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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 3 of 17.

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Courts · City of London
Kieran Hayler rape trial: Jury told to treat Katie Price evidence cautiously
Kieran Hayler is on trial at Lewes Crown Court facing three counts of rape and one of sexual assault. The prosecution has advised the jury to treat evidence from Katie Price with caution, suggesting up to 90% may be irrelevant.
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Courts · City of London
Russell Brand accuser cites 'lad culture' for reporting delay
An alleged victim of Russell Brand told Southwark Crown Court that 'lad culture' and fear of not being believed prevented her from reporting him to the police for nearly two decades. The woman accuses Brand of rape in a Soho bar toilet in 2004.
City of London5 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Royal admits child neglect after being found unconscious
Mahrah Al Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family, admitted child neglect at Southwark Crown Court. She was found unconscious in west London on June 13 with a toddler under her care playing barefoot near a busy road.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Tommy Robinson trial: 'Bully-boy tactics' used against journalists, court told
Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of using 'bully-boy tactics' to threaten two MailOnline journalists. Prosecutors allege he circulated images of their homes and sent direct messages containing threats in August 2024.
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Courts · City of London
Russell Brand denies rape claims at Southwark Crown Court
A TV worker told Southwark Crown Court she was not starstruck by Russell Brand during an alleged 2004 assault in a central London bar. Brand denies seven charges including rape and sexual assault.
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Courts · City of London
Russell Brand denies rape and sexual assault charges at London trial
Russell Brand is on trial facing seven charges including rape and sexual assault. A complainant told police she felt she had to 'close her eyes and try not to be there' during an alleged attack at a London bar in 2004. Brand denies all charges.
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Courts · City of London
Uber wins bid to dismiss £340m black cab driver claims
Uber has successfully had claims totalling approximately £340 million dismissed by the High Court. The claims were brought by around 13,000 London black cab drivers and two former private hire firms.
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Courts · City of London
Paul Ferris, convicted at Old Bailey, dies aged 62
Paul Ferris, who was convicted of arms trafficking offences at the Old Bailey in 1998, has died at the age of 62. His funeral took place in Glasgow. His life story was the basis for the film 'The Wee Man'.
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Courts · City of London
Russell Brand rape accuser 'appalled' by MTV rehire
A woman told Southwark Crown Court she was appalled when MTV rehired Russell Brand as a presenter around 2006. She alleges Brand raped her in a Soho bar toilet in 2004. Brand denies all charges.
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Courts · City of London
Russell Brand accused of Soho bar assault
Russell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court, accused of sexual assault and rape. An accuser told the court he had a 'maniacal grin' during an alleged incident in a Soho bar in 2004. Brand denies all charges, stating sexual encounters were consensual.
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Courts · City of London
Child murderer charged with attacking prison officer with boiling water
Axel Rudakubana, who is serving a life sentence for child murder, has been charged with attacking a London prison officer with boiling water. The alleged assault occurred at Belmarsh prison in south London.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Community Safety · City of London
Artist donates portrait to surgeon after 40 years at Royal Marsden
Artist Ruth Swain has donated a portrait of surgeon Dr Gerald Gui to the Royal Marsden Hospital. Dr Gui has worked at the hospital for 40 years, and Ms Swain was his patient after a breast cancer diagnosis in 2012. The artwork is now displayed on the hospital's main staircase.
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Transport Crime · City of London
Private hire drivers protest robotaxi rollout in King's Cross
Private hire drivers protested outside Wayve's King's Cross headquarters on Saturday, organised by the ADCU. They expressed fears of job displacement due to the rollout of driverless taxis in London and called for compensation.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Policing · City of London
Met Police Assess National Security Adviser's Wife's Post on Banned Group
The Metropolitan Police are examining a social media post made by Sarah Helm, wife of the Prime Minister's national security adviser. The post referenced Palestine Action, a group banned in July 2025, making support for it a criminal offence.
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Courts · City of London
Ex-Met Officer Jailed for Sexual Assault
A former Metropolitan Police officer, Sijanta Thapa, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for sexually assaulting a colleague. The incident occurred in October 2020 after a social gathering. Thapa resigned from the force in 2024 following a separate allegation.
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Courts · City of London
Norwegian Teen Jailed 20 Years for UK Assassination Plot
A 19-year-old Norwegian national, Johannes Kongsnes Natland, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison at the Old Bailey for conspiracy to murder. He was arrested with firearms and ammunition hidden under his hotel bed, having received detailed instructions for an assassination plot.
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Courts · City of London
Brand 'preoccupied by sex', ex-flatmate tells court
Russell Brand's former flatmate, Andrew Dobson, testified at Southwark Crown Court, describing the comedian as 'very egotistical' and 'erratic'. Brand faces multiple charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
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Courts · City of London
Former bus driver avoids jail for 'frightening' blade offence
A former London bus driver, Garfield Balfour, has been given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to complete unpaid work after being convicted of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and weapon offences.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Russell Brand accuser tells court 'I couldn't fight back'
A woman accusing Russell Brand of rape told Southwark Crown Court she felt unable to resist, stating 'I couldn't fight back'. Brand faces multiple charges related to alleged incidents involving six women, which he denies.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
City of London Corporation to defend cafe contract decision in High Court
The City of London Corporation must defend its decision to award cafe contracts on Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, and Queen's Park. A High Court judge found Hoxton Beach has an arguable case that the bidding process was flawed. The judicial review is expected by December 17.
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