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114 stories from and about City of London, mostly courts, policing, violent crime. The most recent ran on 14 September 2026. Page 2 of 6.
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Courts · City of LondonHousehold Cavalry soldier jailed for 12 years for child sex offence plot
A soldier from the Household Cavalry has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempting to arrange child sex offences. Graham Jarvis plotted to rape a seven-year-old girl and a 10-month-old baby he met online, before being arrested by an undercover police officer.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Community Safety · City of LondonMartin Lewis charity partners with banks on suicide prevention
Martin Lewis's Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is launching a project with major banks including Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds. The initiative aims to use financial insights to identify and support customers at risk of suicide. Pilot outcomes are expected in summer 2028.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
Courts · City of LondonMan charged with assisting Russian intelligence
A 31-year-old man, Joshua Cammidge, has been charged under the National Security Act with assisting a foreign intelligence service and preparatory conduct. He was arrested in Swindon and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
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Courts · City of LondonTate brothers denied bail in UK extradition fight
Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in custody in Miami as they fight extradition to the UK to face serious charges including rape and sex trafficking. A US magistrate denied their bail request, citing flight risk and danger to the community.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Courts · City of LondonKhan denies supporting Hamas at Old Bailey trial
Urslaan Khan is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of expressing support for Hamas. Jurors have viewed a video of Khan holding a placard and making a speech outside Downing Street on October 17, 2023.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonReform UK faces criminal probe over donation rule allegations
Reform UK is under criminal investigation by the Metropolitan Police following allegations of breaching donation rules concerning foreign funding. The probe follows a Channel 4 News broadcast and involves the Met's Special Enquiry Team.
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Policing · City of LondonMet Police probe Reform UK over foreign donation claims
The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into Reform UK concerning allegations of breaches of foreign donation rules. The probe follows a report by Channel 4 News alleging senior party figures discussed disguising foreign funds, with leader Nigel Farage filmed by undercover reporters.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
Policing · City of LondonPolice urged to review protest response after Downing Street intervention
Downing Street has requested that police forces urgently review their handling of recent anti-migrant protests, particularly concerning the use of intelligence and response tactics. This follows demonstrations in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend, which saw disruption and confrontations.
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Community Safety · City of LondonInsurance industry launches guides to help abuse victims
The Association of British Insurers has released new guidance for insurance firms to better support customers and employees experiencing economic and domestic abuse. The guides were developed with charities to address how financial products can be manipulated by perpetrators.
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Community Safety · City of LondonCity of London childcare subsidy extended
Childcare provision at The Aldgate School, the City of London's only state school, has been saved following a two-year campaign by parents. City of London Corporation members agreed to continue subsidising the service, which supports children aged three months to three years.
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Community Safety · City of LondonGeorgia Harrison meets Prime Minister over cybercrime campaign
Reality television personality Georgia Harrison has met with the Prime Minister at Downing Street as part of her ongoing campaign against violence against women and girls. Harrison, who received an MBE for her work in tackling online privacy and cybercrime awareness, described the Prime Minister as genuine and down to earth.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonTulisa Contostavlos wears drug sting headlines dress at NTAs
Singer Tulisa Contostavlos attended the National Television Awards in London wearing a dress printed with headlines from a 2013 drug sting scandal. The charges against her were later dismissed after a key witness was jailed for evidence tampering.
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Courts · City of LondonMan receives suspended sentence for Liverpool Street sexual assault
Sofiane Belasri, 41, has received a two-year suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl and attempting to bribe her with a vape near Liverpool Street station. The incident occurred on July 4, 2024, and Belasri was arrested at the scene.
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Courts · City of LondonLondon mother details husband's alleged abduction and torture in Saudi Arabia
A London mother-of-three has described a nine-year "living nightmare" after her husband, Rami Naimi, was allegedly abducted in Dubai in 2017 and subsequently tortured in Saudi Arabia. Mira Lozi is now campaigning for his return.
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Courts · City of LondonSouthport Inquiry phase two begins in London
The second phase of the Southport Inquiry, focusing on violence-fixated individuals, commences in London with two weeks of hearings. The inquiry aims to address broader issues following the attack that claimed the lives of three children.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Policing · City of LondonFarage calls for ban on face coverings after Dover and Portsmouth protests
Nigel Farage has called for a ban on all full face coverings in public spaces, including religious ones, after masked protesters disrupted access to the Port of Dover and clashed with police in Portsmouth. Official vehicles were damaged and officers were injured in Portsmouth.
City of London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
Fraud & Cybercrime · City of LondonHotelier Richard Courtenay jailed for £450k Covid loan fraud
A London hotelier has been sentenced to a suspended prison term for fraudulently obtaining £450,000 in Covid 'bounce back' loans. Richard Courtenay pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges and has repaid the full amount.
