Crime & Police

Metropolitan Police officers

'Offensive speech is not illegal', Tories say, as they urge ministers to let police 'protect public and catch criminals'

Yvette Cooper has warned that police need reform

'Policing by consent at risk if forces are not reformed', Home Secretary warns, as she launches national overhaul

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Starmer says police should focus on 'what matters most' - as free speech row over investigation into columnist tweet grows
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Elderly woman in life-threatening condition after prison transport vehicle collides with pedestrians

The first recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem include two police officers killed in the line of duty

First emergency services workers honoured with 'Elizabeth Emblem' for those who die in line of duty

Firearms officer who shot and killed Jean Charles de Menezes following failed 21/7 attacks speaks for the first time

'We're gonna die': Firearms officer who killed Jean Charles de Menezes speaks of 'painful' memories for the first time

Mohamed Al Fayed

Met Police refer themselves to watchdog over handling of sex assault claims against Mohamed Al Fayed

Suzy Lamplugh disappeared in 1986, with John Cannan the prime suspect

Prime suspect in disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh dies in prison 40 years after estate agent went missing

Police have said they are responding to incidents of disorder "across Edinburgh" on Bonfire Night - with groups of youths hurling fireworks, bricks and other missiles.

Police attacked with fireworks, bricks and bottles as masked youths cause bonfire night chaos across Edinburgh

Nearly 600 police officers sacked in a year amid as shocking figures reveal extent of misconduct crackdown

Nearly 600 police officers sacked in a year as shocking figures reveal extent of misconduct crackdown