The Metropolitan Police have teamed up with key store chains to launch a coordinated crackdown against shoplifting and theft in the city. The move comes following a notable rise in theft incidents throughout the area.
Meanwhile, detectives have used forensic DNA to trace relatives of a alleged double rapist in active investigations. In a separate matter, a woman received a Met payout after an officer-related case she filed. Additionally, fresh historical sex offence charges were filed against Gary Glitter linked to a juvenile victim.