All news on the topic: Metropolitan Police

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Met Police ‘actively investigating’ claims Prince Andrew tried to dig up dirt on Virginia Giuffre
The Metropolitan Police stated it is "actively" investigating media reports that Prince Andrew attempted to acquire personal information about his accuser Virginia Giuffre through his police protection.
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UK seizes $7.3 billion in bitcoin from China’s “Bitcoin Queen,” leaving victims struggling to recover funds
The seizure of $7.3 billion in bitcoin from Chinese "Bitcoin Queen" Qian Zhimin by the UK’s Metropolitan Police set the record for the largest cryptocurrency seizure ever recorded.
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Teenager fighting for life after north London shooting
Police and paramedics responded to High Road, Arnos Grove, at 5:04 pm on Thursday.
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East London man shot by police after armed standoff — investigation underway
A man has sustained ’life-changing’ injuries after being shot by police in east London.
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Former BBC DJ Tim Westwood charged with rape and sexual assault of seven women
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ and Pimp My Ride presenter Tim Westwood, 68, has been charged with sexual offences against seven women.
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Met officer suspended after child abuse content allegations on Telegram
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court, charged with allegedly sharing graphic messages about child sex abuse on Telegram.
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UK’s large bitcoin stash could go to compensate fraud victims
Will the UK sell 61,000 BTC, or pay victims the gains?
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Former royal aide Fawcett meets Charles in secret Windsor Castle farewell
The King held a farewell audience with his former most trusted aide Michael Fawcett who quit over cash-for-honours claims, it has emerged.
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Police arrest protesters at Trafalgar Square vigil supporting Palestine Action
Police have made several arrests in Trafalgar Square during what organizers hoped would be the largest demonstration yet against a ban on the outlawed organization Palestine Action.
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Teen freed from Dubai jail dies in police chase crash in London
A British teenager who was imprisoned in Dubai after having a ’holiday romance’ with a UK tourist has died in a horrific crash after the car failed to stop for police.
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19-year-old passenger killed in Tottenham crash after police pursuit
A 19-year-old man has died from “significant” injuries after a car he was in failed to stop for police and crashed in north London.
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Toddler suffers severe leg injuries after dog attack in Ealing park
A toddler has been rushed to hospital with "severe injuries" after she was attacked by a dog in her local park.
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Met commissioner under pressure after fresh allegations of racism and misconduct
Metropolitan Police officers have been filmed allegedly being supportive of Tommy Robinson, making anti-Muslim comments, and using excessive force against suspects in custody.
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Fugitive investor Zhimin Qian admits money laundering in £5.5B crypto case
A crypto mastermind who had dreams of being a "Goddess" has pleaded guilty to money laundering offences after £5.5 billion in Bitcoin was seized.
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Metropolitan Police officers might be required to disclose Freemason affiliations to their superiors
Police officers in the largest force in the country could soon be required to inform their superiors if they are members of the Freemasons.
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Killer on the run after man stabbed to death in Camden Gardens
A killer is at large after a man was stabbed to death in north London.
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George Galloway and wife briefly detained at Gatwick under counter-terror laws after return from Russia
Former MP George Galloway and his wife were detained under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act after flying into Gatwick Airport on Saturday.
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Jill Dando murder acquittal figure faces new sexual assault allegations
The 65-year-old from County Cork is said to have sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl in west London on two occasions between September 6 and 12 in 1987.
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Arson suspect arrested after fire at London hotel housing asylum seekers
A 64-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at a hotel accommodating asylum seekers in central London.
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Nursery worker jailed for eight years over “sadistic” abuse of 21 babies
A 22-year-old nursery worker has been sentenced to eight years in jail after being convicted of the “sadistic” abuse of 21 babies, including pinching and pushing children and kicking one little boy in the face.
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Kneecap’s Mo Chara cleared as UK court rules terror charge “unlawful and null”
A Terrorism charge against a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap has been dismissed due to a technical error.
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High court found Noel Clarke ‘not credible’ as misconduct allegations upheld
The actor Noel Clarke has been arrested by police at his family home in London.
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Spencer Duarte sentenced to 15 months after bizarre ‘Cinderella’ chase in the City of London
A London phone snatcher dubbed “Cinderella” by police after DNA was found on his lost shoe has been jailed for 15 months.
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Scotland Yard admits possible bungled vetting in police uplift drive
Scotland Yard has launched a review of the vetting of hundreds of new recruits amid fears crucial background checks may have been bungled.
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Three detained near London on suspicion of espionage for Russia
The Metropolitan Police has announced that three people were arrested near London on Wednesday on suspicion of spying for Russia.