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metropolitan police news

The ‘Putney pusher’ mystery may finally be solved after 9 years

A man was arrested on suspicion of being the infamous 'Putney pusher' of 2017.
Published on Jun 16, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Indian-origin man, 26, killed in knife attack in London's Southall

The police continues to investigate the murder and has extended support to Gurbhej Singh's family.
Updated on Jun 14, 2026 01:06 pm IST

Indian-origin man guilty of attempted murder of woman, child in UK

Indian-origin man guilty of attempted murder of woman, child in UK
Published on May 13, 2026 09:59 pm IST

UK PM Starmer condemns antisemitic stabbing of 2 men near synagogue

UK PM Starmer condemns antisemitic stabbing of 2 men near synagogue
Updated on Apr 29, 2026 06:48 pm IST

Over 200 arrested at pro-Palestinian rally in London

Over 200 arrested at pro-Palestinian rally in London
Published on Apr 12, 2026 12:32 am IST

Met Police breaks silence on arrest of Indian restaurant owner in ‘no halal’ row

Harman Singh Kapoor runs the Indian restaurant Rangrez in London with his wife.
Published on Mar 18, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Brief panic at London's Heathrow after pepper spray attack: What led to chaos?

FILE PHOTO: Airplanes remain parked on the tarmac at Heathrow International Airport after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out the power at the airport, near London, Britain. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso/File Photo
Updated on Dec 07, 2025 08:30 pm IST

More than 80000 iPhones stolen in this city, police accuse Apple of…

London faces a surge in phone thefts, with over 80,000 reported in 2024.
Published on Nov 05, 2025 07:30 am IST

Indian-origin woman, man charged with murder of 3-year-old girl in UK

The case will now undergo legal proceedings in criminal court.
Updated on Sept 26, 2025 09:50 pm IST

Elon Musk's fiery message at London far-right rally: 'Fight back or you die'

Elon Musk claimed that the UK needs a “dissolution of parliament” and a “change of government,.
Updated on Sept 14, 2025 11:55 am IST

UK police arrest over 400 during protest in support of Palestine Action group

London's Metropolitan Police force (Met) had warned people that it would not hesitate to arrest anyone who explicitly expressed support for the prohibited group.
Published on Sept 07, 2025 10:02 am IST

Aux barricades, boomers!

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Photograph: Nate Kitch
Published on Aug 14, 2025 02:59 pm IST

UK police arrest 474 people at largest Palestine Action protest

Police officers detain a protester during a rally organised by Defend Our Juries, challenging the British government's proscription of "Palestine Action" under anti-terrorism laws, in Parliament Square, in London. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Published on Aug 10, 2025 02:53 pm IST

150 arrested in London for backing banned pro-Palestinian group amid protests

Palestine Action had previously targeted Israeli defense contractors and other sites in Britain that they believe have links with the Israeli military.
Published on Aug 09, 2025 08:22 pm IST

Met Police officer sacked after sexual assault allegations in Travelodge room

The Metropolitan Police Officer faced a misconduct hearing (Sean Dempsey/PA)
Published on Jan 11, 2025 08:05 pm IST

Police block pro-Palestine protest from gathering close to London synagogue

Protesters targeting the BBC were planning to gather outside Broadcasting House in Portland Place on January 18 (Jeff Moore/PA)
Published on Jan 10, 2025 01:42 am IST

UK police watchdog to investigate handling of Al Fayed's sex crime allegations

Police watchdogs in Britain will look into whether the London force handled the sex crime accusations against Mohamed Al Fayed, the late owner of the upscale department store Harrods, improperly.
Published on Jan 08, 2025 05:57 pm IST

Sara Sharif’s father attacked in prison, throat slashed with tuna can lid

Caption: Urfan Sharif has been attacked in prison, according to reports (Surrey Police/PA)
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 10:21 am IST

Jewellery worth $12.5 million, Hermes bags stolen from London socialite

Jewellery worth $12.5 million was stolen from the London home of Shafira Huang
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 10:31 am IST

BBC pauses publication of Tim Westwood report at request of Metropolitan Police

BBC pauses publication of Tim Westwood report at request of Metropolitan Police
Published on Dec 06, 2024 03:53 am IST

‘Loud bang’ outside US embassy in London leads to area lockdown; police responds

A loud bang was heard near the US Embassy in Nine Elms, London, on Friday, November 22, after police conducted a controlled explosion on a suspicious package.
Published on Nov 22, 2024 04:57 pm IST

Indian-origin man charged after woman, two children stabbed in London

Commuters travel past City of London police officers standing on London Bridge. (Reuters File Photo/Used only for representation)
Updated on Oct 28, 2024 05:57 pm IST

2 men charged with stealing a famous Banksy image from a London art gallery

2 men charged with stealing a famous Banksy image from a London art gallery
Published on Sept 13, 2024 02:51 pm IST

UK couple steals bank cards from gym goers to live a lavish lifestyle

A couple from the UK funded their luxurious lifestyle by stealing from others.
Published on Jan 18, 2024 11:14 am IST

Mind the gap: Policing lessons from London

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Suella Braverman Sacked: Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman are seen.
Published on Nov 21, 2023 10:53 pm IST

UK PM facing pressure to sack minister over remarks on Palestine march

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Published on Nov 10, 2023 12:01 pm IST

'If somebody is calling for jihad…': UK police warns as hate crimes rise

Israel-Hamas War: Protesters hold a giant Palestinian flag during a protest.
Published on Oct 28, 2023 04:03 pm IST

India asks Britain for increased monitoring of Sikh separatists

After the National Flag was pulled down by Khalistan supporters on Sunday ina protest against India’s operation on Amritpal Singh, a bigger flag was put up on the high commission building. (AP)
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 12:27 am IST

Met Police to delay fresh updates in ‘partygate’ scandal probe until after May 5

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. (File Photo/Reuters)
Published on Apr 21, 2022 08:12 pm IST