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46 stories from and about Haringey, mostly violent crime, courts, policing. The most recent ran on 26 October 2026. Page 1 of 3.
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Policing · HaringeyEight arrested in Haringey illegal gambling crackdown
Eight people have been arrested in Haringey following a police operation targeting businesses suspected of illegal gambling. The Metropolitan Police, working with the National Crime Agency and Immigration Enforcement, conducted the sweep on Green Lanes.
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Policing · HaringeyDispersal order in place around Tottenham stadium
A dispersal order and Public Spaces Protection Order will be active around Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 19 to manage behaviour during the Spurs vs Coventry City match. Officers can move on individuals acting anti-socially and seize alcohol.
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Courts · HaringeyParole hearing resumes for Baby P mother Tracey Connelly on Tuesday
Tracey Connelly, the mother of the child known as Baby P, will face a public parole hearing on Tuesday. The Standard reports the session will be livestreamed, with the panel set to decide her future custody after a recall in August 2024.
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Violent Crime · HaringeyTwo charged over Hornsey pensioner's death
Two men have been charged following the death of Richard Payne, 67, who suffered a head injury in Hornsey. Police were called to an altercation in Priory Road on October 5. Mr Payne died in hospital on Saturday.
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Violent Crime · HaringeyMan stabbed on Lordship Lane in Tottenham
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital after being stabbed on Lordship Lane in Tottenham on Saturday, October 10. His injuries are not life-threatening and no arrests have been made.
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Courts · HaringeyHaringey couple killed in crash; US servicewoman gets suspended sentence
A US servicewoman has received a suspended jail sentence after a crash on April 15, 2023, in Suffolk killed a married couple from Haringey. Jasmine Dessaure lost control of her vehicle, leading to a collision that caused the deaths of Dilipan and Dorota Sebastiampillai.
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Violent Crime · HaringeyMan taken to hospital after Tottenham stabbing
A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed on Lordship Lane in Tottenham. Paramedics, including London's Air Ambulance trauma team, were dispatched to the scene on Saturday, October 10.
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Violent Crime · HaringeyThree arrested after Crouch End fight leaves man hospitalised
A man is in hospital with serious injuries following an altercation in Crouch End on October 5. Three men have been arrested and remain in custody. The Metropolitan Police stated the incident is believed to be isolated.
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Courts · HaringeyHaringey man jailed for sexual assault on Tube
Siljan Lacaj, 33, from Haringey, has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault. The incident took place on the London Underground in November last year.
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Courts · HaringeyPape Sarr banned from driving for six months
Tottenham Hotspur footballer Pape Sarr has been disqualified from driving for six months after being caught speeding in Haringey. The 24-year-old pleaded guilty to exceeding a 20mph limit on Green Lanes.
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Community Safety · HaringeyHaringey Council Tackles Gambling Harms with New Funding
Haringey Council has secured £60,000 to combat gambling harms, as over 3.5% of residents are identified as high-risk gamblers. The borough faces a high density of betting shops, particularly in its eastern areas.
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Community Safety · HaringeyHaringey Council Pauses Pavilion Rent Listing After Resident Outcry
Tottenham residents are fighting to keep a community pavilion in Tower Gardens Park from being rented commercially. Haringey Council has paused viewings and removed an advert for the space following public concern.
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Violent Crime · HaringeyTottenham Man Charged After Hornsey Firearm Incident
A 27-year-old man from Tottenham has been charged with affray, drug possession, and threatening with a bladed article. The charges stem from a firearm discharge incident on Pemberton Road, Hornsey, on September 29. No injuries were reported.
Haringey2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 45- Courts · Haringey
Woman gets suspended sentence for Wood Green bank knife threat and assault
Annette Johnson, 65, has been given a suspended prison sentence after pulling a knife in a Wood Green bank and throwing a hot drink at a police officer. The incidents occurred on January 27 and 28.
