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46 stories from and about Hammersmith and Fulham, mostly violent crime, community safety, courts. The most recent ran on 16 October 2026. Page 1 of 3.
Reported from Hammersmith and Fulham
Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamMan killed in shooting at nephew's memorial service
Levi Davidson, 40, was fatally shot on October 2 during a memorial service for his nephew. Police are seeking over 50 individuals who were present at the scene near Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamMan shot dead at nephew's memorial in East Acton
Levi Davidson, 40, was shot and killed near Old Oak Community Centre in East Acton on October 2. He was attending a memorial for his nephew, Malakai Ferguson-Ramson, who died in May. More than 50 people were present.
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Courts · Hammersmith and FulhamAjet E&E restaurant granted alcohol licence after noise objections
A new Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant, Ajet E&E, has secured an alcohol licence from Hammersmith and Fulham Council. The decision followed objections from the council's Noise and Nuisance team and a local resident, with the approved hours being shorter than initially requested.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamOlympia alcohol licence approved despite resident objections
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has approved a licence for Olympia's The Square to sell alcohol between 10am and 9pm daily. The decision followed 17 objections from residents and The Street Hub, who raised concerns about potential disorder, though the Met Police did not object.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamMan fatally shot at memorial gathering in Hammersmith
Levi Davidson, 40, was fatally shot on Braybrook Street in Hammersmith on October 2. The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident, which occurred during a memorial gathering attended by dozens of people, including children.
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Courts · Hammersmith and FulhamQPR's Glen Kamara faces potential ban over Finland dispute
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara could miss the Championship match against West Ham United due to a club-country dispute. The Finnish FA plans to report QPR to Fifa, alleging a breach of regulations regarding Kamara's international availability.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamTwo women arrested after Shepherd's Bush Green fight
Two women have been arrested on suspicion of affray and grievous bodily harm following a fight on Shepherd's Bush Green. Both were taken to hospital before being taken into custody by police.
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Courts · Hammersmith and FulhamLebanese Taverna Express licence suspended for one month
Lebanese Taverna Express in Hammersmith has had its licence suspended for one month following the discovery of an illegal worker. The restaurant faces a potential £40,000 penalty, and new conditions have been imposed on its operation.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamFulham Pub Redevelopment Plans Submitted
Plans have been submitted to redevelop The Redback pub in Fulham, which closed five years after opening. The application seeks permission for an additional floor, rear extensions, and basement enlargement, with a local group hoping for an imaginative new concept.
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Courts · Hammersmith and FulhamWormwood Scrubs prisoner died with 7 unprescribed drugs
William Clark, 57, died of multidrug toxicity at HMP Wormwood Scrubs on December 27, 2024, with seven unprescribed medications and three prescribed ones in his system. A report raised concerns about drug trading and medication management.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamCyclist, 24, killed in Ladbroke Grove hit and run
A 24-year-old e-bike cyclist has died following a hit and run incident on North Pole Road in Ladbroke Grove. The collision occurred in the early hours of Friday, September 25, prompting a police manhunt for a moped driver.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamAbu Hamza family home in Shepherd's Bush gets £70,000 taxpayer renovation
A five-bedroom council house in Shepherd's Bush, west London, which is the family home of convicted terrorist Abu Hamza, is undergoing a £70,000 renovation funded by taxpayers. The work includes solar panels and loft insulation, with Hammersmith and Fulham Council obligated to maintain the property.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamNotting Hill Genesis Reviews Hotel Use After Sex Attack Allegations
Notting Hill Genesis is reviewing its use of hotels for temporary housing after a resident alleged a sexual assault at a Chiswick Travelodge. Taxpayer funds exceeding £78 million have been spent with Travelodge since December 2022.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamHammersmith and Fulham Council pays £750 for 10-month care assessment delay
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has paid £750 in compensation to a disabled resident after a 10-month delay in a care assessment. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman intervened, stating the delay caused distress and uncertainty for the man.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamAvonmore Primary School redevelopment and 91 homes get final approval
Plans to redevelop Avonmore Primary School in Hammersmith and Fulham, including the construction of 91 new homes, have received final approval. The project aims to create a modern educational facility and address housing needs in the borough.
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Transport Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamHammersmith and Fulham Council Considers E-bike Parking Changes on Matchdays
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is exploring options to manage e-bike parking on football matchdays, including the potential suspension of car parking bays. The proposals have raised concerns among residents regarding street access and permit costs.
