Metropolitan Police

Territorial police force responsible for law enforcement in Greater London

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The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), formerly and still commonly known as the Metropolitan Police and informally as the Met, Scotland Yard, or the Yard, is the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement in the Metropolitan Police District, which currently consists of the 32 London boroughs. The MPD does not include the "square mile" of the City of London, which is policed by the much smaller City of London Police.

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Arrest made and knife seized after person runs onto train tracks in east London An arrest has been made and a knife seized after a person ran onto traintracks in East London. The British Transport Police (BTP) and MetropolitanPolice were called at 4pm on Thursday following a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published 2 weeks ago

Canisters and bottles thrown at police in Finsbury Park Two men have been arrested after officers were met with violence while trying to break up “unlicensed music event” in north London, Scotland Yard said.The Metropolitan Police said residents living.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:40Published 3 weeks ago

Police must apologise for ‘knee on neck’ arrest, says lawyer The lawyer for a man who was arrested as a police officer knelt on his neck – in a case that “mirrors almost identically what happened to George Floyd” – has called for a formal apology from.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:41Published 3 weeks ago

Met police officer suspended over ‘knee on neck’ video A Metropolitan Police officer has been suspended and another placed on restricted duties after a video appeared to show one of them kneeling on a man’s neck. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:39Published 3 weeks ago

Met chief apologises to sprinter after stop and search Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick has apologised to athlete Bianca Williams for the “distress” caused by a stop and search.A video of the incident, which saw the Great Britain.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published on July 8, 2020

7/7 bombing anniversary: officials lays wreaths at memorial Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Metropolitan Police commissioner Cressida Dick have laid wreaths at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park on the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attack which killed 52 people... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published on July 7, 2020

London mayor and Met chief remember victims on 15th anniversary of July 7 blasts Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick and London Mayor Sadiq Khan have laid wreaths at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park on the 15th anniversary of the terror attack. British Transport Police.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published on July 7, 2020

Metropolitan Police prepared for lockdown easing Metropolitan Police Commander Bas Javid says they will have extra officers working on the street from tomorrow, when the easing of lockdown will see pubs reopen. Mr Javid urged the public to take.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:50Published on July 3, 2020

Khan: Londoners shouldn't treat easing as NYE Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has joined the Metropolitan Police for a walkabout today, ahead of further easing of lockdown measures this weekend. Mr Khan warned Londoners that the opening of pubs.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:11Published on July 3, 2020

Teenager arrested on suspicion of Wembley sister murders An 18-year-old man has been arrested over the murders of two sisters in a London park, the Metropolitan Police said.The teenager was arrested at an address in south London overnight on suspicion of the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:31Published on July 1, 2020

Cressida Dick: ‘We will be prepared this weekend’ Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has spoken of her concerns about the potential for more violence as Britain heads into the weekend. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:50Published on June 26, 2020

Metropolitan Police issue statement on Brixton clashes A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police has explained the events that took place in Brixton, south London, last night saw twenty-two police officers injured. Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:38Published on June 25, 2020

Police officers talk about the abuse they experience at work Two police officers from the Metropolitan Police have revealed they are often subjected to abuse and racism whilst at work serving the public. They admit things are changing for the better, but there.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:52Published on June 23, 2020

Met says no other suspects sought in Reading investigation Met Police assistant commissioner Neil Basu says no other suspects are being sought in connection with Saturday’s terrorist attack in Reading. A 25-year-old man remains in custody. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:58Published on June 21, 2020

Reading stabbings 'terrorist incident', confirm Scotland Yard The head of counter terrorism policing, Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu confirms the multiple stabbings that took place in Reading yesterday has now been declared as a terrorist.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:01Published on June 21, 2020

Met Police ready to deal with protest violence Metropolitan Police commander Alex Murray calls for calm ahead of London protests but says police are ready to deal with any potential violence in the capital. Report by Chinnianl. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published on June 20, 2020

Chelsea's Hudson-Odoi says to face no action on rape allegation File footage of Callum Hudson-Odoi who has said police will take no further action over a rape allegation. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:45Published on June 14, 2020

