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Hackney crime
48 stories from and about Hackney, mostly community safety, violent crime, courts. The most recent ran on 14 September 2026. Page 2 of 3.
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Community Safety · HackneyHackney Mayor Garbett faces £53m budget gap
Hackney Mayor Zoë Garbett has acknowledged a significant financial challenge, with the council facing a £53 million deficit over the next three years. She is committed to setting a balanced budget and has stated that the council will not install single-sex spaces in its buildings.
Hackney3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 71 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · HackneyMax Matthews jailed for 12 years over £5m drug trafficking ring
Max Matthews, 31, of Albion Drive, Hackney, was sentenced to 12 years and six months for leading a crime group that trafficked 74kg of cocaine, 12.5kg of heroin and 50kg of cannabis. He was extradited from Dubai in February 2026 after absconding in 2021.
Hackney4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Violent Crime · Hackney17-year-old denies murder of Brayan Saldarriaga in Hackney stabbing
A 17-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 15-year-old Brayan David Saldarriaga, who was stabbed in Hackney on 25 May 2025. His co-defendant, Conneil Mvudi, 18, will enter a plea at a later hearing. The trial is scheduled for 1 March 2027.
Hackney4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 15
Violent Crime · HackneyFour London men jailed after construction worker beaten with metal poles in Hackney
Four men from London were jailed after a construction worker suffered broken legs and an arm in a violent attack in Hackney in September 2025. Police recovered a loaded handgun and swords from their car three days later in Wolverhampton. Sentences ranged from nearly six to seven years.
Hackney4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Community Safety · Hackney12-year-old boy drowns in River Lea at Hackney Marshes
A 12-year-old boy died after entering the River Lea near Hackney Marshes on 15 August 2026. London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police recovered his body after a night-time search. Mayor Zoë Garbett urged the public to respect the family’s privacy during the investigation.
Hackney3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Community Safety · HackneyHackney arson suspect charged as Stourbridge families return home
A 50-year-old Hackney man has been charged with arson after multiple fires in London Fields. Meanwhile, 85 evacuated households in Stourbridge returned home after cordons were lifted, while 13 partially damaged properties remain occupied. Military personnel supported firefighting efforts.
Hackney5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 30- Violent Crime · Hackney
Isaac Shozi charged with arson after ten fires set in London Fields
Isaac Shozi of Bodney Road, Hackney, has been charged with arson after police and fire crews responded to around ten small fires in London Fields early on Saturday. No injuries were reported, but officers warned of the risks of fires spreading quickly in dry conditions.
Hackney4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 80 · Hype 18 
Violent Crime · HackneyDempsey Nibbs, who killed partner in Hoxton, dies in Belmarsh aged 79
Dempsey Nibbs, convicted of murdering his long-term partner Judith Nibbs in Hoxton in 2014, has died in HMP Belmarsh at the age of 79. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman is investigating his death, which occurred on 26 July 2025.
Hackney4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Violent Crime · Hackney16-year-old stabbed near Clapton station walked two miles for help
A teenager was stabbed outside Clapton Overground station in Hackney on 9 August 2026 and walked two miles to St James Street, Walthamstow, where police and paramedics treated him. No arrests have been made, and officers are continuing their investigation.
Hackney4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Policing · Hackney86 suspected stolen bikes recovered from closed Dalston Argos store
Metropolitan Police recovered 86 suspected stolen bikes and one stolen motorbike from a former Argos store in Dalston on 24 July 2026. Ten bikes have been returned to owners, while the landlord has regained control of the premises. Residents with unreported bike thefts are urged to contact police.
Hackney4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Violent Crime · HackneyWoman attacked by dog outside Homerton Overground station, police seek owner
Police are searching for a woman in her 30s after her dog attacked a passerby outside Homerton Overground station. The incident occurred at around 7pm on 28 July. Officers urge anyone with information to contact them via 101.
Hackney3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Policing · HackneyFire at Hackney Road shop leads to evacuation and road closure
A fire broke out at a shop with flats above on Hackney Road, Hackney, on 3 August 2026, prompting the evacuation of residents. The London Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control by 8:47am, but the road remains closed between Shoreditch High Street and Cremer Street.
Hackney4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50- Courts · Hackney
Former nurse charged with sexual offences against patient at Homerton Hospital
A former nurse has been extradited from Barbados and charged with unlawful sexual activity involving a woman receiving mental health treatment at Homerton Hospital in Hackney. Jason Forde appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 17 August and was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Wood Green Crown Court on 25 August.
Hackney4 min readTrust 46 · Craft 75 · Hype 32 
Courts · HackneyEx-nurse extradited from Barbados over Hackney hospital sex charges
A former nurse has been extradited from Barbados and charged with unlawful sexual activity with a woman treated for a mental disorder at Homerton Hospital in Hackney. Jason Forde, 56, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 31 July 2026 and was remanded in custody ahead of a Wood Green Crown Court hearing on 25 August.
