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Freemasons have filed for an emergency injunction against the Metropolitan Police's new policy requiring officers to declare their membership, claiming it constitutes religious discrimination and unfair treatment, while the police defend the policy as necessary for maintaining impartiality and integrity.
Russell Brand has been charged with additional sexual offences, including rape, involving six women, on top of previous charges. He is scheduled to appear in court in January and faces a trial in June. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Russell Brand has been charged with two additional offences, including one count of rape and one of sexual assault, relating to two women, with a court appearance scheduled for January 2026. The charges follow investigations prompted by media reports, and a trial for previous charges is set for June 2026.
A former undercover Metropolitan Police officer, Alison, testified about her manipulative relationship with agent HN15, Mark Jenner, who infiltrated a left-wing group and deceived her into a relationship, revealing systemic misconduct and cover-ups within the police force. The inquiry aims to uncover the extent of deception and misconduct by undercover officers, with calls for reform and accountability.
The Metropolitan Police will not pursue further investigation into claims that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sought information on Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein; the police found no new evidence, and the case is effectively closed, despite disappointment from Giuffre's family.
Parliament faces mounting pressure to investigate Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein and consider stripping him of his royal titles, amid calls for a formal inquiry and potential legislative changes, following allegations and leaked communications suggesting misconduct and attempts to gather damaging information.
The Metropolitan police are investigating claims that Prince Andrew asked his protection officer to find information on Virginia Giuffre, amid ongoing allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein. The claims include Andrew allegedly providing sensitive personal information about Giuffre, with the police actively looking into the matter. Prince Andrew has stepped back from royal duties and relinquished his titles amid these controversies, with calls for further action from Giuffre's family and public figures.
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault related to incidents between 2021 and 2022, and is scheduled to appear in court on August 5; he denies the charges.
Police in London conducted a controlled explosion near the US Embassy after investigating a suspicious package, urging the public to remain calm. The area remains cordoned off as inquiries continue. The US Embassy, located in the Nine Elms area since 2018, is surrounded by upscale developments and landmarks like the Battersea Power Station.
British police have submitted evidence to prosecutors regarding sexual assault allegations against comedian Russell Brand, who has been interviewed multiple times by detectives. The Crown Prosecution Service will decide whether to charge him based on the evidence. Allegations from four women, dating back to 2006-2013, were reported by Channel 4 and the Sunday Times in 2023. Brand denies the claims, asserting his relationships were consensual. Following the allegations, YouTube suspended monetization of Brand's channel, citing its creator responsibility guidelines.
A man has been charged with the murder of two former same-sex partners whose remains were found in suitcases at Clifton Suspension Bridge and a West London flat. The incident is being treated as a hate crime, although no homophobic motive has been confirmed. The Metropolitan Police are continuing their investigation and have been working with LGBTQ+ advisory groups.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Bristol, UK, in connection with the deaths of two men whose remains were found in suitcases near the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Additional remains were discovered in Shepherd’s Bush, west London. The suspect will be questioned in London, and police are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident. The victims have not been formally identified, and the investigation is ongoing.
Three newborn babies abandoned in London over the past seven years have been found to be siblings through DNA testing. The latest, Baby Elsa, was discovered in January 2024, while her siblings, Baby Harry and Baby Roman, were found in 2017 and 2019, respectively. The Metropolitan Police are working to identify the parents, and a family court has lifted reporting restrictions to highlight the public interest in these cases.
London’s Metropolitan Police made 53 arrests during the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium, with five for pitch invasion and the majority for attempts to breach security. Real Madrid won the match 2-0 against Borussia Dortmund.
A man crashed his car into the gates of Buckingham Palace in central London, and was subsequently charged with suspicion of criminal damage. The incident, which occurred at 2:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, did not involve any members of the royal family, and the crash is not being treated as terror-related. The man was taken to the hospital, and police investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the event.