crime

woolwich

Woolwich Update: Victim To Be Named

Further facts emerge about yesterday’s attack in Woolwich.

Shot of the scene from above

Serious Incident Reported In Woolwich

Soldier killed, two attackers shot by armed police.

riot police

Police Cut 2900 Officers In Last Three Years

Met officer numbers cut at the same time as proposing buying water cannon.

scotland yard

Met Encouraged Rape Victims To Drop Claims

Damning IPCC report, suggests police sought to improve detection rates.

peel house

London Assembly: Crime Victims ‘Deserve Better’

Met urged to ‘up their game’ when dealing with victims of crime.

city of london police

City Of London Police Trial New Crimefighting Tactics

The Square Mile’s ring of steel moves around a bit.

Denmark Street, via Google Street View.

London’s Forgotten Disasters: The Denmark Street Fire

It killed 37 people, but you won’t find it on Wikipedia.

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1888: London Murders In The Year Of The Ripper

Jack wasn’t alone.

Click on image for interactive map

Mapped: London’s Banned Zones

There are over 200 places where it is illegal to walk your dog.

Inside the tiny museum.

In Pictures: Wandsworth Prison Museum

Is this London’s smallest attraction?

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Fast-Track Justice For Olympic Criminals

Games-linked cases could be speedily brought to court.