Police avert clash in Glasgow Police in Glasgow were able to avert a clash between people calling for the removal of a statue of Metropolitan Police founder Robert Peel and counter protesters. A group of those looking to see the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:04Published on June 14, 2020

BLM protest called off as counter-protesters take to streets Counter-protesters have gathered in London today despite the Black Lives Matter demonstration being called off. London Mayor, Sadiq Khan urged protesters not to come to the city and the Met Police have.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:11Published on June 13, 2020

Cressida Dick: Police have information that some plan to cause violence in upcoming demonstrations The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Dame Cressida Dick urges people to stay away from Black Lives Matter protests and counter demonstrations in the capital over the weekend. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:09Published on June 12, 2020

Cressida Dick: People should stay away from BLM protests Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has urged people to stay away from Black Lives Matter protests over the weekend, especially those who are "intent" on confronting anti-racism protesters... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:22Published on June 12, 2020

Four arrested following attack on two police officers in Hackney Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Superintendent Marcus Barnett said four people – including two men, aged 20 and 38 – had now been arrested over an assault of two police officers in east London... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published on June 11, 2020

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Man killed in north London shooting Killing comes as the Metropolitan Police recorded its highest monthly number of violent deaths so far this year Independent - Published 1 week ago
Met Police 'four times more likely' to use force on black people The Met used force 159,000 times in a year with more than a third of cases involving black people. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Camden boy toy gun arrest: Met Police 'content' with officers Armed police raided a home in Camden over a "black male holding a firearm". BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter: Met Police chief says she would not take knee and officers did it as they felt pressured to Metropolitan Police officers have been ordered not to take a knee during protests Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Met Police close illegal event after week of violence in London Extra officers are put on patrol following a week of violence in London which saw seven murders. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Police officer suspended after 'get off my neck' video arrest in London A Metropolitan Police officer has been suspended after appearing to kneel on a man's neck during an arrest in London. Independent - Published 3 weeks ago

Wretch 32: Tasering of rapper's dad not to be assessed by IOPC The Met Police will handle the investigation into its officers' treatment of the rapper's father. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Family of woman killed by crane collapse 'beyond devastated' Met Police appeal for information from potential eyewitnesses Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Met Police probationary officer charged with far-right terror offence Probationary officer Benjamin Hannam is charged with being a member of banned group National Action. BBC News - Published on July 9, 2020
'Neo-Nazi' Metropolitan Police officer charged with being member of far-right terrorist group A serving Metropolitan Police officer, 21, has been charged with being a member of a far-right terrorist group. Independent - Published on July 9, 2020

