1 hour ago Murder of Sarah Everard was ‘monumental moment’ for Met Police, detective says

Detective Katherine Goodwin was decorated with the King’s Police Medal by Charles during a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

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4 h. ago Met Police Chief Inspector 'plotted bogus racial abuse complaint against senior colleague'

Chief Inspector Zahir Asghar denies allegations he concocted a false racial abuse complaint against a colleague

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4 h. ago Met Police motorcyclist escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh through London breaks down in court as he describes moment he killed 81

The scene of the crash in Earl's Court, west London, where 81-year-old pedestrian Helen Holland was knocked down and killed by police escort motorcyclist Christopher Harrison in 2023.

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6 h. ago Police to take ‘no further action’ over alleged chants at Bob Vylan performance

An investigation was launched by the Met Police after footage emerged allegedly showing singer Bobby Vylan, saying ‘death to the IDF’.

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7 h. ago More than 230 domestic abusers recalled to prison under London mayor’s GPS tagging scheme

Pilot cut re-offending by 45 per cent, protects victims and holds perpetrators to account, says Sir Sadiq Khan

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8 h. ago More than 150 domestic abusers recalled to prison under London mayor’s GPS tagging scheme

Pilot cut re-offending by 45 per cent, protects victims and holds perpetrators to account, says Sir Sadiq Khan

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9 h. ago Protesters arrested outside Bob Vylan gig venue as 'death to the IDF' chanted in PM's London constituency

One protester was arrested over chants referencing the Israeli Defence Force, the Met Police has said

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22 h. ago Police officer 'forgot to turn his body worn camera on' when he fatally struck grandmother, 81, as he ran a red light while escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh, court hears

Christopher Harrison, 68, was riding his BMW motorcycle in a motorcade for the royal when he struck 81-year-old Helen Holland in Earl's Court, west London.

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29 h. ago Moment pickpocket swipes woman's handbag inside Selfridges after she placed it on seat as she waited to be served

The shocking incident - which happened during the Met Police 's Christmas crackdown - took place on Oxford Street in central London last Saturday.

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31 h. ago Met Police seize £240k of fake goods in blitz on London’s high streets

Met Police seize £240k of fake goods in blitz on London’s high streets  London Evening Standard

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31 h. ago Met Police seize £240,000 of fake goods in money laundering blitz on London’s high streets

Cash-rich businesses targeted include barbers, minimarts and vape shops

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33 h. ago London’s domestic abuse hotspots revealed by interactive map as killings rocket 60% in the capital

Campaigners describe Standard’s investigation as ‘staggering’ and call for systemic changes to justice system to protect women

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49 h. ago Met Police motorcyclist escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh through London sped through red light at 58mph and killed grandmother, court hears

Christopher Harrison, 68, was riding his BMW motorcycle at 58mph in a motorcade for the royal when he struck 81-year-old Helen Holland in Earl's Court..

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50 h. ago Police officer ‘drove straight into’ pensioner who died after royal escort crash

Helen Holland, 81, died after being struck during a collision with a motorcycle that was part of an escort for the Duchess of Edinburgh in May 2023.

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68 h. ago Bratislava trains crash as 'train runs red light' leaving passengers injured

Two trains have crashed in western Slovakia, leaving dozens injured, according to local media

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2 d. ago Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh's touching reason for wearing three poppies on Remembrance Sunday with Queen Camilla

The Duchess of Edinburgh donned three poppies as she made an emotional appearance at this morning's Remembrance Sunday event in central London.

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3 d. ago Moment Duchess of Edinburgh Sophie is moved to tears at Remembrance Day service

The royal, 60, was in attendance to watch King Charles lead the nation for a two-minute silence at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, central London.

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3 d. ago Sophie Wessex in tears at Remembrance event as she supports newly widowed Duke

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, wiped away tears as she watched her husband lay a wreath at today's moving Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London

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4 d. ago Met Police to hand golden goodbyes to underperforming officers

Underperforming senior officers are being given a chance to jump before they are shown the door

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4 d. ago Met Police chief accused of making ‘thinly veiled threat’ to senior officers over job cuts

Sir Mark Rowley faces backlash over a proposed pay-off scheme for senior ranks, with union leaders accusing him of pressuring loyal officers to leave

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