A man has been sentenced for murdering his wife in their home
A man who drugged and then murdered his wife in their family home has been jailed for life.
Categories: specialist crime & operations
Met detectives charge man with murder following death of man in Canning Town stabbing
Met detectives from the Specialist Crime Command unit have charged a man with murder following the death of a man that was stabbed at a house in Canning Town just over a week ago. Daniel Whybrow, 46, of Hartington Road, E16, was originally charged with attempted murder on Sunday, 6 October but the charge has now been reviewed and changed to murder following the death of 50-year-old Mr Raish Ahmed.
Enfield organised crime group jailed for trafficking vulnerable individuals into the UK for Modern Slavery
Three individuals sentenced to a twenty six years total in prison for involvement in human trafficking, forced labour and money laundering in Enfield thanks to work by dedicated Met detectives. In Jan 2019, an investigation began to uncover exploitation of vulnerable men and women. This group targeted vulnerable individuals from the Czech Republic, exploiting them for financial gains.
Met improves interview process for victims of crime with new technology
The Met Police is rolling out its new ‘Digital Interview Recording (DIR) kits’, in its commitment to put victims at the heart of investigations, as part of its New Met for London plan. It’s a significant advance in its drive to equip officers with innovative technology to improve efficiency of evidence obtained during interviews with victims, particularly women and girls affected by violence.
Met detectives prevent £35 million worth of cocaine entering the UK
Three prolific drug dealers have been put behind bars after a successful investigation by Met officers. Their meticulous enquiries disrupted the sale of tens of millions of pounds worth of drugs across London and others parts of the UK. They were sentenced to a total of 71 years in prison for their role in the organised crime group.
Update on General Election betting investigation
Met Police detectives have concluded their role in the ongoing criminal investigation into the placing of bets on the date of the General Election.
Mitcham police community crime fighting operation leads to 40 arrests
Neighbourhood officers in Mitcham carried out 32 early morning warrants across Merton to disrupt serious and organised criminality.
Met clamps down on vehicle crime and anti-social driving by seizing sixty supercars
The Met removed more than 60 supercars from the roads in central London last week, alongside five arrests as officers cracked down on nuisance drivers after Westminster local residents complained about cars driving poorly or at high-speed.
Officers dismantle multi-million-pound drug network supplying cocaine across London
Eighth member of London drug dealing network jailed following investigation by Met detectives
UPDATE: Arrest made after teenage boy fatally stabbed in Hackney
Detectives have today named the victim as 15-year-old Pharrell Garcia
