Tag: Metropolitan Police
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Tim Westwood Charged With Rape: Latest Case Details
Overview of the Case Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault. The Metropolitan Police said the charges relate to seven different women and cover a period from 1983 to 2016. The alleged youngest victim was 17…
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Canary Wharf kidnapping: Man arrested after woman forced into tow truck
Overview of the incident A man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping following an incident in Canary Wharf, east London, where a woman was allegedly forced into a white tow truck by two men. Police were called at approximately 23:25 BST on 30 September, after witnesses reported the abrupt abduction on Millharbour Road at…
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Man arrested on suspicion of kidnap after woman forced into vehicle in Canary Wharf, London
Investigation underway after alleged kidnap attempt in Canary Wharf Police are investigating a reported kidnap after a woman was allegedly forced into a white tow truck in Canary Wharf, east London. Authorities were alerted to the incident on Friday night when the woman, aged between 28 and 32, was forced into a Ford Transit on…
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Woman cuts down yellow ribbons for Israeli hostages in Gaza: police probe criminal damage
Background: a memorial of support amid mounting concern In Muswell Hill, Haringey, a row of yellow ribbons on Fortis Green Road became a visible symbol of solidarity with Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The ribbons were installed on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks and were meant to express hope for the safe…
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Teen and man arrested over cyber attack on London nurseries
Arrests in a high-profile cybercrime investigation A teenager and a man have been arrested in connection with reports of a cyber attack targeting a chain of London-based nurseries. The two suspects, aged 17 and 22, were taken into custody on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail. The Metropolitan Police conducted the operation across multiple properties…
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Teen and man arrested over reports of cyber attack on children’s nurseries
London nurseries hit by cyber attack sparks criminal investigations A teenager and a 22-year-old man have been arrested in connection with a cyber attack targeting a chain of London-based nurseries. The arrests were confirmed by police after officers conducted a series of early-morning operations at multiple properties in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday. Law enforcement…
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Two Arrested in Connection with Cyber Attack on London Nurseries
London nurseries hit by cyber attack prompts arrests A teenager and a man have been taken into custody following reports of a cyber attack aimed at a London-based chain of nurseries. The arrests were made on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail, as investigators pursue those responsible for the breach that exposed sensitive information belonging…
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Two Arrested in London Nursery Cyber-Attack: What We Know So Far
Overview of the Case A cyber-attack targeting a London nursery chain has led to the arrest of two suspects, a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man. Police say both were arrested at residential addresses in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspects remain in custody…
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Met Police disrupts network smuggling 40,000 stolen phones
UK police crack down on global phone theft trade The Metropolitan Police have announced a major crackdown following a months-long investigation into a criminal network suspected of smuggling up to 40,000 stolen mobile devices from the United Kingdom to China. In a carefully coordinated operation, 46 people were arrested over two weeks as detectives disrupted…
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Met Police Arrest 175 at London Pro-Palestinian Protest
Mass Arrests in Trafalgar Square as London Protests Continue London saw a substantial police operation as pro-Palestinian demonstrations gathered in central areas, culminating in the Metropolitan Police detaining 175 individuals. The arrests followed a day of protests linked to Palestine Action, a group that the government has proscribed, making support or affiliation subject to legal…