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38 stories from and about Bromley, mostly courts, violent crime, policing. The most recent ran on 14 September 2026. Page 2 of 2.
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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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Courts · BromleyAaron Parker sentenced for exposing himself at Shortlands station
Aaron Parker, 41, of Hither Green, pleaded guilty to two charges of exposing his genitals at Shortlands railway station on 9 March 2025. He was sentenced to a community order, unpaid work, and rehabilitation activities on 30 July 2026.
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Courts · BromleyFive south London men jailed for burglary, car theft, loan sharking and drug offences
Courts in Bromley have sentenced five men for offences including burglary, luxury car theft, illegal money lending, drug trafficking and harassment of a paramedic. Victims include a Sidcup family whose grandchildren no longer feel safe at home.
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Violent Crime · BromleyTwo arrested after stabbing on Aylesham Road, Orpington
Police arrested a 45-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after a stabbing at a residential address in Orpington. The victim, also 43, was treated in hospital and later discharged.
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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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Courts · GreenwichGreenwich 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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