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'Significantly less' armed police cover than normal, Met chief warns, after revolt over murder charge

Sky News Tuesday, 26 September 2023
There is "significantly less" armed police cover than normal in London, the head of the Metropolitan Police has warned, after a revolt by officers.
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Firearms coverage in London remains "significantly less than normal" after dozens of officers downed tools over the weekend. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said that some officers were "extremely anxious" over the weekend, mainly driven by concerns from their families. Report by...

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Teenage boy killed in Hainault named as Daniel Anjorin [Video]

Teenage boy killed in Hainault named as Daniel Anjorin

A 14-year-old boy killed in a sword attack as he walked to school has been named as Daniel Anjorin. Tributes have been paid to the teenager who has been described as a "much-loved" pupil and a keen footballer. The horrific attack which took place in Hainault, north-east London on Tuesday morning left four more people injured. The Metropolitan Police said a 36-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of Daniel's murder. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Met confirm ‘no trace’ of prior incident in Hainault attack [Video]

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Boy, 14, killed in sword attack on way to school in London [Video]

Boy, 14, killed in sword attack on way to school in London

A 14-year-old boy has died following multiple stabbings in Hainault, north-east London as a sword-wielding suspect remains in custody after being tasered and arrested on suspicion of murder. The Metropolitan Police say four other people were injured in the attack, and that the suspect is in hospital after sustaining injuries when his van hit a house. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Thousands of Palestine supporters join march in London [Video]

Thousands of Palestine supporters join march in London

"Hundreds of thousands" of people descended on London for a pro-Palestinian march on Saturday, as the Metropolitan Police warns months of protest have caused "fear and uncertainty" in Jewish communities. The event, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), began at Parliament Square from 12pm and is expected to draw larger crowds as the day goes on. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Indian fugitive Nirav Modi had bail refused for the seventh time at Westminster magistrates’ court on Tuesday despite claiming he would never want to abscond..
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