face and hands near train station in Harrow

Police responded to a stabbing incident at Harrow on the Hill train station, where an 18-year-old man was found with knife injuries to his face and hands. [ more ]

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Air ambulance called to scene after man stabbed in Bromley

London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police responded to a stabbing incident in Bromley where one man was injured and another arrested. [ more ]

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Police officer stabbed after racing to reports of a man with a knife

A Metropolitan Police officer was stabbed in Enfield but is in stable condition, with a suspect arrested for attempted murder. [ more ]

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Man's condition revealed after late-night stabbing

The victim of a stabbing in Manor Park is not critically injured. [ more ]

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UK news

Met Police launches investigation into Westminster honeytrap messages

Metropolitan Police launched formal investigation into unsolicited messages sent to MPs in the Westminster honeytrap scandal.

Conservative MPs Luke Evans and William Wragg were victims of cyberflashing and blackmail, leading to police involvement. [ more ]

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Serial rape suspect caught on CCTV grappling with woman

Serial rape suspect caught on CCTV grabbing a woman outside a school in London.

Detectives linking two rapes in Westminster and Shoreditch to same suspect through DNA forensic work. [ more ]

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Outrage after Met Police officer says swastikas need to be taken in context'

Swastikas at rally not immediately addressed

Officer lacked knowledge on symbols and context [ more ]

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Assault near working men's club leaves man injured

A man was assaulted near Rainham Working Men's Club, requiring hospital treatment.

London Ambulance Service responded to the assault, and the Metropolitan Police was informed. [ more ]

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Person taken to hospital after police swarm to incident and shut road

Police closed road after incident in Barking

Person taken to hospital after being found injured [ more ]

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Grim 24 hours in London sees two stabbed with one left dead

London experienced two stabbings, with one resulting in a fatality in Bethnal Green on May 5-6. [ more ]

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All the sex offences reported in Greenwich clubs, pubs and bars

Greenwich had the highest number of sexual offences across several boroughs, including cases of rape at bars, clubs, and pubs.

The Greenwich Council is committed to ending violence against women and girls by investing in measures to improve women's safety. [ more ]

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Woman remains fighting for life after being hit by bus outside London station

A woman is fighting for her life after being hit by a bus outside London Victoria Station. [ more ]

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Police station front counter closes

Wembley Police Station front counter closed for refurbishment, public advised to use South Harrow Police Station in the meantime. [ more ]

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Sex attacker Met officer's identity revealed as victim speaks of her fear and shame'

Victim's bravery led to naming of convicted sex offender PC Alex Law, despite initially being granted anonymity. [ more ]

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Woman sexually assaulted near police station - officers make CCTV appeal

Police seek man after sexual assault near Bethnal Green Police Station. [ more ]

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Health

Met police policy on mental health calls may be putting lives at risk, say charities

Police's refusal to routinely attend mental health calls led to quicker response to crime scenes, saving officer hours. [ more ]

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Met Police officer from Dartford who sexually abused young girl has identity revealed

The article highlights the case of a Metropolitan Police officer who, after being convicted of sexually abusing a young girl in 1996, was granted anonymity but later named by The Journal paper in Newcastle. [ more ]

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Trio charged with helping Hong Kong spies

A Hackney man and two others have been charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service under national security offences. [ more ]

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Stamford Hill woman shot in the leg

Police responded to a shooting incident in Stamford Hill, where a woman was injured but in a non-life-threatening condition. No arrests made; investigation ongoing. [ more ]

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Louche: Soho bar licence suspended after man 'raped' in toilets

A cocktail bar in Soho has been shut down temporarily by the Met Police following an allegation of oral rape in its toilets. [ more ]

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Former Met Police officer branded the devil' as he is jailed over multiple rapes

Former Metropolitan Police officer Cliff Mitchell jailed for life for multiple counts of rape, described by victims as 'the devil'. Victims' traumatic experiences highlight abuse of power and betrayal. [ more ]

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Pouria Zeraati: Stabbed Iranian TV host says he will be back on air soon

Pouria Zeraati vows to continue working despite the attack.