Hackney4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35- Community Safety · Hackney
Haggerston waste site noise complaints reach 103 with no council action
Residents on Pearson Street, Haggerston, have logged 103 noise complaints about a First Mile waste processing site since March 2025. Hackney Council says it cannot act without officers witnessing the disturbance, while First Mile has not confirmed a timetable to end overnight operations.
Hackney5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35 - Community Safety · Hackney
Hackney mayor seeks to end twinning with Israeli city Haifa
Hackney Council mayor Zoë Garbett has written to Haifa’s mayor to end their twinning relationship, citing human rights concerns. The original 7 October deadline was extended after criticism, while the council reviews all twinning links for alignment with its values.
Hackney4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Also affecting Hackney
Borough-wide and national stories that name Hackney or bear directly on it.
Policing · Waltham ForestWaltham Forest Council Condemned Over Immigration Raid Stance
Waltham Forest Council has been criticised by London Assembly members for its decision not to cooperate with Home Office immigration raids. The council stated it is committed to being a 'borough of sanctuary' and protecting vulnerable people.
Waltham Forest3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
LatestCrime Scene Established on Mare Street, Hackney
A crime scene is currently in place on Mare Street in Hackney, East London. Reports indicate that blood stains have been observed on the floor at the location.
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Community Safety · LondonEnfield dog owner fined £1,850 for persistent barking
An Enfield dog owner has been ordered to pay £1,850 in fines and costs after his dog's persistent barking led to a breach of a noise abatement notice. Enfield Council stated that continuous loud noise from dogs is considered antisocial behaviour.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · CamdenCamden Councillor Challenges Polanski for Holborn & St Pancras Green Seat
Camden councillor Hamza Chowdhury is challenging Zack Polanski for Green Party selection in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. The vote is scheduled for October 8, with Labour also finalising its candidate from three local councillors.
Camden3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · LondonThree London Men Arrested After Essex Hotel Stabbing
Three men from London have been arrested by Essex Police following a stabbing incident at a hotel event in North Stifford, Essex. The arrests were made on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after four people sustained injuries.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Community Safety · EalingEaling runner Panayiotis Sinnos nominated for JustGiving award
Ealing resident Panayiotis Sinnos, 63, has raised more than £72,000 for Prostate Cancer UK through running marathons and other races. He has been nominated for a JustGiving award for his fundraising efforts, even after doctors indicated his cancer may have returned.
Ealing3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Community Safety · LewishamLewisham Mayor Shrivastava marks 100 days, tackles fly-tipping and housing
Lewisham Mayor Liam Shrivastava has passed his first 100 days in office, focusing on tackling fly-tipping, reviewing cooperation with immigration enforcement, and challenging London Mayor Sadiq Khan's housing policies. The council has also cleared thousands of fly-tips and issued fines.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40
Courts · BarnetBarnet Teacher Banned Indefinitely for Crystal Meth Use
A North London teacher with almost 40 years of service at Dwight School in Barnet has been banned from teaching indefinitely after admitting to using crystal meth. Charles Miles, 64, was discovered after police attended his Hackney home for an unrelated matter.
Barnet3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45- Policing · London
Met Police Boost E-Bike Fleet to 25 to Tackle Criminals
The Metropolitan Police has increased its fleet of crime-fighting electric bikes from five to 25. This expansion is intended to help officers pursue and apprehend criminals who use e-bikes and mopeds for offences, contributing to a significant reduction in phone thefts.
London4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 40 
Community Safety · LewishamBetting shop wins appeal against Lewisham Council
Lewisham Council's decision to refuse a fifth betting shop in Catford has been overturned on appeal, citing the Gambling Act's 'aim to permit' rule. Local businesses and councillors express disappointment, highlighting concerns over the area's regeneration and safety.
Lewisham5 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Policing · LambethJason Rennox charged after Brixton police officer assaulted during weapon search
Jason Rennox, of Wenlock Street, Hackney, has been charged with assaulting a police officer in Brixton on 13 August. The incident occurred when officers attempted to detain a boy for a weapon search, leading to additional police support being called.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 54 · Craft 60 · Hype 15
Violent Crime · Waltham Forest16-year-old stabbed in Hackney found injured in Walthamstow
A 16-year-old boy was treated for stab wounds in Walthamstow after being attacked outside Clapton Station in Hackney on 9 August 2026. Police said his injuries were not life-threatening. St James Street Station was closed while emergency services responded, and the investigation continues.
Waltham Forest4 min readTrust 54 · Craft 85 · Hype 15