Metropolitan police

A police officer heroically subdued a drugs suspect who attempted to attack him with a crowbar during a Metropolitan Police operation targeting London gangs. The incident occurred as part of a week-long series of raids by authorities against criminal networks in the city.

A 47-year-old woman was arrested by UK police after four men were stabbed in London’s Covent Garden. The victims, aged 34, 39, 42, and 52, were found with stab wounds, and the incident is believed to be mental health-related.

Four people were stabbed in central London's Covent Garden, leading to the arrest of a 47-year-old woman; police attribute the incident to mental health issues, and injuries are not life-threatening.

A woman was arrested after four men were stabbed in London's Covent Garden. The victims, aged 34, 39, 42, and 52, were found with stab wounds by police.

Four people were stabbed in central London's Covent Garden, a popular tourist area, and a woman has been arrested in a suspected mental health-related incident, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Four men were stabbed in central London's Covent Garden, and a 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of an offensive weapon. Police believe the incident was mental health-related, with scissors found at the scene. The victims were taken to a major trauma center, and initial reports of three stab victims were later corrected to four.

London's high street stores such as Boots, M&S, and Greggs are being targeted by shoplifters, prompting the Metropolitan Police to deploy new technology to address the rising crime epidemic.

At least five abuse survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed have been confirmed as human-trafficking victims by the Home Office. Survivors claim his associates facilitated the crimes by providing a steady stream of women.

A British-Azerbaijani man was arrested in Cyprus for allegedly spying on a UK airbase and passing information to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He is in custody as extradition proceedings continue.

A dual British-Azerbaijani national, Rashad Sultanov, was arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on a British air base and passing information to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He was taken into custody on July 17, and extradition proceedings are underway.

A UK-Azerbaijani man was arrested in Cyprus for spying on a UK military base for Iran, accused of sharing information with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. British police seek his extradition under the National Security Act.

UK police arrested 77 people protesting outside a London courthouse to support Palestine Action, a banned group accused of terrorism. The group's founder seeks Supreme Court review of its ban, which criminalizes membership or support with up to 14 years in prison. Charges against those violating the ban are paused pending the court's decision.

The UK Supreme Court has granted Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, permission to appeal the Home Office's 2025 ban of the group as a terrorist organization. The ban, upheld by the Court of Appeal in June 2026, criminalizes membership or support with up to 14 years in prison. The Supreme Court case is scheduled for an autumn hearing.

Reform UK is supporting George Cottrell, a Farage aide, as the Metropolitan Police investigate donations from his mother. The investigation focuses on financial contributions made by Cottrell's mother.

Reform UK will hold a press conference after the Metropolitan Police ruled out investigating Zack Polanski over an anti-Farage message. The Met stated a crime report was transferred to Avon and Somerset police, citing the satirical nature of a T-shirt depicted in a shared image.

A judge found the Metropolitan Police (Met) guilty of racism after determining that Black officers are more likely to have their promotions canceled. The ruling highlights a disparity in promotion outcomes based on race within the organization.

The Metropolitan Police used new Live Facial Recognition cameras to arrest seven suspects, with the Mail documenting the event. The operation involved sudden arrests after suspects believed they were free.

The Metropolitan Police is investigating donations to Reform UK from a firm controlled by Richard Tice, Nigel Farage's deputy. The probe focuses on potential financial contributions to the political party.

A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London, causing officers to fall into the River Thames and resulting in five injuries among the crew. The incident was reported by the Metropolitan Police.

A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London, sending five officers into the River Thames and causing injuries. The Metropolitan Police and Port of London Authority are investigating the incident, with no civilians reported harmed.

London's mayor and police chief highlight a 14% drop in neighborhood crime, including phone theft and pickpocketing, to counter negative perceptions about the city's safety. The decline was reported in the year to June, with Westminster borough showing significant reductions.

A Met detective who displayed photos of murdered model Sally Anne Bowman to colleagues for 'bragging rights' has retired before facing dismissal. The incident involved the misuse of sensitive materials related to the unsolved murder case.

Three men were jailed for posing as police in a $5.3 million cryptocurrency fraud. The gang used fake police websites to deceive victims and spent the stolen crypto on luxury items like Rolexes and holidays, according to the Met.

A 14-year-old boy in the UK was charged with a terror offence related to a plot to target mosques. The incident involves Metropolitan Police in the UK.

A man was arrested for threatening to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on social media. The incident occurred amid heightened security concerns for politicians following the murder of Ann Widdecombe. The Metropolitan Police reported the arrest after identifying the suspect through social media information.

A man was arrested by London police for threatening to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on social media. The arrest occurred amid heightened concerns over politician security following the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of parliament.

A man was arrested for threatening to shoot Nigel Farage on social media, following concerns about politician security after Ann Widdecombe's killing. The suspect was released on bail, and the Reform UK party has called for better protection for its members.

A man was arrested for threatening to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage on social media. The arrest follows concerns about politician safety after the killing of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

A man was arrested for threatening to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage on social media, amid heightened concerns over politician security following the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament. The Metropolitan Police arrested the suspect on suspicion of sending threatening communications, while counterterror police are investigating Widdecombe's death after new evidence emerged.

A new controversy involves China's embassy guards facing a Metropolitan Police investigation for allegedly threatening protestors with cattle prods. The situation coincides with a High Court legal battle.

British police are investigating 500,000 pounds in donations to Reform UK from Fiona Cottrell, mother of a fraudster, under Section 61 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the inquiry, which follows a referral from the Electoral Commission, and has interviewed two people under caution but made no arrests. The investigation adds to scrutiny of Reform UK and its leaders, including Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick, who face separate probes into political donations.

Senior UK officials warn that technology and online platforms are enabling increased threats from hostile countries, extremists, and far-right groups. Examples include Iranian-backed plots, Russian state-sponsored sabotage, and rising far-right extremism, with law enforcement emphasizing collaboration with tech companies to combat these risks.

Technology and online platforms are being used by hostile countries, extremists, and far-right groups to threaten the UK, according to senior British police officials. Threats from Iran, Russia, and China include assassinations, sabotage, and surveillance, while far-right extremism has also increased significantly.

UK officials warn that technology and online platforms are enabling increased threats from hostile countries, extremists, and far-right groups. Examples include Iranian-backed plots, Russian state-sponsored sabotage, and rising far-right extremism, with law enforcement emphasizing the need for tech company collaboration to address these challenges.

Police are investigating donations to Jenrick’s Tory leadership campaign after allegations that funds were received from an overseas donor in violation of regulations.

The DC Peace Team trains residents as nonviolent peacekeepers amid increased federal enforcement in D.C., which has seen 20,000 arrests since April, with 60% of arrested individuals having no criminal record. The organization focuses on restorative justice, community violence intervention, and peace education, having trained over 12,000 unarmed civilian peacekeepers since 2010.

Metropolitan Police is investigating antisemitic verbal abuse directed at Jewish attendees during the annual LGBTQ event, the London Pride parade in the British capital.

Police arrested 14 activists in London after they staged a protest outside New Scotland Yard, urging officers to join the proscribed group Palestine Action. The arrests occurred under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act, which criminalizes inviting support for banned organizations.

A Metropolitan Police whistleblower was forced to work with a racist male colleague who used a derogatory term against a rape victim. The whistleblower received a payout following the incident.

Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed filed complaints with the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) regarding the Metropolitan police's handling of allegations. The IOPC confirmed complaints from three survivors, with over 400 claims of sexual misconduct, including rape and human trafficking, made against Al Fayed between 1977 and 2014.