Metropolitan Police investigating the incident as possible involvement of Iranian regime. [ more ]

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Boy, 16, injured after car smashes into primary school fence

A teenage boy was injured after a car crashed into a fence at a primary school in Belsize Park. [ more ]

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Wall of silence to questions over Romford police officer's death amid criminal probe

Details of a police officer's criminal investigation were not disclosed during the inquest into his death, despite being mentioned in his apparent suicide notes. [ more ]

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Sutton house fire under investigation as body found

A person has died in a fire in Sutton, with the cause of the fire not believed to be suspicious at this early stage. [ more ]

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Man jailed after 'vicious and unprovoked' homophobic attack in Brixton

Jabbard Mabounda jailed for homophobic attack [ more ]

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Cliff Mitchell: Ex-Met PC jailed for 13 years for multiple counts of rape

Former Metropolitan Police officer sentenced to over 13 years for 10 counts of rape, including child rape. [ more ]

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Sword-wielding man in hospital after murder arrest

Louisa Rolfe, Metropolitan Police assistant commissioner, addressed a recent incident in Hainault where a 14-year-old boy was killed, highlighting the arrest of a 36-year-old man suspected of murder but unable to be interviewed due to injuries. [ more ]

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Air ambulance called to scene as man dies after falling from height in Woolwich

The incident of a man falling from height in Woolwich resulted in his death, prompting the response of emergency services including London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police. [ more ]

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Police warn against attending unlicensed' music event over safety risks

Metropolitan Police has imposed a Section 35 order in Tottenham due to safety concerns about an unlicensed music event at Broadwater Farm Estate. [ more ]

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This London borough has the most phone thefts

Phone theft in London is a growing issue, with specific boroughs like Greenwich experiencing a significant increase in incidents. [ more ]

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Man found dead in residential street - death 'unexplained'

A man has been found dead in Hornchurch, with police treating the death as unexplained. [ more ]

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Air ambulance called as man fights for life after Putney lorry crash

London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police responded to a crash between a pedestrian and a lorry in Putney, resulting in the pedestrian being taken to the hospital. [ more ]

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Two horses, one covered in blood, run loose in central London

Loose horses spotted in central London, one covered in blood. [ more ]

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Fatal stabbing murder probe: Arrested man faces no further action

A man arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in Dagenham has been released without further action. [ more ]

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Murder arrest after man, 46, stabbed to death

Murder arrest made after fatal stabbing of Okechukwu Iweha in Tottenham. [ more ]

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Murder probe launched as deadly house fire was started 'deliberately' - police

A murder investigation has been launched after two people died in a deliberate house fire in Walthamstow. [ more ]

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Man dies in hospital after crash involving car

Police responded to a fatal car crash in East Ham where a man in his 60s died in the hospital. The driver is cooperating with the police investigation. [ more ]

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Death of man treated as non suspicious' after body found at Abbey Wood park

The death of a man in Lesnes Park, Abbey Wood, is non-suspicious, confirmed by Metropolitan Police. [ more ]

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Met's handling of new evidence about Stephen Lawrence case to be reviewed

An independent police force will review the Metropolitan police's handling of new evidence related to Stephen Lawrence's murder after apologies for unfulfilled promises. [ more ]

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Two killed in house blaze - police investigating

Two people died in a house fire in Walthamstow with the cause under investigation. [ more ]

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Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother for breaking promise to answer questions over investigation

The Metropolitan Police apologized to Baroness Lawrence for failing to provide promised information on a new suspect in Stephen Lawrence's murder case. [ more ]

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Road closures still in place as police investigate man's fatal stabbing

Detectives continue to gather evidence after a fatal stabbing in Dagenham, resulting in road closures and an ongoing investigation. [ more ]

