Search for missing girl, 14, last seen five days ago who has links to LewishamMetropolitan Police urgently seeks public assistance in locating missing 14-year-old Khadija, last seen February 13.
Police appeal to public for help as girl, 13, missing from StratfordPolice are searching for 13-year-old Elitsa, missing since February 19 from Stratford, and seek public assistance with her whereabouts.
Police launch appeal to find girl, 13, missing from RomfordPolice are actively searching for a missing 13-year-old girl from Romford, named Ashleigh.
Reward offered to solve 2008 missing teen caseThe Metropolitan Police is offering a £10,000 reward for information on missing teenager Alexander Sloley after nearly 17 years.Alexander Sloley went missing in August 2008 at the age of 16, and efforts to locate him continue actively.
Picture released of girl missing in River ThamesThe Metropolitan Police are actively searching for 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa who went missing in the River Thames.
Girl, 11, seen entering River Thames three days ago pictured for first timeAuthorities are conducting an ongoing search for missing 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa, who was last seen entering the River Thames.
Search for missing girl, 14, last seen five days ago who has links to LewishamMetropolitan Police urgently seeks public assistance in locating missing 14-year-old Khadija, last seen February 13.
Police appeal to public for help as girl, 13, missing from StratfordPolice are searching for 13-year-old Elitsa, missing since February 19 from Stratford, and seek public assistance with her whereabouts.
Police launch appeal to find girl, 13, missing from RomfordPolice are actively searching for a missing 13-year-old girl from Romford, named Ashleigh.
Reward offered to solve 2008 missing teen caseThe Metropolitan Police is offering a £10,000 reward for information on missing teenager Alexander Sloley after nearly 17 years.Alexander Sloley went missing in August 2008 at the age of 16, and efforts to locate him continue actively.
Picture released of girl missing in River ThamesThe Metropolitan Police are actively searching for 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa who went missing in the River Thames.
Girl, 11, seen entering River Thames three days ago pictured for first timeAuthorities are conducting an ongoing search for missing 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa, who was last seen entering the River Thames.
23 More Women Come Forward With Allegations Against Serial RapistZou Zhenhao was convicted for drugging and raping women, with over 20 additional allegations surfacing post-conviction.
Met Police to axe 'over 1,700 officers, staff and PCSOs' in crime ridden London due to 'a 260m shortfall' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Met Police is facing severe cuts, reducing its workforce by over 1,700 amid rising crime rates.
Met to cut 1,700 to plug 260m budget 'black hole'The Metropolitan Police faces significant budget cuts, leading to the loss of 1,700 officers and support staff.Despite extra funding, substantial cuts are unavoidable, impacting services and personnel.
Met Police to axe 'over 1,700 officers, staff and PCSOs' in crime ridden London due to 'a 260m shortfall' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Met Police is facing severe cuts, reducing its workforce by over 1,700 amid rising crime rates.
Met to cut 1,700 to plug 260m budget 'black hole'The Metropolitan Police faces significant budget cuts, leading to the loss of 1,700 officers and support staff.Despite extra funding, substantial cuts are unavoidable, impacting services and personnel.
Met Police hired more than 1,000 officers without checking referencesMet Police hired over 1,000 officers without proper references, risking public safety and violating vetting protocols.
Met Police to cut 1,700 police and staff amid shock funding fearsScotland Yard is reducing officers due to a £260 million budget shortfall, raising concerns about public safety amid rising crime rates.
Male taken to hospital after stabbing on busy road in RuislipA male was hospitalized following a stabbing in Ruislip, with the incident still under investigation.
Police seal off area around Parliament after suspicious package found near House of LordsThe package near Parliament was confirmed as non-suspicious, allowing for reopening of the area.
Met did not try to find missing children - reportThe Metropolitan Police needs to improve its response to missing children according to a watchdog report.
Sadiq Khan urged to protect Royal Parks Police from cutsCalls for funding to protect Royal Parks Police rise amid fears of cuts and threats from armed gangs.
Met Police hired more than 1,000 officers without checking referencesMet Police hired over 1,000 officers without proper references, risking public safety and violating vetting protocols.
