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Murder probe launched after man dies in Morden bookmakers
Police are investigating a murder after a man died in a bookmakers in Morden this morning.
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.
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”.
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.
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”.
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.
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- Westminster City Council loses sex shop policing court battle
- Hyde Park bomb blast accused appears in court
- Flight attendant charged over alleged Heathrow drugs smuggling
- Woolwich attack: Ex-Met boss calls for public assurances from security services
- Heathrow runway shut after plane’s emergency landing because of ‘fire’
- CCTV appeal after east London train racial abuse
- War Horse puppet to tread turf at Uefa Champions League final
- Prince William to address UEFA
- Muslims from across country to gather in London to express solidarity against extremism
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