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Metropolitan Police: Territorial police force of Greater London
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), formerly and still commonly known as the Metropolitan Police, or simply the Met, is the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement and crime prevention within Greater London. In addition, it is responsible for specialised tasks throughout the United Kingdom, such as dealing with counter-terrorism throughout the UK, and the protection of certain individuals, including the monarch, royal family, governmental officials, and other designated figures. It is also referred to as an eponym as Scotland Yard or the Yard, after the location of its original headquarters in Great Scotland Yard, Whitehall in the 19th century. The Met is presently headquartered at New Scotland Yard, on the Victoria Embankment.

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Woman dies after shooting in north west London [Video]

Woman dies after shooting in north west London

A woman has died after a triple shooting in Brent, north west London, on Saturday. The Metropolitan Police says two men were also injured during the incident, and one remains in critical condition...

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Police confirm investigation into possible Al Fayed enablers [Video]

Police confirm investigation into possible Al Fayed enablers

Commander Steve Clayman confirms the Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into more than five people who may have ā€œfacilitatedā€ Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed in his alleged sexual..

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High Alert in London: Gatwick Airport Evacuated and Flights Closed, Explosion Near U.S Embassy|Watch [Video]

High Alert in London: Gatwick Airport Evacuated and Flights Closed, Explosion Near U.S Embassy|Watch

A security incident at Londonā€™s Gatwick Airport prompted the evacuation of much of the South Terminal as authorities investigated. Passengers were urged to remain calm, with safety being prioritized...

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Emergency services attend scene of incident at US Embassy [Video]

Emergency services attend scene of incident at US Embassy

A ā€œcontrolled explosionā€ has been carried out by Metropolitan Police officers outside the US embassy in Nine Elms, London. It comes after reports of a suspicious package outside the embassy. Report..

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Man arrested after fatal stabbing incident in south London [Video]

Man arrested after fatal stabbing incident in south London

One man has died and three people have been injured following a stabbing attack in south London. Officers were called at around 10.40am on Sunday with reports of a number of people stabbed in East..

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BBC delays publishing Tim Westwood report after police request

bbc delays publishing tim westwood report after police request
A BBC report into the conduct of former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been put on hold at the request of the Metropolitan Police.
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Police officer charged following fatal collision with moped

A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in north London.
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Met Police refers itself to watchdog after honeytrap victims' identities revealed to each other

met police refers itself to watchdog after honeytrap victims' identities revealed to each other
The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the Information Commissioner's Office after the names of the alleged victims of the Westminster honeytrap scandal were revealed to each other.
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Officers face criminal investigation after pregnant woman and baby killed in crash with police car

Two Metropolitan Police officers are facing a criminal investigation after a pregnant woman and her baby were killed in a collision with an unmarked police car.
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Three police officers guilty of gross misconduct over access to Sarah Everard murder files - with one sacked

three police officers guilty of gross misconduct over access to sarah everard murder files - with one sacked
Three Metropolitan Police officers have been found guilty of gross misconduct after they accessed files relating to the Sarah Everard case with "no proper policing purpose", a tribunal has found.
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Met Police faces 'eye-watering' cuts to spending

met police faces 'eye-watering' cuts to spending
The Metropolitan Police faces "eye-watering" cuts to the force's spending, its boss has warned.
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Child dies after being hit by falling tree branch

A child has died after being struck by a falling tree branch in Surrey, the Met Police has said.
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Watchdog to review police handling of Al Fayed abuse claims

The Independent Office for Police Conduct will review two cases the Met Police investigated in 2008 and 2013.
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Met Police refers two cases to watchdog after complaints over handling of al Fayed allegations

The Metropolitan Police has referred two cases to the police watchdog following complaints about investigations into allegations made against Mohamed al Fayed.
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Four police officers and staff member to face disciplinary proceedings over David Carrick investigation

