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81 stories from and about Bromley, mostly courts, violent crime, policing. The most recent ran on 27 October 2026. Page 2 of 5.
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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.
Bromley3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
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.
Bromley1 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
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Bromley Council has withdrawn legal proceedings against Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah.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.
Bromley2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
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.
Bromley3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
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.
Bromley2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
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.
Bromley2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
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.
Bromley3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
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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Violent Crime · BromleyDaniel Ata-Baah banned from teaching after child sexual assault conviction
A 57-year-old former maths teacher from Beckenham has been permanently barred from teaching after being convicted of sexually assaulting a girl under 13. Daniel Ata-Baah was sentenced in November 2024 and banned by the Teaching Regulation Agency on 24 July 2025.
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Policing · BromleyHuman bones found in Biggin Hill garden trigger Met Police inquiry
The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation after human bones were found in the garden of a bungalow in Biggin Hill on 8 August. The area was cordoned off for six days while forensic examinations took place, and tests are now being conducted to establish the circumstances.
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Courts · BromleySudbury man banned for three years after throwing vape at Bromley FC match
A 32-year-old from Sudbury has received a three-year football banning order after admitting to throwing a vape onto the pitch during a Bromley FC match in March. The ban prevents him from attending Colchester United and England international matches. Two other men were also banned for public order offences.
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Policing · BromleyPolice investigate human remains found at Biggin Hill house
Metropolitan Police have sealed off a property in Biggin Hill after reports of bones were made on 7 August. Forensic examination is underway to determine if the remains are human, with the crime scene expected to remain in place for days.
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Also affecting Bromley
Borough-wide and national stories that name Bromley or bear directly on it.
- Courts · Croydon
Man denies murder over Valentine's date remark in Croydon
Ellis Anim-Annor denies murdering Lorik Abazi, 22, and wounding another man in Croydon on 15 February. The court heard the alleged fatal row was sparked by a comment about a Valentine's Day date.
Croydon3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Courts · Croydon
Man Accused of Murder After Fatal Bowling Alley Stabbing
Ellis Anim-Annor, 29, faces charges of murder and wounding with intent after a fatal stabbing outside a Croydon bowling alley on February 15. The prosecution alleges the incident began after a comment about the defendant's girlfriend's appearance.
Croydon3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · 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 
Courts · GreenwichMap thief jailed for three years at Woolwich Crown Court
Melvin West, 70, has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing a rare 17th Century world map from the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. The map, cut from a 1684 atlas, has not been recovered and its loss is considered a significant cultural blow.
Greenwich3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 40- 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 
Courts · HounslowHounslow Reform councillors face scrutiny over comments
Hounslow councillors from Reform UK have been featured in an undercover report making controversial statements regarding the death penalty for grooming gang perpetrators, the concept of slavery, and allegations about King Charles. An internal party investigation into two councillors concluded with no further action.
Hounslow3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 68
Violent Crime · HaringeyTwo charged over Hornsey pensioner's death
Two men have been charged following the death of Richard Payne, 67, who suffered a head injury in Hornsey. Police were called to an altercation in Priory Road on October 5. Mr Payne died in hospital on Saturday.
Haringey2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 25
Violent Crime · NewhamFifth man charged over Newham fatal shooting
A fifth man has been charged with the murder of Masum Miah, who was shot dead in a car on St Bartholomew’s Road in Newham on August 18. Nay-Quan Davis-Jodo appeared in court on October 10.
Newham2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 25
Courts · LewishamMelbourne Thompson guilty of rape and robbery in Catford
Melbourne Thompson, 41, has been found guilty of rape and robbery following an attack on a woman in Catford. He faces sentencing on December 4 at the Old Bailey.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 70 · Hype 35
Violent Crime · GreenwichPlumstead man charged with common assault
A 41-year-old man has been charged with common assault following an alleged incident on Plumstead High Street. Selomon Dawit is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court next month.
Greenwich1 min readTrust 36 · Craft 60 · Hype 25
Courts · BexleyThamesmead driver avoids jail after 110mph crash
Emmanuel Akintoye, of Thamesmead, has been given a suspended prison sentence and an 18-month driving ban after reaching 110mph on a 50mph road and crashing his car. He also admitted possessing crack cocaine and heroin.
Bexley2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · HaringeyPape Sarr banned from driving for six months
Tottenham Hotspur footballer Pape Sarr has been disqualified from driving for six months after being caught speeding in Haringey. The 24-year-old pleaded guilty to exceeding a 20mph limit on Green Lanes.
Haringey2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Crime Data · London
Four stabbed in Bromley, Edgware school locked down in September
Four men were stabbed in Bromley, a school in Edgware was locked down due to a rifle report, and a police officer was injured during a major organised crime operation in September. Other incidents included a rape report in Brixton and possible gunshots in Kenton.
London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 65 
LatestLee Walker charged over Woolwich stabbing
Lee Walker, 24, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and other offences following a stabbing on Herbert Road, Woolwich. The victim suffered non life-threatening injuries. Walker appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court and was remanded in custody.
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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.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41
Courts · GreenwichPlumstead man faces rape and sexual assault charges
Joshua Archer, 18, of Wickham Lane, Plumstead, faces charges of rape and sexual assault following an alleged incident in Greenwich on July 1, 2026. He appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court and is remanded in custody.
Greenwich1 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Courts · GreenwichTeenager charged with four rapes in Plumstead
A 17-year-old boy faces four charges of rape following an alleged incident on Kingsdale Road in Plumstead on September 9. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on October 13.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41- Crime Data · London
Four Men Stabbed in Bromley High Street Violence
Four men were stabbed in Bromley High Street on September 10 following a large-scale altercation. One victim was left in critical condition, and seven men were arrested as police launched an extensive investigation into the incident.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 
Courts · SouthwarkFormer Southwark Cathedral verger charged with indecent assault
A former verger at Southwark Cathedral, Clive McCleester, 81, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of indecent assault against boys. The alleged offences took place in Eltham and Southwark between 1976 and 1983. He remains in custody awaiting his next court appearance.
Southwark3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 45
Courts · LewishamLewisham woman banned from keeping animals after dog's starvation
Vanessa Anne Kentfield has been banned from keeping animals after her dog, Rubic, was found in a skeletal condition, weighing less than half his healthy weight. The dog had previously been seen by vets in a starving state.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
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