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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 8 of 18.

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Fraud & Cybercrime · City of London
Crime group jailed for smuggling £30m cash to UAE
Members of a crime group have been sentenced for smuggling nearly £30 million in cash to the United Arab Emirates. The operation involved using suitcases on Emirates flights and corrupt staff at Manchester Airport. Several individuals received prison sentences ranging from suspended terms to seven-and-a-half years.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Former cult leader Christopher Brain found guilty of rape
Christopher Brain, the former leader of the Nine O’Clock Service evangelical movement, has been found guilty of rape and four indecent assaults. He previously faced 17 indecent assault convictions against nine women. Sentencing will occur at a later date.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Channel boat deaths: Smuggling ringleader jailed for eight years in Paris
Harem Ahmed Abwbaker has been sentenced to eight years in prison in Paris for manslaughter following the deaths of 27 people during a Channel crossing in November 2021. The National Crime Agency arrested him in Cheltenham in November 2022.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell died from multi-organ failure
An inquest has determined that Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell died from multi-organ failure. The musician, who had undergone multiple surgeries at London's Royal Free Hospital, passed away on March 13.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Transport Crime · City of London
Mayor Urges Faster E-bike Regulation Amid Safety Concerns
The Mayor of London is calling for swifter government regulation of dockless e-bike schemes, citing a surge in journeys and serious safety incidents. Current government plans are not expected until 2028, prompting calls for a pan-London strategy to address inconsistent rules and improve rider and pedestrian safety.
City of London4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
David Sullivan sues BBC for over £150m
David Sullivan is suing the BBC for over £150 million at the High Court. The lawsuit follows a June Panorama documentary that detailed allegations of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour from seven women. Sullivan resigned as joint chairman of West Ham before the programme aired.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Man charged with murder after fatal Liverpool Street assault
Jeremiah Maximo, 38, has been charged with murder, manslaughter and affray in connection with the death of Thomas Jewitt, 32. The alleged assault occurred at Liverpool Street Underground station on August 30. Maximo appeared at Inner London Crown Court and has been remanded in custody.
City of London2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 53 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Dame Victoria Sharp retires as King's Bench President
Dame Victoria Sharp has retired as President of the King's Bench Division and Deputy Head of Criminal Justice. She was the first woman to hold the top role in the division, which she led for seven years.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 20
Courts · City of London
Naomi Campbell wins charity trustee ban appeal
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has successfully overturned a five-year ban preventing her from acting as a charity trustee. A tribunal ruled she was deceived by a co-trustee regarding mismanagement of funds at her charity, Fashion for Relief.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Justice Secretary Pledges Ambitious Cuts to Crown Court Backlog
Justice Secretary Alex Norris has pledged to be "ambitious" in reducing the Crown Court backlog, which stood at 80,829 outstanding cases in June. The announcement came as the government faces criticism over the early release of around 700 prisoners to ease prison capacity.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Community Safety · City of London
Migration Museum space reduced in City of London scheme
London's Migration Museum will occupy less space than initially planned in its new permanent home at 65 Crutched Friars. The City of London Corporation approved changes to a student housing development that reduce the museum's allocated area, a move developers say is necessary for the project's viability.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 40
Courts · City of London
Dame Esther Rantzen's assisted dying campaign reaches Parliament
Dame Esther Rantzen joined the Swiss assisted dying clinic Dignitas in December 2023. Her advocacy contributed to a Bill on assisted dying passing its first parliamentary stage in November 2024 and a further stage in June 2025.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · City of London
Ekow Eshun awarded OBE for arts contributions
Art curator and writer Ekow Eshun has received an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to the arts. He was honoured at Windsor Castle for his significant contributions, including his role overseeing public art in Trafalgar Square and championing black artists.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Courts · City of London
RCN denies discrimination over gender-critical beliefs at tribunal
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) denies claims of direct discrimination brought by nurse Sandie Peggie concerning her gender-critical beliefs. RCN England chief executive Patricia Marquis told an employment tribunal the union has no official position on the debate between gender ideology and biological sex.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Community Safety · City of London
City of London Police officer Shanice Bennett dies aged 26
City of London Police officer Shanice Bennett has died at the age of 26. She gained a significant following on TikTok for sharing her journey with stage-four breast cancer and advocating for early detection.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41
Policing · City of London
Met Police arrest 14-year-old in e-bike phone theft crackdown
The Metropolitan Police has detained a 14-year-old boy in Bermondsey as part of a crackdown on e-bike phone thieves. The operation, which saw undercover officers pursue the suspect, is part of efforts to reduce phone theft across the capital.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
GMC faces calls for inquiry over Fayed abuse doctor referrals
Victims of Mohamed Al Fayed are calling for a public inquiry into the General Medical Council's handling of complaints against doctors allegedly complicit in his abuse. Survivors claim the GMC's initial refusal to investigate doctors sharing patient information allowed abuse to continue.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Graeme Dott jailed seven years for child sex abuse
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school-age children. The offences occurred over separate periods between 1993 and 2010.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Play on Gisele Pelicot rape case to premiere in London
A play based on the Gisele Pelicot rape case, 'The Pelicot Rape Trial', will have its UK premiere at London County Hall on November 30. Created by Swiss director Milo Rau, the production features accounts from the trial of 51 men prosecuted in France.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Brother who saved sister’s life dies from same rare condition
A 21-year-old man who donated bone marrow to his sister at the age of two has died from the same rare genetic disorder that claimed her life. Dushyant Mehta passed away on March 12 at University College London Hospital.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45

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