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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 2 of 3.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamWoman jailed for murder and attempted murder in Shepherd's Bush
A fundraising appeal has raised over £4,000 to support Keeley Turner, who was injured trying to save her mother, Samantha Turner, from a fatal stabbing in Shepherd's Bush on August 18. Alan Dore has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamHammersmith and Fulham trials A-board ban on Uxbridge Road
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is to temporarily ban advertising A-boards along Uxbridge Road for 12 months from October. The move follows resident complaints about pavement obstructions and clutter, and will inform a wider consultation on a potential borough-wide ban.
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Courts · Hammersmith and FulhamWormwood Scrubs inmate died by hanging after wife's failed attempts to raise alarm
An inmate at Wormwood Scrubs died by hanging on March 28, 2022, after his wife's desperate attempts to contact prison staff were hampered by a broken intercom and telephone line. A subsequent ombudsman report detailed significant failings in the prison's procedures.
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Courts · Hammersmith and FulhamShepherd's Bush café owner faces closure after two planning refusals
A Shepherd's Bush café owner is facing potential closure after Hammersmith & Fulham Council refused planning permission for his business twice. Abdiwahid Mohamed has invested £200,000 in Maicafe, including a £48,000 coffee machine, and argues he is operating within existing permissions.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamHammersmith Ram pub investigated over planning breach as discount store
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is investigating a potential breach of planning regulations at the former Hammersmith Ram pub. The historic King Street venue closed on July 26 and has since reopened as a discount store without apparent planning permission for a change of use.
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Man Charged Over Fatal Shepherd's Bush Stabbing
A man has appeared in court charged with murder and attempted murder following a fatal stabbing in Shepherd's Bush. Samantha Turner died in the incident on August 18, and her daughter Keeley Turner was allegedly stabbed.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamAlan Dore charged with murder after Askew Road stabbing kills woman
A 48-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after Samantha Turner, 52, died in a stabbing on Askew Road, W12. Three other people were injured in two separate attacks within 48 hours in West London, police confirmed.
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Alan Dore charged with murder of Samantha Turner in Shepherd’s Bush
Alan Dore, of Askew Crescent, has been charged with murder and attempted murder after Samantha Turner, 52, was pronounced dead at the scene on 18 August. A second woman, 32, remains in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The case is due before Hendon Magistrates’ Court on 20 August.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamMan arrested after fatal stabbing of 52-year-old woman in Shepherd’s Bush
Police arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a woman died and another was injured in a stabbing at a residential address in Shepherd’s Bush on 18 August. Detectives are treating the incident as isolated but have urged witnesses to come forward.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and Fulham52-year-old woman stabbed to death in Shepherd's Bush street
A woman died and another was injured after a stabbing in Shepherd's Bush on 18 August. Police arrested a 48-year-old man and said the incident appeared isolated. Officers are appealing for CCTV or doorbell footage from Askew Road residents.
Hammersmith and Fulham4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50- Policing · Hammersmith and Fulham
Shepherd's Bush stabbing closes Askew Road after air ambulance called
A reported stabbing on Askew Road, Shepherd's Bush, prompted a large police response shortly before 9am on 18 August 2026. Emergency services established a cordon, erected a forensic tent, and called an air ambulance. The Metropolitan Police have not issued a statement.
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Policing · Hammersmith and FulhamPolice cordon Askew Road after emergency response in Shepherd's Bush
Emergency services, including police and paramedics, responded to Askew Road in Shepherd’s Bush on 18 August 2026. The road was closed, an air ambulance landed nearby, and a cordon was set up. A person was reportedly detained, though authorities have not confirmed this.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamThree men die in White City fire at disused council building
Three men died in a fire at the former Over 50s Centre on White City Estate on 20 June 2026. The building, owned by Hammersmith and Fulham Council, had been closed for a decade and was occupied by homeless individuals. An inquest has been suspended pending a police investigation.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamShepherd's Bush and White City PSPO extended after resident support
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has extended its Public Spaces Protection Order to cover more of Shepherd's Bush and White City after 107 of 121 consultation responses backed the move. Fines of up to £100 apply for breaches, with the order in force until June 2028.
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Courts · Hammersmith and FulhamTruck driver avoids prison after killing Fulham cyclist in left-turn crash
A 47-year-old lorry driver who failed to see a cyclist while turning left on North End Road, Fulham, killing 60-year-old Zinovly Savyulak, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years. The Old Bailey heard Renshaw had not checked his mirrors properly before the collision on 15 December 2022.
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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.
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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.
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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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