The arrest comes as the force faces scrutiny and criticism over its handling of violence against women, after another officer was sentenced last week in the killing of Sarah Everard.
Author: MEGAN SPECIA
London Police, Under Fire on Everard Murder, Respond With Safety Tips
The guidance after the sentencing of Wayne Couzens, who abused his power as a police officer to falsely arrest and murder Sarah Everard, 33, provoked widespread criticism and mockery.
Sarah Everard’s Killer, Wayne Couzens, Sentenced to Life in Prison
The extent to which Ms. Everard’s attacker wielded his powers as a police officer in the horrific attack has prompted a wave of new calls for reform in the London police department.
Sarah Everard’s Killer, Wayne Couzens, Falsely Arrested Her, Court Hears
Wayne Couzens, a British police officer who pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Everard, used the pretense of Covid regulations to kidnap the 33-year-old as she was walking home.
Suspect Arrested in Sabina Nessa Murder Investigation
The case of Sabina Nessa, 28, whose body was found in a London park, has renewed national outrage over violence against women in Britain. A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Teen Wins Libel Case Against Tommy Robinson, U.K. Far-Right Activist
Mr. Robinson had been taken to court after making accusations against a Syrian teenager who was violently attacked by classmates on video.
U.K. Agrees to Pay France £54 Million to Help Block Migrant Arrivals by Boat
The deal, which covers increased patrols by French security forces, comes amid an uptick in arrivals on the English coast, even though overall asylum applications in Britain are down this year.
On England’s Canals, Boaters Embrace the Peace and Pace of a Floating Life
More people are calling England’s canals — and the narrow boats used to navigate them — home as remote work options in the pandemic’s wake make a mobile lifestyle more possible.