Scotland Yard

noun

1. a short street in central London, England: formerly the site of the London police headquarters, which were removed 1890 to a Thames embankment (New Scotland Yard ).

2. the metropolitan police of London, especially the branch engaged in crime detection.

Scotland Yard

noun

1. Official name: New Scotland Yard. the headquarters of the police force of metropolitan London, controlled directly by the British Home Office and hence having certain national responsibilities

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotland Yard¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

The five were held on suspicion of offences including perverting the course of justice, misconduct in public office and corrupt or improper exercise of police powers, Scotland Yard said.

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However, the vehicle drove off from police and there was no pursuit, Scotland Yard had said.

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In a video update sent to victims, Scotland Yard said women and men had reported crimes, and a number of new witnesses had also contacted the force to give evidence.

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Scotland Yard said that "a crime scene is in place at a nearby hotel where the arrested man went into", adding that he was not staying there.

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And in an unusual move, Scotland Yard also plans to send the women a video statement later this week to provide an update on its ongoing investigation.

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