Met Police to cut 1,700 police and staff amid shock funding fearsScotland Yard is reducing officers due to a £260 million budget shortfall, raising concerns about public safety amid rising crime rates.
Male taken to hospital after stabbing on busy road in RuislipA male was hospitalized following a stabbing in Ruislip, with the incident still under investigation.
Police seal off area around Parliament after suspicious package found near House of LordsThe package near Parliament was confirmed as non-suspicious, allowing for reopening of the area.
Met did not try to find missing children - reportThe Metropolitan Police needs to improve its response to missing children according to a watchdog report.
Sadiq Khan urged to protect Royal Parks Police from cutsCalls for funding to protect Royal Parks Police rise amid fears of cuts and threats from armed gangs.
Three men wanted in connection with fatal stabbingDetectives are investigating the fatal stabbing of a young man in Hackney and are seeking three individuals for questioning.
Police give doorbell cameras to catch tree vandalThe Metropolitan Police is distributing doorbell cameras to Hackney residents to help identify a tree vandal.
Met Police hand out doorbell cameras in hunt for Hackney tree vandalThe Metropolitan Police distributed doorbell cameras in Hackney due to ongoing tree vandalism, hoping to capture the perpetrator during future attacks.
Watch: 'Prolific shoplifters' caught in the act by MetMetropolitan Police apprehended two prolific shoplifters during a targeted operation in Hackney, highlighting proactive crime prevention efforts.
Three men wanted in connection with fatal stabbingDetectives are investigating the fatal stabbing of a young man in Hackney and are seeking three individuals for questioning.
Police give doorbell cameras to catch tree vandalThe Metropolitan Police is distributing doorbell cameras to Hackney residents to help identify a tree vandal.
Met Police hand out doorbell cameras in hunt for Hackney tree vandalThe Metropolitan Police distributed doorbell cameras in Hackney due to ongoing tree vandalism, hoping to capture the perpetrator during future attacks.
Watch: 'Prolific shoplifters' caught in the act by MetMetropolitan Police apprehended two prolific shoplifters during a targeted operation in Hackney, highlighting proactive crime prevention efforts.
Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic to lead protest against homophobia in Met PoliceA protest is planned to honor Heklina and highlight allegations of homophobia in the Metropolitan Police.
Scotland Yard protesters demand justice for drag artist found dead in Soho in 2023The protest highlighted the community's anger over the Metropolitan police's inadequate investigation into Heklina's death.
Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic to lead protest against homophobia in Met PoliceA protest is planned to honor Heklina and highlight allegations of homophobia in the Metropolitan Police.
Scotland Yard protesters demand justice for drag artist found dead in Soho in 2023The protest highlighted the community's anger over the Metropolitan police's inadequate investigation into Heklina's death.
Woman in hospital as car fails to stop after crash in DagenhamA woman was hospitalized after a crash in Dagenham involving a car that failed to stop.
Girl, 9, among those injured in crash near junction in North FinchleyThree individuals injured in a car crash in North Finchley, including a nine-year-old girl, but injuries are not life-changing.
Person rushed to hospital after crash in Whetstone leaves busy road closed for hoursA serious car crash occurred on Whetstone High Road, injuring one person who was hospitalized.The road was closed for several hours as emergency services responded to the incident.
Woman in hospital as car fails to stop after crash in DagenhamA woman was hospitalized after a crash in Dagenham involving a car that failed to stop.
Girl, 9, among those injured in crash near junction in North FinchleyThree individuals injured in a car crash in North Finchley, including a nine-year-old girl, but injuries are not life-changing.
Person rushed to hospital after crash in Whetstone leaves busy road closed for hoursA serious car crash occurred on Whetstone High Road, injuring one person who was hospitalized.The road was closed for several hours as emergency services responded to the incident.
Jewels worth 1m waiting to be reunited with ownerPolice recovered over £1 million in stolen valuables and seek help from owners, particularly from Hounslow's South Asian community.
Police make arrest after reports of man 'carrying a knife' in South NorwoodA man was arrested for possession of a knife in South Norwood within seven minutes of police being alerted.
Police tase and arrest man found with knife and chisel in Northumberland ParkA man was tased and arrested after threatening with a knife in Northumberland Park.
