Individuals at four Premier League clubs are among those being investigated over historical sex abuse, Scotland Yard said.

Detectives who rescued a woman from modern-day slavery and others who foiled a terror plot in the UK are among those shortlisted for top awards.

A 31-year-old woman has been sentenced over trading of tiger skins, Scotland Yard said.

A "violent and dangerous" schizophrenic has absconded from a mental health unit in Hackney, Scotland Yard said.

Police have reportedly arrested the suspected killer of an ex-EastEnders actress and her two sons.

Four men in their 30s have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism.

Police in the UK are investigating a ransom demand sent to telecoms giant TalkTalk following the cyber attack which may have resulted in the theft of millions of customers’ bank and credit card details.

Special Branch and senior police have been accused of sabotaging investigations into historical child sex abuse committed by VIPs, MPs, and officers, amid new corruption allegations against Scotland Yard.

A mother feared to have been planning to travel to Syria with her four children has been detained in Turkey.

The Tunisia beach massacre is linked to a previous terror attack in the country, British police believe.

Nine men remain in custody in connection with London's Hatton Garden jewellery raid which saw 72 safety deposit boxes looted.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of fundraising for the purpose of terrorism.

Three men have been arrested by UK detectives investigating the murder of a woman whose body was recovered in a suitcase from the Grand Union Canal, Scotland Yard said.

A man found shot dead in a car is believed to be a former imam at a London mosque known as an outspoken critic of the Assad regime in Syria.

Police are investigating threats to kill BBC director-general Tony Hall, reportedly linked to his decision to axe Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson.

The police watchdog in England is investigating claims that Scotland Yard covered up child sex offences because of the involvement of MPs and police officers.

Scotland Yard has denied claims that it failed to contact Turkish authorities about three missing schoolgirls who are believed to have travelled to Syria via Istanbul.

British detectives investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have flown to Portugal amid claims they are planning to make arrests.

British detectives investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have flown to Portugal to discuss potential leads with local officers, it is reported.

Scotland Yard will remain silent over claims that undercover officers spied on Hillsborough campaigners “to protect national security and undercover police tactics”, the force has said.