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Transport Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamE-bike riders cause cyclist injuries in Hammersmith
Recklessly ridden and illegally modified e-bikes are posing a significant danger to cyclists in London. Two women, Morwenna Hughes and Jane Ouartsi, have sustained severe injuries in separate incidents in Hammersmith.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamHammersmith Ram pub faces enforcement after becoming discount store
Hammersmith and Fulham Council may take enforcement action against the owner of the former Hammersmith Ram pub, a historic 18th-century building on King Street, after it was reopened as a discount store without planning permission.
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Courts · Hammersmith and FulhamMan Charged After Shepherd's Bush Mother Stabbed to Death
A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a mother was fatally stabbed at her Shepherd's Bush home. Her daughter was also injured when she tried to intervene in the attack.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamWoman recovering after intervening in mother's fatal stabbing
A woman seriously injured after intervening in her mother's fatal stabbing in Shepherd's Bush is recovering at home. Keeley Turner was stabbed twice while trying to save her mother, Samantha Turner, who died from 70 stab wounds. A fundraiser has raised over £4,000 to support Keeley Turner.
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Also affecting Hammersmith and Fulham
Borough-wide and national stories that name Hammersmith and Fulham or bear directly on it.
- Violent Crime · Westminster
Gangs steal £1m of watches in West End monthly
Organised gangs are stealing an average of £1 million worth of luxury watches every month in London's West End. Metropolitan Police figures show 167 robberies or attempted robberies occurred in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham between January and September 2026.
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Three jailed for £137,000 watch robbery in Mayfair
Three men have been convicted of robbing a Romanian businessman of a £137,000 watch in Mayfair. The incident is part of a wider problem of wrist-watch theft in London's West End, where an average of £1m worth of watches are stolen each month.
Westminster4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 - Crime Data · London
Barnet logs six gun offences in September 2026, among the lowest in London
September 2026 saw 130 gun‑related offences across London. Barnet recorded six, matching Tower Hamlets and staying well below the city’s peak in Newham. A separate shooting on Leigham Court Road in Streatham left a man in his 20s with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
London3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 75 · Hype 30 - Courts · Westminster
Housekeeper denies stealing princess's jewellery
A housekeeper is accused of stealing valuable jewellery, including custom-made rings, from a Jordanian princess's Belgravia residence over an 18-month period. Some items were allegedly sold at auction, with funds transferred to the defendant.
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Community Safety · HackneyHackney Council Scraps Social Care Cap, Bills Set to Triple for Some
Hackney Council has removed its £250 weekly cap on at-home care charges, a move expected to generate £150,000 annually. One disabled resident anticipates their monthly bill will rise from £1,000 to £3,000.
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Violent Crime · Kensington and ChelseaCyclist, 24, dies in North Kensington moped hit-and-run
A 24-year-old cyclist has died following a suspected hit-and-run incident involving a moped on North Pole Road, North Kensington. The driver of the moped failed to stop at the scene. Detective Chief Inspector Phil Wilkins is leading the investigation.
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Courts · City of LondonTim Westwood faces two new sexual offence charges
Tim Westwood has been charged with two further sexual offences, including indecent assault in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991 and sexual assault in Wandsworth in 2004. The Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charges following a Metropolitan Police investigation. Westwood denies all allegations and is already facing trial for multiple other charges.
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Community Safety · HounslowHounslow Council Objects to Hammersmith ANPR Camera Plan
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is considering using ANPR cameras to restrict access to Weltje Road, a move Hounslow Council plans to formally object to due to concerns about traffic displacement onto its own roads.
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Crime Data · LondonLondon rape charge rate falls to 3.4% as reports rise across capital
London recorded 28,203 sexual offences, including 9,949 rapes, in the year ending March 2026. The charge rate for rape dropped to 3.4%, while Westminster had the highest rate of sexual offences per resident in England and Wales.
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Policing · LondonMet Police expand shoplifting evidence platform to eight more London boroughs
The Metropolitan Police are extending a digital evidence platform to eight additional boroughs after a pilot in six areas saw the proportion of cases leading to cautions or charges rise from 7.3% to 29.4%. Retailers including Boots and Greggs can now upload footage and statements without delay.
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Met Police tech quadruples shoplifter prosecutions in Barnet and London
A new Metropolitan Police system has increased the proportion of shoplifting cases with a positive outcome from 7.3% to 29.4%. Barnet retailers will join the scheme on 3 August 2026, allowing faster evidence submission and arrests.
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