Police make arrest after reports of man 'carrying a knife' in South NorwoodA man was arrested for possession of a knife in South Norwood within seven minutes of police being alerted.
Police tase and arrest man found with knife and chisel in Northumberland ParkA man was tased and arrested after threatening with a knife in Northumberland Park.
South east London's most dangerous borough - with over 2,000 crimes in a monthLewisham recorded the highest crime rate in southeast London for January and February 2025, driven by violent and theft-related offences.
Man taken to hospital following fight at pub in Shooters HillA man suffered head injuries but they are not life-threatening after a fight outside a pub.
Man fighting for life in hospital after stabbing in RainhamA man is critically injured after a stabbing in Rainham, and police are investigating.
South east London's most dangerous borough - with over 2,000 crimes in a monthLewisham recorded the highest crime rate in southeast London for January and February 2025, driven by violent and theft-related offences.
Man taken to hospital following fight at pub in Shooters HillA man suffered head injuries but they are not life-threatening after a fight outside a pub.
Man fighting for life in hospital after stabbing in RainhamA man is critically injured after a stabbing in Rainham, and police are investigating.
Mayor proposes record-breaking 1.16 billion investment in the Met Police - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Mayor of London proposed £83 million additional funding for policing, ensuring historical investment in the Metropolitan Police.
Met to cut workforce despite funding increaseThe Metropolitan Police faces a £260 million budget shortfall despite receiving additional government funds, necessitating workforce reductions and service cuts.
Street furniture to be used for facial recognitionMetropolitan Police is piloting facial recognition cameras in Croydon, raising concerns about surveillance and data privacy.
Woman hit and killed during Met Police car chaseA woman was killed after being struck by a car fleeing from police in Edgware, London.
Van hits pedestrians on the Strand in LondonA van crashed into pedestrians on the Strand in London, but the incident is confirmed as not terror-related.
Mayor proposes record-breaking 1.16 billion investment in the Met Police - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Mayor of London proposed £83 million additional funding for policing, ensuring historical investment in the Metropolitan Police.
Met to cut workforce despite funding increaseThe Metropolitan Police faces a £260 million budget shortfall despite receiving additional government funds, necessitating workforce reductions and service cuts.
Street furniture to be used for facial recognitionMetropolitan Police is piloting facial recognition cameras in Croydon, raising concerns about surveillance and data privacy.
Woman hit and killed during Met Police car chaseA woman was killed after being struck by a car fleeing from police in Edgware, London.
Van hits pedestrians on the Strand in LondonA van crashed into pedestrians on the Strand in London, but the incident is confirmed as not terror-related.
Kenyan man who spent decade on death row sues London police for role in wrongful convictionAli Kololo, wrongfully sentenced to death, is suing the Metropolitan police for their misleading evidence leading to his conviction.
The three most common crimes in Barnet according to the MetViolence and theft are the most common crimes in Barnet, together over 51% of total offences recorded in the last year.
Arrests over teen stabbed at secondary schoolA 15-year-old student was hospitalized after a stabbing at a secondary school in east London, with three arrests made.
Man taken to hospital after stabbing in GreenwichA man has been hospitalized following a stabbing incident in Greenwich, with police investigations ongoing and no arrests made.
Crystal Palace petrol station shut after man stabbed in chestA man in his 50s was stabbed in Crystal Palace but his injuries are not life-threatening.
Arrests over teen stabbed at secondary schoolA 15-year-old student was hospitalized after a stabbing at a secondary school in east London, with three arrests made.
Man taken to hospital after stabbing in GreenwichA man has been hospitalized following a stabbing incident in Greenwich, with police investigations ongoing and no arrests made.
Crystal Palace petrol station shut after man stabbed in chestA man in his 50s was stabbed in Crystal Palace but his injuries are not life-threatening.
Police probe as man dies from falling from height near Colindale stationA man tragically died after falling onto railway tracks while police were responding to a welfare concern.
Woman dies after hit-and-run outside primary school in ColindaleA woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident outside a primary school in Colindale on March 25.
Police probe as man dies from falling from height near Colindale stationA man tragically died after falling onto railway tracks while police were responding to a welfare concern.
Woman dies after hit-and-run outside primary school in ColindaleA woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident outside a primary school in Colindale on March 25.
