A Met Police officer has been dismissed without notice after using unreasonable force against a pensioner in south London. PC Dan Loft pushed the OAP over a wall during a confrontation outside a Royal Mail depot.
Revised plans to demolish derelict Leegate Shopping Centre in Lewisham approved, delivering 620 homes including 17-storey tower and nearly half affordable housing. Read the full details.
A police officer died in the line of duty after a crash on the A12 near Ingatestone. The road was closed for hours as Essex Police investigated the incident.
Australian federal police to investigate an incident where officers drew guns on an Indigenous teenager mistaken for a suspect, sparking accusations of racial profiling.
NSW police deployed capsicum spray on an 87-year-old man allegedly armed with a metal ornament at a Sydney nursing home. The incident is under review.
A written confession by serial rapist David Carrick, admitting to abusing a 12-year-old girl, lay undiscovered for 35 years. Police state the future would have been 'very different' had it been found earlier.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick used his uniform to commit horrific sex crimes over 30 years. Discover how he evaded justice for decades.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick convicted of raping an ex-partner and molesting a 12-year-old girl. His horrific offending spanned 35 years. Learn more about the case.
Plans to convert the former Catford Police Station into 63 affordable homes have been recommended for approval. The development promises social rent and intermediate rent flats in Lewisham.
Former Met Police officer Oscar Yustos-Morales threatened to rape a colleague's partner in a torrent of abuse. He would have been sacked had he not already resigned. Read the full details.
Hertfordshire couple compensated after police admit unlawful arrest over school complaints in private WhatsApp group. Read their full story.
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed for sending 'wholly inappropriate' messages to a vulnerable 17-year-old cadet. Discover the full details of the misconduct hearing.
Shocking allegations reveal Queensland police prioritised reputation over protecting vulnerable women from domestic violence. Listen to the Full Story investigation.
A former NSW police constable used excessive force on six occasions and destroyed body-worn video. Four colleagues failed to report his confessions. Read the full misconduct findings.
A former Queensland police sergeant breaks her silence on systemic failures in handling domestic violence cases, including the Hannah Clarke murder. Read the full investigation.
Hertfordshire Police admits unlawful arrest of parents over school WhatsApp complaints. The force agrees to a £20,000 payout. Discover the full story and its implications.
Exclusive investigation reveals police failings in Hannah Clarke domestic violence case before tragic murders. New evidence uncovered in Queensland police response.
Exclusive: Whistleblowers reveal systemic police failings in the Hannah Clarke domestic violence murder case and other deaths. Discover the urgent need for reform.
Lewisham's Winter Gardens Christmas market and ice rink opening is delayed by a week due to Storm Claudia's amber weather warning. New date is November 22.
The police watchdog is investigating a Met officer after he allegedly struck a man on the head with handcuffs during an arrest in North West London. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Residents express frustration as makeshift speed camera that effectively reduced dangerous driving in Catford is removed by authorities. Locals demand real traffic calming measures.
Exclusive look at Metropolitan Police riot squad training in Gravesend. See how officers prepare for London protests with petrol bombs and crowd control tactics. Read the full story.
BTP officer Adrian Young receives community order for putting 15-year-old girl in headlock at Camden Road station. Full details of the sentencing and police response.
A Met Police officer has been found not guilty of causing the death of 81-year-old Helen Holland, who was hit during a royal escort for the Duchess of Edinburgh. Read the full court details.
Labour government scraps PCC roles, transferring powers to mayors in policing shakeup that promises £100m savings by 2029. Read the full details.
The policing minister announces abolition of 41 Police and Crime Commissioner positions across England and Wales from November 2025. Stay updated with breaking news.
Hackney's Green mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett calls to dismantle the Met following a damning report revealing systemic racism. Discover the findings and political reactions.
A Lewisham resident received £100 compensation after the council took too long to handle her children's services complaint. The Ombudsman upheld her case.
Heavy police presence at Reading College after boy injured in assault. Thames Valley Police urge public to avoid Kings Road area as search operation continues.
Breaking: Reading College remains in lockdown as armed police conduct a manhunt following a suspected stabbing that left a boy injured on campus Thursday afternoon.