London police expand live facial recognition camera network (opens original article in a new tab)

London police expand live facial recognition camera network to West End and Soho, following successful Croydon pilot that led to numerous arrests and crime reduction

• London's Metropolitan Police plans to expand live facial recognition cameras to West End and Soho by year-end
• Croydon pilot led to 173 arrests and reduced violence against women and girls
• Met has made over 2000 arrests using LFR cameras since 2024
• Commissioner calls LFR 'one of the most revolutionary technology advances in policing'