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56 stories from and about Harrow, mostly courts, violent crime, community safety. The most recent ran on 27 October 2026. Page 1 of 3.
Reported from Harrow
Community Safety · HarrowHarrow Bollywood club licence refused over noise and safety
A proposed late-night Bollywood dance club in the basement of a Harrow motorcycle shop has been refused a licence. Concerns over noise, safety, and anti-social behaviour led the Licensing Committee to reject the application.
Harrow3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · HarrowHarrow man faces two-year recovery after fence injury
A Harrow resident is facing a recovery period of up to two years after a severe injury sustained while climbing a fence. Hamish Franklin severed a nerve in his arm, impacting the feeling and function of his pinky and ring fingers.
Harrow2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 61
Courts · HarrowFaisal Razzaq jailed for life over London gun network
Faisal Razzaq has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court for his role in a network supplying illegal firearms across London. The 44-year-old was previously jailed for the 2005 manslaughter of PC Sharon Beshenivsky.
Harrow2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · HarrowHarrow teenager Emilija Marta Baranova missing
A 13-year-old girl with links to Harrow, Emilija Marta Baranova, has been reported missing. She was last seen in Margate, Kent, on Wednesday, October 7. Kent Police are appealing for the public's assistance to locate her.
Harrow2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Policing · HarrowKenton Lane closed after nine-hour emergency incident in Harrow
An emergency services incident has led to significant road closures on Kenton Lane in Harrow, impacting traffic and bus services for over nine hours. The nature of the incident remains unclear as police and ambulance services are involved.
Harrow2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 65
Courts · HarrowKhloe Simmonds jailed for seven years for false rape claims
Khloe Simmonds, 26, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for perverting the course of justice. She made false claims of sexual assault between 2018 and 2026, leading to significant police resources being diverted.
Harrow3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 41
Transport Crime · HarrowOnlyFans creator earns thousands from suggestive London Underground stunts
An OnlyFans creator from Harrow is reportedly earning thousands of pounds each month by performing suggestive stunts on the London Underground. Imi Angelica, 23, stated she adheres to byelaws and does not film when children are present, while Transport for London reminded customers of behavioural rules.
Harrow3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 60
Courts · HarrowHarrow Council pays £800 for EHCP failures
Harrow Council has been ordered to pay £800 and issue an apology following findings by the Local Government Ombudsman. The council failed to complete a key stage transfer review of a child's Education, Health and Care Plan by the legal deadline, delaying suitable education provision.
Harrow3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40
Violent Crime · HarrowThree men arrested on suspicion of kidnapping in Harrow
Three men have been arrested in Harrow on suspicion of kidnapping and false imprisonment. The incident is believed to have occurred on August 13, with police receiving a report on August 17 and making the arrests on August 20. Investigations by the Metropolitan Police are ongoing.
Harrow2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Courts · HarrowEx-teacher Sally-Anne Bowen found not guilty of one indecent assault charge
Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, is on trial at Harrow Crown Court accused of indecently assaulting two boys under 16. The jury has been directed to find her not guilty of one count, though she denies all seven charges.
Harrow3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Community Safety · HarrowHarrow cancels fines without bodycam proof from 1 September
Harrow Council will invalidate all fines issued without bodycam footage from 1 September, following the sacking of two enforcement officers for misconduct. A new dedicated team will begin patrols with stricter camera rules and 40% of footage audited for six months.
Harrow5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 58
Violent Crime · HarrowBruke Besalagne convicted of raping pensioner outside Harrow church
A jury at Harrow Crown Court found Bruke Besalagne guilty of raping an elderly man outside St John’s Church, Harrow, shortly after midnight on 23 July 2025. The victim was described as defenceless by police. Besalagne, who had no fixed abode, was arrested at the scene and remanded in custody.
Harrow4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 75
Violent Crime · HarrowMan stabbed in Wealdstone park suffers life-changing injuries
A 25-year-old man was stabbed in Byron Park, Wealdstone, in the early hours of 16 August 2026. Police confirmed his injuries are potentially life-changing. The crime scene at Belmont Road and Sancroft Road remains cordoned off while investigations continue.
