2 h. ago Illegal pangolin meat and cane rats seized by police in Deptford

Officers from the Food Standards Agency and the Metropolitan police found the bushmeat at a site in south-east London on December 5

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2 h. ago Met police face independent inquiry over fears 300 recruits not properly vetted

Home secretary to order special investigation amid concern inadequate checks during hiring spree may pose criminal risk The home secretary is to order an independent special inquiry into whether the Metropolitan police allowed hundreds of recruits to join without proper vetting amid fears they may pose a criminal risk.The Guardian has learned that the inquiry will be carried out by the policing inspectorate, with concerns centred on 300 new officers hired between 2016 and 2023. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Met Police officer who told colleague she was 'using the pregnancy card' is sacked

Police Sergeant Sevket Gurgur accused a pregnant colleague of ‘being a diva’

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12 h. ago Met police sergeant who told colleague she was ‘using the pregnancy card’ dismissed

Sergeant Sevket Gurgur was dismissed without notice after a misconduct hearing

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14 h. ago Met Police faces further officer cuts due to lack of funding

There has already been significant concern around a drop in officer numbers despite a manifesto pledge from Sir Sadiq Khan to increase the figure by 1,300

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17 h. ago Horror as woman, 39, found murdered in wealthy London neighbourhood

Woman found dead by police checking if she was safe in upmarket area in west London

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18 h. ago Met Police officers will now be forced to reveal links to secret society

Freemasons swear an oath of loyalty to the fraternity's principles and to supporting fellow members

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20 h. ago Teenager, 19, fighting for life after stabbing near park in New Cross

The victim remains in a life-threatening condition at a trauma hospital

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35 h. ago Met Police issue plea to help find man, 45, missing since leaving his son's hospital bedside

Gareth is described as 5ft 8in, clean-shaven and bald - he was last seen in Paddington

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45 h. ago Police hunt three men after victim, 32, shot and stabbed in north London crime spree

Approximately half an hour before the attack, it is believed the alleged gunman had attempted to shoot an 18-year-old man after a foot chase

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46 h. ago Met Police accused of ‘brushing under carpet’ claim officer ran grooming gang abusing girls in care

The Metropolitan Police is reviewing allegations a retired officer was involved in a London VIP paedophile ring

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47 h. ago Lorries overturn in high winds as Storm Bram travel disruption continues

Lanes of the M74 were closed for a period on Wednesday morning when a number of HGVs overturned.

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60 h. ago Met Police officer who made up sexual assault claim is convicted

PC Lauren Evans was found guilty of perverting the course of justice

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62 h. ago Murder investigation launched after boy, 15, stabbed to death in north London

The boy was tragically killed in Islington on Tuesday afternoon

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68 h. ago Ballet dancer who starred as Billy Elliot in the West End wins £34,000 payout after Met Police officer stamped on his foot and ended his career

A Billy Elliot ballet star whose career was ended when he was mistaken for a terrorist and stamped on by a Met Police officer has won £34,000 in compensation.

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69 h. ago Trains suspended and ferries cancelled as Storm Bram sweeps in

Weather warnings are in place across the country.

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69 h. ago Sadiq Khan should be stripped of control of Met Police as public confidence in force plunges, says think tank

Only 45 per cent of Londoners think the Met is doing a good job in their local area

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2 d. ago Ivan Toney arrest: England forward accused of assaulting selfie

The footballer allegedly reacted to a fan grabbing him and attempting to take a selfie

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2 d. ago Ballet dancer who starred as Billy Elliot in the West End but had career ended when Met Police officer stamped on his foot wins compensation bid

Alexander Loxton, 36, suffered a ankle ligament injury during a stop-and-search by the Met Police in September 2016 after he was mistaken for a terrorist.

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3 d. ago Met Police turn to facial recognition in desperate bid to combat e

The London Metropolitan Police have turned their focus to illegal e-bike use as investigators attach illegal use of the vehicles to the hot-button issue of phone snatching

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