Metropolitan Police

These criminals treated themselves to a shopping spree using stolen phones from pickpockets and bag snatches. Our investigation resulted in their arrests and approximately 200 phones being recovered.

An investigation into Daniel Khalife began in November 2021 after he anonymously contacted MI5 to say that he had established contact with Iranian agents and wanted to become a ‘double agent’.   Khalife's job in the British Army was to uphold and protect national security, but instead, he was sending photos of sensitive military information to a handler in Iran in exchange for money.   When Khalife realised he had been exposed and was facing criminal charges, he absconded from the army and left behind what officers feared to be an explosive device in his room. See how the Counter Terrorism Policing investigation unfolded and how detectives take sharing of information in this way extremely seriously and how we will use the full force of the law against those who put our national security at risk. 

A former soldier who sparked a nationwide manhunt after escaping from prison has been convicted of espionage and terrorism offences after an investigation exposed he had been sharing sensitive military information with Iranian contacts. Daniel Khalife claimed he wanted to help the UK's security by becoming a so-called 'double-agent', but an investigation uncovered that he was instead putting the UK at greater risk. Commander Dominic Murphy has said: "I’d like to praise all those who worked on this investigation – those who looked into Khalife’s activity in sharing information with the Iranians, but also the many colleagues from agencies and police forces who assisted us when he was at large." Read about how the investigation unfolded and how information from the public was key in bringing Khalife to justice - https://lnkd.in/eG-ftAwQ

Two career criminals who carried out a series of violent hammer attacks across London now face years in prison. Armed with hammers they attacked business owners, stole cash and valuable goods as part of a wider campaign targeting shops, post offices and cash-in-transit staff. Our investigation was swift and meticulous. With the support of the brave victims we have secured convictions and justice has been served. ➡️ Read more about the investigation: https://lnkd.in/eWXYyyGp

102 years behind bars. A gang in South London has been sentenced to a collective 102 years in prison following a series of reckless ‘revenge shootings’ carried out in response to the stabbing of an acquaintance. These daylight attacks showed a total disregard for innocent bystanders and put lives at risk. Detectives worked around the clock to locate and arrest the gang, ensuring they were brought to justice before they could inflict further harm. 📺 | DI Martin Thomas takes us through the investigation

Watch as officers pursue an e-bike phone thief behind multiple robberies across Hackney and Islington. Our robbery patrol team called on support from the police helicopter to track the thief as he tried to escape. Arrest made. 👏 Update: We would like to clarify that the individual arrested was not known to the Underground Youth Centre – he is shown being arrested by officers nearby, but not in the youth centre itself. We are happy to set the record straight and apologise for any confusion or concern.

After witnessing a phone snatch on CCTV, officers were able to follow the perpetrator and connect him to a further three snatches. Watch how their quick thinking led to the recovery of nine mobile phones, a machete and a man in custody.

Every month criminals are using vehicles as weapons against police officers. PC Richard Keel was bravely pursuing a dangerous driver when he was rammed off his bike. He was left on the side of the road with a fractured pelvis and a broken shoulder. This case is a horrific example of the risks our brave officers face while protecting London. Every day, 18 officers are assaulted on duty. Every week, two suffer serious injuries. Yet their commitment to the protection of this city does not waver. Their bravery is truly humbling. I have had the opportunity to thank PC Keel for his service and bravery and wish him a speedy recovery. I would also like to thank the members of the public and the London Ambulance Service who immediately rushed to his aid.

Detectives catch the dangerous driver who rammed a police officer off his bike during a high-speed chase. On Friday 17th May, David Doyle refused to stop after PC Richard Keel spotted him driving a stolen car at a dangerous speed on Camden Street. PC Keel pursued on a marked motorbike and then Doyle tried to reverse into the officer at high speed, hitting him on the third attempt. Doyle then sped off leaving PC Keel injured at the side of the road with a fractured pelvis and a broken shoulder. Members of the public were thankfully on hand to help the officer and alerted the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. As PC Keel was taken to hospital, DC Evelyn Davies and her team launched their investigation and found the stolen vehicle abandoned a mile away from the collision. By searching through CCTV and gathering forensic evidence, detectives quickly identified David Doyle as the reckless driver and he was arrested on 23rd May. The Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, went to visit PC Keel in hospital and has said: "I am constantly humbled by the selfless and brave commitment of the men and woman of the Met who put their lives on the line to keep Londoners safe. That's exactly what PC Keel did and I am pleased we were able to bring his attacker swiftly to justice.

The zombie knives used in robberies and stabbings aren’t bought in your local supermarket—criminals are buying them from the ‘grey market’ using social media apps like Snapchat and Telegram.   Yesterday, officers raided an address, seizing drugs, weapons and arresting two suspects involved in the sale of knives and drugs online.    Across the capital officers are working to tackle the illegal trade of weapons as part of Operation Sceptre. Every knife seller behind bars means fewer knives on the street and more lives saved.   📹 Want to see how a raid unfolds? Watch below ⬇️