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London Tube bomber (18) sentenced to 34 years in prison
Ahmed Hassan (18) had left a home-made made bomb on a District Line train last September.
Met Police treating Russian businessman's death in London as murder
Police say that at this stage, there doesn’t seem to be a link to the attempted murders in Salisbury.
Woman found dead in London, husband and children found dead in Sussex
A murder investigation has been launched.
Met Police apologises after Hampshire Police investigated crime an undercover officer committed
The undercover officer infiltrated a group of animal rights activists and released a number of mink from a fur farm in 1998.
Gardaí receive report of sexual assault accusation against Harvey Weinstein
Met Police confirmed over the weekend that it had received new allegations against Weinstein, one of which took place in Ireland.
Man charged with dangerous driving over crash that killed three London teenagers
The teenage boys were killed on Friday after being struck by an Audi A5.
Gas leak in London's West End causes 2am evacuation from hotel and nightclub
Almost 1,500 people were taken to safety.
Man found dead after fall at construction site in London's Canary Wharf
The man is believed to have fallen into a deep trench at the site.
Assault, theft and drunk and disorderly: 1,762 Irish people arrested by Met Police this year
Some 62 people were arrested for being drunk and disorderly, one was arrested for being drunk and in charge of a child under seven.
Two missing children found after search in London
Their mother was taken to hospital last night.
'A terrible way to go': Police appeal for info after death of Irish pensioner found on fire in London
John Nolan, aged 70, died in hospital on 17 September after sustaining serious injuries while out walking.
Appeal after baby's ashes stolen in Belfast burglary
There was also a case of a child’s ashes being stolen in London earlier this week.
Two London men who sprayed corrosive fluid in the face of two women get 28 years in jail
The men were part of a gang who robbed a store earlier this year.
Manchester Arena bomb attack 'could have been stopped', report finds
A report was published today looking into the manner in which the MI5 dealt with the attacks.
Man charged with voyeurism after hiding a camera in a Starbucks toilet
Anthony Dines (31), of Shortlands Road, Kingston Upon Thames, was arrested in New Malden on Wednesday, 22 November.
Oxford Circus alert: Two men suspected of punch-up that sparked panic are released
The area was put on lockdown and 16 people were injured while fleeing.
Oxford Circus: Two men hand themselves in after altercation that caused mass panic
Sixteen people were treated for injuries after mass panic erupted last night.
Police believe 'altercation erupted between two men' before incident in London
Nine people were taken to hospital after the incident in the Oxford Street area.
Teenager (16) arrested after acid attack leaves delivery driver 'fighting for his life'
The man is in a critical condition in hospital after the incident. He may lose his sight in both eyes.
Man who claimed wife and child died in Grenfell Tower pleads guilty to fraud
Anh Nhu Nguyen claimed £12,500 in financial support after the fire.
Fraudsters who conned UK phone networks out of over €2 million jailed
The group dishonestly used the personal details of hundreds of students as part of the con.
How do you get a fingerprint from an elephant tusk? Award for groundbreaking project
Mark Moseley and Dr Leon Barron, from Wexford, developed a fingerprinting kit to identify elephant poachers.
Magician David Blaine denies claims that he raped a model in 2004
Model Natasha Prince has waived her right to anonymity.
'Despicable': Pensioner with Alzheimer's targeted by fake builders in robbery
The men took money from the victim’s wallet and brought him out of the house to withdraw savings from his bank account.
Police seeking to identify man who died after falling from hotel three years ago
“It is still possible that his family do not know that he has died.”
UK's most wanted: £50,000 reward for information on fugitive linked to London murder
Shane O’Brien (29) fled abroad after the murder of Josh Hanson.
Woman charged with being drunk and disorderly after climbing Buckingham Palace gates
Jessica Davey will appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow.
London teacher jailed after having sex with 15-year-old pupil
Alice McBrearty was sentenced to 16 months in prison.
Police issue appeal after Dublin pensioner goes missing from care home in north London
Sean Morrison has a mental health condition for which he needs daily medication, police said.
London police officer charged with raping 16-year-old girl
He was remanded in custody to attend Barkingside Magistrates’ court today.
'A terrible way to go': Family appeal for information after death of pensioner found on fire in London
John Nolan (70) died in hospital on Sunday after sustaining serious injuries while out walking.
'Thank you for filling my life with joy': Tributes paid to six-year-old who died in Grenfell fire
Yaqub Hashim is the latest child who died in the fire on 14 June to be identified.
Cyclist jailed for 18 months over death of pedestrian caused by 'furious driving'
44-year-old Kim Briggs died after being knocked down by a bicycle.
Woman arrested after attempted burglary at Prince George's school
George had his first day at the school only last week.
Teens found guilty of stabbing man to death in broad daylight over 'relatively small' debt
Omar Raza was robbed and stabbed.
Appeal for witnesses after London couple with baby robbed at knifepoint
The couple were approached by two men on a moped last Saturday afternoon.
Woman charged with fraud after claiming husband had died in Grenfell Tower fire
Joyce Msokeri is alleged to have claimed over €10,000 in funds meant for survivors of the fire.
Appeal for witnesses after London delivery driver sprayed with acid
The victim was attacked through the window of his car.
Police reopen investigation into 'brutal' 1987 murder of Palestinian cartoonist
Naji Salim Hussain Al-Ali’s cartoons were sometimes perceived as critical of the regime in Palestine.
Man wielding four-foot sword injured three police officers near Buckingham Palace last night
The Met Police are treating the incident as terrorism.