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Met police’s facial recognition plans fall foul of European law, says watchdog

Use of cameras at Notting Hill carnival could have ‘chilling effect’ on people’s rights, says equality regulator

The Guardian - UK

Pity the beat cops now they’re banned from dancing at the Notting Hill carnival

Britain’s top policeman seems to think violence will go unchecked if officers jig with the crowd. Risible, but hey, better to be stiff as a board than labelled woke, says Guardian columnist Hugh Muir

The Guardian - UK

'Abusive' man who murdered partner before attempting to stage false scene convicted after police uncover lies

It took a jury just six hours to find Clifford Cowen guilty

Evening Standard

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Missing teenage boy, 16, sparks urgent Metropolitan Police search across London

Yaqub was last seen near Tottenham Court Road last month

Evening Standard

Moment Met Police arrests 'one of London’s most dangerous offenders' for multiple rapes and sexual assault

Clinton Easy was detained last year following an investigation led by Scotland Yard detectives

Evening Standard

More than 140 people have reported crimes to Al Fayed investigation – Met Police

The revelation of the number of potential victims comes after Scotland Yard apologised for the distress suffered.

Evening Standard

Police arrest 466 people over Palestine Action support at protest

Hundreds attended Saturday’s demonstration in Parliament Square, organised by Defend Our Juries.

Evening Standard

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Met Police Warn: Join Palestine Protest on Saturday and You Could Be Banned from the US or Lose Your Job

The Met Police have warned UK citizens they risk arrest under the Terrorism Act and life-altering consequences if they attend a Palestine Action protest, sparking fierce debate over human rights and policing.

International Business Times UK

Met Police draft in officers from around the UK ahead of mass protest weekend in London

Scotland Yard has warned anyone taking part in Saturday’s Palestine Action demonstration they face arrest

Evening Standard

Revealed: Full list of London police station front desks being shut - check our interactive map to see if your area is affected

In a list published overnight, Scotland Yard confirms it will break its pledge to have one accessible 24 hours a day in each of the capital’s 32 boroughs

Evening Standard

Romford stabbing: Woman killed at home named as Nkiru Chima, 60, after murder investigation launched

Scotland Yard believe the stabbing is connected to the death of a man on the train tracks at Romford station

Evening Standard

Teenager arrested in Paris on suspicion of murder as Met continue investigation into shooting of Keanu Harker

Scotland Yard said extradition proceedings ‘will commence in due course’

Evening Standard

Met plan to axe half its front desks branded ‘nail in the coffin’ for local policing

Scotland Yard budget cuts causing ‘significant worry’ for constituents, London MPs warn

Evening Standard

Rapper jailed for life for Leyton barbershop murder of former friend over 'music video grudge'

Murder victim Josh McKay’s mother said there is a ‘special place in hell’ for his killer

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The Guardian - UK

Father and son named as victims of fatal stabbings at office in south London

A thirty-one-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Terry and Brendan McMillan

The Guardian - UK

Brother of Noel and Liam Gallagher charged with rape and other offences

Police say Paul Gallagher also faces charges including sexual assault, intentional strangulation and threat to kill

Evening Standard

Top chef says thieves have targeted Notting Hill restaurant 20 times — but Met do nothing about it

Richard Wilkins, who runs London's smallest fine dining restaurant, has branded Scotland Yard ‘a failure of organisation’

Evening Standard

Man killed after car ploughs into east London pub in early hours as two arrested at scene

Scotland Yard were called to the Albert Bow in Tower Hamlets at 1.30am after a vehicle swerved off at a junction

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Evening Standard

Met Police tried to prosecute itself for not answering its own letters

The Met Police charged itself with crimes, then abandoned the cases

Evening Standard

Fury as Metropolitan Police to close half its police station front desks after budget cuts

Move would break Scotland Yard’s pledge to have one counter accessible 24/7 in all 32 London boroughs

Evening Standard

Key CCTV of baby Victoria alive made police chief ‘wince’

Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford, from Scotland Yard, recalled his reaction to the first sighting of the newborn child.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Metropolitan Police 'truly sorry' to Mohamed Al Fayed victims as detectives set to give update on investigation

Scotland Yard are investigating 40 allegations relating to the former Harrod's boss, including rape and sexual misconduct

Evening Standard

‘No plans’ for watch towers outside House of Lords as new security fence erected

The long length of high metal railing has provoked controversy at Westminster with concerns it ‘cuts off sightlines’ to potential attackers.

Evening Standard

Elite royal protection unit called in for Notting Hill Carnival over safety concerns

Hundreds of highly trained specialists will be deployed to help uphold security at the two-day event

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