Athlete sprints after thief to retrieve snatched phone in London
An American track athlete chased down a phone snatcher in London's West End. New Met Police figures reveal over 117,000 phones were stolen in the capital last year.
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Wife's heartbreak after cyclist husband killed in police crash
The wife of David Clark, killed by a police car in London, says her heart is 'completely broken'. The IOPC is investigating the fatal collision in Southwark.
Met Commissioner calls for dramatic police reform
Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley brands the current policing model 'out of date' and calls for a dramatic overhaul, including reducing the 43 forces in England and Wales.
Londoners face £20 council tax rise for police and fire
Sadiq Khan's draft budget proposes a £20 annual council tax increase for the average London home, funding a police crackdown on phone theft and fire service upgrades. Read the full details.
Police divers search lake in Lewisham murder investigation
Specialist police divers comb a South London park lake for clues linked to the fatal stabbing of John Onetufo in Lewisham. Two arrests made. Call 101 with info.
Xiaomi Poco C75: £59 Phone with Flagship Specs
A limited-time Amazon deal slashes the price of the powerful Xiaomi Poco C75 to just £59. Featuring a 50MP camera, 120Hz display & huge battery, it rivals phones ten times its price. Grab this bargain while stocks last.
London safety debate: Readers clash over crime stats
Metro readers debate London's safety, arguing soaring 'low-level' crime like phone theft and fare dodging undermines official murder rate statistics. Have your say in the comments.
Met Police civilian staff strike suspended over pay offer
A planned strike by thousands of Metropolitan Police civilian staff has been suspended as their union consults on a new pay offer. The dispute centres on a London allowance paid to officers.
300+ Met Police Declare Freemason Membership
More than 300 Met officers and staff have revealed Freemason links as a High Court judge considers a legal challenge to the force's controversial declaration policy. Read the latest.
Met officer sacked for hiding arrest and gun probe
A Metropolitan Police constable has been dismissed for gross misconduct after failing to disclose a drink-driving arrest and a firearms investigation. Read the full details of the case.
London's Theft Crisis: Khan's Safety Claims Challenged
Exclusive data reveals London's theft epidemic with over 90,000 shoplifting cases and a 0.6% charge rate for theft from person. Dr Lawrence Newport urges new priorities for Mayor and Met Police.
Met officers sentenced for casino sexual assault
Two Metropolitan Police officers have received suspended sentences for sexually assaulting a woman at a London casino. Read the full details of the case and the judge's condemnation.
Met officer dismissed for assaulting neighbour in parking dispute
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct after being convicted of assaulting his neighbour during a heated parking argument in East London. Read the full details.
Traitors star questioned by police over burner phone
Former The Traitors contestant Fiona, 62, reveals she was questioned by police after asking for a 'burner phone' in a shop. The bizarre incident unfolded on The Traitors: Uncloaked.
Met Police Vetting Scandal Exposes 131 Failed Checks
A damning review reveals 131 Met Police officers and staff committed crimes after flawed vetting. Dawn Butler MP demands urgent reforms, including a mandatory DNA database for all officers.
Met Police vetting failures let rapists join force
A damning review reveals over 130 Met Police officers, including two serial rapists, committed crimes due to flawed vetting. Read the full report on systemic failures.
Met Police officers 'not properly vetted' in recruitment drive
A damning report reveals thousands of Met Police recruits were not properly vetted amid a national drive to boost numbers, compromising integrity and public trust. Read the full findings.
Met Police Vetting Failures Let Serial Rapists Join Force
A damning review reveals over 5,000 Met Police officers and staff were recruited without proper checks between 2013-2023, allowing predators like David Carrick to remain. Read the full investigation.
Greenwich chippy raided for handful of 10p coins
A South London fish and chip shop owner is 'very angry' after a thief smashed his door to steal mainly 10p coins. The £120 theft will cost £2000 to repair. Read the full story.
Police incident closes Borough High Street, diverts buses
A police incident has forced a partial closure of Borough High Street in London since early Tuesday morning, causing significant disruption to six bus routes. Get the latest traffic updates here.
Met Police staff plan six more strike days in pay row
Met Police call handlers and fleet staff will strike for six days in January, following a 'hugely disruptive' New Year's Eve walkout. The dispute centres on an 'inferior' pay offer compared to police officers. Read the latest.
How UK snow affects your phone signal and WhatsApp
As Arctic freeze hits UK, learn how sub-zero temperatures and snowstorms impact mobile phone batteries, signal, and WhatsApp. Essential tips to protect your device.
Met officer on trial after Taser fall leaves man in wheelchair
A Metropolitan Police officer denies grievous bodily harm after Leonard Sandiford was Tasered, fell from a wall, and suffered life-changing spinal injuries. The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court.
Man charged over Kensington Palace trespass allegations
A 39-year-old man faces charges for allegedly trespassing twice on the grounds of Kensington Palace, the occasional home of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Read the full police statement.
Comedian's bag stolen in 'Beckham' style London restaurant theft
Comedian Cally Beaton's bag was stolen from under her chair in a Marylebone restaurant by two thieves using a coordinated 'football' manoeuvre. Watch the CCTV footage and see the police appeal.
£30m German Bank Heist: Ocean's Eleven-Style Raid
Thieves executed a spectacular bank heist in Germany, drilling into a vault and stealing £30 million in gold and valuables. Discover the details of the raid and the aftermath for thousands of customers.
Phone snatched in 7 seconds in London as police issue warning
Shocking CCTV shows a London phone thief snatch a mobile and vanish in 7 seconds. Police report 413 thefts in 6 months. Get vital security tips to protect your device.
Organised crime drives UK construction site theft wave
Security firms warn of a sharp rise in organised thefts from UK building sites, with tools and plant equipment targeted. The industry faces a £100m annual bill as the Christmas shutdown looms.
Search for missing 13-year-old Abdul in London intensifies
Metropolitan Police appeal for help to find Abdul, 13, missing from Islington for nearly two weeks. Family 'deeply concerned' as temperatures drop.
Victim tracks stolen phones to London flowerbed
A woman used Google's Find My Device to locate her snatched phone and four others buried in a Lewisham park, exposing a theft trend. Read the full story.
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