Met officer sent sexual messages to woman in 70s and called teen girl cute'A Metropolitan Police officer was barred for sending inappropriate and sexual messages to vulnerable individuals.PC Gilligan failed to respect the public, leading to a misconduct hearing and his resignation.
Met PCs sentenced for lying over police pursuitTwo former Metropolitan Police officers were sentenced for perverting justice after lying about a police pursuit, undermining public trust in law enforcement.
Met Police officer sacked for grooming girl, 11A Metropolitan Police officer was dismissed for gross misconduct after inappropriate communications with an 11-year-old girl.
Met officer fired after six colleagues reported him for sexual harassmentDetective Sergeant Gethin Jones was fired for sexual harassment allegations involving six colleagues, highlighting issues of misconduct within the police force.
Met officer sent sexual messages to woman in 70s and called teen girl cute'A Metropolitan Police officer was barred for sending inappropriate and sexual messages to vulnerable individuals.PC Gilligan failed to respect the public, leading to a misconduct hearing and his resignation.
Met PCs sentenced for lying over police pursuitTwo former Metropolitan Police officers were sentenced for perverting justice after lying about a police pursuit, undermining public trust in law enforcement.
Met Police officer sacked for grooming girl, 11A Metropolitan Police officer was dismissed for gross misconduct after inappropriate communications with an 11-year-old girl.
Met officer fired after six colleagues reported him for sexual harassmentDetective Sergeant Gethin Jones was fired for sexual harassment allegations involving six colleagues, highlighting issues of misconduct within the police force.
Man in court for murder after boy, 16, shot deadA man has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy shot in south London.
Boy, 16, dies after being shot in south LondonA 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Clapham, south London, prompting a murder investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
Family grieves 'profound loss' after man shot deadA tragic shooting in Tottenham has prompted a murder investigation as the victim's family seeks privacy during their grieving.
Man in court for murder after boy, 16, shot deadA man has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy shot in south London.
Boy, 16, dies after being shot in south LondonA 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Clapham, south London, prompting a murder investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
Family grieves 'profound loss' after man shot deadA tragic shooting in Tottenham has prompted a murder investigation as the victim's family seeks privacy during their grieving.
Data helps Met convict 100 men who targeted womenThe Metropolitan Police's data-driven V100 programme has successfully convicted over 100 dangerous offenders targeting women in London.
Plea for man suspected of student's murder to return to UKThere is a renewed plea from police and family for justice in the unresolved case of Martine Vik Magnussen, emphasizing the need for accountability.
Data helps Met convict 100 men who targeted womenThe Metropolitan Police's data-driven V100 programme has successfully convicted over 100 dangerous offenders targeting women in London.
Plea for man suspected of student's murder to return to UKThere is a renewed plea from police and family for justice in the unresolved case of Martine Vik Magnussen, emphasizing the need for accountability.
Pedestrian killed and others hurt in Harrow crashA woman has died and two pedestrians are injured after a crash involving a car and a bus in north-west London.
Woman who died in crash on Strand is namedAalia Mahomed, 20, tragically died in a crash in central London, sparking tributes from her family.
Man, 49, dies after being hit by car on busy road in SuttonA 49-year-old man died after being hit by a car while crossing a busy road in Sutton.
Pedestrian killed and others hurt in Harrow crashA woman has died and two pedestrians are injured after a crash involving a car and a bus in north-west London.
Woman who died in crash on Strand is namedAalia Mahomed, 20, tragically died in a crash in central London, sparking tributes from her family.
Man, 49, dies after being hit by car on busy road in SuttonA 49-year-old man died after being hit by a car while crossing a busy road in Sutton.
Met Police officer who left man, 23, paralysed after Tasering him faces the sackPC Imran Mahmood faces dismissal after being acquitted of grievous bodily harm linked to a Taser incident resulting in severe injury to Jordan Walker-Brown.
Met Police officer who shared child abuse video in WhatsApp group dismissed from forceA Metropolitan Police officer resigned after being found with child abuse and extreme pornography, which led to an investigation and breach of professional standards.
Met Police officer who left man, 23, paralysed after Tasering him faces the sackPC Imran Mahmood faces dismissal after being acquitted of grievous bodily harm linked to a Taser incident resulting in severe injury to Jordan Walker-Brown.
