News

9 March 2010
Couple's split prompts £90,000 crime
Onetime Barbican resident sentenced to 12 months after forging former lover’s signature

8 March 2010
Jail for G20 man with petrol soaked wood
Court hears officers spotted man acting suspiciously in City. Judge says good policing ensured no building was set alight

2 March 2010
Shoplifter sentenced
Prolific offender caught stealing more than £300-worth of sports gear sent to prison

2 March 2010
Mortgage fraudsters jailed
Criminal gang bombarded banks with fraudulent mortgages

26 February 2010
Crooked bank staff sentenced
Jail for cashiers who took more than half a million pounds from wealthy customers

24 February 2010
Police appeal for information about FCI shares
First Colonial Investments (FCI) suspected of conning people into making high-risk investments

22 February 2010
Update on G20 investigation
Two men jailed following seperate court cases into the violence which marred last April's protests in the City

12 February 2010
Distraction thief behind bars
Man who took mobile phones faces twelve months sentence after guilty plea

5 February 2010
Jail for security van robber
Six-year sentence for man who stole £35,000 from Fleet Street money delivery

1 February 2010
Joint warning with FSA over boiler rooms
Letters sent to thousands of UK homes as FSA and Police launch ‘Operation WARN’ to prevent people from becoming victims of share fraud

27 January 2010
Ten year sentence for rapist
An illegal minicab driver is beginning a ten year jail term after being convicted of rape and sexual assault

25 January 2010
Fraud costs us all £621 a year
The National Fraud Authority believes fraud costs UK more than £30 billion a year - a huge increase on the last estimate

21 January 2010
500 breathalysed in December campaign
'We will not tolerate drivers under the influence of drink or drugs', says Roads Policing officer

20 January 2010
Major bribery investigation makes news across world
Raids on UK business and home addresses; 21 arrests in US

14 January 2010
Police back new ‘Protect your Property’ campaign
Homeowners at risk of property fraud advised to ensure Land Registry has up to date contact details

12 January 2010
City of London Police break-up international boiler room fraud
Major fraud investigation led to 13 people being arrested over the Christmas period

31 December 2009
City officer recognised in New Year Honours
Longest serving female officer awarded MBE

16 December 2009
City police head to the shops
Force sets up community surgery in local Tesco store

9 December 2009
‘City a safe place’ - website
Independent report praises work of public services

7 December 2009
Beware the ‘12 Scams of Christmas’
Police and fraud authority send out warning

1 December 2009
Fresh warning on lottery frauds
Research shows 140,000 people fall victim annually

30 November 2009
Christmas driving campaign
If you drive under the influence we are likely to catch you

24 November 2009
City Cyclists' Roadshow to take place
Event outside St Paul's warns cyclists: 'Light up, stay safe'

17 November 2009
Library conman sentenced to nine years
Frageand Naseem attempted $170 million theft

9 November 2009
Keir Starmer QC speaks at James Smart Lecture
City of London Police hosts annual address

30 October 2009
The not-so-Old Bill
Tomorrow's police officers report for duty

20 October 2009
Online crime maps launched
New site lets public compare crime frigures across England and Wales

16 October 2009
Warning of fraudster posing as police officer
Drink drive story used to try and take people’s personal details

12 October 2009
National Identity Fraud Prevention Week
Guide launched for UK businesses at risk financially and reputationally

12 October 2009
Police seize 70,000 sex drug pills
ECD officers in Nottingham to make double arrest

9 October 2009
Stars turn out for fundraising dinner
City of London Police support national children's charity

30 September 2009
Crimewatch appeal reaps success
But help still needed from public

10 September 2009
Force targets anti-social behaviour
Dispersal zone will help officers

7 August 2009
Talkback out now
Summer issue of force's community magazine out now

4 August 2009
Autumn Fraud Prevention Seminars
Financial industry members can sign up to free sessions

29 July 2009
Record numbers tested during Summer Drink Drive campaign
Police across England and Wales target irresponsible drivers

29 July 2009
Annual report published
Highlights and crime statistics covering 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009

30 June 2009
City website launches new interactive map
New-look map offers users more info, photos and greater accessibility

23 June 2009
PCSOs keep City pubs safe
Check of City door staff licenses proves a success

12 June 2009
Warning over bogus adverts
Fraudsters target Londoners with fake parcel delivery notes and electrical goods adverts

8 June 2009
Officers use Bluetooth to spread anti-drugs message
Latest technology used as part of National Tackling Drugs Week

3 June 2009
Appeal for witnesses to collision outside Liverpool Street station
Pedestrian left with life-threatening injuries

28 May 2009
Jewellers protect their gems under new scheme
Golden opportunity for City Police to fight jewellery theft

13 May 2009
Cyclists in the driving seat at road safety event
Changing Places event to provide road safety advice to cyclists

11 May 2009
Open for business
The first Business Policing Team has been launched in Broadgate

8 May 2009
Worldwide search for Michael Brown
Missing millionaire fraudster jailed for 7 years

6 May 2009
Appeal for information about European Mediation Ltd
Police investigate dealings of company

24 April 2009
Boiler Room fraud poses multi-million pound threat
Thousands of victims across the UK

22 April 2009
Crime goes down in the City
Crime at its lowest level in seven years

9 April 2009
It's our pledge to you
Force reflects national pledge with local pledge

3 April 2009
City declare police operation a success
Businesses praise Police – G20 Feedback

17 March 2009
Londoners urged to report suspicious activity
A new anti-terrorism campaign asking people to trust their instincts is launched

13 March 2009
Force receives car from BUPA
BUPA gift will help force with neighbourhood policing

9 February 2009
Officers tell drivers to belt up
Force organises seatbelt campaign

30 January 2009
Young And Old Sharing Golden Memories
Golden Lane Residents Show Community Spirit

29 January 2009
Force Provides SMS Service
New service to offer easier access to police

21 January 2009
Record numbers of drink and drug drivers tackled by Force
Drivers ignore drink drive message

20 January 2009
Road safety event well received by cyclists
Cyclists get road safety advice

5 January 2009
Campaign brings top results for City of London Police
Road safety campaign produces positive results.