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341 stories from and about City of London, mostly courts, policing, community safety. The most recent ran on 29 October 2026. Page 6 of 18.
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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.
Mel Baker, 52, from Somerset, is the first patient to survive using a new life-saving ECMO system at St Bartholomew's Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. The system allows paramedics direct hospital access, bypassing emergency departments.
Several individuals were arrested during a pro-Palestine march in London. Detentions included those suspected of criminal damage after climbing the Battle of Britain memorial and for displaying support for Palestine Action, a proscribed organisation.
James Deller, head of the Metropolitan Police's Special Constabulary, has been dismissed after Palantir's AI technology uncovered misconduct. He used his work phone to copy intimate images, and will be barred from future policing roles.
Thousands of demonstrators are expected to march through central London on Saturday for a pro-Palestine event. The Metropolitan Police has imposed conditions on this march and a counter-protest to minimise disruption, with warnings issued about face coverings.
A US court in Miami has ruled that Andrew and Tristan Tate must face individual extradition hearings. The brothers, facing rape and sex trafficking charges in the UK, had requested their cases be consolidated, but the court denied this.
A saleswoman has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for perverting the course of public justice. Louise Gallagher fabricated a doctor's note for cancer treatment and lied to the Metropolitan Police about a witness during employment tribunal claims against two companies.
The Metropolitan Police have placed strict conditions on the National March for Palestine, expected to draw up to 10,000 people on Saturday. Organisers are calling for an end to military action in Gaza. A counter-demonstration is also scheduled.
The City of London Corporation has stated it will adhere to any sanctions imposed on Israeli West Bank settlements. The authority also confirmed a £75,000 donation to the DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal, drawing comparisons to its support for Ukraine.
Joshua Kerry, 28, faces charges of terrorist preparation and murder after Ann Widdecombe was killed in Devon. The court heard the incident may be connected to an alleged attempt to enter Nigel Farage's south London home.
Deliveroo is launching a new system to identify riders using illegally fast e-bikes, with non-compliant users facing bans from the platform. The move follows a rise in dangerous e-bike incidents and fires across London.
Enzo Maresca, Manchester City manager, stated that titles won during his tenure as assistant are not tainted by the club's financial misconduct charges. He expressed complete trust in the club's ongoing appeal process.
A woman was sexually assaulted on a Southeastern train travelling from Charing Cross to London Bridge on the evening of September 23. British Transport Police are seeking to identify a man pictured in connection with the incident and are appealing for witnesses.
Search warrants used to raid two properties belonging to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in February have been declared unlawful. The former Duke of York had taken legal action against Thames Valley Police over the warrants.
Deloitte has been fined over £6 million by the Financial Reporting Council for its audits of transport firm Go-Ahead. The FRC found Deloitte failed to challenge Go-Ahead subsidiaries wrongfully retaining over £30 million of public money.
Former MP Shahid Malik has been found not guilty of three offences related to RT Diagnostics, a firm accused of fraudulent Covid-19 testing. The trial, which took place without a jury, saw co-founder Faisal Shoukat convicted of fraud and money laundering.
Central London braces for the National March for Palestine on Saturday, October 10, with an estimated 10,000 demonstrators expected. The Metropolitan Police will impose conditions on the march, which starts at Victoria Embankment and ends in Whitehall, deploying several hundred officers.
Seven people were arrested in Central London during a pro-Palestine protest on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. The demonstration, which began at Lincoln's Inn Fields and moved towards Russell Square, caused traffic disruption and saw minor clashes with counter-protesters.
British prosecutors are pursuing the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the US to face serious charges including rape and sex trafficking. Court documents detail allegations of grooming, coercion, and violence, with one complainant reportedly threatened with a machete.
A Conservative candidate for London Mayor, Alex Challoner, has proposed a reward scheme for Londoners who report Tube fare evaders. The plan suggests informants could receive 25% of money recovered by Transport for London, potentially earning around £500 per case.
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Tenants of cafes on Hampstead Heath have won the right to challenge a lease decision made by the City of London Corporation. Hoxton Beach, operated by Patrick Matthews and Emma Fernandez, is bringing the case to the High Court.
Dozens of stickers featuring QR codes have been found on Deptford High Street, advertising cannabis products for sale online. Police are aware of the stickers and are removing them.
The Metropolitan Police arrested 711 individuals during a month-long operation in September targeting phone theft and robbery. The crackdown also resulted in the recovery of hundreds of suspected stolen mobile phones and the seizure of illegally modified e-bikes.
A common marmoset monkey has been rescued from a property in Greenwich after being found living in a bird cage without an appropriate diet. The owner did not possess a licence to keep the primate.
A major new heat network along the River Thames is to receive £41 million in government funding. The project, which will run through seven London boroughs, aims to supply low-carbon heating to up to 650,000 homes.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.
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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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.

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.
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.