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Violent Crime · HaringeyHaringey: Gunshots fired in Green Lanes machete confrontation
Gunshots were fired on Green Lanes in Haringey on Tuesday, September 29, during a confrontation involving a man armed with a machete. No injuries were reported, but a bullet casing was found and a door was dented. Police are seeking information and footage.
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Policing · HaringeyHaringey residents urged to help police probe daylight shots fired
Police are investigating a firearms incident in Haringey after reports of shots being fired on a busy street. Officers recovered spent bullet casings at the scene on Pemberton Road and Green Lanes on 29 September 2026. No injuries were reported.
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Violent Crime · HaringeyFundraiser for schoolgirl Melissa Premaratne nears £90,000
A fundraising appeal for Melissa Premaratne, a 16-year-old schoolgirl who died near Highgate School on 25 September, has raised nearly £90,000. The funds will help cover funeral costs and enable her grandparents to travel from Asia.
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Violent Crime · HaringeyMan dies in Wood Green house fire
A man has died following a house fire on Granville Road in Wood Green. The London Fire Brigade was called to the incident on September 26, with around 40 firefighters attending. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.
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Violent Crime · HaringeyTeenager killed on way to Highgate School
A 16-year-old girl, a Year 12 student at Highgate School, died in a road collision on North Road on September 24. A 68-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
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Violent Crime · HaringeyGirl, 16, dies in collision near Highgate School
A 16-year-old girl has died following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on North Road in Highgate. The incident occurred near Highgate School on Monday morning. A 68-year-old driver was arrested at the scene.
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Also affecting Haringey
Borough-wide and national stories that name Haringey or bear directly on it.
- Violent Crime · Enfield
Man wanted over Enfield fatal shooting may have changed appearance
Abreham Woldegiworgis, 35, is wanted by police investigating the fatal shooting of Erdem Mustafa, 35, at an Enfield pub on October 19. Detectives believe Woldegiworgis has significantly altered his appearance. A 23-year-old man has been arrested.
Enfield3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 - Policing · London
Seven London councils refuse Home Office immigration raids
At least seven London councils have announced they will no longer cooperate with Home Office immigration enforcement raids. Newham Council became the latest to pass a motion limiting cooperation to legally mandated situations, following similar decisions by six other boroughs.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Community Safety · London
Plumbing faults send human waste into London rivers
Plumbing errors are causing human waste and pollution to enter London's rivers and streams, with volunteer groups identifying numerous misconnected appliances discharging directly into waterways. Investigations on rivers including the Brent and Wandle have prompted emergency alerts to Thames Water.
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Community Safety · LondonHaringey Park Transformed by Community Group
A community group has revitalised Lordship Recreation Ground in Haringey, turning a neglected urban park into a biodiverse haven. The transformation, supported by significant funding, now offers residents improved access to nature and amenities, demonstrating the positive impact of local involvement.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 30- Crime Data · London
London crime falls 2.3% but Westminster sees highest rate
London recorded over 900,000 crimes in the past year, a 2.3% decrease. Westminster had the highest crime rate per person, while theft cases dropped significantly, though violence against the person offences increased.
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Courts · SouthwarkTwo teens jailed for eight years over Southwark stabbing death
Two teenagers have been sentenced to a total of eight years for their roles in the killing of 17-year-old Yeray Sanchez Morales. The attack took place on Old Kent Road in Southwark on August 27, 2025.
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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.
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Courts · LondonSimon Levy jailed for life for murders of two women in London
Simon Levy, 40, has been convicted of murdering two women and raping a third in London. The Met Police, British Transport Police and Crown Prosecution Service admitted failings in handling Levy, who was on bail as his attacks escalated. He will be sentenced on Wednesday at the Old Bailey.
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Community Safety · BrentBrent tops London for HMO fires as council tightens licensing
Brent Council has recorded the highest number of fires in houses of multiple occupation in London over the past 19 months. The borough, which has one of the capital’s largest HMO stocks, introduced stricter licensing in 2025 after inspections found dangerous conditions in many properties.
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