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32 stories from and about Bexley, mostly courts, violent crime, policing. The most recent ran on 8 September 2026. Page 1 of 2.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · BexleyErith woman sentenced for benefits fraud
Gaye Graham, of Erith, has been sentenced for dishonestly claiming housing benefit and Employment and Support Allowance. She failed to declare her student status and receipt of student finance between November 2023 and April 2025.
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Courts · BexleyBexley child rapist Liam Ross has sentence increased to 15 years
Liam Ross, a coach driver, has had his prison sentence for sex offences against girls in Bexley increased from 12 to 15 years. The Attorney General intervened following a referral by MP Ellie Reeves.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · BexleyWelling mother ordered to repay £30,242 after Universal Credit fraud
A Welling resident has been sentenced for fraudulently claiming £30,242 in Universal Credit by falsely stating three children lived with her. Natasha Goshawk, 26, admitted failing to notify the DWP of changes affecting her entitlement. She received a suspended prison sentence and must repay the sum at £63 per month.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · BexleyBexley man fined £1,278 for altering number plate
A Bexley man has been fined over £1,200 after admitting to tampering with his car's number plate in an attempt to evade road tax. Gregory Rowley pleaded guilty at Bexley Magistrates' Court and was ordered to pay the sum by September 24.
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Violent Crime · BexleySidcup Charity Shop Window Smashed
A British Heart Foundation charity shop in Sidcup experienced vandalism last week when its front window was smashed. Sidcup Partners BID has obtained CCTV footage and offered the identifiable suspects a chance to pay for the repairs before involving the police. Staff and volunteers expressed shock.
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Courts · BexleyYaszmin Simpson inquest begins into childbirth death
An inquest is set to begin into the death of Yaszmin Simpson, a 29-year-old first-time mother from Welling in Bexley, who died during childbirth in October 2022. Her family is seeking answers regarding the circumstances of her passing.
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Courts · BexleyMan jailed for prison knife possession and earlier robbery
Kieran-Lee Henry, 21, has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found with a makeshift knife at HMP Belmarsh. The offence occurred while he was already serving time for a previous knifepoint robbery.
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Courts · BexleySidcup martial arts teacher jailed for 25 years for child abuse
Tony Swanson, a martial arts teacher from Sidcup, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing a pupil. He was found guilty of 15 child sex offences, including four counts of rape, at Woolwich Crown Court.
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Courts · BexleyWelling mother Yaszmin Simpson's death in childbirth to be examined at inquest
Yaszmin Simpson, 29, died at King's College Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest following an emergency caesarean section. Her newborn daughter survived. An inquest is set to begin next Tuesday at London Inner South Coroner's Court.
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Courts · BexleySidcup beauty parlour owner jailed for rape
A former Sidcup beauty parlour owner has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison for the rape of a heavily intoxicated woman. Javaughn Brown was found guilty by a unanimous jury at Woolwich Crown Court.
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Community Safety · BexleyBexley Council Confirms Fake Asylum Seeker Letters Sent to Residents
Bexley residents have received fake letters falsely claiming asylum seekers are being housed in the borough. The misleading correspondence advised residents on personal conduct and property security. Bexley Council has confirmed the letter is fake and has referred the matter to the Metropolitan Police.
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Violent Crime · Bexley16-year-old girl dies after being found in Danson Park, Bexleyheath
A 16-year-old girl was declared dead at Danson Park in Bexleyheath on 18 August 2026 after police and paramedics responded to reports of an unresponsive person. The Met Police confirmed her next-of-kin have been informed and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
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Courts · BexleyJay Langley jailed for 10 weeks after stealing charity boxes in Manchester
Jay Langley, 40, of Ellenborough Road, Sidcup, was sentenced to 10 weeks in prison at Bexley Magistrates’ Court on 14 August 2026 for stealing charity boxes from shops in Manchester. He has previously admitted similar offences in Bexley, including thefts from charity shops and supermarkets.
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Violent Crime · BexleyCoroner warns Home Secretary after Thamesmead murder reveals safeguarding gap
A coroner has urged ministers to extend child protection notices beyond 18 after Natasha Hill was murdered by her abusive partner in Thamesmead. The Child Abduction Warning Notice on Clifford expired when she turned 18, leaving no adult safeguarding plan in place. The Home Office is investing £6.1m in a new taskforce.
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Violent Crime · BexleySidcup man jailed for 28 years after hammer and knife attack in Swanley
A 64-year-old man from Sidcup has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for attempting to murder two women in a violent hammer and knife attack in Swanley. The assault on 1 March 2023 left one victim with serious injuries after she was stabbed and struck repeatedly.
