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Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe: Armed officers have make split-second decisions with life-changing consequences

Woolwich attack: Met Commissioner commends armed officers’ ‘courage’ in the face of danger

London’s top police officer has praised the “courage and dedication” of the armed police who shot the two alleged killers of Drummer Lee Rigby on Wednesday.

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Floral tributes being laid in Woolwich, not far from the scene of Drummer Lee Rigby's death. Picture: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Drummer Lee Rigby’s death ‘signals beginning of civil war’, claims BNP

The British National Party (BNP), led by the controversial Nick Griffin, has announced it will demonstrate in Woolwich next week, prompting accusations the party is exploiting Drummer Lee Rigby’s death for its “own poisonous ends”.

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It was unclear whether anything had been stolen, police said

Pensioner found dead after ‘aggravated burglary’

An elderly woman has been found dead in her room at a care home after a suspected aggravated burglary, police said.

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Uefa president Michel Platini was at the official dinner. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Protesters arrested after storming UEFA official dinner

Three protesters who caused a disturbance at a UEFA official dinner in London last night have been arrested, the football governing body said.

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Police appeal over Tube dog attack

Police have launched an appeal for information after a man was bitten by a dog on the London Underground.

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Friend Abu Nusaybah said Michael Adebolajo turned down the request. Picture: BBC News

Woolwich attack: Suspect ‘approached by MI5’

Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebolajo was approached by MI5 and asked to work for the security services, according to a childhood friend.

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Pc Rohan Scarlett will appear in court on Tuesday. Picure: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Met officer charged over alleged Islington Police station assault

A Metropolitan Police officer based in Lewisham has been charged with the assault of someone at Islington police station.

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The suspect is being held in a south London police station. Picture: Dave Thompson

Man, 31, arrested under Terrorism Act

A man has been arrested by officers from the Metropolitan Police specialist terror branch, Scotland Yard said.

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Queens Park Rangers' Andros Townsend. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Spurs youngster withdraws from England squad as betting charge hangs over him

Tottenham player Andros Townsend has been charged with allegedly breaching betting regulations by the Football Association and today withdrew himself from England’s squad for the European Under-21 Championship.

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Adam Jaskowiak had his sleeping bag taken by Redbridge Police

Homeless people taking shelter in disused swimming pool have food parcels and sleeping bags taken - by police officers

Sleeping bags and food parcels donated by kind members of the public were taken from a group of homeless people by police officers.

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Drummer Lee Rigby. Picture: MOD

Woolwich attack: Book of Condolence opened at Woolwich Town Hall after death of Lee Rigby

A Book of Condolence has been opened today in Woolwich Town Hall so people who live, work and study in the Royal Borough of Greenwich can express their condolences following the death of Drummer Lee Rigby in a brutal attack this week.

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Penguin Ricky the Rockhopper being weighed at London Zoo. The birds put on weight in preparation for the summer months. Picture: ZSL

London Zoo residents expect summer even if no one else does

Whisper it, but summer could be on its way - at least according to penguins at London Zoo.

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