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US embassy
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving US embassy, from September 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Policing · WandsworthMet Police warn of arrests at pro-Palestine protest
The Metropolitan Police has issued an arrest warning for a planned pro-Palestine protest outside the US Embassy in Battersea on Saturday. The demonstration, organised by Defend Our Juries, calls for the government to lift the ban on Palestine Action.
Wandsworth2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Courts · City of London
US Embassy Officer Accused of Child Abuse Images Left UK
A senior US Air Force officer, Lt Col Michael Morris, stationed at the US embassy in London, is accused of possessing child sex abuse images. He was removed from the UK in August before British authorities could question him, sparking concerns over legal jurisdiction.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 68 · Hype 45 
Transport Crime · City of LondonCuban embassy car accrues £52,200 in London congestion fines
A car registered to the Cuban embassy has amassed £52,200 in London congestion fines over a 12-month period. Transport for London has issued 290 penalty notices to the vehicle for non-payment of the Congestion Charge.
City of London2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Courts · London
MP demands answers on US diplomat's exit
Putney MP Fleur Anderson has called for accountability after an American diplomat accused of possessing indecent images of children was allegedly flown out of the UK by US authorities without informing British police. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were made aware of a US investigation into suspected offences in London.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Policing · LambethUS Embassy Staffer Accused of Child Abuse Images Flown from UK
A 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.
Lambeth2 min readTrust 44 · Craft 62 · Hype 32
Courts · City of LondonUS diplomat removed from UK over child image allegations
A US diplomat accused of possessing indecent images of children was reportedly flown out of the UK by American officials without British police being notified. The Metropolitan Police were made aware of a US investigation into suspected offences in London.
City of London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 68