Met Police officer who shared child abuse video in WhatsApp group dismissed from forceA Metropolitan Police officer resigned after being found with child abuse and extreme pornography, which led to an investigation and breach of professional standards.
Metropolitan Police officer charged with rape and sexual assaultsPC Nick Whitcombe has been charged with serious sex offences and is due in court.
'I stopped going out because I was being stopped by police'The Metropolitan Police is launching a charter to improve the controversial stop and search tactic after significant community engagement.
All the stop and search figures for Greenwich - including 2,000 under 18sThe Metropolitan Police reported 2,102 stop and search incidents in Greenwich, revealing significant youth and demographic targeting.Greenwich led south east London in stop and search rates, particularly among young individuals.
'I stopped going out because I was being stopped by police'The Metropolitan Police is launching a charter to improve the controversial stop and search tactic after significant community engagement.
All the stop and search figures for Greenwich - including 2,000 under 18sThe Metropolitan Police reported 2,102 stop and search incidents in Greenwich, revealing significant youth and demographic targeting.Greenwich led south east London in stop and search rates, particularly among young individuals.
Croydon area named in UK's top 10 car theft hotspotsCar thefts in the UK rose significantly last year, with London areas particularly affected, highlighting the need for more vigilant vehicle security.
Met Police launch investigation after two found dead in Thamesmead homeThe Metropolitan Police are investigating the unexplained deaths of two individuals in Thamesmead, posing questions for the local community.
Alleyway taped off by police after alleged sexual assaulted in HarrowA woman in her 30s is receiving support after a reported sexual assault in Harrow, with police investigations ongoing.
Met Police launch investigation after two found dead in Thamesmead homeThe Metropolitan Police are investigating the unexplained deaths of two individuals in Thamesmead, posing questions for the local community.
Alleyway taped off by police after alleged sexual assaulted in HarrowA woman in her 30s is receiving support after a reported sexual assault in Harrow, with police investigations ongoing.
Retired sergeant fails to sue Met over senior officer calling him numpty'A police sergeant's discrimination lawsuit was dismissed; a senior officer's use of 'numpty' was deemed lighthearted and not discriminatory.
Fury erupts over Met Police review into its funding of black, disabled and female staff unionsScotland Yard's review of union roles has sparked backlash from minority officers concerned about discrimination and funding cuts amid a budget crisis.
Area around Big Ben closed as man with Palestinian flag climbs Elizabeth TowerA man attempted to scale the Elizabeth Tower holding a Palestinian flag, prompting a significant emergency response.
Police to interview The Crown actor Khalid Abdalla over Gaza protestKhalid Abdalla is summoned for questioning by police related to a pro-Palestine protest.
Area around Big Ben closed as man with Palestinian flag climbs Elizabeth TowerA man attempted to scale the Elizabeth Tower holding a Palestinian flag, prompting a significant emergency response.
Police to interview The Crown actor Khalid Abdalla over Gaza protestKhalid Abdalla is summoned for questioning by police related to a pro-Palestine protest.
More Met staff to strike in flexible working rowCivilian employees with the Metropolitan Police should be allowed to work flexibly from home, according to union leaders.
Police to interview The Crown actor over Gaza rallyKhalid Abdalla's police interview highlights concerns over the right to protest in the UK.
Man in court over death following pub disturbanceA man has been charged with murder after a fatal attack following a pub disturbance in Lewisham, where the victim died later in the hospital.
Man dies in fall after hours long police incident on M25A man died after falling on the M25, closing part of the motorway temporarily.
Man in his 20s dies after being pulled from canal in Upper ClaptonA man in his 20s died after being rescued from the River Lee Canal in Upper Clapton, with investigations ongoing into the circumstances.
Man still fighting for life after moped crash on A2 in BlackheathA man in his 40s is critically injured following a moped crash on the A2 in Blackheath.
Man still fighting for life four days after serious' moped crash on A2 in BlackheathA man is in critical condition after a severe moped crash on the A2.
Man dies in fall after hours long police incident on M25A man died after falling on the M25, closing part of the motorway temporarily.
