Editorial photo #13126440 Crime, Law and Justice

A Metropolitan Police Parliamentary And Diplomatic Protection Vehicle In London

A red van belonging to the Metropolitan Police Service's Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection (PaDP) group is parked on a street in London, England, United Kingdom, on December 22, 2025. The PaDP is a specialist unit responsible for providing armed and unarmed security for the diplomatic community, government ministers, and the parliamentary estate in Westminster. Traditionally identified by their distinctive red color, these vehicles are used for mobile patrols and to support static protection duties at high-profile locations like Downing Street and various embassies. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13126440
Date taken: 22 December 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto
Category: Crime, Law and Justice

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