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340 stories from and about City of London, mostly courts, policing, community safety. The most recent ran on 29 October 2026. Page 2 of 17.

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Courts · City of London
Chris Brown sentenced for London nightclub affray
R&B singer Chris Brown arrived at Southwark Crown Court on Monday to be sentenced after pleading guilty to affray. He was accompanied by security guards and wore a cap, black leather jacket, and face mask.
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Policing · City of London
Met Police to scale back tag breach response
The Metropolitan Police is reducing its response to electronic tag breaches in a pilot scheme running until spring. Officers will only attend incidents lasting less than an hour if there is a public risk, prioritising high-risk offenders.
City of London2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 58 · Hype 41
Policing · City of London
105 arrested in London-Essex border crackdown
A two-week police operation along the London-Essex border resulted in 105 arrests. Officers seized over three kilograms of cannabis, seven weapons, and 14 stolen vehicles, alongside £3,000 in cash.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 41
Fraud & Cybercrime · City of London
Man arrested over £28,000 sheep theft insurance scam
A 24-year-old man has been arrested by City of London Police on suspicion of fraud. The arrest follows an investigation into insurance claims for over 650 sheep allegedly stolen in Devon, with over £28,000 paid out before a third claim was stopped.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Policing · City of London
Oxford Street to get live facial recognition cameras in December
Permanent live facial recognition cameras will be installed on Oxford Street in December, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed. The technology will scan shoppers' faces against a watchlist of suspects, drawing criticism from human rights groups over privacy and a lack of regulation.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Transport Crime · City of London
Tour bus and 4x4 hit souvenir stand near Trafalgar Square
A Golden Tours bus and a black 4x4 both collided with a souvenir stand on Spring Gardens near Trafalgar Square. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, causing significant traffic disruption. No injuries were reported, and emergency services attended the scene.
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Courts · City of London
Ex-Met Officer Linda Williams receives six-figure settlement after Carrick attack
Former Met Police officer Linda Williams has received a six-figure settlement from the force following a 2004 attack by serial rapist David Carrick. Ms Williams has criticised the Met's handling of her legal claim, stating it was devastating and led her to contemplate suicide.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Detective raped by colleague calls for Met Commissioner to resign
Metropolitan Police Detective Constable Linda Williams has called for Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to resign after settling a civil case against the force. She stated the Met's handling of her PTSD claims, suggesting her trauma was less severe as she was raped only once, felt like a re-traumatisation.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 45
Policing · City of London
Met Police chief condemns abuse of PC Fiona Shaik Umar
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has strongly criticised hateful online abuse directed at PC Fiona Shaik Umar, a Muslim officer who received an award for her efforts in promoting women in policing. The abuse included a disturbing AI-generated image.
City of London2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Civil servant denies fraud over five public sector jobs
A civil servant accused of holding five full-time public sector jobs simultaneously has denied fraud. Kashim Chowdhury told the court he was overwhelmed by his mother's deteriorating health and applied for roles in a 'panic'.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Hugh Rodley admits child abuse image offences
Hugh James Rodley, 79, has admitted to making and possessing indecent images of children. The National Crime Agency investigation found hundreds of images and extensive searches for abusive material on his devices. Rodley has a history of serious fraud convictions.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 58 · Hype 20
Transport Crime · City of London
Campaigners urge Sadiq Khan to ban AI glasses on Tube
Activists want Sadiq Khan to prohibit Meta AI glasses on the London Underground, citing fears they could exacerbate sexual violence. British Transport Police recorded nearly 600 sexual offences on the network last year.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · City of London
Art exhibition by modern slavery survivors displayed in City of London
An exhibition featuring artwork by survivors of modern slavery is currently on display in Aldwych, following its run in Trafalgar Square. Organised by Hestia, 'Art is Freedom' aims to highlight the issue of exploitation and encourage public awareness.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 68 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Judges gain new powers to punish sentencing absentees
Judges in England and Wales will soon have stronger powers to sanction criminals who refuse to attend their sentencing hearings. New measures include up to three weeks in solitary confinement and the banning of social visits for nearly a month, aiming to ensure offenders face justice.
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Transport Crime · City of London
Tube robber jailed for four and a half years
Fabian Pawlowski, 22, has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for a series of robberies on the London Underground. He pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery and two counts of possession of a bladed article.
City of London2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Housemate jailed for 28 years for brutal murder
Zack Coughlan has been sentenced to a minimum of 28 years in prison for the murder of his housemate Jamie Collins. The court heard Coughlan planned the killing for weeks, purchasing disguise items and researching online before stabbing Mr Collins more than 30 times in their garden.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 71 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Former Bake Off contestant John Mincher denies child image charges
John Mincher, a former contestant on The Great British Bake Off, appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court on October 16. He pleaded not guilty to two charges of making indecent images of a child and is due to face further proceedings in November.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Transport Crime · City of London
Mayoral candidate proposes increased police at Tube gates
Tory Mayoral candidate Alex Challoner has proposed increasing British Transport Police (BTP) presence at London Underground gates to tackle fare evasion. Transport for London (TfL) estimates annual losses from fare evasion between £190 million and £211 million.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Russell Brand trial: Six women allege sex attacks
Actor and comedian Russell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court facing seven charges, including rape and sexual assault, brought by six women. Allegations span a decade and include claims of a 'monster-like' attack in a hotel room and being dragged into a toilet.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 68 · Hype 61
Courts · City of London
Joe Cordina acquitted of assault after self-defence ruling
Former boxing world champion Joe Cordina has been cleared of assault by beating. A district judge ruled he acted in self-defence after being attacked outside a petrol station in Cardiff. Jamie O'Brien, who shoulder-barged Cordina, previously admitted assault.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20

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