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Two arrested after Catford robbery and knife discarded on Rushey Green
Policing—4 Aug 2026, 14:483 min readMet Police arrested two suspects in their 40s after a robbery on Rushey Green, Catford. A man discarded a knife during a foot chase. Both face charges for robbery, offensive weapon possession, and drugs. The incident occurred on 1 August 2026.Read more
Met Police renew appeal for missing Harold Hill teenager Suzanne Lawrence, 45 years onPolicing—3 Aug 2026, 00:265 min readThe Metropolitan Police have launched a fresh appeal to locate Suzanne Lawrence, who vanished aged 14 in July 1979 after leaving her Harold Hill home. Her sister Michelle Hooper has made a public plea for information, as detectives seek witnesses from the Highbury squat where the girls stayed.
Metropolitan Police taser man in Kidbrooke Grove welfare arrestPolicing—4 Aug 2026, 14:484 min readMetropolitan Police officers used a taser to arrest a man in Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath, after responding to a welfare concern at 00:35 on 2 July. The man, in his 20s, was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and indecent exposure.
High Court bans late-night car meets across Kensington and Chelsea
Policing—2 Aug 2026, 10:465 min readKensington and Chelsea Council has won a High Court injunction to prohibit late-night car meets in seven central London wards. Police can now use CCTV, social media or witness statements to prosecute drivers who gather between 6 pm and 7 am for racing, stunts or antisocial driving.
Met Police shut down undercover unit after inquiry finds unjustified spying
Policing—2 Aug 2026, 06:265 min readThe Metropolitan Police closed its Special Demonstration Squad after a public inquiry revealed officers spied on environmental groups, pro-Palestinian supporters and grieving families without justification. Jon Boutcher, who led the review, called the unit’s conduct abusive and its intelligence gathering exaggerated.
Ghana Party in the Park halted after overcrowding injures several in Barnet
Policing—2 Aug 2026, 00:054 min readA cultural festival in Barnet was paused after an overcrowding incident at Ghana Party in the Park injured several people. Police dismissed reports of a stabbing and asked the public to avoid Copthall Playing Fields while emergency services responded.
Police pelted with bottles during Primrose Hill fight on 31 July
Policing—1 Aug 2026, 13:254 min readMetropolitan Police officers were targeted with bottles while breaking up a fight on Primrose Hill on 31 July 2026. One teenager was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker but later released. A 16-year-old girl received a community resolution for cannabis possession, and another girl was taken to hospital after consuming illegal drugs.Stop and search in London: your rights and what the officer must explain
Policing—1 Aug 2026, 05:006 min readA plain-English guide to Metropolitan Police stop and search: what an officer should explain, what can be searched, how to get a record and where to raise a concern.
Met-Palantir AI contract blocked by London policing office over procurement breach
Policing—31 Jul 2026, 16:055 min readThe Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (Mopac) blocked a £50m contract between the Metropolitan Police and Palantir in May 2026, citing a 'clear and serious breach' of procurement rules. Palantir is suing, alleging the decision was based on ethics rather than procedure. A High Court hearing is set for January 2027.
Met Police Seize £4m in Catford Drug Raid Linked to Stop-and-Search
Policing—31 Jul 2026, 15:274 min readMetropolitan Police discovered £4 million in cash and a kilogram of cocaine during searches in Catford, south London. The seizure, one of the largest in London, followed a stop-and-search operation targeting a suspicious vehicle. A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property.
Police cordon off Boston Road in Hanwell after early-morning stabbing
Policing—31 Jul 2026, 10:204 min readA man was taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed on Boston Road, Hanwell, in the early hours of 19 August. Police have sealed off the road between Uxbridge Road and Lower Boston Road, diverting bus routes 195 and E8. The cordon remains in place as investigations continue.
Islington Man Charged Under National Security Act for RAF Akrotiri Surveillance
Policing—31 Jul 2026, 11:444 min readA 44-year-old Islington resident has been charged under the National Security Act for allegedly conducting hostile surveillance at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus between May and June 2025. Rashad Sultanov is accused of sharing information with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Extradition proceedings are underway.Met Police seize £4m in cash and cocaine after Catford car stop
Policing—31 Jul 2026, 10:494 min readMetropolitan Police officers found £4 million in cash and 1 kilogram of cocaine during a search of a home in Catford after stopping a car in July 2026. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property.
Met Police to arrest Palestine Action supporters at Westminster protest
Policing—31 Jul 2026, 11:434 min readMetropolitan Police will deploy officers outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 30 July 2026 to arrest supporters of Palestine Action, a group proscribed in 2025. No related court hearings are scheduled, but police say verbal or visible support for the group is illegal and will lead to charges.