Four police officers and a staff member will face disciplinary proceedings following alleged failures by the Met Police in investigations against convicted serial rapist David Carrick.
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Close relationship between Mohamed al Fayed and police 'felt corrupt', says former detective

close relationship between mohamed al fayed and police 'felt corrupt', says former detective
The close ties between Mohamed al Fayed's Harrods shop and the Metropolitan Police "felt like a corrupt relationship," a former chief superintendent in the force has said.
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Teenager charged with murder of 15-year-old boy who was stabbed in London

A teenager has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed in southeast London, the Met Police said.
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'Dangerously stretched' Met Police has fewer officers working on unsolved murders

'dangerously stretched' met police has fewer officers working on unsolved murders
Fewer police officers are working on unsolved murder cases amid warnings the Metropolitan Police is dangerously stretched.
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Police officers investigated over double murderer who was 'great danger to women'

police officers investigated over double murderer who was 'great danger to women'
Four Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for misconduct after two women were murdered by a man they had complained about to the force.
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Former Met Police officer jailed for stealing £115 from dead man's wallet

A former Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed for 16 months after he admitted stealing money from a man who died after collapsing.
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Police officer fined for assaulting woman wrongly suspected of not paying bus fare has conviction overturned

police officer fined for assaulting woman wrongly suspected of not paying bus fare has conviction overturned
A Metropolitan Police officer who was fined for assault after wrongly arresting a woman for not paying a bus fare has had his conviction overturned.
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We'll now arrest people more quickly at protests, Met Police deputy chief warns

we'll now arrest people more quickly at protests, met police deputy chief warns
TheĀ MetropolitanĀ PoliceĀ has said it is "very likely" arrests will be made more quickly when it handles large protests in the future.
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Former Met Police officer faces rape and sexual assault charges

former met police officer faces rape and sexual assault charges
A former Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with sexual assault and rape of a woman he is alleged to have met while on duty.
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Police 'tired of saying the same words' as Notting Hill Carnival 'marred' by violence

The Metropolitan Police has urged the public to come forward if they can help prevent any further violence at this year's Notting Hill Carnival.
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Man stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival - as police make dozens of arrests

man stabbed at notting hill carnival - as police make dozens of arrests
The Metropolitan Police have said it will be using greater search powers after a man was stabbed at the Notting Hill Carnival.
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Police promise heavy presence at Notting Hill Carnival

police promise heavy presence at notting hill carnival
There will be a "very significant policing presence" at this year's Notting Hill Carnival, the Metropolitan Police have said.
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Met Police chief says 'fears of extreme-right disorder abated' after 'show of unity from communities'

Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley has said the "fears of extreme-right disorder" ended last night due to a "show of unity from communities".
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'Complete nonsense': Met Police chief says 'two-tier policing' claims putting officers at risk

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has called accusations of two-tier policing "complete nonsense" - and said they are putting officers at risk.
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Met Police chief was 'in a hurry' after throwing Sky News journalist's microphone

met police chief was 'in a hurry' after throwing sky news journalist's microphone
The Metropolitan Police has said its commissioner was "in a hurry" after he grabbed a Sky News journalist's microphone and threw it to the ground.
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Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children

Former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said.
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Man arrested after fatal house fire

A man has been arrested after a fatal house fire in east London, the Metropolitan Police has said.
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Muriel McKay's family want Met chief to intervene as they call for killer to be allowed to help with search

muriel mckay's family want met chief to intervene as they call for killer to be allowed to help with search
The police search for the remains of murdered Muriel McKay is being extended into a second week today - with her family planning a last-minute appeal for help to Scotland Yard commissioner Sir Mark..
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Manhunt under way as prisoner escapes after he was taken to hospital

manhunt under way as prisoner escapes after he was taken to hospital
A manhunt is under way after a man escaped custody from a prison in west London, the Metropolitan Police have said.
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Met Police firearms officer arrested on suspicion of rape

A firearms officer from the Metropolitan Police has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
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27 Just Stop Oil supporters arrested over 'plan to disrupt airports this summer'

A total of 27 Just Stop Oil supporters have been arrested on suspicion of planning to disrupt airports this summer, the Metropolitan Police has said.
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Sunak's tetchiness over betting scandal speaks volumes

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Five more police officers alleged to be involved in Tory betting scandal

