Scotland Yard homicide cases ‘not like on Midsomer Murders’, says top detective

So far in 2023, there have been 65 homicides in London, of which six were gun-related and 49 involved knives.

So far in 2023, there have been 65 homicides, of which six were gun-related and 49 involved knives, a Met boss said (PA)

Solving crime in London is not like Midsomer Murders as detectives respond 24/7 to ever more “ferocious” killings, Scotland Yard’s top homicide detective has said.

Detective Chief Superintendent Neil Cochlin, who has worked at the Metropolitan Police for more than 29 years, hailed the success of the 20 teams working across four regional hubs in the city.