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Greta Thunberg was among those speaking at the protest in central London. Credit: XR/Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images.

'Oily Money Out': Greta Thunberg joins protesters in central London

As part of ‘Operation Eternal’, the Met Police infiltrated Encrochat - a messaging service organised crime groups used to communicate. Credit: Getty Images

Operation Eternal: How the Met stopped kidnap and torture plans

Just Stop Oil protesters rushed the stage of the Sondheim Theatre in London while a performance of Les Miserable was ongoing. (Credit: Just Stop Oil/PA Wire)

Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt Les Miserables West End performance

The Met Police have received a number of allegations involving Russell Brand following news reports

Russel Brand: Met receive number of sex offence allegations

The Metropolitan Police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba in south London in September 2022 has been charged with murder, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed. (Credit: PA)

Police officer charged with murder after fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

Around 1,000 Met Police officers are currently serving suspensions or are on restricted duties as the police force continues its attempt to weed out corrupt and incompetent officers. (Credit: Getty Images)

Up to 60 Met Police officers could face sack per month

Photo issued by the Metropolitan Police of Daniel Abed Khalife. Police are continuing to hunt for the former soldier accused of terrorism, as a senior Government minister admitted there were questions to answer about the prison escape.

Daniel Khalife: Met Police offer reward up to £20,000 for information

Sinead O'Connor performs on stage at the State Theatre on March 18, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Gaye Gerard/Getty Images

Body of Sinead O’Connor released to family following autopsy

Several people injured after car crashes into primary school

Seven children injured after car crashes into primary school

Stephen Lawrence

Stephen Lawrence murder: BBC names new suspect

Met Police have issued urgent advice as 999 calls fail to connect

Met Police issue urgent advice as 999 calls fail to connect

The Met Police has issued urgent advice after confirming 999 calls to police forces are failing to connect

Two people have been injured and one has been arrested after a stabbing at Central Middlesex Hospital in London.

Two injured and one arrested after stabbing at London hospital

Criminal investigation launched into Met Police officer after woman struck by vehicle escorting Duchess dies

Investigation launched after woman hit by Met police vehicle dies

Police have issued an appeal after a cyclist was punched in the face following a collision with a child.

Cyclist punched by man following collision

‘Mizzy’, whose real name is Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, of Manor Road, Hackney was charged with failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice and will appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (May 24).

TikTok prankster Mizzy arrested again days after court appearance

‘Mizzy’, whose real name is Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, of Manor Road, Hackney was charged with failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice and will appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (May 24).

TikToker ‘Mizzy’ set to appear in court over prank TikTok videos

The Met Police said the teenager is currently being held in police custody over a series of prank videos on TikTok.

TikToker, 18, arrested over viral prank’ videos

American rapper Chris Brown could be arrested over an alleged nightclub assault if he comes back to the UK. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

US rapper Chris Brown could be arrested if he returns to the UK

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One million sign petition after Met Police shoot two dogs

Met Police officer who pretended to be on duty to get backstage access is sacked (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Met Police officer sacked for lying to get backstage pass

A petition has been launched asking for the Met Police to be held accountable over its handling of an incident in which two dogs were shot dead last Sunday. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Petition launched to hold Met Police accountable for killing two dogs

Duchess of Edinburgh’s prayers for woman hurt in royal escort crash

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Dogs shot dead and man tasered in street by Met Police

Republican protesters appear to have been arrested ahead of the King’s coronation (Photo: Getty Images)

Head of anti-monarchy protesters spends 16 hours in police custody

Police has confirmed all viewing areas to watch the King’s coronation in London are full

Met Police confirm all procession viewing areas already full

The technology is used to match human faces on images and live or pre-recorded video footage with faces on a watchlist.

Anger as Met Police plan use of facial recognition at coronation

A severed cat's head found in a London children's playground could be the work of the infamous “UK Animal Killer” - five years after the police investigation was closed.

Severed cat head found in playground reignites UK Animal Killer fears

The review into Met Police conduct has been published (Photo: Adobe)

Met Police institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic- report

The review into the Met Police has given a damning insight into what Baroness Casey describes as a “boys club” culture

Caroline Flack (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Caroline Flack’s mother rejects Met Police apology for daughter’s case

A police search team works through an allotment area as they continue to search for the missing baby in Brighton (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images).

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon charged over death of baby

A police search team works through an allotment area as they continue to search for the missing baby in Brighton (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images).

Police ask for more time to question couple as fears grow for baby

One of the stolen dresses by Claire Mischevani.

£70,000 worth of designer garments stolen in “terrifying” robbery

Katie Price and her son Harvey Price - Credit: Getty Images

Katie Price slams ‘disgusting’ Met Police WhatsApp messages about son

David Carrick has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison

Rapist ex-police officer David Carrick jailed for at least 30 years

A woman has died following a serious crush incident at Brixton O2 Academy in London on Thursday.

Woman dies following crush at Asake gig at Brixton O2 Academy

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds stand outside the door of number 10 Downing Street (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Met Police in contact with officials over No 10 ‘bring your own booze’ party

Ms Everard lived in Brixton and had recently started a new job as a marketing executive (Photo: Getty Images)

Met Police tell women to wave down a bus or shout out if they don’t trust an off...

Met Police faces court challenge after threatening organisers of Sarah Everard v...

Scotland Yard is facing an investigation by the police watchdog regarding its handling of an allegation of indecent exposure against the officer suspected of murdering Sarah Everard (Photo: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Met Police faces watchdog probe over indecent exposure allegation against suspec...

Police break up wedding party that flaunted Covid rules with over 100 guests

The bank holiday weekend is now upon us, and although temperatures are set to rise above 20C for many parts of the UK on Friday (8 May) and Saturday (9 May), Brits are being urged not to break lockdown rules (Photo: Shutterstock)

Public urged to stick to lockdown rules over bank holiday weekend as temperature...