Margaret Davis
London10 Jun 2026
Police face cuts after mayor blocks AI tech deal
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley warns of potential cuts to frontline police services amid row over AI deal
Crime4 Jun 2026
Islington man accused of filming women through their windows at night
The 35-year-old man has been charged with 19 counts of voyeurism between January 2020 and March 2026
London3 Jun 2026
Man dies five days after assault outside south-east London pub
Stuart Tickner suffered head injuries in the incident in Sidcup on May 25
UK
Man dies five days after suffering head injuries in assault outside pub
Stuart Tickner was injured in Station Road, Sidcup at around 1am on Monday May 25.
3 Jun 2026
UK
Six stabbed in hours after Arsenal Premier League victory parade
A total of 24 people were arrested during the event on Sunday, 10 of whom are accused of assaulting police officers.
1 Jun 2026
Business News
AI is ‘unstoppable force’ that the UK must harness for good, spy chief warns
Anne Keast-Butler gave the inaugural GCHQ annual lecture at Bletchley Park on Wednesday.
28 May 2026
Tech
GCHQ draws up plans for world-first national AI cyber defence system
It is hoped the shield will make the chance of major hacks such as the attack that targeted Jaguar Land Rover dramatically less likely.
27 May 2026
Business News
Spy chief to warn of ‘relentless’ Russian cyber attacks on UK and Europe
The head of GCHQ will urge businesses and members of the public to help boost cyber security in Britain ‘from boardrooms to living rooms’.
27 May 2026
UK
Rise in workload for police watchdog fuelled by AI-assisted complaints
Members of the public using AI to draft letters is adding to a rise in the number of requests for reviews of police complaints, and judicial reviews.
26 May 2026
UK
Dozens of people and 20 firms could be charged over Grenfell fire
Bereaved relatives and survivors met the news with ‘caution, grief and determination’, having already faced a long wait for justice.
19 May 2026
UK
Lorry driver jailed for hiding cocaine in HGV carrying Kim Kardashian underwear
Jakub Jan Konkel, 40, was sentenced to 13-and-a-half years for concealing 90kg of the drug, worth £7m, alongside a legitimate load of Skims underwear.
18 May 2026
UK
Not the people you want in your neighbourhood: Hunt for 12 fugitives in Spain
The latest appeal by the National Crime Agency, Crimestoppers and Spanish police includes accused killers, drug dealers and money launderers.
14 May 2026
UK
Massive policing operation as two protests and FA Cup final coincide in London
Thousands of police officers will be on duty with armoured vehicles and live facial recognition being used as the Met bids to keep the peace.
13 May 2026
UK13 May 2026
Facial recognition cameras blitz nets 173 crime suspects in Croydon
The 36-year-old was among 173 suspects arrested in Croydon in a six-month period.
Crime11 May 2026
Chris Kaba Panorama documentary complaint partly upheld by Ofcom
Gang member Chris Kaba was shot dead by police officer Martyn Blake after trying to ram his way past police cars in Streatham, south-east London
UK
Suspected arson attack at former synagogue in east London
Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident after a number of attacks on Jewish sites.
5 May 2026
UK
Antisemitic stab suspect ‘has history of violence and mental health issues’
Two Jewish men, aged 76 and 34, were stabbed in a terrorist attack in north London on Wednesday.
29 Apr 2026
UK
Stabbing of two Jewish men declared as terrorist attack
The victims remain in hospital in a stable condition.
29 Apr 2026
UK
Two Jewish men in hospital after being stabbed in apparent antisemitic attack
They are reported to be in a stable condition following the incident in north London on Wednesday.
29 Apr 2026
UK
Memorial wall in Golders Green targeted in suspected arson attack
While counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation, the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
28 Apr 2026
UK
PM pledges unrelenting fight against antisemitism as seven more arrested
Suspects were held in London and Birmingham over a new alleged plot amid a spate of arson attacks on Jewish sites.
21 Apr 2026