Metropolitan Police chief denies force is 'institutionally racist' and pledges to listen to Black Lives Matter protesters 'In the last few weeks people have had their consciousness raised ... and I am listening to that,' says Dame Cressida Dick Independent - Published on July 8, 2020
Metropolitan Police apologises to sprinter Williams over stop-and-search Dame Cressida Dick also said the Met voluntarily referred itself to the watchdog over any wrongdoing. BBC News - Published on July 8, 2020
Bianca Williams: Metropolitan Police refers itself to watchdog after stopping Team GB athlete's car The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the police watchdog over the actions of its officers in a stop and search involving athlete Bianca Williams. Independent - Published on July 7, 2020	Sprinter Bianca Williams considering suing Met Police over 'racial profiling' Bianca Williams and her partner Ricardo dos Santos were stopped while driving a Mercedes in west London. BBC News - Published on July 6, 2020
Team GB athlete accuses police of racial profiling British sprinter Bianca Williams and her partner accuse the Metropolitan Police of racial profiling and acting violently towards them. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2020	Metropolitan Police urged to investigate Dominic Cummings alleged coronavirus lockdown breaches Former chief prosecutor 'concerned police have not received all relevant information' Independent - Published on July 5, 2020
Islington shooting: Young man in his 20s dead The victim is a man aged in his early 20s, Met Police confirm. BBC News - Published on July 4, 2020	Wembley murders: 18-year-old man arrested over deaths of sisters in London park Suspect remains in custody, say Metropolitan Police Independent - Published on July 1, 2020
'My struggle with racism in the Metropolitan police' Former senior police officer Shabnam Chaudhri says she was unfairly treated, because of her ethnicity. BBC News - Published on June 29, 2020	Coronavirus: Huge increase in lockdown speeding drivers Met Police figures show a rise of 71% in those breaking the limit on London's roads in April. BBC News - Published on June 29, 2020
Met Police 'building relationships' over illegal street parties It comes as police officers broke up another illegal street party held in London. BBC News - Published on June 27, 2020	Coronavirus: 'Mixed messaging' from government on lockdown easing is weakening guidance, Sage member says Warning comes as Metropolitan Police says it is preparing for weekend disorder in London Independent - Published on June 26, 2020
Former Met chief linked to court case over bugging of ex-Ritz owner Lord Stevens, Met commissioner from 2000 to 2004, owns stake in investigation firm at centre of lawsuit Independent - Published on June 21, 2020	Madeleine McCann: Met Police say letter from German prosecutors did not contain evidence she is dead Force continues to investigate disappearance 'as a missing person investigation' Independent - Published on June 19, 2020
Nurse claims she was 'racially profiled' by Metropolitan Police in arrest 'I certainly don't think this would have happened if I were white', says Neomi Bennett Independent - Published on June 18, 2020	Man charged with urinating on memorial during far-right protest in London A 28-year old man has been arrested and charged with outraging public decency for urinating on the memorial of a murdered policeman during far-right protests in central London on Saturday, the.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020
Man arrested over urinating PC Keith Palmer memorial The Met Police said officers had arrested a man on suspicion of outraging public decency. BBC News - Published on June 14, 2020	Wretch 32 shares bodycam footage of his father being Tasered by police at his home Metropolitan Police says 'no indication of misconduct has been identified' over incident in Tottenham during April Independent - Published on June 9, 2020
Madeleine McCann investigators receive 400 tips since authorities name new suspect It comes after Met Police launched appeal on Wednesday Independent - Published on June 7, 2020	Police fining and arresting black and Asian people disproportionately under coronavirus laws in London Metropolitan Police says reasons are 'complex' amid disproportionality across England and Wales Independent - Published on June 3, 2020
Robert Jenrick: Police assess complaint over minister who approved Tory donor's £1bn housing scheme The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are "assessing" an allegation involving housing secretary Robert Jenrick and his decision to green light a controversial £1bn east London development. Independent - Published on June 2, 2020	'Here's your chance, take it': Police visit London gang members at home to urge them to change lives during lockdown Metropolitan Police 'seizing opportunity' to prevent violence returning to pre-coronavirus levels Independent - Published on May 13, 2020
Coronavirus: Police criticised for taking part in crowded #ClapforCarers celebration in central London Metropolitan Police chief Cressida Dick also filmed in attendance Independent - Published on April 17, 2020	Coronavirus: London Ambulance contractor 'stole face masks' The man, aged in his 20s, has been bailed by the Met Police until a date in mid-April. BBC News - Published on April 9, 2020
Coronavirus: First Metropolitan Police staff member dies after contracting virus Contact centre worker had pre-existing health conditions, Scotland Yard says Independent - Published on April 3, 2020	Coronavirus: Empty-roads speeding may impact NHS, drivers warned The Met Police says it has seen drivers at almost double the legal limit since the lockdown began. BBC News - Published on April 2, 2020
Coronavirus: Met Police calls for retired officers to return The force also wants those nearing retirement to consider staying on in order to tackle coronavirus. BBC News - Published on March 27, 2020	Met Police officers 'shredded documents linked to undercover policing inquiry' Watchdog also investigated claims Scotland Yard witheld information on Green Party politician Baroness Jenny Jones Independent - Published on March 18, 2020
Met Police sacks Supt Robyn Williams over child abuse video Robyn Williams has been unfairly targeted due to her race, the Metropolitan Black Police Association says. BBC News - Published on March 13, 2020	Met Commissioner Cressida Dick cleared over paedophile ring inquiry The police watchdog says there is no evidence that Dame Cressida Dick misled the public. BBC News - Published on March 9, 2020
Man shot dead by police in Westminster The Met Police say the incident is not being treated as terror related. BBC News - Published on March 9, 2020	Police to reform approach to search warrants following backlash to failed Operation Midland paedophile investigation Forces across UK to make changes on watchdog advice as Metropolitan Police faces legal action after Westminster abuse debacle Independent - Published on March 5, 2020
Metropolitan Police officer arrested on suspicion of terror offences A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested on suspicion of terror offences. Independent - Published on March 5, 2020	Met Police officers investigated over Streatham attack The chairman of the Met Police Federation describes the investigation as "a complete joke". BBC News - Published on March 2, 2020
Man killed in 'brutal and frenzied' attack on London street Met Police are asking for anyone with information to come forward Independent - Published on February 27, 2020	Caroline Flack death: Met Police refers itself to watchdog over contact with presenter before her death The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the police watchdog over its contact with Caroline Flack before her death, the force has said. Independent - Published on February 20, 2020
Metropolitan Police deploys facial recognition in central London with two hours' warning 'This tech makes us less free and no safer,' says privacy campaign group Independent - Published on February 20, 2020	Hackney stabbing: Boy, 15, stabbed in head is critically ill Two 18-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, the Metropolitan Police say. BBC News - Published on February 17, 2020
Met Police human trafficking probe: London barber-shop staff rescued Human trafficking often occurs "in plain sight", the Met Police said after the operation. BBC News - Published on February 17, 2020	Met Police remove 374 names from gangs matrix Concerns were raised in 2018 about the database which was set up following the 2011 riots. BBC News - Published on February 15, 2020

