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PC Idominik Efeotor dismissed for social media policy breaches
Policing—14 Sept 2026, 18:253 min readA Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed after repeatedly breaching social media policies. PC Idominik Efeotor published offensive material and discussed sensitive information, leading to his dismissal and placement on the College of Policing Barred List.Read more
Waltham Forest Council Condemned Over Immigration Raid StancePolicing—14 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readWaltham Forest Council has been criticised by London Assembly members for its decision not to cooperate with Home Office immigration raids. The council stated it is committed to being a 'borough of sanctuary' and protecting vulnerable people.
US Embassy Staffer Accused of Child Abuse Images Flown from UKPolicing—13 Sept 2026, 16:052 min readA US embassy staffer accused of possessing indecent images of children was detained at his south London flat before being flown to the United States. The US Embassy confirmed the reassignment while investigations continue with UK authorities.
Replica weapons removed from Dagenham home
Policing—12 Sept 2026, 18:251 min readMetropolitan Police officers removed replica weapons from a property on Arden Crescent, Dagenham, on September 11. The items were from a personal collection and no arrests or injuries were reported.Woman assaulted on Elizabeth line train; BTP asks public for help
Policing—11 Sept 2026, 07:053 min readA woman was sexually assaulted on an Elizabeth line service as it arrived at Bond Street on 19 April 2026. British Transport Police have issued images of the suspect and are asking the public to help identify him by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40.
Armed police seal off Cannington Road in Dagenham
Policing—10 Sept 2026, 21:051 min readCannington Road in Dagenham was cordoned off by police on Tuesday, with a significant number of officers, including armed units, present. The reason for the police operation remains unclear.
Islington schools investigate malicious emails, police confirm no credible threat
Policing—10 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readIslington Council confirmed police are investigating malicious emails sent to schools in the borough and neighbouring areas on September 10. While several schools initiated lockdown procedures as a precaution, authorities state there is no current information suggesting a credible threat to any specific school or individual.
Lambeth man admits importing illegal zombie knives
Policing—10 Sept 2026, 14:254 min readJonathan Soares, 20, from Lambeth, has pleaded guilty to 12 charges, including importing illegal zombie knives and fraud, at Inner London Crown Court. Police seized 650 weapons as part of the investigation.Two arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran
Policing—10 Sept 2026, 14:052 min readA 42-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were arrested in north and north-west London on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service linked to Iran. They have been released on bail with strict conditions.
Westminster E-bike Operation Leads to 187 Arrests
Policing—10 Sept 2026, 08:053 min readA major police operation in Westminster targeting thieves using e-bikes and mopeds has resulted in 187 arrests and 157 vehicles seized. The operation, which ran from February to July, also saw a 22 per cent drop in e-bike related crime in areas like Lambeth and Southwark.
Met Police probe Reform UK over foreign donation claims
Policing—9 Sept 2026, 15:253 min readThe Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into Reform UK concerning allegations of breaches of foreign donation rules. The probe follows a report by Channel 4 News alleging senior party figures discussed disguising foreign funds, with leader Nigel Farage filmed by undercover reporters.
Police urged to review protest response after Downing Street intervention
Policing—9 Sept 2026, 14:463 min readDowning Street has requested that police forces urgently review their handling of recent anti-migrant protests, particularly concerning the use of intelligence and response tactics. This follows demonstrations in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend, which saw disruption and confrontations.
Star Lane Closed Due to Police Incident Near East London Park
Policing—9 Sept 2026, 10:251 min readStar Lane in Canning Town, East London, has been closed due to an ongoing police incident. The road closure is located near an east London park, and authorities are providing live updates on the situation.
Ex-Bromley Detective Banned After Stealing Crisps and Cash
Policing—8 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readA former Metropolitan Police detective constable from Bromley has been banned from policing after being found guilty of gross misconduct. James Quigley stole crisps and cash from a colleague's locker and wrongly kept police batons at his home.
Ex-Met officer James Quigley barred from policing after stealing crisps
Policing—8 Sept 2026, 15:252 min readA former Met police detective constable, James Quigley, has been barred from policing after being found guilty of gross misconduct. He was accused of stealing crisps and loose change from a colleague's locker at Bromley Police Station.
Farage calls for ban on face coverings after Dover and Portsmouth protests
Policing—7 Sept 2026, 23:453 min readNigel Farage has called for a ban on all full face coverings in public spaces, including religious ones, after masked protesters disrupted access to the Port of Dover and clashed with police in Portsmouth. Official vehicles were damaged and officers were injured in Portsmouth.
