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Outrage as mystery vandal targets Hackney street trees in fresh wave of attacks

Locals have lobbied the Town Hall over “aggressive, brainless snapping”, ring-barking and other “sophisticated” techniques used to vandalise and destroy trees throughout Cazenove ward

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Russell Brand’s time at BBC ‘marked by culture in which individuals felt unable to raise concerns about his behaviour’

After an intensive investigation, a report has found Russell Brand’s time at the BBC was marked by a culture in which individuals “felt unable to raise” concerns about his behaviour.

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Knife crime in England and Wales: Key numbers and trends

Some 55,008 offences were recorded by forces in England and Wales in the 12 months to September 2024.

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Timeline of events around Russell Brand allegations and the BBC review

The BBC said it has apologised to staff who felt ‘unable to raise’ complaints about Brand.

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Christian preacher arrested with anti-Islam sign at London Cathedral protest loses High Court battle with Met Police

Met Police officers acted lawfully when arresting a Christian preacher with a ‘ban Islam’ sign

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Change was needed at the Met - here is the progress we've made

Deputy Commissioner Dame Lynne Owens writes for the Standard as the Met Police are moved out of ‘special measures’

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Metropolitan Police taken out of special measures after two-year overhaul to fix ‘broken’ force

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley vows: ‘We are on the right path to deliver on our promise to Londoners.’

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Police waiting for correspondence from parties in newspaper intrusion case

The Met previously investigated claims of phone hacking at the now defunct tabloid News of the World between 2011 and 2015.

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Knife crime offences: What do the latest figures show?

Some 19 forces saw a year-on-year increase in knife crime offences in the 12 months to June 2024.

Evening Standard

Manhunt for killer of Citibank executive, 43, beaten to death in her flat

The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation after Marianne Kilonzi was found dead in Woolwich on Friday.

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Panel retires in misconduct hearing of Met officers over death of man in custody

Kevin Clarke, a relapsing paranoid schizophrenic, died in police custody at Lewisham Hospital in 2018 after he was restrained by up to nine officers.

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Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell interviewed by police under caution after attending pro-Palestine rally

The former Labour leader was accused of breaking through police lines at the Palestine Solidarity Campaign in central London

The Independent UK

Gaza rally: Palestine Solidarity Campaign director charged as Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell quizzed by police

London MPs Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell were pictured at the Palestine Solidarity Campaign protest on Saturday

Evening Standard

New row erupts over China's plan for London super embassy as ministers intervene to force it through

Yvette Cooper and David Lammy were accused of attempting ‘to influence an independent inquiry’

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Woolwich stabbing: Schoolboy Kelyan Bokassa, 14, killed on London bus was stabbed 27 times, court hears

Two teenagers have appeared in court charged with murder after Kelyan Bokassa died from knife wounds on the Route 472 bus in Woolwich

Evening Standard

Alan Rusbridger complains of 'unfair' delays in speeding prosecutions as he is fined for 20mph breach

The former Guardian editor was ordered to pay more than £1,000 for his breach of the 20mph speed limit

The Independent UK

Police launch hunt for two teenagers after Kelyan Bokassa, 14, stabbed to death on bus

Police say they are looking for two teenage boys in connecting with the murder of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa

The National (Scotland)

Police 'shielding BBC from scrutiny' with Palestine protest ban, MPs say

MPs have called out the Metropolitan Police for “banning” a pro-Palestine protest outside the BBC’s headquarters.

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Pressure growing on Met Police after force ‘bans’ Palestine march outside BBC

Pressure is "growing" on the Metropolitan Police to reverse its “ban” on a pro-Palestine protest which was meant to take place…

Evening Standard

Police issue threat to Gaza protesters as row breaks out over march near synagogue

Calls for pro-Palestine marchers to alter planned demo over impact on major London synagogue

Evening Standard

Police warn Pro-Palestine march organisers to stay away from synagogue

The Met said it could impose Public Order Act conditions to stop the proposed rally

The Guardian - UK

Met police hand over ‘full file’ to CPS on Premier League player accused of rape

The Metropolitan police have given a file of evidence on a Premier League footballer accused of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service

Evening Standard

Police pass evidence file about Premier League footballer accused of rape to CPS

Scotland Yard said the footballer remains under police investigation for alleged sexual offences that took place between 2021 and 2023.

Evening Standard

Met Police handling of 2008 complaints against Mohamed Al Fayed under investigation

The force’s Directorate of Professional Standards will investigate the way it dealt with the cases under the direction of a police watchdog

The Independent UK

Met’s handling of 2008 complaints against Mohamed Al Fayed under investigation

The force’s Directorate of Professional Standards will investigate the way it dealt with the cases under the direction of a police watchdog.

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