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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 4 of 6.
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Courts · City of LondonLouis Taylor jailed for 20 years for Gravesend rape and wounding
Louis Taylor has been sentenced to 20 years in prison at Woolwich Crown Court for a violent attack in Gravesend. He pleaded guilty to eight offences, including three counts of rape and wounding with intent, and has been placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely.
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Moses Itauma to fight for IBF heavyweight title at London's O2 Arena
Moses Itauma will face Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title at the O2 Arena in London on August 29, 2026. Itauma seeks to make history as boxing's youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson.
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Courts · City of LondonInfluencer denies role in £137k Mayfair watch robbery
An influencer accused of being involved in the robbery of a £137,000 watch in Mayfair has told a court he had no idea an attack was happening. One co-accused has pleaded guilty.
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Courts · City of LondonBaby died after hospital monitor alarm set too low
A baby died after a hospital monitor alarm was set too low to be heard during a medical emergency. The coroner has raised concerns and issued a report to the alarm manufacturer.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonWoman raped in Covent Garden doorway, police appeal for witnesses
A woman in her 20s was raped in a doorway on Macklin Street in the early hours of Saturday, 22 August. Detectives are appealing for witnesses in the Covent Garden area between 04:30 and 06:00 that morning.
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Community Safety · City of LondonEpping Forest fungi pickers warned by City Corporation
The City of London Corporation is urging visitors and social media influencers not to pick fungi in Epping Forest. Harvesting mushrooms is banned under forest bylaws, with potential fines for those who breach the rules.
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Courts · City of LondonJamie Carragher faces bankruptcy petition over £800,000 tax bill
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is facing a bankruptcy petition filed by HM Revenue and Customs over an alleged unpaid tax bill estimated to be between £700,000 and £800,000. The petition was filed at the High Court.
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Policing · City of LondonMet Police take no further action over IDF chant
The Metropolitan Police will not take further action against punk rapper Bobby Vylan, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, following an investigation into chants made at an Al Quds Day demonstration on Albert Embankment on 15 March. The force consulted the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Courts · City of LondonMet Police send file on man in his 80s to CPS over assaults
The Metropolitan Police has submitted an evidence file to the Crown Prosecution Service concerning a man in his 80s for a charging decision. The file relates to two indecent assaults on women in London. Seven suspects have been interviewed under caution as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Courts · City of LondonMet Police defends drill lyrics use in criminal cases
The Metropolitan Police is defending its use of drill music lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. A report found lyrics were used against 252 defendants between 2020 and 2023. Campaigners argue this unfairly targets young Black defendants and chills artistic freedom.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · City of LondonElderly Aids Limited fined £190,000 for nuisance calls
Elderly Aids Limited has been fined £190,000 by the Information Commissioner's Office for making almost 760,000 nuisance calls to elderly people registered with the Telephone Preference Service. The company ignored ICO requests and attempted to dissolve itself during the investigation.
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Courts · City of LondonCity of London Corporation disputes café staff communication ban claims
Hoxton Beach, operator of two park cafés, has accused City of London Corporation staff of being told not to interact with their employees. The company is awaiting a High Court ruling on new café contracts and claims a break-in at one café went unaddressed.
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Transport Crime · City of LondonWoman reports indecent exposure on Oxford to London train
A woman reported waking on an 11pm train service from Oxford to London Paddington to find a man masturbating and making sexual comments. British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses, including a specific individual who saw the incident.
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Watch worth £137,000 cut from designer's wrist in Mayfair
A fashion designer had a diamond-encrusted watch worth over £137,000 cut from his wrist outside a Mayfair restaurant. Two men are on trial accused of the robbery, with prosecutors alleging a knife was used.
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Courts · City of LondonCPS reviews sexual assault claims against Mohamed Al Fayed
More than 400 allegations of rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking have been made against Mohamed Al Fayed by at least 156 women. A file has now been sent to the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Courts · City of LondonDriver faces trial over fatal A12 collision
A trial date has been set for Lee Culleton, 45, who faces charges including causing the death of Anwar Shinwari by dangerous driving following a collision on the A12. Culleton is also accused of multiple other driving offences.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonMan sought over three train sexual assaults
British Transport Police are seeking a man in connection with three sexual assaults and an attempted sexual assault on trains travelling between London and Essex. Images of the suspect have been released.
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Courts · City of LondonMan, 85, charged over Northern Line assaults
An 85-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault and exposure following two alleged incidents on the Northern Line. Constantine Fernando is due to appear at Inner London Crown Court next month.
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Courts · City of LondonMohamed Al Fayed suspect case file sent to prosecutors
The Metropolitan Police has submitted a case file to prosecutors concerning a suspect in his 80s as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults against Mohamed Al Fayed. The Crown Prosecution Service will now decide whether to bring charges.
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Courts · City of LondonGraeme Dott convicted of sexually abusing two children
Snooker player Graeme Dott has been convicted of sexually abusing two children. He targeted a girl between 1993 and 1996, and a boy between 2006 and 2010. One victim first reported Dott's behaviour to the police in 2001.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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