Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defended his force's investigation into double murderer Simon Levy, admitting to past mistakes while pointing to broader systemic failures across the criminal justice system following Levy's whole life sentence.
Police have named 25-year-old bus driver Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa as the man shot dead in Willington Road, Clapham, south-west London. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an incident at a Soho nightclub in December. He is due in court on 24 September.
Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley admitted his force made a mistake by investigating Times Higher Education journalist Jack Grove over contact with University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday regarding plagiarism allegations. Arday has since resigned.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan's lawyers accuse the Metropolitan Police of unlawfully awarding a £50M AI contract to Palantir, alleging procurement rule breaches and a "Palantir strategy" to avoid competition. Palantir denies the claims, stating the decision prioritizes politics over safety. The case goes to trial in January 2027.
The Metropolitan Police will take no further action against Green Party leader Zack Polanski for sharing a photo of a man wearing a T-shirt with a guillotine and the slogan 'we're only making plans for Nigel', deeming it unlikely to constitute a criminal offence. Avon and Somerset Police also ruled out action regarding the T-shirt's wearer.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating £37,500 in donations to Robert Jenrick's 2024 Conservative leadership campaign following a referral from the Electoral Commission. The watchdog investigated claims the funds were from a foreign source, breaching electoral rules. Jenrick, now with Reform UK, denies the allegations.
A woman groomed by a predatory Met Police officer received a substantial payout but feels she has not had truth or accountability from the force. Her nine-year battle highlights systemic failures and victim-blaming within the Met's misconduct system.
The Metropolitan Police received a 12-month extension for its Palantir pilot project, allowing continued use of the AI system to identify officer misconduct. This follows Mayor Sadiq Khan's recent block of a £50m deal due to procurement breaches, with the Met now launching a new process to appoint a long-term supplier.
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.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is launching a £7 million campaign to combat online disinformation about the city, aiming to reassure investors and tourists. The campaign targets false narratives concerning crime, immigration, and Sharia law, which have been amplified by state-backed actors and online industries.
The Metropolitan Police is urging tech firms, including Apple, to implement measures that make stolen phones harder to reuse and less profitable for criminals. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is seeking legislation to enforce data sharing on stolen devices and render them unusable, aiming to reduce theft rates.
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.
The Metropolitan Police mistakenly sent personal details of a woman alleging abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed's associate to another victim. The data breach, reported to the ICO, has drawn criticism from the victim and an advocate.
The Metropolitan Police is changing its policy to release more body-worn video footage, aiming to improve transparency and trust. This move will provide a fuller picture of officers' challenging work, countering selectively edited online clips and addressing public concerns about accountability.
Met Police are urging potential victims of serial rapist John Worboys to come forward, following an ITV drama and a parole board decision to keep him imprisoned. The force has apologised for past failings in his investigation.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50m contract between the Metropolitan Police and US tech firm Palantir, citing concerns over value for money and company ethics. Critics argue this decision "puts politics over public safety" and could disadvantage the police against criminals.
London's deputy mayor has blocked a potential £50m contract between the Metropolitan Police and US tech firm Palantir, citing concerns over value for money and ethical considerations. The Met expressed disappointment, stating the need for advanced technology to combat crime.
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 Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50m Met Police deal with Palantir, citing a "clear and serious breach" of procurement rules. City Hall stated Scotland Yard engaged with only one supplier and questioned value for money, amid wider concerns over Palantir's UK public service contracts.
Up to 57 individuals and 20 companies may face criminal charges over the Grenfell Tower fire, the Metropolitan Police announced. Potential offences include gross negligence manslaughter and fraud. Files will be submitted to the CPS by September, with a decision by June 2027.
Up to 57 individuals and 20 companies may face criminal charges, including corporate gross negligence manslaughter, over the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people, with the Crown Prosecution Service to decide by June 2027.
Dozens of Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for allegedly sleeping and leaving posts unattended while on duty protecting the royal family at Windsor Castle. The Directorate of Professional Standards is leading the probe, with a decision on restrictive duties expected next week.
Nine people were injured, five seriously, after a car being pursued by police crashed in Ilford, east London. The driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and theft.
