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73 stories from and about Bexley, mostly courts, violent crime, crime data. The most recent ran on 29 October 2026. Page 3 of 4.
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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.
Bexley5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 48
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.
Bexley5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
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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Courts · BexleyHannah Sims of Bexleyheath receives suspended sentence for cocaine supply role
A 29-year-old Bexleyheath mother has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence after admitting involvement in cocaine supply. Hannah Sims denied taking her child to a drug deal, a claim prosecutors alleged but the court did not prove. She was first arrested in January 2025 as a driver in armed robberies later dismissed by a jury.
Bexley5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Policing · BexleyFormer PC David Wager barred after misconduct panel finds predatory abuse of vulnerable woman
A former Metropolitan Police constable has been barred from policing after a misconduct panel found he abused his position to pursue a sexual relationship with a vulnerable woman he met while on duty in Bexleyheath in 2016. The CPS declined to charge him despite IOPC investigation.
Bexley5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Also affecting Bexley
Borough-wide and national stories that name Bexley or bear directly on it.
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Man convicted of manslaughter over fatal Balham e-bike row punch
Andre Wright-Walters has been convicted of manslaughter after punching pensioner James Gbadamosi, 67, in Balham High Street. Mr Gbadamosi died 12 days after the August 2025 incident, which followed him confronting a youth about e-bike speed.
London2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 - Crime Data · London
Lewisham Leads South East London in Violence Rates
Lewisham has recorded the highest rate of violence against the person in south-east London, with 36.2 offences per 1,000 people in the year ending September 2026. Across the capital, such offences rose by 7.6 per cent.
London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Crime Data · London
Southwark records highest crime rate in south-east London
Southwark recorded the highest number of criminal offences in south-east London during September, with 3,725 crimes reported. Theft was the most prevalent offence in the borough, followed by violence against the person. This data comes from Metropolitan Police figures released by News Shopper and This Is Local London.
London2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Crime Data · Westminster
Westminster drug offences 8.5 times higher than five London boroughs
Westminster recorded the highest number of drug offences in London during September 2026, with a rate 8.5 times higher than five other boroughs. This comes as overall drug offences across the capital fell by 10.6% in the year to September 2026.
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Courts · NewhamNewham Teacher Denies Raping Pupil
A former Newham science teacher faces nine counts of rape and one of abusing a position of trust. Darlington Nuwertey denies the charges, claiming the relationship with the pupil was consensual and that he believed she was 18.
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£20,000 reward offered for information on Nazire Koreli disappearance
A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered for information regarding the disappearance of Nazire Koreli, 56, who vanished from Welling in September 2024. A man was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail. The Metropolitan Police continue to investigate.
2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Crime Data · London
Employers face £60k fine for hiring illegal delivery riders
Companies hiring delivery riders without the legal right to work in the UK could face fines of up to £60,000 per individual. The Home Office has announced new penalties for businesses failing to conduct proper 'right to work' checks.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 45 
Courts · Greenwich12-year-old faces court over Greenwich vandalism and theft
A 12-year-old boy has appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court facing multiple charges including vandalism at St Alfege Church in Greenwich and theft of an e-scooter. The case has been adjourned to Bexley Magistrates' Court.
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Courts · NewhamTeacher denies raping pupil at Newham school
A science teacher from Bexleyheath is on trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court accused of raping a schoolgirl in Newham. Darlington Nuwertey denies all charges, stating his relationship with the complainant was professional.
Newham3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 77 · Hype 41- Crime Data · London
Southwark records most crime in south-east London during August
Southwark recorded the highest number of criminal offences in south-east London during August, with 3,784 reports. Theft was the most common offence, followed by violence against the person. Lewisham and Greenwich also saw high numbers of reported crimes.
London2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Community Safety · London
£41m Government funding for Thames 'mega' heat network
A major new heat network along the River Thames is to receive £41 million in government funding. The project, which will run through seven London boroughs, aims to supply low-carbon heating to up to 650,000 homes.
London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Courts · London
South London criminals jailed for over 40 years in September
A series of serious criminal cases concluded in September 2026, with multiple south London residents receiving significant prison sentences. Convictions included kidnapping, attempted rape, child sex offences, and violent assault.
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Crime Data · Tower HamletsSelect Piling Ltd fined £13,567 for illegal water links
Select Piling Ltd has been ordered to pay £13,567.65 for making unauthorised connections to Thames Water's network. The company, previously convicted for using an unlicensed standpipe, escalated its offending by excavating the highway to connect directly to a water main.
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Charges dropped against six activists outside Woolwich Crown Court
Charges against six activists accused of intimidating jurors during a Palestine Action trial outside Woolwich Crown Court have been dropped. The Crown Prosecution Service discontinued the case, stating there was no realistic prospect of conviction.
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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.
Greenwich3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
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.
City of London2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 55 · Hype 45
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.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
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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