Metropolitan Police

🚓 Cracking down on crime in Central London. Our officers have stepped up patrols to protect everyone who lives, works, and visits central London, addressing community concerns around pickpocketing, robbery, and theft. Using CCTV, patrols and continuous operations in robbery hotspots, we’re tackling these issues head on and taking more criminals off the streets. Early reporting greatly improves the chances of catching those responsible if you've been a victim of robbery, report it via 101 or at www.met.police.uk to help us respond quickly.

Police Constable Dan Burdett was on his way into work when he came across a severely injured man who had been hit by a train. Dan jumped down onto the train tracks and started to give emergency first aid using shoe laces and a pen to create a makeshift tourniquet on the man's leg as no first aid kit was immediately available. Following Dan's instructions, station staff called for assistance and provided a breathing mask, which enabled Dan to keep the man alive. When the ambulance arrived, Dan continued to assist before the man was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. Whilst the man sadly passed away, Dan's intervention meant his family were able to say their final goodbye to their loved one.

Last month, we hosted new recruits from the Thuringian Police in Germany, who spent the day with our officers to gain insights into how we police London. During their visit, they gained insights into specific roles of our specialist units, including a tour of our Mounted Branch at Great Scotland Yard. The day also provided an opportunity to discuss the similarities and differences in policing techniques between our countries, providing us with a deeper understanding of global best practice. International collaboration allows both forces to learn, grow, and improve how we keep our cities safe.

Working with and listening to London’s communities. This week, Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley attended a conference to commemorate 25 years of the Race Independent Advisory Group (RIAG), which was set up to rebuild trust between the Metropolitan Police and the communities we serve following the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry. The Advisory Group is made up of volunteers from diverse backgrounds, acts as a bridge between the Met and London’s communities. They offer independent advice, hold us accountable, and ensure that the voices of individuals and communities are heard. Over the years, they have helped shape police policy, advised on critical incidents, and fostered dialogue to build trust. Their ongoing work is vital as the Met continues its journey toward becoming a truly anti-racist organisation and ensuring equitable policing for all.

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has welcomed the Government's announcement on police accountability. He said: "We welcome today’s announcement from the Government introducing important reforms to strengthen the police accountability system. "These measures represent positive progress toward a system that is both fairer and faster, supporting the vast majority of officers who serve with integrity every day. "The importance of these changes couldn’t have been demonstrated more clearly than by the acquittal of our firearms officer Sergeant Martyn Blake. He was a brave officer who acted in line with his training and faced immense danger to protect the public. "Accountability of the law is critical, but the current system is protracted and unbalanced and fails to secure the confidence of the public and officers. "Over many years this has created a culture where our officers are increasingly more worried about a skewed, imbalanced system than they are the dangerous criminals they face on the streets. If this continues, it risks making the public less safe. "These reforms are a crucial and welcome step forward and we will now work with Government to deliver them at pace."

A jury has unanimously cleared a Met firearms officer of murder following the police shooting of Chris Kaba in Lambeth in September 2022. Watch Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley's statement.

A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered for information that leads to the prosecution of Camille Gordon's killer. It's been over 20 years, and her family seek justice. If you have any information please call 020 8785 8267, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Making London safer. After a year of investigative work, officers in East London have taken down a violent gang responsible for 35 robberies, protecting local businesses and residents. We're working with communities to fight crime and make a our streets safer.

We’re committed to making sure people in mental health crises get the right help. We work with health and social care professionals so that those in need are supported by the right people. We invited mental health advocate, Antonio Ferreira to join response team in South London to see how officers handle urgent 999 calls and support people experiencing a mental health crisis. #MentalHealthMatters #WorldMentalHealthDay

Unarmed officers praised for apprehending a violent suspect who attempted to murder two members of the public Two officers in Waltham Forest have been commended for their unwavering courage after they pursued a man armed with a sledgehammer into a shop on Leyton High Street. PCs Aaron Prayter and Alfie Challis were responding to a 999 call after a man entered a Tyre Fitting shop on Midland Road and stole a sledgehammer. CCTV then showed him walking up to another man and threatening him with the weapon, before punching him in the face and knocking him unconscious. Whilst on the ground the violent attacker repeatedly stamped on the victim's head and stole his bag. When the officers arrived, PC Prayter helped provide first aid to the victim whilst PC Challis searched the area. A member of the public pointed PC Challis towards the supermarket. Looking inside, there were signs of a struggle so PC Challis called for assistance from PC Prayter. Together, both officers entered the shop, where they heard the shop owner pleading for help. Not knowing what they were going to be faced with when they moved further into the shop, PCs Prayter and Challis found the suspect on the floor with his hands around the shopkeeper's neck. They managed to distract the suspect enough so he let go of his victim. Body worn video shows the shopkeeper gasping for air and thanking the officers for saving his life. The officers arrested the violent offender for attempted murder and robbery. The two unarmed officers courageously intervened, with no thought for themselves, to subdue this armed suspect and protect the innocent shopkeeper. Last year, the violent offender was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order. Both victims, whilst subject to horrific attacks were taken to hospital where they both survived, in no small part due to the actions of the officers.