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Met Police to lose 1,700 officers and staff in £260m shortfall

  • The Metropolitan Police will cut 1,700 officers and staff due to a £260 million budget shortfall for the upcoming year.
  • Despite a £1.16 billion investment from the Mayor of London, the force is still facing substantial reductions in workforce and policing resources.
  • The cuts include disbanding the Royal Parks police team and significant reductions to forensic services and crime units.
  • The force faces significant reductions in services amid rising crime rates.
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
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