Met Police faces compensation claims from XR protesters after High Court ruling
The Metropolitan Police could face hundreds of claims for compensation from Extinction Rebellion activists after the group won a High Court challenge over a protest ban.
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Extinction Rebellion wins court challenge against Met Police over protest ban
Extinction Rebellion has won a High Court challenge against the Metropolitan Police over a London-wide protest ban.
Hidden cameras found in primary school’s toilets had been there for five years
Hidden cameras found in the toilets of a north London primary school had been there for five years, parents have been told in a letter.
24 terrorist plots against UK foiled since April 2017
Investigators have disrupted 24 terrorist plots against the UK since April 2017, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has said.
Big Ben protester in police custody after more than three hours up the tower
The Extinction Rebellion activist who scaled Big Ben is now in custody after evading police for more than three hours.
Met chief: Extinction Rebellion protests delaying response to other incidents
Metropolitan Police chief Cressida Dick says the force has been “stretched” by Extinction Rebellion protests, impeding its ability to respond to other crimes.
More Taser-armed police will prevent attacks – Met chief
More police armed with Tasers will protect officers from the kinds of “sickening attacks” some constables have suffered in recent months, the Scotland Yard Commissioner has said.
CCTV image of suspect released after nine women sexually assaulted on buses
Detectives are hunting a man suspected of sexually assaulting nine women travelling on buses.
Charity IT contractor stole £550,000 from accounts of vulnerable people
A former IT contractor who stole more than £500,000 from 95 accounts belonging to vulnerable people in east London has been jailed for five years.
Teenager charged in connection with murder of Meshach Williams in Brent
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder in connection with the stabbing death of 21-year-old Meshach Williams in Brent in north-west London in April.
Man charged in connection with double shooting in Wood Green
A London man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.