A Black teenager, Daryl McLune, wrongly arrested for his mother's attempted suicide, has won a race discrimination claim against the Metropolitan police. A jury found the Met treated him less favourably due to his race, detaining him for 23 hours.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm nine years after a woman was pushed into the path of a bus on Putney Bridge. The incident in 2017 was captured on video, and the bus driver's quick reactions saved the woman's life.
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada due to ongoing legal charges, preventing him from playing in the World Cup opener in Toronto. FIFA confirmed the Canadian government rejected his visa application, citing consistent application of immigration laws.
Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has urged the UK Home Secretary to legislate, forcing phone companies to make stolen devices unusable. London sees 200-300 phone thefts daily, with criminals selling devices globally. Apple's new safeguards are reducing reactivation rates, but wider action is sought.
Palantir is suing London Mayor Sadiq Khan after he blocked a £50m contract with the Metropolitan Police, citing procurement rule breaches and lack of value for money. The government is also reviewing a £330m NHS contract with the US tech firm.
UK MPs are demanding clarity over missing documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington, with concerns raised about his vetting process and links to controversial figures.
A UK security vetting case is raising questions as key documents, including a vetting summary, a security chief's note, and a declaration of interest form, are missing from a released tranche. Concerns involve links to foreign officials and oligarchs, a large loan, and potential naivety.
Six people were stabbed and 24 arrested following Arsenal's Premier League victory parade in north London. One victim was hospitalized in a life-threatening condition but stabilized. Police reported pockets of antisocial behavior and gang-related incidents as crowds dispersed.
Six people were stabbed and 24 others arrested following Arsenal's Premier League trophy parade in London. Over 500 officers were deployed, with arrests for offenses including assault, sexual assault, drug possession, and knife possession. Two officers sustained injuries.
Six people were stabbed and 24 arrests were made during Arsenal's victory celebrations in north London. One man in his 20s was critically injured but is now stable. Police also reported assaults on officers.
Labour has reported the alleged hacking of Nigel Farage’s phone to the Metropolitan Police and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) after Reform UK failed to do so, citing potential national security implications and concerns over the integrity of British politics.
The National Police Agency has ordered the Metropolitan Police Department to join the investigation into a robbery-murder case in Tochigi Prefecture where a family of three was attacked. This is the first time the agency has invoked a special provision of the Police Act to direct police forces beyond their jurisdiction for a robbery-murder case, aiming to consolidate and analyze information related to a suspected "tokuryu" (anonymous, fluid criminal group).
Palantir has accused London Mayor Sadiq Khan of "putting politics above public safety" after he blocked a £50m contract with the Metropolitan police for AI intelligence processing. Khan cited a "clear and serious breach" of procurement rules, while Palantir defended its work and questioned why it was singled out.
서울경찰청 지하철경찰대는 22일 광주 여고생 살인 사건 등으로 높아진 강력범죄 불안감을 해소하기 위해 강남역, 홍대입구역, 성수역 등 범죄 발생률이 높거나 외국인이 많은 지역에서 자율방범대와 합동 순찰을 실시했다.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50m deal between the Metropolitan police and US tech firm Palantir, citing breaches of procurement rules. Scotland Yard criticized the decision, warning of officer cuts, while Khan's office highlighted concerns over vendor lock-in and ethical records.
The Metropolitan Police's proposed £50m deal with US AI firm Palantir to combat crime is controversial, raising questions about public service delivery, data privacy, and reliance on 'big tech'. Sadiq Khan blocked the deal citing procurement rule breaches and ethical concerns.
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan has vetoed a £50 million deal between the Metropolitan Police and US tech firm Palantir, citing ethical concerns and procedural violations. The police and Palantir criticized the decision.
Hardev Virdee, an Indian-origin finance expert, has been appointed as the new Chief Strategy and Investment Officer at Metropolitan Police. Virdee, who previously held senior finance roles in the NHS, will focus on the force's strategy, investment, and commercial planning amid financial pressures.
British police will ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 individuals and 20 organizations over the Grenfell Tower fire, which killed 72 people. Files will be submitted by September, with charging decisions expected by June 14, 2027.
Police are urging potential victims of sexual assault from Married at First Sight UK to contact them following allegations of rape and misconduct aired on BBC Panorama. Channel 4 has removed the show from its platform amid investigations into duty of care protocols.
A 22-year-old Israeli visitor to London was attacked and beaten by a group of men in Golders Green, suffering injuries to his face, neck, and back. The victim reported being asked "Are you Jewish?" during the assault, which police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime. No arrests have been made.
A 22-year-old Israeli visitor was kicked and beaten by a group of men in Golders Green, London, in what police are treating as an antisemitic hate crime. The victim, who was called a "Jew" and asked "Are you Jewish?" during the assault, suffered injuries to his face, neck, and back.
A 22-year-old Israeli visitor was assaulted by a group of men in Golders Green, London, suffering injuries and being repeatedly kicked. He reported hearing antisemitic slurs and believes he was targeted for being Jewish and speaking Hebrew. Police are investigating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime.
A Jewish man in his 20s was injured in an antisemitic hate crime attack by a group of men in Golders Green, north London. Police are treating the incident, which occurred early Monday morning, as a hate crime and are appealing for information. No arrests have been made.
