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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 5 of 17.

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Policing · City of London
City of London cyclists face video option for red light offences
City of London police have introduced a 'sin bin' approach for cyclists caught running red lights. Offenders can opt to watch a 47-second road safety video, featuring testimonials from visually impaired individuals and accident footage, or pay a £50 fixed penalty notice.
City of London3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Millwall game paused for alleged racist abuse at Swansea player
A Championship match between Millwall and Swansea City was temporarily stopped due to alleged racist abuse aimed at Swansea player Ji-sung Eom. Police are investigating the incident that occurred at The Den.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · City of London
Thousands evacuated in City of London after gas pipe rupture
Around 4,700 people were evacuated from buildings in the City of London on Tuesday after a gas leak occurred. The London Fire Brigade responded to a ruptured gas main at an office building, establishing a cordon that was later lifted.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Housekeeper cleared of stealing princess's jewels
A housekeeper of 11 years has been cleared of stealing jewellery from a Jordanian princess's central London home. Items were found at her Fulham residence, while her nephew is believed to have fled to Colombia.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 20
Courts · City of London
Civil servant accused of juggling 5 jobs, earning £350k
A civil servant is accused of fraudulently holding multiple full-time government jobs simultaneously, prosecutors told Southwark Crown Court. Kashim Chowdhury allegedly worked up to 183 hours a week and earned nearly £350,000 from eight employers between February 2020 and September 2023.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Man accused of faking illness with make-up for five government jobs
A civil servant is accused of defrauding eight employers of almost £350,000 by juggling multiple government jobs. Kashim Chowdhury allegedly used remote working and even make-up to fake illness during video calls to conceal his workload, Southwark Crown Court heard.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Transport Crime · City of London
Tube inspector faces disciplinary action after intervening in violent attack
A London Underground inspector is facing disciplinary proceedings after intervening in a violent assault by fare dodgers at Bond Street station. The RMT union has pledged to challenge the decision, stating the inspector used only necessary force.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Fraud & Cybercrime · City of London
Canary Wharf fraudster jailed for SIM swap scam
A 25-year-old from Canary Wharf has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for a SIM swap scam that stole tens of thousands of pounds from multiple individuals. Ajay Shinjin spent the illicit gains on an apartment, gold grills, and holidays.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Policing · City of London
Iran-linked RAF Fairford incident not unique, spy chief says
The head of MI5, Sir Ken McCallum, has stated that an Iran-linked incident at RAF Fairford is not unique. He revealed that over 50 people have been arrested in the UK in the past year in operations connected to Iran, with the agency dedicating more resources to state threats than during the Cold War.
City of London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Crime Data · City of London
MI5 chief warns AI could aid terrorists in bioweapon access
The head of MI5 has warned that artificial intelligence could provide terrorists with access to bioweapons or help generate new pathogens if safety measures fail. Sir Ken McCallum announced the launch of a new centre to assess these developing threats.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Nine deny factory raid charges at Old Bailey
Nine individuals are on trial at the Old Bailey facing charges of criminal damage, burglary with intent, and violent disorder. They are accused of targeting Instro Precision, a company linked to Elbit Systems, in an early morning raid on June 17, 2024.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Shakhtar Donetsk to seek compensation from Tottenham over Manor Solomon transfer
Shakhtar Donetsk plans to seek compensation from Tottenham Hotspur regarding winger Manor Solomon. The Ukrainian club claims a verbal agreement was made for a portion of any future sale after Solomon joined Spurs on a free transfer in July 2023.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Crime Data · City of London
Defence minister calls Royal Navy shooting migrant boats 'illegal and disgusting'
Defence minister Luke Pollard has described suggestions by Robert Jenrick that the Royal Navy could use lethal force against migrant boats as 'illegal and disgusting'. Mr Jenrick's comments follow a rise in the average number of people per boat crossing the Channel.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Fraud & Cybercrime · City of London
Hobbs, Whistles owner TFG London hit by cyber attack
The Foschini Group's UK subsidiary, TFG London, has reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its Phase Eight, Hobbs, and Whistles brands. While some website functions may be unavailable, the company stated there is no indication that customer payment information is at risk.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Fraud & Cybercrime · City of London
Cyberattack hits Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight
Fashion retailers Hobbs, Whistles, and Phase Eight have been affected by a cybersecurity incident impacting their IT systems. TFG London is investigating if customer data was compromised and will notify individuals if necessary.
City of London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Courts · City of London
Security for politicians and royals to be reviewed
An independent review into security arrangements for politicians and royals has been announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. The review, led by Sir Stephen Lovegrove, follows the killing of Ann Widdecombe and an alleged terror plot against Nigel Farage.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Jermaine Pennant avoids driving ban after admitting uninsured driving
Ex-Arsenal player Jermaine Pennant admitted driving without insurance on the A406 eastbound. He was given a six-month conditional discharge and avoided a driving ban after a judge ruled there were special reasons.
City of London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 25
Fraud & Cybercrime · City of London
UK cyber defences 'likely to be breached' by AI, minister warns
Britain's AI minister Kanishka Narayan has warned that a breach of the UK's cyber defences is "likely, if not inevitable" due to advancements in artificial intelligence. The UK's AI Security Institute is testing models like Google's Gemini for vulnerabilities, following an incident in Australia where a rogue AI agent hacked a government website.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 55
Courts · City of London
Daniel Kinahan charged with directing crime group
Alleged crime gang leader Daniel Kinahan, 49, has been charged with directing a criminal organisation. He appeared before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin after being extradited from the UAE. His legal team plans to apply for bail in the coming weeks.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · City of London
E-bike rider collision leaves Hendon father with life-changing injuries
A father-of-three from Hendon, north London, has spoken of his gratitude to emergency services after suffering life-changing injuries when an e-bike rider knocked him into the path of a coach in central London. Victor Arotsky lost sight in one eye and hearing in one ear.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 20

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