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Met Police use live facial recognition technology to make 1,000 arrests

The Metropolitan Police has released footage of arrests made by using live facial recognition (LFR) technology, which has been successful in leading to the arrests of more than 1,000 people across London.

The Independent UK

Huge county lines operation sees police arrest 2,000 people and seize hundreds of weapons

One suspect was arrested in the Isle of Dogs where he was found in possession of sports cars, designer watches, drugs and more than £5,000 in cash

The Independent UK

Police arrest 300 suspects across London in week-long county lines crackdown

Forces across the country made 1,965 arrests, shut down 241 lines and seized 501 weapons, approximately 178kg of class A drugs and around £2.4million in cash

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Murdered MP’s daughter says decision not to prosecute Kneecap ‘disappointing’

The Metropolitan Police said the Belfast-based rap trio would face no further action following the comments in November 2023.

Evening Standard

Met Police will not charge Kneecap over ‘kill your MP’ video

The Irish rap group performed at Glastonbury on Saturday in one of the most talked-about shows of the weekend

The Independent UK

Met police drops second terror charge against Kneecap

THE Metropolitan Police have confirmed that they will not charge Kneecap over a video where one of the band’s members appears to say, “kill your…

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Man charged with murder after a woman 'known to him' stabbed to death at east London home

The victim, a woman in her 40s, was attacked at an address in Tower Hamlets on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Woman in ‘concentration camp prisoner’ outfit questioned by police

Images of the protester were widely shared on social media

The Independent UK

Police question woman who wore ‘concentration camp prisoner’ outfit at protest

Images of the protester circulated on social media, showing the woman dressed in striped clothes with the symbol of Islam sewn on to her shirt.

Evening Standard

Fourth man charged after death of man who was trying to be ‘mediator’ in fight

Mohammed Ali, 35, from Hounslow, is due to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Saturday charged with murder.

Evening Standard

‘I don’t know if I’m going to feel normal again’ Child Q says over strip search

Two Met Police officers have been dismissed after being found to have committed gross misconduct in relation to the ‘disproportionate’ search.

Evening Standard

Met chief praises officers’ ‘extraordinary bravery’ responding to sword attacker

Marcus Arduini Monzo, 37, killed 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin with a samurai sword in Hainault, north-east London, on April 30 last year.

Evening Standard

UK police in contact with French after Briton charged over Disneyland ‘wedding’

The disturbing ‘ceremony’ was booked at Disneyland Paris but shut down when a hired guest alerted police.

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Man in court charged with murder of partner found stabbed after house explosion

Clifton George, 44, has been charged with the murder of Annabel Rook and arson with intent to endanger life.

Evening Standard

Met Police appeal after ‘priceless’ 280-year-old violin stolen from pub

The instrument belongs to a member of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

The National (Scotland)

Police ban Palestine Action protest from taking place outside Westminster

Police have banned a planned protest against the proscription of Palestine Action from taking place outside Westminster

Evening Standard

Man charged with murder of woman found stabbed after house explosion

Clifton George, 44, was charged on Sunday with the murder of Annabel Rook, the Metropolitan Police said.

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Met Police introduces patrols to protect women and girls at concerts

The operation began on June 5 at Beyonce’s concert at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Independent UK

New police patrols to make women and girls feel safe at concerts

Two individuals were removed from a Beyonce concert under the new police measures

The Independent UK

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after 69-year-old found stabbed at home

A 66-year-old woman was arrested on Wednesday and remains in police custody, the Metropolitan Police said.

Evening Standard

Nursery worker showed ‘exceptional cruelty’ to 21 babies

Roksana Lecka, 22, from Hounslow, kicked, pinched and scratched children in her care, out of the view of her colleagues.

The National (Scotland)

Jeremy Corbyn says police ‘picked on him’ as Gaza protest case dropped

Police were “picking on” Jeremy Corbyn to “silence the democratic rights of everybody in our society”, he has alleged ...

Evening Standard

Corbyn says police ‘picked on him to silence democratic rights’ as case dropped

The former Labour leader and John McDonnell were called for interview after a pro-Palestine protest in London earlier this year.

The Independent UK

Lord Brittan’s widow slams closure of police probe after fake abuse claims against husband

The Metropolitan Police’s 16-month investigation into fake claims of a VIP paedophile ring saw raids on Lord Brittan’s home.

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