London to use crime-fighting drones to tackle phone thefts tarnishing city's image (opens original article in a new tab)

London's Met Police will use drones, facial recognition, and AI to combat crime, including phone thefts and stabbings, with drone coverage expanding across all boroughs by next year.

• Drones will be used to tackle thefts and stabbings in London
• Met Police will expand live facial recognition and AI processing for crime investigations
• Drones are deployed to 200 incidents weekly, providing real-time intelligence