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More than 50 people arrested at protests supporting banned Palestine Action

Two groups of protesters gathered underneath both the Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela statues in Parliament Square on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Palestine Action protests: Police detain 42 activists at protest in Parliament Square

The Metropolitan Police arrested 29 people for a similar demonstration last weekend.

Evening Standard

Police carry demonstrators away as more than 42 arrested at protest in support of banned Palestine Action

The Metropolitan Police confirmed they have arrested 41 people for showing support for a proscribed terror group and one for common assault

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Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Ian Blair dies aged 72

Lord Ian Blair ran the force from 2005 to 2008, including the period of the July 7 bombings

The Independent UK

Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Blair dies aged 72

Lord Blair of Boughton ran the capital’s police force from 2005 until 2008.

Evening Standard

Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Ian Blair dies aged 72

The crossbench peer led Britain’s largest force between 2005 and 2008, including during the 7/7 terrorist attacks

Evening Standard

Appeal for more victims to come forward after Brixton shop owner jailed for rape

Bernard Williams was sentenced to nine years in prison for rape and sexual assault at Harrow Crown Court on Friday.

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Grenfell Tower campaigners hit out at delay to possible banning of firms criticised in inquiry

Ministers have confirmed a pause in possible public contract bans for seven firms ‘to prevent any impact on criminal investigations’

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Ministers accused of betrayal after pausing Grenfell contract investigations

Government has paused possible public contract bans for seven firms to avoid prejudicing criminal inquiries

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Grenfell United accuses Government of ‘shameless betrayal’ over bans probe pause

The group said the Government ‘failed to do its basic due diligence’ in engaging with police and prosecutors before announcing its own investigation.

Evening Standard

Probe into bans for Grenfell firms paused amidst criminal investigation

The Cabinet office confirmed in February that seven companies were facing possible bans.

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‘Rolex’ drugs kingpin who ran huge £82 million cocaine empire on Encrochat jailed

Redon Bushi, 32, was unaware his encrypted messages were being read by police

Evening Standard

Appeal after £10,000 stolen from man at Paddington train station

British Transport Police have released images of three women as part of their investigation

The Independent UK

Terror accused teenager was isolated and lonely during lockdown, court told

Alfie Coleman was aged 19 when he was arrested by counter terrorism police.

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UK court convicts 3 men of arson in attack linked to Russia’s Wagner Group

Attack on equipment for Ukraine was planned by Wagner mercenaries on behalf of Russian intelligence, prosecutors said.

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Sadiq Khan vows policing blitz to tackle tide of crime in London’s 20 most blighted town centres

Theft epidemic estimated to cost retailers in the capital £16.8 million every month

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Arsonists guilty of attack on Ukraine-linked warehouse for Wagner Group

The attack on the property in Leyton, east London, caused about £1 million worth of damage, the Old Bailey has heard.

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OPINION - Are 'mega forces' the solution to Britain’s policing woes?

Britain has too much crime because it has too many police forces, apparently. But don’t fret, Britons, the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis has had A Big Idea. Sir Mark Rowley, chief of the ever-showered-in-glory Metropolitan Police, has proposed a radical overhaul of the make-up of police forces. What…

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The 7/7 Bombings: The complete timeline of the day London was attacked

Today marks 20 years since the devastating attacks of 7/7 shook London to its core. Here, we revisit the timeline of events, tracing the bombers' journey to the city's immediate, courageous response.

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July 7 attacks were watershed moment for head of Met’s counter-terrorism squad

Commander Dominic Murphy came straight to London to help in the aftermath of the bombings and has remained in the Met ever since

The Independent UK

How 7/7 bombings became ‘watershed moment’ for Met Police’s counter-terrorism squad

The team drove to London to help in the aftermath of the attack and remained for the next two decades

Evening Standard

First responders share horror over July 7 atrocities

Superintendent Anna Bearman was a 23-year-old police constable on the Metropolitan Police response team when the attack took place.

The Independent UK

Met chief calls for ‘mega’ forces in push for police reform

Sir Mark Rowley said bigger forces would be better able to utilise modern technology and reduce expenses.

Evening Standard

Met chief Sir Mark Rowley urges creation of 15 ‘mega forces’ in radical police reform plan

Sir Mark Rowley said bigger forces would be better able to utilise modern technology and reduce expenses.

The Independent UK

29 people arrested at protest in support of banned Palestine Action

The designation as a terror group means that membership of, or support for, Palestine Action is a criminal offence punishable by jail.

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