Nearly a quarter-century after rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC was shot to death, a man admitted in court to a role in a killing that stymied investigators for decades. Jay Bryant, 52, pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge, telling a judge that he helped other people get into a building so they could ambush the DJ, born Jason Mizell, in his recording studio.

For too long, organised criminals have exploited our high streets to launder their dirty money. Not anymore. We will shut these shop fronts down and drive crime off our high streets to protect communities and legitimate businesses.