Sexual offences remain high in London
A rape offence is reported every hour in London, and sexual assault charities warn the number is likely much higher.
Serving Met Police officer dismissed after alleged sexual assault
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed without notice after an allegation of sexual assault. A misconduct hearing which
Sexual assault survivor showed ‘heroism’ in aiding investigation
Content warning — discussions of sexual assault investigation and domestic abuse. A Met Police detective praised a sexual assault survivor
Croydon police release appeal following sexual assault
Croydon police have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak to following a sexual assault
Appeal after man sexually assaulted in south London park
Detectives are appealing for information after a man was sexually assaulted in a south London park at the start of
Violence against women – will the streets of London ever be safe?
Sarah Everard’s murder continues to shake the nation, confidence in police has plummeted and 40% of women feel less safe
Appeal following sexual assault on bus in Croydon
Police are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify and appealing for witnesses after an allegation
Petition to reopen the Night Tube hits 125,000 signatures
A petition to reopen the Night Tube before winter to improve women’s safety in London has hit 125,000 signatures.
Women’s Equality Party condemns ‘disgusting behaviour’ from Met Police
The Women’s Equality Party have condemned ‘disgusting behaviour’ from the Met Police as evidence shows a constant stream of sexual
King’s College School Wimbledon promises to crack down on “unacceptable banter”
One of Britain’s leading private schools has announced a zero tolerance approach to discriminatory behaviour, including “unacceptable banter”, to prevent sexual harassment among pupils.
Nearly half of reports of sexual misconduct in south west London universities result in no action
Nearly half of people accused of sexual misconduct in south west London universities face no repercussions, freedom of information requests