Man in his 20s dies after being pulled from canal in Upper ClaptonA man in his 20s died after being rescued from the River Lee Canal in Upper Clapton, with investigations ongoing into the circumstances.
Man still fighting for life after moped crash on A2 in BlackheathA man in his 40s is critically injured following a moped crash on the A2 in Blackheath.
Man still fighting for life four days after serious' moped crash on A2 in BlackheathA man is in critical condition after a severe moped crash on the A2.
Man dies 'suddenly' on main road in Chadwell HeathA man has died suddenly on High Road, Chadwell Heath, with his death not considered suspicious.
Officers face misconduct hearing over strip-searchThree Met Police officers face misconduct for allegedly strip-searching a 15-year-old girl without proper justification or oversight.
Met officer spared jail over death of moped riderA Metropolitan Police officer was sentenced for causing death by careless driving, avoiding jail after killing a moped rider during an emergency response.
Police officer sentenced over causing death of moped rider in EnfieldA police officer was sentenced for careless driving leading to a man's death.PC Ian Brotherton's actions resulted in a suspended sentence and community service.
Man in hospital and van driver arrested after crash in Park RoyalA pedestrian was injured in a crash with a van in Park Royal, leading to the driver's arrest for grievous bodily harm.
Emergency services called to Dagenham road after crash involving child and carA child sustained minor injuries after being hit by a car in Dagenham, with police responding promptly to the incident.
Met officer spared jail over death of moped riderA Metropolitan Police officer was sentenced for causing death by careless driving, avoiding jail after killing a moped rider during an emergency response.
Police officer sentenced over causing death of moped rider in EnfieldA police officer was sentenced for careless driving leading to a man's death.PC Ian Brotherton's actions resulted in a suspended sentence and community service.
Man in hospital and van driver arrested after crash in Park RoyalA pedestrian was injured in a crash with a van in Park Royal, leading to the driver's arrest for grievous bodily harm.
Emergency services called to Dagenham road after crash involving child and carA child sustained minor injuries after being hit by a car in Dagenham, with police responding promptly to the incident.
Met apology felt like a slap in the face, says mother of murdered sistersThe mother of two murdered sisters criticized the Met Police's apology as inadequate and expressed deeper issues of systemic racism within the force.
Met Police officer 'lost temper' and pushed man to floor in OrpingtonA Metropolitan Police officer was convicted of assault after using excessive force during an incident, leading to a suspended sentence.
Met apology felt like a slap in the face, says mother of murdered sistersThe mother of two murdered sisters criticized the Met Police's apology as inadequate and expressed deeper issues of systemic racism within the force.
Met Police officer 'lost temper' and pushed man to floor in OrpingtonA Metropolitan Police officer was convicted of assault after using excessive force during an incident, leading to a suspended sentence.
Met's most senior female officer to retireDame Lynne Owens retires after a 35-year policing career, having significantly contributed to reforms at the Metropolitan Police.
Boy, under 16, arrested after thousands swarm Soho for 'marketing stunt'A boy was arrested after large crowds gathered in Soho for a marketing stunt.
Florida Rep. Cory Mills Under Investigation in Alleged AssaultCory Mills, a Congressman, is under investigation for an alleged assault related to a private matter, which he firmly denies.
Woman dies in medical incident near cemetery in CarshaltonA woman in her 60s died from a cardiac arrest in Carshalton, with authorities confirming the incident as non-suspicious.
Met Police's new gang database still racist' for targeting young black Londoners, claims charityScotland Yard's gangs matrix reform raises concerns of racial bias, as young black individuals are disproportionately targeted on a new Violence Harm Assessment database.
Met Police still facing substantial tough choices' over cuts despite 83m windfallThe Metropolitan Police faces a £260 million budget shortfall despite recent funding increases.Future cuts in services and personnel may be unavoidable for the Met.Calls for the government to address long-term funding issues are critical.
Met apology 'slap in face' after PCs shared photosMina Smallman expressed that the Metropolitan Police's apology for sharing photos of her murdered daughters felt insincere and highlighted systemic issues of racism.
London protests LIVE: Police brace for major pro-Palestine march and counter-demonstrationLondon is set for a major pro-Palestine protest amid heightened tensions and police preparation for potential counter-demonstrations.