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38 stories from and about Bromley, mostly courts, violent crime, policing. The most recent ran on 14 September 2026. Page 1 of 2.
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Violent Crime · BromleyBoy, 14, charged after four injured in Bromley High Street stabbing
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with affray and threatening with an offensive weapon following a stabbing incident on Bromley High Street. Four people sustained stab wounds in the incident on Thursday, September 10.
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Courts · BromleyBromley GP struck off for misconduct with patients
Dr William Smerdon has been removed from the medical register by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service following findings of sexually motivated misconduct with two vulnerable patients. The tribunal noted repeated inappropriate behaviour across multiple consultations.
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Community Safety · BromleyBromley town centre evacuated after hoax call
Buildings in Bromley town centre were evacuated on September 11 following a hoax call that prompted a significant emergency response. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident was a false alarm, with no statement to be issued due to the nature of the call.
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Violent Crime · BromleyEight arrested after Bromley KFC stabbing
Eight people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a multiple stabbing incident at a KFC restaurant on Bromley High Street. Four individuals, including a 21-year-old man and three teenagers, sustained stab wounds and were taken to hospital.
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Violent Crime · BromleySeven arrested after four stabbed in Bromley
Seven men have been arrested after four people were stabbed during an altercation on Bromley High Street. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 10, with one victim in critical condition and three others receiving hospital treatment.
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Courts · BromleyBromley drug dealer jailed for four-and-a-half years
Navid Jamshidi, 33, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for his involvement in supplying cocaine across south east London. He was stopped by officers on June 19 in St Paul's Cray.
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Violent Crime · BromleyFour hospitalised after reported stabbing on Bromley High Street
Four individuals were transported to the hospital following a reported stabbing incident on Bromley High Street on September 10. The incident prompted significant emergency service response and temporary closures of the street and a local bus stop.
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Violent Crime · BromleyYouths shoot sleeping parakeets with catapults in Orpington park
Dozens of ring-necked parakeets have been found dead in Priory Gardens, Orpington, after being shot with catapults by youths. The Greenwich Wildlife Network is calling for stricter regulations on catapult sales to under-18s, as Bromley Council assists police in an investigation into the ongoing attacks.
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Courts · BromleyBromley Council withdraws building case against Eddie Nketiah
Bromley Council has withdrawn legal proceedings against Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah. He had been accused of a building regulations failure related to works carried out in 2025, but the case was dismissed after he met the council's requirements.
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Policing · BromleyEx-Bromley Detective Banned After Stealing Crisps and Cash
A former Metropolitan Police detective constable from Bromley has been banned from policing after being found guilty of gross misconduct. James Quigley stole crisps and cash from a colleague's locker and wrongly kept police batons at his home.
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Policing · BromleyEx-Met officer James Quigley barred from policing after stealing crisps
A former Met police detective constable, James Quigley, has been barred from policing after being found guilty of gross misconduct. He was accused of stealing crisps and loose change from a colleague's locker at Bromley Police Station.
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Courts · BromleyOrpington man avoids jail for child communication offence
An Orpington man has avoided prison after pleading guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. Matthew Nott was sentenced at Bromley Magistrates' Court and ordered to pay costs and a surcharge.
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Courts · BromleyPaedophile Jeremy Wing dies aged 85 serving life sentence
Jeremy Wing, a convicted paedophile from Chelsfield, has died at the age of 85. He was serving a life sentence at HMP Bure for the abuse of two seven-year-old boys, an offence for which he had installed hidden cameras. Wing had pleaded guilty to multiple charges including rape.
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Policing · BromleyMet Police ram stolen van off A20 after 17-mile chase in Bromley
Met Police used tactical contact to stop a stolen van on the A20 after a 17-mile chase from Kent. One officer was injured during the incident near Bromley on Sunday. The driver, arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving, remains in custody.
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Violent Crime · BromleyElderly man seriously injured in Biggin Hill van collision
An elderly man has been seriously injured and a van driver arrested following a collision in Biggin Hill. The incident occurred on August 28, with police appealing for witnesses.
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Courts · BromleyOrpington man jailed for attacking police officer and sending abusive texts to nan
An Orpington man has been sentenced to 12 weeks imprisonment for each of multiple offences, including assaulting a police officer and sending threatening messages to his grandmother. Luke Priestman also failed to surrender to court bail.
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Community Safety · BromleyBromley Council seizes tipper truck in Downham fly-tipping crackdown
Bromley Council has seized a Ford Transit tipper truck from Goudhurst Road, Downham, suspected of being used for fly-tipping. This action is part of a wider effort that has seen seven vehicles seized and eleven crushed in the last six months.
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Transport Crime · BromleyPolice seek four youths over Bromley train phone theft
British Transport Police are appealing for the public's help to identify four teenagers in connection with a robbery on a train between Beckenham Junction and Shortlands. A boy's phone was stolen and his jacket damaged in the incident on Friday, July 22.
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Transport Crime · BromleyBromley train robbery: Police release CCTV of suspects
A teenage boy had his phone stolen and jacket ripped during a struggle on a train travelling between Beckenham Junction and Shortlands. British Transport Police have released CCTV images of individuals they wish to identify.
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Community Safety · BromleyShortlands Library to stay closed for years after asbestos and sink hole found
Shortlands Library in Bromley will remain closed for months or years after asbestos and a sink hole were discovered. The council says two large trees caused subsidence, requiring staged removal starting in autumn. A temporary site at St Mary’s Church will be improved while repairs are planned.
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Also affecting Bromley
Borough-wide and national stories that name Bromley or bear directly on it.
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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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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Community Safety · CamdenCamden Council to review e-bike bay location after shop owner's complaints
Camden Council has approved a new strategy for dockless bike hire schemes but will review an e-bike bay outside a Covent Garden shop following complaints about obstruction and anti-social behaviour.
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Man Charged With Murder in Newham Shooting
A man has been charged with the murder of Masum Miah, 42, who died from gunshot wounds following a shooting on St Bartholomew's Road in Newham. Sergiu Leahu, 40, appeared before Bromley Magistrates' Court.
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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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Greenwich man guilty of stalking, given restraining order
Reece Blake, 32, of Reeves Road, Greenwich, has been sentenced to a one-year community order and a three-year restraining order after admitting to stalking and obstructing a police officer. He was also fined £120.
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Violent Crime · HillingdonHuman bones found at Bedfont pits near Hounslow border
Human bones were discovered on 12 August at Bedfont pits, a semi-natural open space near Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Hillingdon. Police confirmed the remains are human and are conducting tests. The find follows a similar discovery in Biggin Hill on 7 August.
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Bexleyheath 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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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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