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James Bubb, a former Metropolitan police special constable, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for grooming and raping a girl and a woman.

A Metropolitan Police officer, now identifying as a woman, was convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a child after grooming the victim online.

Brazilian police captured a drone employed by militias for strategic monitoring and attacks against rival groups in Rio's Metropolitan area.

A real police officer in Japan received a call from a person impersonating a police officer, which was recorded and later released by the police department to raise awareness about a rise in police impersonation fraud.

A misconduct panel revealed that a TV presenter was groomed by an undercover police officer who used a false identity and hid his personal life for over two years.

The UK's Metropolitan Police are intensifying their investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, seeking unredacted files to uncover the truth behind allegations.

Bonnie Blue, a controversial figure, has been charged with outraging public decency and is set to appear in a London court next month.

Seven men have been sentenced for their involvement in a series of smash-and-grab raids on luxury shops in London, stealing over £100,000 worth of goods.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police has decided to merge the Harajuku and Yoyogi police stations for the first time in 70 years to improve efficiency and enhance police presence in the community.

A man has been indicted for murder five years after the suspicious death of his wife, who fell from their ninth-floor apartment, in a case described as 'unusual' by Tokyo Metropolitan Police officials.

A Tokyo District Court ruled that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police's continued interception of calls unrelated to criminal charges, including those with family members, does not violate the wiretapping law, sparking criticism from legal experts.

The Metropolitan Police are investigating chants of 'death to the IDF' led by artist Bobby Vylan during the Al-Quds Day demonstration in London, which resulted in 12 arrests amidst protests and counter-protests.

Rapper Bobby Vylan led a controversial chant at an Al Quds Day demonstration in London, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Police due to concerns from the Jewish community.

A Muslim woman in her 20s was struck by a car in a suspected targeted attack in London, prompting outrage and an ongoing police investigation.

Everton striker Thierno Barry has accused his own fans of attacking his friends during a match against Arsenal, prompting a police investigation into the incident.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the tragic death of an 18-day-old baby in Westminster, London, after the child fell from a height.

The case against Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, the first investigation target for the newly enacted law against law distortion, has been reassigned to the Special Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has announced personnel changes at the senior officer level, scheduled for spring 2026.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has initiated its spring personnel shift, appointing a woman as chief of the First Mobile Unit among 1,700 officials affected by the changes.

Thomas Partey, former Arsenal midfielder, is set to appear in court facing two new charges of rape, bringing the total allegations against him to eight.

A defendant in a Tokyo trial claims that the police illegally intercepted his communications, including calls with family and lawyers, raising questions about the legality of such surveillance practices.

Police in Minas Gerais initiated an operation targeting illegal gun production using 3D printing technology in several metropolitan cities.

Undercover police surveillance targeted the family of Jean Charles de Menezes while they campaigned for justice after his 2005 shooting by police.

Patricia da Silva, cousin of Jean Charles de Menezes, testified that police spying on her campaign for justice was invasive and fueled by misinformation.

The designated yakuza group Matsubakai has officially relocated its main office from Asakusa, Tokyo, to Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, as announced by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Board.

A police operation in Maceió aims to arrest suspects involved in violent clashes among organized fan clubs and related crimes.

A driver was arrested after crashing his truck into one of the barricades at the White House early Wednesday morning, according to the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington.

A victim of Jeffrey Epstein claims that when she presented trafficking evidence to the Metropolitan Police six years ago, her case was dismissed and disregarded.

The Metropolitan Police in the UK faces criticism for its decision to integrate its anti-racism strategy into a broader anti-discrimination framework, which many argue undermines its commitment to addressing racial issues.

A Metropolitan Police officer was dismissed after being convicted of groping a woman while intoxicated in a London bar.

A police superintendent in Japan has been disciplined for creating a hostile work environment, recognized as harassment, affecting over 100 subordinates.

A Syrian man has been charged in the UK with crimes against humanity, marking a historic first in British legal proceedings.

Three women have been interviewed by the Metropolitan police in connection with allegations of sexual assaults involving Mohamed Al Fayed, with the number of alleged victims now at 154.

Peter Mandelson has had his bail conditions lifted by the Metropolitan Police as they continue investigating misconduct allegations against him.

Peter Mandelson has been released from bail conditions after police deemed him not a flight risk amid ongoing investigations into alleged misconduct.

UK police have arrested four individuals suspected of conducting espionage activities on behalf of Iran.

A 38-year-old man was arrested in Fortaleza for allegedly selling illegal anabolic steroids in gyms.

Eduard Sallent, the former head of the Mossos d'Esquadra police force in Spain, has requested a leave of absence and will be leaving his role as chief of the metropolitan area Sud.

Three women have been interviewed by the Metropolitan Police under caution regarding their alleged involvement in enabling abuse by Mohamed al Fayed.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police has appointed Takahiro Hata as the new head of its Investigative Division 1, where he expresses his determination to resolve unresolved cases.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has announced personnel changes at the managerial level, including the appointment of Takao Fukuyama as the head of the Regional Department and Makoto Okabe as the chief of the Kōjimachi Police Station.

Takahiro Hata has been appointed as the new chief of the Investigative Division at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, which manages serious criminal cases such as murder and robbery.

Six individuals suspected of being part of a criminal gang were arrested in Goianinha, a town in the metropolitan area of Natal, Brazil, during a police operation.

The police in the Reykjavik metropolitan area are investigating cases of deprivation of liberty and drug trafficking in Hafnarfjörður and Garðabær.

Four men, including one Iranian and three dual British/Iranian nationals, were arrested in London on suspicion of conducting surveillance for Iran, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Four individuals linked to the retirement agency Moumuri have been sent for additional prosecution by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police on charges of concealing referral fees.

Three men have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of spying for China as part of a counter-terrorism investigation.

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner emphasizes the importance of ongoing investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's files to demonstrate that sexual offenders, regardless of their power, will be held accountable.

A male star from 'Strictly Come Dancing' has been interviewed by police regarding allegations of rape and non-consensual intimate image abuse.

A statue of Winston Churchill in London was vandalized with graffiti bearing anti-Israel messages, leading to the arrest of a suspect by the Metropolitan Police.