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Escaped Pentonville prisoner Matthew Baker found in north-east London, second inmate still at large
Baker was awaiting sentencing at the Pentonville prison for attempted murder when he escaped.
Honour crimes: Met officer alleges CPS turns a blind eye due to 'political correctness'
Since law banning forced marriage was introduced in 2014 there have been no convictions in England.
Tens of thousands in Guy Fawkes masks expected at anticapitalist protest
Police will be out in force in central London and around the world tonight for the annual Million Mask March.
Man sought by police after 'punching Polish woman in face' on tube train
The suspect allegedly punched the woman on a District Line train before getting off at Hammersmith station.
Drones v eagles: UK could use birds to stop criminals flying contraband into prisons
The UK government could train eagles to prevent drones from delivering drugs and other contraband to prisons.
5,000 police strip searches carried out on children as young as 12 over just two years
The figures have been described as "very troubling".
Families evacuated as armed police in stand-off with man who has 'hazardous items' in Northolt
Police have not entered man's home for fear of safety although incident is not terror related.
Controlled explosion performed on 'suspicious package' at North Greenwich Tube
Police launch investigation into item.
Killer clowns: When does scary become criminal?
Participating in the killer clown craze could land you in trouble with the police.
London Woman's hijab pulled off in racist attack
The Metropolitan police launched an investigation into the incident which took place in September.
Man charged after breaking into Buckingham Palace
Police officers quickly made an arrest.
London: 6 women arrested after shooting left a man fighting for his life
A man in his twenties was found with gunshot wounds in the north London borough of Haringey.
London couple admits sending funds to relative fighting in Syria for Isis
The Streatham couple sent £219 to their nephew Zafirr Golamaully.
Three held as more violence erupt at West Ham match
Violence has been reported at three of West Ham's four league home games at their new stadium.
Brexit: Met commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe alludes to 'spike' in hate crime since EU referendum
Eastern Europeans particularly at risk from post-Brexit hate crimes, said police chief.
Fraudster gang spent £113m on fast cars and hotels whilst one of their victims committed suicide
The gang were targeting small businesses raking in up to £2m a week sending many into bankruptcy.
Handbag strap that may have been used as weapon to kill Stephen Lawrence was lost for 21 years
A new appeal was made on BBC's Crimewatch programme asking for help to locate the owner of the handbag strap.
Metropolitan Police consider proposal to allow female Muslim officers to wear the burka as police uniform
Senior officers believe the introduction of the Muslim dress will increase black and minority ethnic (BME) recruits.
Anti-terror police say they foiled biggest Isis-inspired plot on London for two years
Two brothers were arrested amid fears they were trying to build a bomb.
Islington man admits killing lecturer who was out posting cards announcing birth of daughter
Femi Nandap admits 'random' killing on grounds of diminished responsibility.
'Lack of consistency' in British police forces' use of body cameras raises alarm
House of Commons MP states that police body cam use needs 'transparency'.
London banker Oliver Dearlove, 30, killed by 'one punch' on night out with friends
Met Police appeal to four white females to get in touch after the assault in Blackheath, south east London.
SAS snipers and anti-terror police to protect Notting Hill Carnival from Isis threat
Million festival revellers asked to remain alert, although no specific threat identified.
Murder investigation launched after man, 25, shot dead in North London
The man has not yet been formally identified though next of kin have been informed.
Journalist reported to police by electoral watchdog for voting twice in EU referendum
Charles Moore, 59, said the move was in the 'public interest' to highlight 'lax' voting rules.
Scotland Yard creates 'Twitter Squad' to investigate online threats
The cyber unit will cost £1.7 million and will be staffed by five detectives.
London: 20-year-old woman dies in 120mph police chase after drone spotted near Wandsworth Prison
Drones are increasingly used in crimes including drug dealing, burglary and even paedophilia.
15-year-old arrested in connection with Peckham stabbing of rapper 'Showkey'
The 16-year-old rapper was stabbed multiple times at a house party on Clogrove Road.
Murder investigation launched after teenage rapper stabbed to death in Peckham
A 16-year-old boy has died after a fatal stabbing in Peckham, sparking a murder probe by the Metropolitan Police.
19-year-old remanded in custody over Russell Square stabbings
Zakaria Bulhan was been remanded in custody after appearing at Westminster Magistrates Court on Saturday.