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Courts · BexleyBelvedere driver spared jail after 96mph crash breaks ex-partner’s spine
A 29-year-old man from Plumstead avoided immediate prison after flipping his car at 96mph on a 50mph roundabout, leaving his former partner with a broken vertebra. The court heard he ignored warnings and laughed when told he was driving dangerously.
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Courts · BexleyBexleyheath man jailed for cat attack after suspended sentence
A 37-year-old Bexleyheath resident received an 18-week suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a cat named Nugget. Vasca was also banned from keeping animals for five years and ordered to pay compensation by September 2026.
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Courts · BexleySeyhan Assaf denies manslaughter after inquest rules partner's death suicide
Seyhan Assaf, 45, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter at the Old Bailey on Thursday. An inquest ruled Gillian Morand’s death a suicide. Assaf also denies GBH and coercive control charges. He remains in custody ahead of a March 2027 trial.
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Violent Crime · BexleyGerard Parkinson jailed for 28 years after Swanley hammer and knife attacks
Gerard Parkinson, 64, was sentenced to 28 years in prison with an additional five on licence after a violent hammer and knife attack on two women in Swanley on 1 March 2023. One victim suffered a punctured lung. Police described Parkinson as a dangerous individual.
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Violent Crime · BexleyBelvedere armed robbers sentenced to over 11 years for shop raids and cocaine supply
Two men from Crayford have been sentenced to a combined 22 years and 9 months in prison for armed robberies in Belvedere and cocaine supply. Alexander Emmerich received 14 years, Stephen Hand nine years and one year consecutively, after pleading guilty at Woolwich Crown Court on 30 July 2026.
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Also affecting Bexley
Borough-wide and national stories that name Bexley or bear directly on it.
Policing · GreenwichWoolwich stabbing victim's father backs stop and search
The father of Leo Marcus, who was fatally stabbed in Woolwich in 2019, has described stop and search as an essential police tactic. His comments come as the Metropolitan Police report a fall in knife-enabled crime across London.
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Community Safety · LondonLondon air pollution falls by 38% since 2014
Average nitrogen dioxide levels in London have dropped by nearly 38% since 2014, with all neighbourhoods now meeting UK legal limits. However, fewer than 1% of areas comply with the stricter World Health Organization guidelines.
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Policing · LondonLondon Assembly backs ban on learner drivers for delivery work
The London Assembly has passed a motion urging the government to prohibit the use of provisional licences for commercial delivery work. The proposal, put forward by Assembly Member Thomas Turrell, also seeks an expiry cap on Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certification.
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Courts · City of LondonFive drivers from Bexley and Bromley banned for drink and drug offences
Five drivers from Bexley and Bromley have been disqualified from driving after being caught over the legal alcohol or drug limits. The individuals received bans ranging from 12 months to three years and were ordered to pay fines and costs.
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Transport Crime · LondonLondon Assembly calls for ban on L-plate riders for food delivery
The London Assembly has called for a ban on provisional licence holders undertaking commercial food delivery work. A motion proposed by Assembly Member Thomas Turrell also seeks an expiry cap on Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certification due to safety concerns.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichCoroner warns safeguarding gaps after Thamesmead woman killed by ex-partner
An 18-year-old care leaver was murdered by her abusive partner after safeguarding support ended when she turned 18. A coroner has urged agencies to review protections for vulnerable young people transitioning to adulthood, citing failures in Natasha Hill’s case.
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Courts · LondonThree south London men jailed for violent crimes in August court rulings
A 64-year-old man received 28 years for a hammer and knife attack in Swanley, while two others were imprisoned for armed robbery and rape. The cases involved victims in Barnet, Bexley and Windsor, with sentences totalling over 48 years.
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LatestMetropolitan Police investigate burglary and vandalism at Bexley Islamic Centre
The Bexley Islamic Centre in Welling was burgled and vandalised in the early hours of 26 July 2026. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and witness accounts. The centre has resumed limited prayers while increasing security measures.
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Policing · LondonMet Police expand shoplifting evidence platform to eight more London boroughs
The Metropolitan Police are extending a digital evidence platform to eight additional boroughs after a pilot in six areas saw the proportion of cases leading to cautions or charges rise from 7.3% to 29.4%. Retailers including Boots and Greggs can now upload footage and statements without delay.
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Met Police tech quadruples shoplifter prosecutions in Barnet and London
A new Metropolitan Police system has increased the proportion of shoplifting cases with a positive outcome from 7.3% to 29.4%. Barnet retailers will join the scheme on 3 August 2026, allowing faster evidence submission and arrests.
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