Harrow4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 62 · Hype 30
Violent Crime · Harrow18-year-old arrested after knife threat and police assault on Metropolitan line
An 18-year-old man was arrested at Harrow-on-the-Hill station on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and assaulting a police officer. The man became unwell during transfer to custody and was taken to hospital before being discharged and held in police custody.
Harrow3 min readTrust 54 · Craft 60 · Hype 15- Courts · Harrow
Former Finchley teacher on trial for indecent assault of two pupils in 1980s
A former teacher at Christ's College in Finchley is on trial at Harrow Crown Court accused of indecent assault against two boys in the late 1980s. Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, denies exploiting her position to engage in sexual relationships with pupils aged 14 and 15. The trial continues.
Harrow4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 77 · Hype 65 
Violent Crime · HarrowMan in 20s stabbed in Wealdstone street in broad daylight
A man in his 20s was stabbed on The Cross Way in Wealdstone at 10:35 on 10 August. He was taken to a major trauma centre with non-life-changing injuries. Police arrested a 29-year-old man and are asking witnesses to come forward.
Harrow4 min readTrust 54 · Craft 60 · Hype 15
Violent Crime · HarrowMan stabbed in Harrow Weald taken to major trauma centre
A man was stabbed in broad daylight on The Cross Way in Harrow Weald and taken to a major trauma centre. Emergency services, including London’s Air Ambulance, attended the scene. Police have maintained a cordon while investigating the incident.
Harrow3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 60 · Hype 15
Violent Crime · HarrowMan arrested after Harrow town centre assault leaves victim in hospital
A man was arrested after an early-morning assault outside Trinity Bar on Station Road, Harrow, left a 31-year-old victim hospitalised. Police cordoned off the area and are appealing for witnesses to contact them with information about the incident on 8 August 2026.
Harrow4 min readTrust 54 · Craft 60 · Hype 15
Also affecting Harrow
Borough-wide and national stories that name Harrow or bear directly on it.
- Transport Crime · City of London
Tube robber jailed for four and a half years
Fabian Pawlowski, 22, has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for a series of robberies on the London Underground. He pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery and two counts of possession of a bladed article.
City of London2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Courts · BarnetGolders Green memorial fire: Man pleads guilty to arson
Ali Fallahi has pleaded guilty to arson after setting fire to a photograph near a memorial wall in Golders Green. The court heard he blamed an exiled Iranian figure for his cousin's death, though a judge found no wider political or hate motivation.
Barnet3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 45- Courts · Barnet
Edgware man jailed for selling guns after manslaughter release
Faisal Razzaq, released from prison in 2017 after a manslaughter conviction, has admitted to supplying banned firearms and ammunition to criminals in London. He is among six individuals awaiting sentencing at Harrow Crown Court for their roles in a firearms conspiracy.
Barnet3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 41 
Community Safety · Kensington and ChelseaCampaigners prepare legal action over Kensal Green gasworks development
Campaigners are preparing legal action against St William's development of 789 homes on the former Kensal Green Gasworks site. Concerns include airborne toxins, unexploded bombs, and the transport of toxic waste along Harrow Road.
Kensington and Chelsea4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 55
Courts · BarnetSex offender reoffends within 24 hours of early prison release
A registered sex offender committed multiple crimes in north west London within 24 hours of being released early from HMP Wandsworth. Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams has raised concerns with local MPs and councillors about the risks to communities.
Barnet3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Courts · Croydon
Croydon man convicted of murdering partner Sarah Reynolds
Earlston Bennett, 58, has been convicted of murdering Sarah Reynolds and controlling and coercive behaviour. Ms Reynolds died from blunt force trauma to the head and torso. Bennett is due to be sentenced on December 4.
Croydon3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 
Courts · BarnetBarnet man admits 547 child abuse images
Daniel McCarthy, 21, of Clitterhouse Crescent near Brent Cross, has pleaded guilty to making 547 indecent images of children. The offences occurred on December 16, 2025, and he will be sentenced at Harrow Crown Court.