Ilford police seek man Balasankar Narayanan who absconded from care
Policing—7 Sept 2026, 19:451 min readMetropolitan Police officers are seeking the public's assistance to find Balasankar Narayanan, 46, who absconded from a care facility in Ilford. He was last seen in South Park on Thursday, 3 September.
Met Police officer dismissed for gross misconduct after touching woman
Policing—7 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readAn Acting Sergeant with the Metropolitan Police has been dismissed without notice following a gross misconduct hearing. The officer was found to have inappropriately touched a woman while off-duty in Clapham Junction in December 2022.Zhenhao Zou: Further evidence file sent to CPS
Policing—7 Sept 2026, 00:253 min readMetropolitan Police detectives have sent a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) concerning further allegations linked to Zhenhao Zou, who was convicted in 2025 of multiple offences including rape and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Two Met officers arrested abroad on assault allegations
Policing—6 Sept 2026, 14:452 min readTwo serving Metropolitan Police officers have been arrested in Budapest on suspicion of sexual assault and assault. The arrests follow allegations of misconduct during an alcohol-fuelled evening involving a group of 15 officers on holiday. Both officers have been suspended from duty.
Met Police officer injured in Oxford Street motorcycle crash
Policing—4 Sept 2026, 18:052 min readA Metropolitan Police officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after their motorcycle was involved in a collision with a van on Oxford Street. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 3, while the officer was responding to another call.
Sutton PC Jack Sullivan sacked for crash cover-up
Policing—4 Sept 2026, 14:452 min readPolice Constable Jack Sullivan has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police after a misconduct panel found him guilty of dishonesty. He reversed a police car into a parked Mercedes in Carshalton and then attempted to conceal the incident, leading to his sacking and placement on a barred list.
IOPC probes police contact before man's canal death
Policing—4 Sept 2026, 12:253 min readThe Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating police contact with Karnell Kelly, 25, who died after running from officers and entering the Grand Union Canal near Harrow Road. The investigation is ongoing.
Met Police Chief: Overcrowded Jails Force Bail for Knife Suspects
Policing—4 Sept 2026, 00:253 min readMetropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has stated that prison overcrowding is forcing officers to release knife crime suspects on bail, even those with previous convictions. This situation is undermining efforts to control repeat offending, he warned.
Detective Sergeant Charged with Five Counts of Sexual Assault
Policing—3 Sept 2026, 17:462 min readMetropolitan Police Detective Sergeant Prakash Patel faces five charges of sexual assault. He was arrested in April 2025 and suspended from duty, with the case referred to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Driver arrested after police chase crashes into Gap Road wall, Wimbledon
Policing—3 Sept 2026, 18:253 min readMetropolitan Police arrested a driver on suspicion of dangerous driving and failure to stop after a pursuit on Gap Road, Wimbledon, on 2 September 2026. The black car collided with a wall and a parked vehicle before the driver fled into a cemetery.
Christopher Forrester jailed for 24 weeks after Cheapside bike theft
Policing—3 Sept 2026, 18:253 min readChristopher Forrester was sentenced to 24 weeks in prison after stealing a £1,800 bike on Cheapside on 16 June 2026. Police pursued him with help from a bystander, and the stolen bike was returned to its owner. Forrester also breached a Criminal Behaviour Order.
Anthony McGregor escapes Willesden court, police hunt in Harrow and Wealdstone
Policing—3 Sept 2026, 17:064 min readAnthony McGregor, sentenced to 18 weeks for stalking and assault, escaped from Willesden Magistrates’ Court on 26 August 2026. Police believe he is in the Harrow and Wealdstone area and have launched a manhunt, urging residents to report sightings immediately.
Met Police ram stolen van off A20 after 17-mile chase in Bromley
Policing—3 Sept 2026, 07:454 min readMet Police used tactical contact to stop a stolen van on the A20 after a 17-mile chase from Kent. One officer was injured during the incident near Bromley on Sunday. The driver, arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving, remains in custody.
Met Police pays Tina Duggan after 30-year fight over Sutton abuse failures
Policing—3 Sept 2026, 06:055 min readTina Duggan, abused by Frederick Allchorne in Sutton from age 15, received compensation from the Metropolitan Police after a civil claim. A review found no misconduct by officers, though the force acknowledged more should have been done to protect her.