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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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The scene at the junction of Artillery Place and John Wilson Street which has become a shrine to Drummer Lee Rigby. Picture: John Stillwell/PA Wire

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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Stephen Greenhalgh with the Mayor of London Boris Johnson. Picture: Johnny Green/PA Wire

IPCC will not investigate deputy mayor Stephen Greenhalgh over alleged misconduct

Allegations that London’s deputy mayor for policing conspired with council officials to commit misconduct in public office will not be investigated by the independent police watchdog, it was announced today.

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Drummer Lee Rigby. Picture: MOD

Woolwich attack: Family of Drummer Lee Rigby pay tribute to ‘hero’

The family of Drummer Lee Rigby, killed in the brutal attack in Woolwich this week, spoke today about how he was a “devoted father” and a “hero”, and how their “hearts have been ripped apart”.

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Drummer Lee Rigby was known as Riggers. Picture: MOD

Woolwich attack: Drummer Lee Rigby’s cause of death not confirmed, police say

Soldier Lee Rigby, who was killed in a brutal attack in Woolwich, has been formally identified but the cause of his death was not confirmed by a post-mortem examination, police said today.

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The cocaine was found on a bus used to transport air crew around Heathrow. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Flight attendant charged over alleged Heathrow drugs smuggling

A female flight attendant has been charged following the seizure at Heathrow Airport of a stash of cocaine worth around £600,000.

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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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