Met firearms officers cleared of wrongdoing after tackling armed robbery gang
Two Metropolitan Police firearms officers who bravely intervened in a suspected armed robbery more than five years ago have finally been cleared of wrongdoing.
Two Metropolitan Police firearms officers who bravely intervened in a suspected armed robbery more than five years ago have finally been cleared of wrongdoing.
Acts of Remembrance events organised by the Hate Crime Awareness Week charity have taken place this month
Our objectives this weekend are to police without fear or favour, to protect the right to protest and to keep the peace. All Londoners have a right to have their voices heard, just as they also have a right to go about their lives without fear and without being subject to serious disruption.
More than 500 officers will be deployed in central London this afternoon to police two demonstrations related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Londoners are being asked to share their views to inform the future of stop and search
Counter Terrorism officers have been gathering direct evidence and information relating to the terrorist attacks on 7 October in support of the UK coronial investigations
The new plan outlines 10 key commitments to radically improve how the Met protects women and girls and build trust and confidence
The Met supports the right for people to make their voices heard through protest providing it is done lawfully. However, the law also protects people from racist and religious abuse and prohibits the promotion of terrorism.
This operation took place in unique circumstances, against a backdrop of conflict in the Middle East, on Armistice Day and following a week of intense debate about protest and policing. These all combined to increase community tensions.
Throughout Saturday and Sunday almost 2,000 officers from the Met and other UK forces will be on duty across central London as part of a major policing operation.
In a letter published online, Dame Lynne reflected on her visit, the impact of recent events on Muslim and Jewish Londoners and how policing can respond.