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Courts · City of LondonMayor criticises courts for punishing domestic abuse victims
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has criticised fast-track courts for convicting domestic violence victims over unpaid household bills. He stated that women are being prosecuted for minor debts due to controlling partners or fleeing abuse, calling for urgent reform of the Single Justice Procedure.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonJamaica petitions King Charles over slavery reparations
A Jamaican delegation has travelled to London to petition King Charles III, asking him to refer three questions about transatlantic chattel slavery to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. The group also plans to discuss the repatriation of artefacts with the British Museum.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Policing · City of LondonTwo Met officers arrested abroad on assault allegations
Two serving Metropolitan Police officers have been arrested in Budapest on suspicion of sexual assault and assault. The arrests follow allegations of misconduct during an alcohol-fuelled evening involving a group of 15 officers on holiday. Both officers have been suspended from duty.
City of London2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Also affecting City of London
Borough-wide and national stories that name City of London or bear directly on it.
Community Safety · SouthwarkCity of London Corporation seeks GLA funding for 681 new homes in Southwark
The City of London Corporation has applied for Greater London Authority funding to build 681 new homes across two Southwark sites. The £94.86 million project includes social rent and mixed-tenure properties, with construction expected over the next decade if approved.
Southwark4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Crime Data · LondonLondoners Overestimate Crime Rates, Study Finds
New research from King's College London reveals a significant disconnect between public perception and the reality of crime rates and demographics in London. Many Britons overestimate the prevalence of crime and the size of minority communities.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 65- Transport Crime · London
Thousands of ebikes seized by London councils
London boroughs have seized over 3,300 hazardously parked or abandoned ebikes this year. Campaigners highlight safety issues for pedestrians, while operators cite a lack of designated parking bays.
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Courts · EnfieldMan admits A10 death crash; second driver to face trial
Sedor Olmez, 20, has admitted causing death by dangerous driving on the A10 in Edmonton after striking Laura Sone-Demetrious on a pedestrian crossing. A second man, Roderick Mirzakhanian, denies the same charge and will stand trial in June.
Enfield2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Fraud & Cybercrime · HackneyHackney man jailed for stealing £92k meant for breast cancer charity
A Hackney man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for defrauding Breast Cancer Now of nearly £92,000. Tameem Choudhury altered bank details to redirect funds meant for the charity into his own account.
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Policing · Tower HamletsMet Police admit system error misdirected journalist after camera theft
A journalist's camera was stolen from a Shoreditch pub, but the Metropolitan Police initially misdirected the victim to another force due to a system error. The Met has since apologised and stated that internal reviews and actions have been taken.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 55
Policing · LondonMet Police seize record 2,367 illegal e-bikes in London crackdown
Metropolitan Police seized 2,367 illegal e-bikes in the year to 19 May 2026, the highest total of any UK force. New laws now let officers remove unregistered machines that can exceed 70 mph, linked to thefts, fires and fatal collisions across London.
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Courts · SouthwarkDaniel Ata-Baah banned from teaching after assaulting pupil at Southwark school
A former mathematics teacher at City of London Academy in Southwark has been banned from teaching indefinitely after being convicted of assaulting a girl under 13. Daniel Ata-Baah received an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a prohibition order from the Teaching Regulation Agency on 24 July 2026.
Southwark4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 73 · Hype 21- Community Safety · Camden
Parliament Hill Lido closes twice after bottle attack and brawls
Parliament Hill Fields Lido in Hampstead Heath shut for two evenings in May after a man was struck with a bottle during a poolside fight. Two arrests were made, but no charges followed. New security rules now bar under-16s without a parent and include random bag searches.
Camden4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 79 · Hype 55 
Violent Crime · IslingtonMan stabbed in Islington discharged after South Place attack
A man was treated at the scene and taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed in Islington on 13 August 2026. Police confirmed the victim has since been discharged, but no arrests have been made. Officers are appealing for information about the late-night attack.
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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.
Bromley4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35- Policing · Westminster
Met detective jailed for stalking receives 12-month community order
A Metropolitan Police detective has been sentenced to a 12-month community order and 150 hours of unpaid work after being convicted of stalking. Tim Fory, attached to the force’s professional standards unit, will face an accelerated misconduct hearing following his conviction at City of London Magistrates’ Court.
Westminster4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 80 · Hype 15 - Transport Crime · London
Who polices the London Underground, stations and rail network?
A practical guide to which police force handles incidents on London trains, the Underground, stations, buses and streets, including the BTP 61016 text route.
London5 min read - Fraud & Cybercrime · London
How to report fraud and cybercrime in London after Action Fraud changed
Where London residents and businesses should report fraud or cybercrime in 2026, what to tell a bank, how to preserve evidence and when an immediate police response is needed.
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Policing · LondonMet-Palantir AI contract blocked by London policing office over procurement breach
The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (Mopac) blocked a £50m contract between the Metropolitan Police and Palantir in May 2026, citing a 'clear and serious breach' of procurement rules. Palantir is suing, alleging the decision was based on ethics rather than procedure. A High Court hearing is set for January 2027.
London5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 30