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We're now able to provide an update on the incident that took place near Westminster Bridge earlier today.

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We're now able to provide an update on the incident that took place near Westminster Bridge earlier today.

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Emergency services are responding to an incident near Westminster Bridge.

We will provide further updates when we are able to.

[South Area - Sutton MPS @MPSSutton]

Police are concerned for the welfare of Lavinia, 14, who is missing from Sutton.

She is described as a white female , wearing a grey and blue tracksuit

If you have information please call 101 quoting CAD 6516/22JUL2026

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Police were called to reports of an ongoing commercial robbery at Boots on Hornchurch High Street. Officers attended within minutes and managed the scene. The suspects had already left the location and got away in a vehicle.

Police conducted an area search, identifying and intercepting the vehicle in Southend Road less than 30 minutes later.

Three men, one aged 37 and two aged 46, and two women, aged 32 and 41, were arrested for commercial robbery and remain in custody. All stolen items believed to be valued just under £10,000 were returned to the store.

There were no reported injuries to staff or members of the public. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD5481/22JUL26.

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A trip to the cash machine shouldn't end in robbery.

Khaled Menadli preyed on vulnerable victims, waiting for them to withdraw cash before stealing their money.

He has now been sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison.

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Technology is helping us stay one step ahead of criminals and our ambition is that by this time next year, the Met will have drone coverage in every London borough.

📲 Read the Commissioner's full speech on the Met's use of technology below ⬇️ https://t.co/FEmqfmCcks

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After reports of a fight in central London, one man thought he could outrun officers by weaving through backstreets and hiding nearby.

What he didn't realise was a Met Drone had already been deployed, providing officers real-time updates on his every move.

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Conditions are in place on Whitehall tomorrow (Monday, 20 July).

Anyone assembling near the Downing Street gates to observe events linked to the new Prime Minister must not use any amplified noise equipment and must stay within the shaded area. These conditions are in place between 10:30 – 13:30.

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A 58-year-old man has been charged with a public order act offence. He was arrested on the Strand for holding a placard which had a photo of a police officer on it and caused harassment, alarm or distress.

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🧵Conditions are in place for the National March for Palestine which takes place today. The procession will form up in Russell Square and then proceed to Whitehall for an assembly.

We will post updates on this thread, and the full conditions are available here: https://t.co/eSFcFjYo7d

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The group has now dispersed. There has been eight arrests for a range of offences including assault and racially aggravated public order offences.

[Barnet MPS | North West BCU @MPSBarnet]

#MISSING | We are appealing for information to locate Ange from BRENT. She was last seen at around 1646HRS on 17/06/26. Anyone with information is asked to call 999 quoting CAD 6141/17JUL26

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While we're not seeking anyone else in connection with that investigation, we acknowledge the community impact and have stepped up reassurance patrols in the coming days.

We'd urge anyone with concerns to speak to their local officers. In an emergency, always call 999.

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On Wednesday, a 14-yr-old boy who was allegedly planning attacks on two mosques in Sutton was charged with terrorism offences.

Today, Cmsr Sir Mark Rowley visited the Sutton Central Masjid alongside local leaders to reassure the community about our commitment to their safety.

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We’re tackling shoplifting and retail crime across the city, there were 3,200 fewer offences across London compared with last year. 🤝

Find out more.
🔗https://t.co/3Ihr7cH8nk

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A violent shoplifter who attacked staff with a saw has been jailed for 13 years.

Officers were on scene within two minutes after reports of a stabbing at a retail park.

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This legislation helps protect both members of the public and emergency service workers from sex-based harassment, including wolf whistling, sexual verbal abuse and intimidation. It applies equally to male and female victims of harassment.

Those convicted face up to two years in prison.

https://t.co/SznHMJjG9f

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"I don't come to my work to be abused."

Today, the Met secured their first conviction under a new sex-based harassment law, which came into force in April 2026.

🎥| Hear about what happened to paramedic Ella Johnson when she was out on shift trying to help an unconscious man