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Alex Challoner seeks Tory nomination for London Mayor
Policing—3 Oct 2026, 16:063 min readBusinessman Alex Challoner is seeking the Conservative nomination for London Mayor in 2028. He proposes stationing British Transport Police at Tube ticket gates to deter fare dodging and aims to replace the current London Plan with a shorter document.Read moreUK-Iranian man arrested in Westminster over RAF Fairford incident released on bailPolicing—3 Oct 2026, 16:063 min readA UK-Iranian dual national arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts has been released on bail. The arrest is linked to suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Five other London men previously arrested have also been bailed.
Reform UK candidate vows to run London like ‘Tokyo on steroids’Policing—3 Oct 2026, 10:464 min readReform UK mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham has pledged to transform London into a high-tech hub, promising to reduce police bureaucracy, automate public transport, and streamline housing development if elected in 2028.
Met Police urge students to move protest planned for 7 October anniversary
Policing—2 Oct 2026, 20:254 min readThe Metropolitan Police has asked organisers of a pro-Palestinian student march to reschedule the event due to its proximity to the anniversary of the 7 October attacks. Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman cited concerns for Jewish students and the day of mourning.
Hillingdon councillor accused of 'stoking hatred' over social media comment
Policing—2 Oct 2026, 19:253 min readHillingdon Reform Leader Cllr Sophie Dror faces accusations of 'stoking hatred' after posting a comment on social media following a machete attack in Cowley. She denies the remark was aimed at the suspects' ethnicity, stating it was part of a wider immigration debate.Met Police Arrests Amid Holborn and St Pancras By-election Clashes
Policing—2 Oct 2026, 19:253 min readThe Metropolitan Police has made several arrests following conflicts during the Holborn and St Pancras by-election campaign. Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman stated that political parties require space to campaign lawfully, as the force prepares for a challenging week with multiple planned protests.Met Police Warns of Multiple London Protests This Week
Policing—2 Oct 2026, 17:054 min readLondon faces a busy week with several planned protests, including pro-Palestine marches on October 7 and 10, and a commemoration of the Battle of Cable Street. The Metropolitan Police has issued a warning and stated it will take a robust approach to manage the events and prevent disorder.Reform UK candidate vows to double police numbers
Policing—2 Oct 2026, 16:464 min readReform UK Mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham has pledged to double the number of visible police officers on London streets and reverse cuts to front counter hours. She also outlined plans to automate the Tube network and streamline planning processes, aiming to make London a safer and more efficient city.
Wandsworth Council to fund 25 Met Police officers
Policing—2 Oct 2026, 09:463 min readWandsworth Council is planning to spend £3.1m in the first year on 25 Metropolitan Police officers, including 22 constables and three sergeants. The officers will be tasked with addressing local issues that may not currently receive priority attention.Westminster arrest in RAF Fairford terror plot probe
Policing—2 Oct 2026, 00:453 min readCounter Terrorism Policing has arrested a 25-year-old UK-Iranian national in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. The arrest is linked to an ongoing investigation near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
Man arrested after weapons, drugs seized in Deptford raid
Policing—1 Oct 2026, 13:252 min readA man has been arrested and weapons including a sword and zombie knife seized after police executed a drugs warrant in Vanguard Street, Deptford. Suspected controlled drugs and cash were also recovered.Former Met officer faces sentencing after Stansted drink‑driving crash
Policing—1 Oct 2026, 05:252 min readA former Metropolitan Police officer was arrested by Essex Police after a collision near Stansted Airport on 10 July 2026. Breath tests showed his alcohol level was 141 µg per 100 ml, well above the legal limit. He pleaded guilty in August and awaits sentencing in November.
Croydon schools locked down over bladed weapon reports
Policing—30 Sept 2026, 18:452 min readTwo Croydon schools, John Ruskin College and Quest Academy, were temporarily locked down following reports of a person with a bladed weapon. Police attended Selsdon Park Road but the suspect had left the scene. No arrests or injuries were reported.
Four officers injured in Hayes police car crash
Policing—30 Sept 2026, 16:251 min readFour police officers were taken to hospital after a crash involving two police vehicles in Hayes. The collision occurred on September 29 as the officers responded to an incident. Their injuries are not life-threatening.
Tower Hamlets police find drugs, arrest two
Policing—30 Sept 2026, 16:252 min readPolice in Tower Hamlets have arrested two males and discovered a stash of Class B drugs near a canal. The operation, involving a drugs detection dog and enforcement officers, also led to the recovery of drugs, a baseball bat, and a mobile phone from a suspicious vehicle.
Hadley Wood man charged with stabbing officer
Policing—30 Sept 2026, 12:452 min readA 56-year-old man from Hadley Wood has been charged with wounding with intent after a police officer was stabbed in the leg. The incident occurred during a large-scale operation targeting organised crime suspects.
Haringey residents urged to help police probe daylight shots fired
Policing—30 Sept 2026, 09:052 min readPolice are investigating a firearms incident in Haringey after reports of shots being fired on a busy street. Officers recovered spent bullet casings at the scene on Pemberton Road and Green Lanes on 29 September 2026. No injuries were reported.Met Police arrest 14-year-old in e-bike phone theft crackdown
Policing—30 Sept 2026, 06:463 min readThe Metropolitan Police has detained a 14-year-old boy in Bermondsey as part of a crackdown on e-bike phone thieves. The operation, which saw undercover officers pursue the suspect, is part of efforts to reduce phone theft across the capital.
Facial recognition trial yields no arrests, costs £320,000
Policing—29 Sept 2026, 21:053 min readA six-month trial of live facial recognition technology in London stations cost over £320,000 and resulted in one false match but no arrests. British Transport Police are now extending the trial to include London Underground.