Met chief stunned by the release of serial criminals: Scotland Yard boss warns violent crime will rise as serious knife and firearm offenders are bailed 'again and again'
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said he was 'flabbergasted' at the growing number of suspects charged with gun and knife crimes who are being let back on to the streets.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said he was 'flabbergasted' at the growing number of suspects charged with gun and knife crimes who are being let back on to the streets.
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Key Facts
- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Sep 4, 2026, 1:04 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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- Topic signals: developing story metadata
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- Source published: Sep 4, 2026, 1:04 AM UTC
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