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Officer stabbed during Barnet dawn raid
Policing—29 Sept 2026, 09:463 min readA police officer was stabbed in the leg during a dawn raid in Barnet as part of a major operation targeting an organised crime group. Seventeen people were arrested across London and four other counties.Read more
Officer stabbed in Barnet as 17 arrested in organised crime raidsPolicing—29 Sept 2026, 09:463 min readA police officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his leg during a warrant execution in Cockfosters, Barnet. The incident occurred during dawn raids that led to 17 arrests across London and surrounding areas as part of a joint investigation into organised crime and financial offences.
Suspects in RAF Fairford plot bailed amid foreign actor claimsPolicing—29 Sept 2026, 04:253 min readFive men arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism have been released on bail. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested a foreign actor was involved, a claim Iran has denied. Counter Terrorism Policing is considering all angles.
Five Londoners bailed after RAF Fairford suspicious vans arrest
Policing—28 Sept 2026, 17:053 min readFive British nationals living in London have been released on police bail following their arrest near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism. The men, aged between 23 and 25, are from Camden, Westminster and Willesden and remain under investigation.Alex Challoner bids for Tory Mayor nomination with Tube fare dodger plan
Policing—27 Sept 2026, 22:253 min readBusinessman Alex Challoner has announced his candidacy for the Conservative London Mayoral nomination in 2028. He aims to tackle fare dodging on the Tube by stationing uniformed British Transport Police officers at ticket gates and has pledged to revise the London Plan.
Islington police incident seals off Essex Road shops
Policing—26 Sept 2026, 11:252 min readA police cordon has been established on Essex Road in Islington, near the junction with Packington Street. Several shops and adjacent streets are sealed off, with five bus routes being diverted by Transport for London.Met Police faces data training failures after ICO notice
Policing—25 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readThe Metropolitan Police has received an enforcement notice from the Information Commissioner's Office due to significant data protection training failures. Up to 70 per cent of officers have not completed mandatory training, following incidents that exposed sensitive personal information.
Watchdog: Met must probe Putney pusher arrest after suspect's death
Policing—25 Sept 2026, 14:453 min readThe Independent Office for Police Conduct has recommended the Metropolitan Police's Directorate of Professional Standards investigate the arrest of Nicholas Brandram. Mr Brandram was arrested in connection with the 'Putney pusher' incident and was found dead at his home on September 15.Undercover officers arrest wanted man disguised as street cleaner
Policing—24 Sept 2026, 14:452 min readUndercover Metropolitan Police officers, disguised as a street cleaner and a Deliveroo rider, arrested a wanted man. The suspect was found to be carrying a machete and class A drugs.
Highgate Road Closed After Early Morning Incident
Policing—24 Sept 2026, 13:252 min readNorth Road in Highgate, Haringey, has been closed in both directions since Thursday, September 24, following an unspecified incident. Bus services are diverted, and while the closure occurred near school drop-off times, a local primary school confirmed no children were affected.
Putney Pusher suspect's sisters seek DNA results
Policing—24 Sept 2026, 09:053 min readThe sisters of Nicholas Brandram, who was arrested on suspicion of being the 'Putney Pusher', are appealing to the Home Secretary for DNA test results they believe will clear his name. Mr Brandram was found dead at his home on September 15.London man arrested after Earl Spencer Primary School lockdown
Policing—24 Sept 2026, 03:053 min readNorthamptonshire Police arrested a London man on suspicion of malicious communications after a threatening call triggered a lockdown at Earl Spencer Primary School on 23 September 2026. Officers will remain at the school for reassurance, while a separate toy‑gun incident affected St James Primary.
Westminster Bridge faces crackdown on illegal traders
Policing—23 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readCalls are mounting for a crackdown on illegal trading and anti-social behaviour on Westminster Bridge. Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Holden has urged authorities to remove ice cream vans, pedicabs, and conmen from the tourist hotspot, citing security concerns.
Man sought after Clapham Junction station assault
Policing—22 Sept 2026, 09:251 min readBritish Transport Police are seeking a man in connection with an assault at Clapham Junction railway station on Wednesday 19 August. The victim suffered significant facial injuries and required hospital treatment.
Man arrested after M4 police chase ends in Kew Bridge crash
Policing—21 Sept 2026, 19:253 min readA police chase initiated on the M4 near Heathrow Airport on September 20 concluded with a three-car collision on Kew Bridge. A 25-year-old man was arrested after the incident, which also saw him enter the river. An elderly woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police investigate car chase and 'gunshot' reports on Kenton Lane
Policing—21 Sept 2026, 15:252 min readMetropolitan Police responded to reports of a car chase, collision, and possible gunshots on Kenton Lane. A 30-year-old driver reported no injuries, and no arrests have been made. Investigations are ongoing.
Kenton Lane closed after nine-hour emergency incident in Harrow
Policing—21 Sept 2026, 09:452 min readAn emergency services incident has led to significant road closures on Kenton Lane in Harrow, impacting traffic and bus services for over nine hours. The nature of the incident remains unclear as police and ambulance services are involved.
Putney Pusher suspect's family accuse Met of lying after his death
Policing—20 Sept 2026, 09:254 min readThe family of Nicholas Brandram, the suspect in the Putney Pusher case, have accused the Metropolitan Police of dishonesty and attempting to 'rewrite history' following his death. Brandram was found dead at his Chiswick home on 20 September 2026.
Ealing police operation leads to drug charges and arrests
Policing—19 Sept 2026, 16:453 min readEaling police have charged one man with drug supply offences and made several arrests during a three-day operation focused on cuckooing and drug dealing hotspots. The initiative also saw a Community Protection Notice issued.