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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 9 of 18.

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Violent Crime · City of London
Police seek man after sexual assault at Baker Street station
British Transport Police are searching for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted at Baker Street Underground station on Saturday, July 4. The victim was also slapped after confronting her assailant. Officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.
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Community Safety · City of London
London sets CPR world record with 434 participants
Four hundred and thirty-four individuals participated in a record-breaking CPR attempt in the City of London. The event, part of the Central London Alliance's Saving Lives campaign, aimed to increase public awareness and skills in performing the life-saving technique.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Wanstead man jailed for 20 years for Brighton kidnapping and rape
Ruckling Ramsay, 61, from Wanstead, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for kidnapping and raping a 19-year-old woman in Brighton in 2022. He was found guilty of all counts at Inner London Crown Court.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Driver jailed 10 years for killing M23 highways worker while drunk
A builder has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for causing the death of a highways worker on the M23. Vilius Domarkas was found to be significantly over the legal alcohol limit when his van collided with Anthony Howe.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Nurse claims RCN failed her over pronoun dispute
A nurse told an employment tribunal the Royal College of Nursing union failed to support her during a disciplinary process over patient pronouns. Jennifer Melle received a settlement from her NHS trust after being warned for her actions. The case is part of a wider legal challenge against the RCN.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Alderman Timothy Hailes withdraws Lord Mayor bid over criminal probe
Alderman Timothy Hailes has withdrawn his candidacy for Lord Mayor of the City of London for 2026/27. He cited awareness of criminal proceedings against someone connected to a previous employer as the reason, stating he is not personally under investigation. Alderman Bronek Masojada is now being supported for the role.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Transport Crime · City of London
Challoner proposes Tube police patrols to curb fare evasion
Businessman Alex Challoner has announced plans to tackle Tube fare evasion by stationing uniformed British Transport Police officers at ticket gates if elected Mayor of London. He claims fare dodging has cost Transport for London over £1.1 billion in the last 10 years.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
Courts · City of London
Westlife singer sues surgeon over weight-loss operation complications
Westlife singer Mark Feehily is suing surgeon Nick Carter for alleged medical negligence following a weight-loss operation in August 2020. Feehily claims the procedure caused recurring sepsis, leading to the removal of his entire stomach in 2023. The claim has been filed at the High Court.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Dylan Brown charged with stalking and blackmail
Dylan Brown, 33, has been charged with stalking one person and blackmailing three individuals. He appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court and was remanded in custody, with a further hearing set for October 2026.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 41
Courts · City of London
Gang jailed for over 70 years for cocaine smuggling plot
Four members of a criminal gang have been sentenced to a combined total of over 70 years in prison for a plot to import approximately 600 kilograms of cocaine. The drugs were intended to be smuggled into the UK hidden within frozen fish shipments destined for Billingsgate Market.
City of London3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 87 · Hype 35
Courts · City of London
Billingsgate trader jailed over £20m cocaine plot
A Billingsgate Market trader and three others have been jailed for their involvement in a plot to import over £20 million worth of cocaine. The drugs were intended to be hidden within frozen fish shipments from South America.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Policing · City of London
Met Police faces data training failures after ICO notice
The Metropolitan Police has received an enforcement notice from the Information Commissioner's Office due to significant data protection training failures. Up to 70 per cent of officers have not completed mandatory training, following incidents that exposed sensitive personal information.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Arsenal fans demand titles after Man City charges report
Arsenal supporters are calling for their club to be awarded Premier League titles after reports suggested Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 financial charges. Fans believe titles from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons should be transferred.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 75
Transport Crime · City of London
Sexual assault and assault at Baker Street station
A woman was sexually assaulted and then slapped at Baker Street Underground station on July 4. British Transport Police are seeking to identify a young man they believe may have information.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Community Safety · City of London
City Plan 2040 cleared to proceed after Tower of London heritage concerns addressed
The City Plan 2040, which outlines future development including new skyscrapers, can now proceed after the Government confirmed it is satisfied with heritage protections for the Tower of London. Independent Planning Inspectors concluded the plan adequately safeguards the historic site.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
FA bans concrete pitch walls after Billy Vigar death
The Football Association has banned solid concrete, brick, or breeze block barriers around football pitches following the death of Billy Vigar. His family had accused the FA of inaction after previous similar incidents.
City of London4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 20
Fraud & Cybercrime · City of London
Scammers use City pub address for fake hotel listings
Scammers have used the address of The Liberty Bounds pub in the City of London as a fake listing for apartments on Booking.com. Tourists have been turned away from the pub after paying for non-existent hotel stays, with consumer group Which? reporting up to 20 visitors a day affected.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Fraud & Cybercrime · City of London
Booking.com faces criticism over fake listings sending tourists to pub
Booking.com is facing accusations of failing to address fake property listings after customers were directed to a Wetherspoons pub instead of advertised luxury apartments. The consumer group Which? highlighted the issue, reporting that pub staff were turning away numerous tourists daily.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Crime Data · City of London
Sadiq Khan demands more funding for London policing
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has outlined three key demands for the upcoming Autumn Budget, including sustainable funding for housebuilding and increased investment in core public services like policing. Khan stated that core funding for services has decreased by a third over the past 14 years.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of London
Andy Carroll reveals sexual assault by 'celebrity mate'
Former England striker Andy Carroll has disclosed in his new autobiography, 'Owning It', that he was sexually assaulted in 2021 by an acquaintance. The perpetrator received a three-year prison sentence and was placed on the National Sex Offender Register.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41

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