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Met police chief faces calls to quit after officer's openly Jewish' comment at protest

Ministers call for accountability against Metropolitan police for officer's anti-Semitic comments. [ more ]

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Murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death in east London

Police launched a murder investigation after a stabbing incident in east London, with one man dead and another arrested. [ more ]

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Murder probe launched after man stabbed to death and other injured in Dagenham

One man died in a double stabbing incident in Dagenham, with another man arrested in connection with the murder. [ more ]

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Man, in his 20s, found with stab injury after a fight on a busy Finsbury Park road

Emergency services responded to a stabbing incident on Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park, victim in mid-20s with non-life-threatening injuries. [ more ]

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University friends' in their 20s who died in fatal crash at retail park named

Three university friends tragically died in a car crash in Brent Cross, with evidence suggesting no racing or stunts were involved. [ more ]

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Met has to apologise again for victim blaming' apology over openly Jewish' comment

The Metropolitan Police issued an apology for victim-blaming language towards an antisemitism campaigner during a pro-Palestine march incident. [ more ]

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Met criticised over arrest threat to openly Jewish' man near pro-Palestine demo

Metropolitan Police accused of creating no-go zones for Jews during pro-Palestine march. [ more ]

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Met Police set to pay out millions to young man left paralysed after being Tasered by officer

The Metropolitan Police is set to pay out millions to a Black man left paralysed after being Tasered in 2020. [ more ]

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Only 40% of people in England trust their police force, research reveals

Only four out of 10 people in England trust the police, with the Metropolitan police having the lowest confidence score. [ more ]

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Met officer who 'wrapped his arms around' female colleague guilty of misconduct

The Met officer Liam Williams found guilty of misconduct for inappropriate behavior towards colleagues and the public. [ more ]

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Shooting victim released from hospital

The victim of a shooting in Chigwell has been discharged from the hospital. [ more ]

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Huge tree falls down across main road in stormy weather

Strong winds on Isle of Dogs cause tree to block Westferry Road, disrupting traffic.

Police help guide traffic around fallen tree; road now clear.

Traffic congestion due to fallen tree and ongoing roadworks. [ more ]

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Police 'unclear' if church hall fire is arson as aerial images of damage emerge

Investigators are uncertain if the fire at a church hall in Romford was arson, with ongoing inquiries into the cause. [ more ]

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Croydon: Man dies in south London stabbing attack as police make arrest

A man in his 20s was pronounced dead after a stabbing incident in south London. [ more ]

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Nearly a third of Met Police officers plan to quit in next two years

Around a third of Metropolitan Police officers plan to resign in the next two years due to financial struggles.

Morale among Metropolitan Police officers is at an all-time low, with concerns about pay, recruitment, and numbers. [ more ]

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Met to reinvestigate decision to charge Caroline Flack as new evidence may be available'

Metropolitan police to reinvestigate the lead-up to Caroline Flack's assault charge following new witness evidence.

Family demands truth and investigation regarding the unusual incidents at the police station during Flack's case. [ more ]

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Man wearing balaclava smashes windows of London bus near Heathrow Airport

A balaclava-clad man smashed windows of a London bus in a terrifying incident captured on social media.

The vandal used a metal pole to break the front and side windows of the bus, causing alarm and prompting the driver to speed away. [ more ]

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Pedestrian rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' after High Road crash

Serious injuries after pedestrian hit by lorry in Wood Green.

Road closed in Wood Green due to accident. [ more ]

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Man, 45, found dead in south east London park

A 45-year-old man was found dead in Forster Park, Catford.

Police confirmed the death is non-suspicious. [ more ]

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Met accused of giving up search for 1981 Walthamstow arson attacker

Metropolitan police accused of giving up on solving 1981 arson attack killing Asian family.

