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The latest news and top stories on the Metropolitan Police. A prominent London-based governmental body, the Metropolitan Police Service (also known as the Met) is dedicated to law enforcement and crime prevention across Greater London, excluding the City of London. Headquartered at New Scotland Yard, it is the UK’s largest territorial police force. Its main areas of focus include investigating crime, counter-terrorism, maintaining public order and protecting key individuals. Established in 1829, the Met is recognised for its historical significance as one of the world’s oldest police forces, serving as a model for policing globally.

Metropolitan Police

UK plans to create a ‘British FBI’ national police force

The new National Police Service will tackle the most complex and serious crimes, the UK government says.

UK police arrest dozens after protesters breach prison grounds

UK police won’t investigate ex-prince Andrew over Virginia Giuffre allegation

UK police probe Heathrow pepper spray attack linked to suitcase robbery

Chaotic chain of events caused several hours of delays for passengers trying to get to and from the airport.

4 arrested after protesters throw dessert at Britain’s Crown Jewels

Take Back Power, which describes itself as a new non-violent civil-resistance group, claims it was behind the act at the Tower of London.

.css-rcruog{color:#C79A00;}Video | China’s ‘Goddess of Wealth’ jailed for over 11 years by UK court

Qian Zhimin defrauded 128,000 investors in China from 2014 to 2017 in fraud case that also led to conviction of Malaysian Seng Hok Ling.

UK police release 1 of 2 men over train stabbing attack, laud ‘heroic’ worker

Eleven people were injured in Saturday’s attack, and a railway staff member who ‘saved lives’ remains in a life-threatening condition.

UK police arrest asylum seeker sex offender mistakenly freed from prison

Man was captured nearly 48 hours into a manhunt, as Starmer orders an investigation into the ‘embarrassing blunder’.

Palace and UK government under pressure to strip Prince Andrew of titles and home

Buckingham Palace is bracing for more embarrassing revelations about disgraced Prince Andrew, who still technically holds the title of duke.

4 smugglers arrested for bringing gold into Japan from Hong Kong in underwear

The suspects are accused of having conspired to smuggle about 8kg of gold powder on a flight in July last year.

UK’s Prince Andrew asked police to help smear sex abuse accuser: report

Royal allegedly tasked a personal protection officer in 2011 with finding information on Virginia Giuffre, including a purported criminal record.

London gang dismantled as raid uncovers 1,000 stolen phones bound for Hong Kong

Met arrests at least 17 involved in a criminal network suspected of having smuggled over 40,000 stolen phones from UK to China.

UK police investigate mosque fire as ‘hate crime’ after synagogue attack

Arson in town of Peacehaven follows a fatal synagogue assault in Manchester, which police linked to potential Islamist extremism.

Madeleine McCann suspect tries to confront prosecutor who accused him of murder

Christian Brueckner, chief suspect in the 2007 disappearance of the UK child, was denied a meeting with Hans Christian Wolters in Germany.

Chinese woman admits US$7.4 billion bitcoin fraud at UK court

Qian Zhimin, also known as Zhang Yadi, pleaded guilty at London’s Southwark Crown Court to acquiring and possessing criminal property.

UK police arrest 3 for spying as Lithuania eyes Russia-linked sabotage network

European security officials have previously warned that a widespread sabotage campaign blamed on Russia is growing more dangerous.

Starmer says UK will not tolerate racial intimidation after far-right London rally

In his first comments on Saturday’s rally organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, Starmer also condemned attacks on police officers.

Protesters clash with police at 110,000-strong far-right rally in London

Some demonstrators displayed images of Charlie Kirk, the US conservative activist and Trump ally who was killed in Utah this week.

Trump dines out near White House and says he’ll send troops to another US city

The US president made a surprise visit to a Washington restaurant to showcase his law enforcement crackdown.

Dozens arrested at latest UK protest for banned group Palestine Action

The pro-Palestinian group was banned under anti-terrorism legislation in July, making it a crime to support or belong to the organisation.

Indonesian students defy police, face tear gas as deadly protests spread

Police have arrested 1,240 people in Jakarta since protests broke out last week over lavish perks for lawmakers.

UK police arrest 5 men at hotel near London during anti-asylum protest

Two groups of protesters marched to the Crowne Plaza Hotel near Heathrow Airport before some masked men tried to break in, police said.

Teenage boy and man, 54, arrested after fire at London restaurant

Five people were injured in the incident at Indian Aroma in Ilford. Two of them remain in life-threatening condition, police said.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}My Take | ‘Smart policing’ makes sense but so does the need for safeguards

As Hong Kong steps up its use of surveillance cameras and introduces facial-recognition technology, it must ensure the right balance is struck.

US Justice Department probes whether Washington police falsified crime data

Trump claims violent crime in Washington is getting worse and has ordered a federal takeover of the city’s police department.

‘I catch them stealing’: TikTok vigilante takes down London’s pickpockets

Delivery rider Diego Galdino uses social media to expose pickpockets in the British capital, sparking debate on vigilantism and crime control.

London police arrest 365 pro-Palestinian demonstrators defying new law

Backers of Palestine Action have staged a series of protests since early July, when Parliament banned the group as a terrorist organisation.

Man dies in fall during Oasis concert at London’s Wembley Stadium

Band offers ‘sincere condolences’ for incident during Britpop icons’ first reunion tour in 16 years.

Video | China’s ‘Goddess of Wealth’ jailed for over 11 years by UK court

My Take | ‘Smart policing’ makes sense but so does the need for safeguards