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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Closure at London Bridge after reports of man with a weapon
London Bridge station had to be evacuated and searched yesterday evening following reports of a man with a weapon.
Man, 31, arrested under Terrorism Act
A man has been arrested by officers from the Metropolitan Police specialist terror branch, Scotland Yard said.
Tom Meighan Interview: Kasabian gig at Olympic Park makes me feel like “virgin” again
Kasabian front man says being picked as the first band to play at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is making him feel like “a virgin” again.
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”.
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.
Investigation into plane’s emergency landing at Heathrow Airport after engine fire
An investigation is under way after a British Airways plane trailing smoke had to make an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport with one of its engines on fire today.
Will Smith and son Jaden surprise youngsters at City Hall
Will Smith and his son Jaden today surprised 90 young Londoners who were on a visit to City Hall.
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.
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.
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.
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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