Former officer highlights potential prejudice and botched investigation in the case. [ more ]

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Person injured in multi-vehicle crash

A person was injured in a multi-vehicle crash in East ham. The police were called to the scene, and one of the drivers involved left before their arrival. [ more ]

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Arsenal Champions League clash to go ahead despite Islamic State terror threat'

Champions League match at Emirates Stadium will proceed despite Islamic State threat.

Security measures and police presence heightened at various venues hosting Champions League matches. [ more ]

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Car severely damaged in 'hit-and-run' crash on residential street

Alleged hit-and-run crash severely damaged a car in Elm Park, involving two cars colliding.

Vehicle crime is a prevalent issue in Elm Park, with 105 incidents recorded in the last year according to Met Police data. [ more ]

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Man shot in street - no arrests made one week on

Police have not made any arrests following a shooting incident in Chigwell.

The 19-year-old victim of the shooting is still recovering in the hospital. [ more ]

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Police issue update on South Wimbledon crash as man dies from medical episode'

Paramedics and police responded to a crash at Morden Road and Merton High Street. The driver died due to a medical episode, not the crash.

The driver's death was related to a medical episode, confirmed by Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service. Family notified and road closures in place. [ more ]

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Skull and bones found in cemetery to be tested to see if human

Bones and skull found in a cemetery in Manor Park are being tested to confirm if they are human remains.

Enquiries are being conducted by the Metropolitan Police to determine the origins and age of the discovered bones and skull. [ more ]

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Man arrested in Romford is charged with drugs and human trafficking offences

Thomas charged with drugs and human trafficking offenses in Romford.

Collaboration between Essex Police and Metropolitan Police led to arrests in Romford and Colchester. [ more ]

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Grim 42 hours in London sees two stabbed to death and one in hospital

Three stabbing incidents occurred in London within 42 hours, resulting in two deaths.

The incidents took place in Tottenham, West Ealing, and Southall, with information provided by the Metropolitan Police. [ more ]

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Met Police urge calm ahead of Al Quds Day march and counter protest

Pro-Palestinian march in London with warnings from Metropolitan Police

New public order powers to prevent disruptive protests introduced [ more ]

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Pro-Palestinian protesters march to Downing Street as part of Al Quds Day demonstration

Demonstrators in London marched in support of Palestinians with some carrying signs stating 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free'.

Annual Al Quds Day rally organized by IHRC faced criticism for alleged antisemitic messages in the past. [ more ]

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Woman and four emergency services staff exposed to poison in Thornton Heath

Woman and emergency workers exposed to poison in Thornton Heath

London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police involved in response [ more ]

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Blaze at derelict pub 'not being treated as suspicious' - police

Police do not believe the fire at Ship & Anchor pub in Dagenham to be suspicious.

The cause of the fire at the derelict pub remains a mystery. [ more ]

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Man shot dead in London named for first time as search for killer continues

Janayo Lucima, 21, was shot dead in West Kensington on Comeragh Road with no arrests made yet.

The police are actively seeking information from witnesses or anyone with relevant details to assist in the murder investigation. [ more ]

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No action will be taken against Met officer who said swastikas need to be taken in context'

Officer faces no disciplinary action for controversial interaction

Concerns over police officer's response to swastikas displayed at protest [ more ]

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Police 'deploy taser' in attempt to stop motorcyclist 'driving dangerously'

Police deployed taser but did not fire it.

Motorcyclist evaded police after taser was deployed.

No arrests made; investigation ongoing. [ more ]

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Appeal to identify two men at pro-Palestine march in London

The Metropolitan Police is seeking identification of men suspected of public order offences at a pro-Palestine march in London.

Arrests were made at the march on suspicion of terrorism-related, racially aggravated public order, and harassment offences. [ more ]

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Outrage after Met officer says swastikas 'need to be taken into context'

The video captures a Metropolitan Police officer's statement on the context of swastikas during a pro-Palestine march in London.

The incident triggered outrage and discussions around the perception of swastikas as anti-Semitic symbols. [ more ]

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