Metropolitan Police

Territorial police force responsible for law enforcement in Greater London

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Met Police close illegal event after week of violence in London

Police officer suspended after 'get off my neck' video arrest in London

Wretch 32: Tasering of rapper's dad not to be assessed by IOPC

Family of woman killed by crane collapse 'beyond devastated'

Met Police probationary officer charged with far-right terror offence

'Neo-Nazi' Metropolitan Police officer charged with being member of far-right terrorist group

Metropolitan Police chief denies force is 'institutionally racist' and pledges to listen to Black Lives Matter protesters

Metropolitan Police apologises to sprinter Williams over stop-and-search

Bianca Williams: Metropolitan Police refers itself to watchdog after stopping Team GB athlete's car

Sprinter Bianca Williams considering suing Met Police over 'racial profiling'

Team GB athlete accuses police of racial profiling

Metropolitan Police urged to investigate Dominic Cummings alleged coronavirus lockdown breaches

Islington shooting: Young man in his 20s dead

Wembley murders: 18-year-old man arrested over deaths of sisters in London park

'My struggle with racism in the Metropolitan police'

Coronavirus: Huge increase in lockdown speeding drivers

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Coronavirus: 'Mixed messaging' from government on lockdown easing is weakening guidance, Sage member says

Former Met chief linked to court case over bugging of ex-Ritz owner

Madeleine McCann: Met Police say letter from German prosecutors did not contain evidence she is dead

Nurse claims she was 'racially profiled' by Metropolitan Police in arrest

Man charged with urinating on memorial during far-right protest in London

Man arrested over urinating PC Keith Palmer memorial

Wretch 32 shares bodycam footage of his father being Tasered by police at his home

Madeleine McCann investigators receive 400 tips since authorities name new suspect

Police fining and arresting black and Asian people disproportionately under coronavirus laws in London

Robert Jenrick: Police assess complaint over minister who approved Tory donor's £1bn housing scheme

'Here's your chance, take it': Police visit London gang members at home to urge them to change lives during lockdown

Coronavirus: Police criticised for taking part in crowded #ClapforCarers celebration in central London

Coronavirus: London Ambulance contractor 'stole face masks'

Coronavirus: First Metropolitan Police staff member dies after contracting virus

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Police to reform approach to search warrants following backlash to failed Operation Midland paedophile investigation

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Met Police officers investigated over Streatham attack

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Caroline Flack death: Met Police refers itself to watchdog over contact with presenter before her death

Metropolitan Police deploys facial recognition in central London with two hours' warning

Hackney stabbing: Boy, 15, stabbed in head is critically ill

Met Police human trafficking probe: London barber-shop staff rescued

Met Police remove 374 names from gangs matrix