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Armed police evacuate Central line train at Stratford after gun report
Policing—12 Aug 2026, 10:494 min readBritish Transport Police evacuated a Central line train at Stratford station on 12 August 2026 after reports of a man with a gun. No firearm or suspect was found, but the incident caused brief service suspensions and ongoing delays.Read more
Oxford Street to get permanent facial recognition camerasPolicing—12 Aug 2026, 10:505 min readLive facial recognition cameras will be installed on Oxford Street, scanning faces of passers-by against a watchlist of wanted suspects. The Metropolitan Police and Mayor Sadiq Khan support the move, citing crime reduction, while human rights groups warn of increased surveillance without legal safeguards.
British Transport Police seek witnesses after attempted sexual assault on City Thameslink trainPolicing—11 Aug 2026, 22:253 min readBritish Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man on a mobility scooter attempted to sexually assault a woman on a train between City Thameslink and London Bridge on 28 July 2026. Two passengers intervened, and police have released a description of the suspect.
Man bailed after woman dies in Lewisham house on Conington Road
Policing—11 Aug 2026, 20:463 min readA 25-year-old man was arrested and later released on bail after a woman was pronounced dead at a house on Conington Road, Lewisham, on 5 August 2026. Police are treating the death as unexpected and have scheduled a post-mortem examination.
Met Police delay in Catherine Morgan case ruled contributory to her death
Policing—11 Aug 2026, 17:055 min readAn inquest jury found Metropolitan Police delays in responding to Catherine Morgan’s disappearance may have contributed to her suicide in Kent on 4 September 2024. The force’s application of national guidance was deemed 'overly rigid' by Senior Coroner Patricia Harding, who issued a prevention of future deaths report.
Met Inspector Michael Richards convicted of sexual assault in central London pub
Policing—11 Aug 2026, 10:254 min readInspector Michael Richards was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman at a pub near Leicester Square in September 2024. A jury convicted him of one count of sexual assault on 10 August 2026, while acquitting him of a second charge. He faces sentencing and an accelerated misconduct hearing.
Counter-terrorism police link Barnet murder suspect to Farage arson probe
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 21:465 min readCounter Terrorism Policing London has reopened its inquiry into an alleged arson attempt at Nigel Farage’s home in early 2025 after identifying a potential link to Joshua Kerry, who was charged last month with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating a CTP London staff member for failing to pursue the line of inquiry earlier.
£200m cocaine haul seized at London Gateway Port
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 19:484 min readBorder Force officers and the National Crime Agency intercepted 2.9 tonnes of cocaine worth over £200 million at London Gateway Port in Essex on 6 August 2026. Nine men were arrested and later released on bail. The drugs were concealed in a banana shipment from South America.
Barnet police search for missing 67-year-old Miroslaw near hospital
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 18:254 min readPolice in Barnet are appealing for public help to find Miroslaw, 67, last seen near Barnet Hospital on 8 August. Officers are reviewing CCTV and urge anyone with information to call 999, quoting CAD 2575/08AUG26. Concerns for his welfare are growing.Met detective jailed for stalking receives 12-month community order
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 17:254 min readA Metropolitan Police detective has been sentenced to a 12-month community order and 150 hours of unpaid work after being convicted of stalking. Tim Fory, attached to the force’s professional standards unit, will face an accelerated misconduct hearing following his conviction at City of London Magistrates’ Court.
Counter-terrorism probe into Farage firebomb attack reopened after IOPC referral
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 16:464 min readCounter-terrorism officers have reopened an investigation into an alleged firebomb attack on Nigel Farage’s home after admitting errors in the original probe. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is now examining the conduct of a Counter-Terrorism Policing London staff member following a referral by the Met.
Live facial recognition cameras start at Victoria Underground on 11 August
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 16:064 min readBritish Transport Police will deploy live facial recognition technology at Victoria Underground station from 11 August as part of a trial extending to November 2026. The system will scan passengers and compare them to a watchlist of people wanted by police or courts, with alternative routes offered to those who opt out.
Met Police deploy live facial recognition cameras in Islington
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 15:064 min readThe Metropolitan Police began using live facial recognition cameras in Islington on 10 August 2026. The technology scans faces in public spaces and matches them against a police watchlist. The force says it aims to prevent crime and locate wanted suspects, while its policy remains under annual review.
Police investigate human remains found at Biggin Hill house
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 12:254 min readMetropolitan Police have sealed off a property in Biggin Hill after reports of bones were made on 7 August. Forensic examination is underway to determine if the remains are human, with the crime scene expected to remain in place for days..jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75)
Met Police seize £8m in supercars across Kensington and Chelsea
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 07:264 min readMetropolitan Police seized 90 vehicles worth over £8 million in a three-day operation across Kensington, Chelsea and Hyde Park. One was a £3.7 million Ferrari Monza SP2, in the UK for only one day. Fifteen cars were taken under new powers allowing immediate seizure for antisocial behaviour.
£8m in supercars seized in Kensington and Chelsea traffic crackdown
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 00:054 min readMetropolitan Police seized 90 vehicles worth over £8 million in Kensington and Chelsea between 7 and 9 August 2026, targeting uninsured and dangerous drivers. The operation, led by Special Chief Inspector Geoff Tatman, responded to local complaints and used new powers to seize vehicles involved in antisocial behaviour.
Met Police officer drives seized £3.7m Ferrari through Mayfair in convoy
Policing—9 Aug 2026, 15:054 min readA Metropolitan Police officer drove a seized Ferrari Monza SP2, valued at £3.7 million, through Mayfair accompanied by a police convoy. The car was confiscated at a supercar meet near Hyde Park Corner on Saturday. The Met seized 70 supercars worth £7 million in a single weekend last year, many uninsured or linked to anti-social driving.
Irish passenger charged after BA flight attendant restrains him on Heathrow-Las Vegas route
Policing—9 Aug 2026, 10:054 min readA British Airways flight attendant restrained a drunken passenger on flight BA275 from Heathrow to Las Vegas on 6 August 2026. Armed Metropolitan Police officers escorted Emmet Moynihan, 31, off the aircraft after the incident, which forced the plane to abort take-off.
Manhunt after woman sexually assaulted in West Barnes, Sutton
Policing—9 Aug 2026, 09:464 min readA woman was sexually assaulted in West Barnes shortly before midnight on Thursday. Police have launched a manhunt for a suspect described as about 5ft 9in, aged around 30, and riding a pedal-assisted e-bike. Officers are increasing patrols in the area and appealing for witnesses.