News & Incidents

County Lines Fleet 2025
Digital Team
Metropolitan Police receive a new fleet of cars to help tackle county lines crime!
M25 Collision prompts multiple emergency service response
Fire & RescueLondon Health ServiceAuxiliary Ops
Emergency services responded to a serious collision on the M25 at junction 723, involving HART, LFB, Clinical Team, and HELIMED. Crews extracted and treated a male driver who was later transported to hospital and confirmed to be in stable condition.
Rise in Armed Vehicle Thefts Across the City Prompts Police Warning
London Police
City police issue a warning after a surge in armed vehicle thefts targeting motorists at fuel stations and residential streets. RTPC and ERT have increased patrols as suspects operate in a coordinated group, threatening drivers and stealing high value cars. Public urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity as investigations intensify.
Mass Casualty Incident at Paleto Triggers Massive Emergency Response
Fire & RescueLondon Health ServiceLondon Police
Emergency services responded to a major factory fire in the Paleto area after a 19:30 call reported the incident. LFB, NHS, and MET police attended, with JO 1 declaring a major incident on arrival. Multiple BA teams tackled the blaze from both sides of the building while extracting casualties. Nine people were rescued, treated on scene by NHS paramedics, and transported to hospital with various injuries. This report covers the full response, sector operations, and multi agency coordination.
Low Altitude Helitour Crash Near Islington Lake
Fire & RescueFlight OperationsLondon Health Service+1 others
A low altitude helitour helicopter vanished from Gatwick ATC radar before being found crashed near Islington Lake, leaving two dead and one critically injured. Emergency services from the Metropolitan Police, LFB, LAS, HART, and NPAS launched a large scale search and rescue operation. The pilot was recovered from a cliff edge and transported to St Thomas Hospital in intensive care. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Street Altercation Leaves One Arrested and One Hospitalised
London PoliceLondon Health Service
MET Police respond to a noise complaint, ending in a stabbing incident, London Ambulance Service responded to the incident.
Major Incident, Oppidans Road
London Police
Emergency services respond to a Major Incident in London
Major warehouse fire in Tower Hamlets
London Health ServiceLondon PoliceFire & Rescue
Emergency services respond to a major warehouse fire in Tower Hamlets, London.