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The Latest Breaking News from The Metropolitan Police

Retired ballet dancer in his 80s who was Tasered by armed police raiding the wrong address wins payout

Roy Morton was arrested for affray and held in police custody for 11 hours in shocking case of mistaken identity

Evening Standard

New ‘British FBI’ team to tackle terrorism and gang crime in major police shake-up

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood will outline major police reforms on Monday with the number of forces expected to be slashed

The Independent UK

‘British FBI’ to take over counter-terror and fraud probes under police reforms

The National Police Service will be created to crack down on serious and complex crimes.

Evening Standard

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Barron Trump called UK police after witnessing attack of ‘close’ friend on video call, court told

The 19-year-old called the City of London Police from the US after witnessing the attack on the alleged victim

The Independent UK

Russell Brand granted bail after court appearance

Russell Brand has been granted bail after a London video court appearance from the US.

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Live facial recognition pilot leads to 100 arrests in first few months

The Metropolitan Police says the pilot in Croydon has so far led to 103 arrests

The Independent UK

West London Horror: Eight-Year-Old Girl Shot Repeatedly on Her Birthday by Man Dressed as Deliveroo Driver

Jazz Reid, 33, disguised as a delivery rider, shot an eight-year-old girl and her father in west London. He is jailed for 38 years for attempted murder

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The Traitors star Amanda Collier reveals BBC show saved her life after uncovering serious condition

Collier, 57, a former Detective Chief Inspector with the Metropolitan Police, was banished from the series last week

Evening Standard

Two Met Police officers spared jail after sexually assaulting woman during drunken night out at London casino

‘There is, rightly, grave public concern at present concerning conduct of officers of the Metropolitan Police. The public is entitled to expect much better’, says judge

Evening Standard

'Extraordinary' baby Elsa abandoned in shopping bag on east London street to be adopted

Elsa, who was found by a dogwalker in 2014 when she was just an hour old, will keep contact with her siblings who were abandoned separately over a seven year period

Evening Standard

Prince Harry's UK Security Fight Takes Shock Turn — Armed Protection 'Nailed On'

Prince Harry is reportedly set to regain armed UK security protection, paving the way for safer visits with his family and children in 2026.

International Business Times UK

Prince Harry ‘wins fight’ to regain automatic armed security when visiting UK

The Duke of Sussex wrote to the home secretary in September after two stalker incidents

The Independent UK

Met Police call centre staff carry out New Year's Eve strike

A Met Police spokesperson said the ‘vast majority of our staff will be working alongside their police officer colleagues’

Evening Standard

London Fireworks 2025: Primrose Hill Closed with Fencing and Security on New Year's Eve

Primrose Hill will be closed on New Year's Eve 2025 due to safety concerns following police budget cuts, forcing revellers to seek alternative fireworks viewing spots across London.

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The Independent UK

Worst areas for unsolved car crimes revealed

There have been calls for a dedicated police unit to be set up to tackle car theft in the UK

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Russell Brand charged with further sexual offences

Comedian and broadcaster Russell Brand has been charged with new rape and sexual assault offences, the Metropolitan Police has said.

International Business Times UK

Russell Brand Rape Charges: Met Police Confirm More Victims in Predatory Conduct Case

Russell Brand has been charged with a further count of rape and sexual assault. The Metropolitan Police confirm new charges involving two more women ahead of his 2026 trial.

Evening Standard

No charges over Bob Vylan’s ‘death to the IDF’ Glastonbury set, police say

Vylan, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, was interviewed by police over the incident

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The Independent UK

Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault

The alleged offences took place in 2009, the Crown Protection Service said

Evening Standard

Russell Brand faces new rape and sexual assault charges

Brand, 50, had denied original allegations at Southwark Crown Court earlier this year

The Independent UK

Non-crime hate incidents should be scrapped for ‘common sense’ system, police leaders say

It comes after the Metropolitan Police announced in October it would no longer investigate the incididents

Evening Standard

Met contacted FBI over Andrew allegations last month, emails show

A new batch of documents from the ‘Epstein files’ was published by the US Department of Justice on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Andrew surrenders shotgun licence following police visit

Specialist officers visited his Royal Lodge home last month.

Evening Standard

Andrew has gun licence revoked in latest blow to former prince

The move to strip the former Prince of his gun licence follows a security review

Evening Standard

Police officer dismissed for sexual assaulting another off-duty officer

Eugene Emmanuel was found to have committed gross misconduct and has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police Force

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