Met Police insists it is ‘fully prepared’ to counter fresh Just Stop Oil mayhem in London

Met Police insists it is ‘fully prepared’ to counter fresh Just Stop Oil mayhem in London

The Met Police has insisted it is ‘fully prepared’ for Just Stop Oil disruption, amid increasing pressure from the Prime Minister to crack down on the protests and warnings that the group plans... Read more »
Met monitoring song lyrics of rap artist it tried to censor on Instagram | Police

Met monitoring song lyrics of rap artist it tried to censor on Instagram | Police

Since being released from prison on licence last October, drill artist Chinx (OS), from the Regent’s Park Estate in north-west London, has written 17 music tracks. Each one could have sent the... Read more »
Met Police chief Mark Rowley: It’s mad I can’t axe 100 rogue officers

Met Police chief Mark Rowley: It’s mad I can’t axe 100 rogue officers

S cotland Yard is having to employ about 100 officers who cannot be trusted to deal with the public in a “completely mad” situation because of a lack of powers to remove... Read more »
Trial date set for man accused of murdering Met police officer in South London station

Trial date set for man accused of murdering Met police officer in South London station

18 November 2022, 15:08 Matt Ratana died from a wound to the chest. Picture: Alamy A 25-year-old man who stands accused of murdering a Met police officer inside a South London station... Read more »
The Met has launched its annual appeal for the public to donate Christmas presents to thousands of vulnerable and disadvantaged children across London

The Met has launched its annual appeal for the public to donate Christmas presents to thousands of vulnerable and disadvantaged children across London

Working with charity the Childhood Trust, Met ‘elves’ will deliver the presents funded by the public to children who might otherwise go without, in time for Christmas Day. It’s quick and easy... Read more »
Several different protest groups are expected to take to the streets on Saturday, 5 November, including Million Mask March and Just Stop Oil. Met officers will respond effectively and quickly to any emerging public order incidents

Several different protest groups are expected to take to the streets on Saturday, 5 November, including Million Mask March and Just Stop Oil. Met officers will respond effectively and quickly to any emerging public order incidents

  The Met has been planning for some time the policing of these demonstrations with partners British Transport Police and City of London Police to ensure the safety and security of people... Read more »
Bonfire Night 2022: Met Office weather forecast for East London

Bonfire Night 2022: Met Office weather forecast for East London

With Bonfire Night almost upon us, you might be wondering what the weather has in store for East London. Whether you’re off to see some fireworks or you’re hosting your own display,... Read more »
Assembly member urges Met Police to act on vetting report

Assembly member urges Met Police to act on vetting report

Barking and Dagenham, Newham and Tower Hamlets’s representative at City Hall has urged the Met Police to act on concerns raised by a watchdog’s review of vetting procedures. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and... Read more »
‘Discriminatory’ Met Police watchlist halved by mayor of London – South London News

‘Discriminatory’ Met Police watchlist halved by mayor of London – South London News

By Joe Talora, Local Democracy Reporter The number of young Londoners on a “discriminatory” Met Police watchlist has been halved following a review by the Mayor of London. The Met’s Gang Violence... Read more »
Met Police chief accuses Just Stop Oil of costing London thousands of police shifts

Met Police chief accuses Just Stop Oil of costing London thousands of police shifts

The Metropolitan Police has blasted Just Stop Oil who are engaged in a month-long protest across the capital, accusing them of tying up officers who should be out beating knife crime and... Read more »