Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that a Metropolitan Police Officer has been shot and killed in the line of duty.

"My thoughts today are with his family, friends and policing colleagues in London and across the country.

"This morning I spoke to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick to express my condolences and to offer whatever support is needed as this tragic event is investigated.

"This is a sad day for our country and another terrible reminder of how our police officers put themselves in danger each and every day to keep the rest of us safe."

The music scene's heady days are chronicled in a new book by former NME photographer Kevin Cummins.

Relive day three of the Bob Willis Trophy final as Essex's Alastair Cook scores 172 before Somerset fight back.

Somerset's Eddie Byrom makes a fine century before Essex claim late wickets on another rain-affected day of the Bob Willis Trophy final.

Michael Chandler says he lied because he "wanted to keep up appearances".

Essex Police is reviewing CCTV footage appearing to show "physical and emotional abuse".

The discovery is linked to the infiltration of an encrypted messaging service, police say.

Relive the second day of the Bob Willis Trophy final as Essex fight back with the ball in the evening session.

Somerset's Eddie Byrom helps Somerset fight back against Essex on a rain-affected first day of the Bob Willis Trophy final.

Inspectors say CCTV footage appeared to show episodes of "physical and emotional abuse".

Simon Moir's actions "have caused substantial losses to investors", the Insolvency Service said.

Relive a rain-affected opening day of the Bob Willis Trophy final as Eddie Byrom's fifty for Somerset frustrates Essex.

England and Wales Cricket Board, Sky and BBC will offer full coverage of the Bob Willis Trophy final on their streaming services.

Patient Chas Hobbs wanted to marry his partner Shirley Reason before his condition worsened.

A man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Kevin Dundon went missing while on a vessel returning to the UK from the continent.

Bob Willis Trophy finalists Essex and Somerset will compete for red-ball silverware for the second year in a row.

Northants, Leicestershire and Sussex secure the last three T20 Blast quarter-final places in the final round of group games.

The director of public health says doorstep inquiries could begin "on the ground next week".

Bolton Wanderers continue to seek their first point and first goal in League Two after slipping to defeat at Colchester United.