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Mass hysteria at Heathrow airport – how social contagion works

Update: Since we published this story yesterday, the Metropolitan Police has reported that a CS canister has been found at Heathrow T4. The supposition by the Metropolitan Police that it was a case of mass hysteria appears to have been inaccurate.

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Banksy could have identity revealed as police treat latest artwork as criminal damage

Street artist has managed to keep his identity a closely-guarded secret since his emergence in the mid-1990s

The Independent UK

Could Banksy finally be unmasked? Police probe street artist's new work outside Royal Courts of Justice

The Metropolitan Police says it has received a report of ‘criminal damage’ and inquiries are under way

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Boy, 16, charged with attempted murder following arson attack in east London

Three 16-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with the suspected arson attack

Evening Standard

Man charged with murder of woman found dead in north London

The charges relate to the death of Sheryl Wilkins, 39, who was found unresponsive in High Road, Tottenham, last month.

Evening Standard

Huge Palestine Action protest results in 890 arrests

POLICE arrested 890 people at what is believed to be the largest ever Palestine Action protest in central London.

The National (Scotland)

Nearly 900 people arrested at Westminster protest in support of banned group Palestine Action

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that 890 arrests were made during the demonstration in Parliament Square on Saturday

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Met Police releases footage of Canary Wharf protest clash amid claims of force

The Metropolitan Police said a small number of protesters acted aggressively in a Canary Wharf shopping centre on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Man arrested on suspicion of murder while under investigation over another female’s death

The 40-year-old was first arrested on suspicion of murder in April 1 and then again on Thursday after two women were found dead

The Independent UK

Murder arrest after two women die five months apart in London

The 40-year-old was first arrested on suspicion of murder on April 1 after Carmenza Trujillo, 53, died in the Aylesbury Estate, south-east London.

Evening Standard

Parliament tours cancelled after phone 'programmed to play sex noises' during PMQs planted in Commons

The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation after the device was found during a routine sweep of the Commons chamber

Evening Standard

Graham Linehan claims he was arrested at Heathrow Airport for posts about trans people

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a man in his fifties was arrested at Heathrow airport on Monday

The Independent UK

Aristocrat who appeared on I’m a Celebrity charged with rape and sexual assault

Police said Lord Charles Brocket, 73, had been charged with two counts of rape in London and one count of sexual assault in East Sussex

The Independent UK

Police Scotland urged to 'immediately abandon' live facial recognition plans

POLICE Scotland have been urged to “immediately abandon” plans to introduce facial recognition software for public surveillance by Amnesty…

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Evening Standard

Revellers to flock to Notting Hill Carnival for final day of partying

The children’s day parade took place on Sunday and will be followed by the main event on Monday.

The Independent UK

Met Police’s live facial recognition policy is ‘unlawful’, watchdog warns

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has been granted permission to intervene in legal action over the issue

Evening Standard

Met Police facial recognition 'unlawful', says watchdog ahead of Notting Hill Carnival

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has been granted permission to intervene in legal action over the issue.

Euronews

Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara adjourned by UK court

A member of rap trio Kneecap, Mo Chara, has been released on unconditional bail after appearing in court today, charged with supporting a proscribed terror organisation.

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Evening Standard

Kneecap rapper brands terror charge 'distraction to genocide' as he bids for criminal case to end

Hundreds of Kneecap supporters turned out for the hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court

Euronews

Kneecap rapper Mo Chara to appear in UK court over alleged support for terror group

Kneecap member Mo Chara is scheduled to appear in court today in London. The Metropolitan Police has issued Public Order Act conditions for today’s court date, which has prompted Kneecap to react: "It is a distraction from war crimes that the British State support."

International Business Times UK

Westminster Bridge Closed During Monday Rush Hour: What Really Happened

Westminster Bridge closed Monday morning after police responded to a mental health incident. Commuters faced delays, bus diversions, and train disruptions across London's transport network.

Evening Standard

Three arrested in murder investigation after woman fatally assaulted

The Metropolitan Police were called to Chadwell Heath, east London, just after 5.30am on Saturday after reports of an assault.

The Independent UK

Strictly faces fresh scandal after BBC reportedly calls in police over new allegations

The broadcaster has reportedly alerted the police to new allegations

Evening Standard

Pro-Palestine protesters chant ‘RAF shame on you’ at air base demonstration

Hundreds of people gathered along the barbed wire fence of RAF High Wycombe on Saturday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Broadcaster Selina Scott says she blames Sadiq Khan for her mugging

The 74-year-old received an apology from the head of the Metropolitan Police and says she blames the mayor of London.

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