London Police

London police found institutionally 'racist and misogynistic'

Damning study shows widespread bullying, discrimination, misogyny and racism within Britain's biggest police force.

London Met police found to be racist, gender-biased and discriminatory

The findings ratchet up the pressure for a major overhaul of the Metropolitan Police after a series of scandals involving its treatment of women and minorities.

When lawkeepers turn lawbreakers: The dark underbelly of UK police

Multiple probe reports say hundreds of police officers were found guilty of crimes, including sexual offences and violence.

British police tell fans not to gather for Euro final in London

Police say it will enforce months-old rules "proportionately and as appropriate" as it urges those without a match or fan zone ticket, or bar booking, to stay away.

UK police officer in elite unit charged with murder of woman

Wayne Couzens, a serving officer in the Metropolitan Police's elite diplomatic protection unit, has been charged with killing 33-year-old marketing executive Sarah Everard, who went missing in south London on the night of March 3.

Police ID London Bridge attacker as ex-terror convict

A man suspected of stabbing two people to death in a terror attack on London Bridge was a former prisoner convicted in 2012 for terrorism offences, police say.

UK police investigate increase in rural crime

Police focus on preventing drug gangs that coerce young kids into delivering drugs for them across rural counties in the UK.

London police stand down after reports of shots fired on Oxford Street

No casualties were found in the incident which police initially believed might have been terrorist-related.

British police arrest second man over London tube bomb

The Metropolitan Police says a 21-year-old man was detained under Britain's Terrorism Act in the West London suburb of Hounslow. Intelligence officials say there is scant evidence Daesh was behind the attacks.

Daesh claims London Tube terror attack

At least 29 people were injured in the incident at Parsons Green station, in the capital's southwest. Officials have declared it a terrorist attack using an "improvised explosive device."

Grenfell Tower public inquiry begins amidst community disappointment

Community members express discontent with the inquiry since it will not allow survivor testimonies or address aspects of social inequality in London which they believe contributed to the death toll.

London police consider manslaughter charges over Grenfell Tower fire

Grenfell Tower recently underwent a refurbishment and investigators suspect that the the cladding might have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.