Barnet2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Community Safety · EnfieldNew play explores boys' hidden stories at Dugdale Arts Centre
A new play, 'Stories Boys Don’t Like to Tell', written by youth mentor King Cas and Ellis Witter, will be performed at Enfield's Dugdale Arts Centre from October 9th to 17th. The production delves into themes such as fathers, abuse, identity, and rejection, drawing from harrowing childhood experiences shared by young men King Cas has mentored.
Enfield4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Courts · IslingtonPedro Evangelou remains in prison serving nine‑year term after Islington assault
The Ministry of Justice told MyLondon that Pedro Evangelou continues to serve a nine‑year jail term for rape and a concurrent one‑year term for sexual assault committed after meeting a victim at Angel’s Slimelight nightclub.
Islington3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 72 · Hype 55
Courts · City of LondonGraeme Dott jailed seven years for child sex abuse
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school-age children. The offences occurred over separate periods between 1993 and 2010.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 41
Courts · City of LondonPlay on Gisele Pelicot rape case to premiere in London
A play based on the Gisele Pelicot rape case, 'The Pelicot Rape Trial', will have its UK premiere at London County Hall on November 30. Created by Swiss director Milo Rau, the production features accounts from the trial of 51 men prosecuted in France.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · BexleyAbbey Wood hit-and-run driver jailed for over three years
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for a hit-and-run incident in Abbey Wood. Brennan Mongan was convicted of multiple offences including grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving.
Bexley2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 41- Courts · City of London
British man died of cardiac arrest after severe turbulence on London flight
An inquest has heard that a British passenger died of cardiac arrest after severe turbulence struck a Singapore Airlines flight from London Heathrow. Geoff Kitchen, 73, was travelling with his wife Linda, who sustained serious injuries and is now suing the airline.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Crime Data · London
Londoners Wanted: Rapist, Murder Probe Suspect, and Drug Smugglers Among Crimestoppers Appeals
Crimestoppers has released a list of wanted individuals with links to London. Appeals include a man sought in connection with a Harrow Road murder, a convicted rapist sentenced in absentia, and suspects in drug smuggling and high-value watch robberies.
London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 45 - Crime Data · London
Six Londoners Sought by Police on Crimestoppers Wanted List
Crimestoppers has released a list of individuals wanted by police across London. Among those sought are a convicted rapist sentenced to over 11 years, a suspect in a Harrow Road murder investigation, and individuals wanted for drug importation and high-value theft.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Courts · EnfieldDriver fined £9,234 for breaching Enfield car cruising ban
A driver has been ordered to pay over £9,000 after admitting to breaching Enfield Council's car cruising injunction. Nojus Sartauskas performed stunts including wheel spins and doughnuts in Lockfield Avenue, Brimsdown.
Enfield3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 20
Courts · NewhamPatient unlawfully killed at Newham mental health centre
An inquest has found Hugo Flint-Cahan was unlawfully killed at Newham Mental Health Centre, with neglect by staff contributing to his death. The East London NHS Trust faces scrutiny over repeated failures and falsified records.
Newham5 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · BarnetTwo men charged with rape after Sunny Hill Park incident, remanded in custody
Metropolitan Police responded to a rape report at Sunny Hill Park, Hendon, at 12:33 am on 7 September 2026. Khanzada Afghan and Mohammad Nejad were arrested, charged and remanded. Their next hearing is set for Harrow Crown Court on 22 September 2026.
Barnet3 min readTrust 36 · Craft 60 · Hype 12- Latest
Man admits murdering mother of seven 28 years ago
Trevor Dunkley, 66, has admitted murdering Patricia Lashley in 1998, 28 years after she disappeared near her home in Dudley. He also pleaded guilty to preventing her lawful burial. Dunkley confessed to police that he killed Ms Lashley and disposed of her body.
4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Courts · BarnetEx-teacher Sally Anne Bowen convicted of indecent assault
A former science teacher at Christ's College in Finchley, Sally Anne Bowen, has been convicted of seven counts of indecent assault against two former pupils. The crimes occurred in 1988 and were brought to light after a podcast investigation unearthed new witnesses.
Barnet4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
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