Five more police officers are alleged to have placed bets on the timing of the general election, the Met Police has said.
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Police officer fined for assault after wrongly arresting woman over bus fare

A Metropolitan Police officer has been fined Ā£1,500 for assault after wrongly arresting a woman in front of her young son over a bus fare.
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Record number of football banning orders secured by Met Police last season

A record number of football banning orders were handed to fans attending matches in London last season ā€“ with most of them barred from travelling to Germany for Euro 2024.
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More than 50 arrests at Wembley after pitch invasion and 'attempts to breach security' at Champions League final

More than 50 people have been arrested at Wembley after a pitch invasion and attempts to breach security at the Champions League final, the Metropolitan Police has said.
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Man dies on Tube tracks during police chase

The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the police watchdog after a man being pursued by officers died on the tracks at a Tube station in north London.
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Police officer nearly lost her hand during sword attack, Met chief says

Police officers who responded to a sword attack in London suffered "horrifically serious injuries" - with one of them having been close to losing her hand, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said.
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Man arrested for carrying swastika placard and another held for racist remarks at pro-Palestinian march

Two men have been arrested at a pro-Palestinian march in London, according to the Metropolitan Police.
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Jewish campaign group cancels walk over safety concerns as Met Police chief defends policing of pro-Palestine march

A Jewish campaign group has cancelled today's Walk Together demonstration amid safety concerns but the Met Police says the risk of disorder from a pro-Palestinian march on the same day is not high..
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Independent police force to review Met handling of latest Stephen Lawrence murder evidence

Sir Mark Rowley will ask an independent police force to look at the Metropolitan Police's handling of the latest evidence in the murder of Stephen Lawrence, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said.
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'I was Jewish and crossing the street': Campaigner criticises 'outrageous' reaction to row

The campaigner at the centre of an antisemitism row with the Metropolitan Police has criticised "outrageous" comments made by a former senior officer who said he would have considered arresting him for..
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Met Police apologise to Stephen Lawrence's mother for breaking promise

The Metropolitan Police have apologised to Stephen Lawrence's mother after failing to give information on a suspect for his murder.
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Met Police chief to meet home secretary and policing minister over antisemitism row

Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley will meet the home secretary and policing minister this week to discuss antisemitism, Sky News understands.
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Mayor of London has confidence in Met Police chief, Sky News understands - after force apologises for officer's 'openly Jewish' comments

Sadiq Khan has confidence in Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley despite him facing calls to quit over the force's handling of a recent pro-Palestine protest, Sky News understands.
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PM 'appalled' at Met Police 'openly Jewish' exchange - as Sadiq Khan to hold urgent meeting with Met chief

Sadiq Khan will hold an "urgent meeting" with Sir Mark Rowley as the Metropolitan Police commissioner faces calls to resign over the force's handling of a pro-Palestinian protest.
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Head of Met Police should resign, says antisemitism campaigner called 'openly Jewish' by officer

An antisemitism campaigner has called for the head of the Metropolitan Police to resign after he was called "openly Jewish" by an officer and threatened with arrest at a pro-Palestinian march in..
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Met Police apologises for using phrase 'openly Jewish' as campaigner accuses force of 'victim-blaming'

The Metropolitan Police has apologised after an officer prevented an antisemitism campaigner from crossing a road near a pro-Palestinian march because they were "openly Jewish".
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Police threaten to arrest 'openly Jewish' man yards from pro-Palestine march as his presence 'antagonising'

An antisemitism campaigner has been threatened with arrest yards from a pro-Palestine march as a Metropolitan Police officer said his presence was "antagonising".
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Caroline Flack's celebrity status likely contributed to police charging her with domestic abuse, says mother

Caroline Flack's mother has told Sky News that her daughter's celebrity status is likely to have contributed towards the Metropolitan Police's decision to charge the TV presenter with domestic abuse.
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Partner of police officer murdered in cell with hidden gun sues force over 'shoddy' search

The partner of a police sergeant who was murdered in a custody cell by a handcuffed prisoner is suing the Metropolitan Police over "failures" and says he could still be alive if a proper search of the..
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