Officers across the Metropolitan Police took part in Operation Sceptre to drive down violent crime across London.

Hundreds of weapons seized in operation targeting violent crime

Officers from the Met's Territorial Support Group have removed one million pounds worth of class B drugs from London’s streets. The officers were called to an address on North Circular Road, NW2 on Tuesday, 17 November after concerns were raised about the property by members of the public.

The Metropolitan Police said officers from its territorial support group were called to an address on the North Circular Road by members of the public.

Million-pound cannabis farm found in Brent after tip-off

There is a particular “pinch point” for London because of the high number of complex, violent cases involving multiple defendants, the committee heard.

Defendants awaiting trial may be released due to coronavirus backlog

Speaking to ITV News Dr Coral Dando believed there were better ways of treating people after they were stopped in the street which may prove less divisive.

Met Police examines psychologist's advice on improving stop and search

Two former officers have criticised the Met Police for a "lack of empathy" after a man who claims he was stopped more than 25 times was pulled over again.

'Act of violence': Former officers criticise Met over man 'stopped 25 times'

A driver is facing jail after being convicted of deliberately mowing down an armed police officer in his Mercedes. Aydin Altun, 26, was facing arrest at gunpoint in Tottenham on October 29 last year when he ploughed his vehicle into Pc Lewis Crowder.

Aydin Altun, 26, was facing arrest at gunpoint in Tottenham on October 29 last year when he ploughed his vehicle into Pc Lewis Crowder.

Driver facing jail for deliberately mowing down firearms officer

Undated handout photo issued by INQUEST of Kevin Clarke, 35, who died after he was restrained by Metropolitan Police officers in Lewisham, South London, on 9 March 2018.


Kevin Clarke died in police custody at Lewisham Hospital in 2018 following an incident in the Polsted Road area of Catford, south-east London.

Police restraint of mentally ill man contributed to death, inquest jury finds

Sound systems were blaring out from a derelict pub and 150 people were crammed inside.

Shocked ravers caught on camera as organiser faces £10,000 fine

(left to right) New Zealand High Commissioner to London Bede Corry, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick, New Zealand Police Detective Superintendent Chris Page and Chief Superintendent Dave Stringer look at tributes to Sergeant Matt Ratana, at Croydon Custody Centre in south London.

Bede Corry laid a wreath and paused briefly in front of the memorial surrounded by New Zealand flags and sports jerseys.

New Zealand’s UK diplomat visits scene of Sgt Matt Ratana death ahead of inquest

A statement on Twitter from New Zealand Rugby began: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of #SgtMattRatana..." 

New Zealand Rugby pays tribute to murdered police Sergeant Matt Ratana

MPs observe a minute of silence for police officer Sergeant Matt Ratana before the start of proceedings in the House of Commons in London. Sergeant Matt Ratana was shot by a man who was being detained in the early hours of Friday morning before being taken to hospital where he subsequently died.

The tribute was paid on Monday, with Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle inviting members to pay their respects.

House of Commons falls silent in tribute to murdered Sergeant Matt Ratana

Sergeant Richard Lovelock said that although the gesture was “daft”, it was inspired by a moment that helped the team come to terms with Sgt Ratana’s death.

Officers buy McDonald’s breakfast in tribute to fallen colleague

Sadiq Khan: "It is a stark reminder of the real dangers our hardworking officers face every day as they keep us safe."

Eleven police officers injured in suspected acid attack

South Wales chief and former Rotherham officer gets senior role in Met

Matt Jukes, who was borough commander in the Yorkshire town from 2006 to 2010, is to be made assistant commissioner, starting work in November.

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The weapons, which had been deactivated, were stolen in March but police have issued new information.

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