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21 stories from and about Havering, mostly crime data, community safety, policing. The most recent ran on 25 October 2026. Page 1 of 2.
Reported from Havering
Policing · HaveringMotorcyclist, 19, dies after police pursuit on A12
A 19-year-old man has died after his motorcycle crashed on the A12 near Gallows Corner. Police had indicated for the rider, who was not displaying registration plates, to stop before the collision occurred. Both the Met's Directorate of Professional Standards and the IOPC have been informed.
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Violent Crime · HaveringMan dies after crash near Gallows Corner
A man has died following a car crash in East London on Saturday, October 24. Emergency services were called to Masefield Crescent near Gallows Corner, where a London Air Ambulance was dispatched.
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Community Safety · HaveringHavering bin workers to strike over conditions
Over 40 refuse workers in Havering are set to strike for five days from October 26 to 30. The Unite union is leading the action, citing excessive workloads, fatigue, and lower pay rates compared to neighbouring boroughs.
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Transport Crime · HaveringHavering level crossing closed after dangerous train games
A level crossing in Havering, east London, has been closed after children and teenagers were filmed engaging in dangerous behaviour with trains. Network Rail has extended the closure beyond its initial 21 days.
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Courts · HaveringTeenager jailed for five years for rape at Romford station
Tommi Harwood has been sentenced to five years in prison for raping a girl at Romford station. The attack occurred in September 2024 when Harwood was 16. He was found guilty following a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
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Courts · HaveringHornchurch Teacher Convicted of Child Sex Offences
A former Hornchurch teacher, Paul Whiteman, has been found guilty of arranging or facilitating a child sex offence. He had previously admitted to making indecent images of children and engaging in sexual communication with a child. Sentencing is scheduled for November 27.
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Community Safety · HaveringHavering Council consults on borough-wide anti-social behaviour order
Havering Council is seeking public views on expanding a Public Spaces Protection Order to cover the entire borough. The proposed order would grant officers powers to issue £100 on-the-spot fines for various anti-social behaviours, with potential court fines of £1,000 for non-payment.
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Community Safety · HaveringReform UK must prove competence in Havering, says Assembly Member
Reform UK must leverage its control of Havering Council to demonstrate competence and stability to Londoners, according to Assembly Member Alex Wilson. The party secured 39 out of 55 seats in the borough, its first council leadership in the capital.
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Havering Council consults on borough-wide anti-social behaviour order
Havering Council is consulting residents on expanding a public space protection order to cover the entire borough. The proposed order would allow officers to issue £100 fines for a range of anti-social behaviours, including public drinking, aggressive begging, and the misuse of e-scooters.
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Community Safety · HaveringHavering Council prepares 'step-in' action over Rainham waste site
Havering Council is preparing to use 'step-in' powers to implement a £300,000 temporary solution at the 'Rainham volcano' waste site. The move follows an eight-year dispute with landowner Jerry O'Donovan over remediation efforts.
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Violent Crime · HaveringCharlie Stefano jailed for two years and ten months for strangling woman
Charlie Stefano, 33, of Dagenham, was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court for intentional strangulation and actual bodily harm. The attack on 13 February involved kicking, dragging, and phone destruction. Kent Police responded after the victim fled to a Chatham petrol station.
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Community Safety · HaveringGovernment wildfire alert risked exposing domestic abuse survivors in Barnet
A national emergency alert warning of wildfire risks on 14 August 2026 triggered loud alarms on hidden phones used by domestic abuse survivors, charities say. Women’s Aid and Hourglass criticised the lack of prior consultation, while the government defended the alert as necessary amid 43 UK wildfires that day.
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Policing · HaveringMet Police renew appeal for missing Harold Hill teenager Suzanne Lawrence, 45 years on
The Metropolitan Police have launched a fresh appeal to locate Suzanne Lawrence, who vanished aged 14 in July 1979 after leaving her Harold Hill home. Her sister Michelle Hooper has made a public plea for information, as detectives seek witnesses from the Highbury squat where the girls stayed.
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Also affecting Havering
Borough-wide and national stories that name Havering or bear directly on it.
- Crime Data · London
Havering vehicle theft operation recovers two cars as London sees surge in thefts
A Met police raid in Havering recovered two stolen vehicles and made several arrests. Across the UK, vehicle thefts are up nearly 50% on a ten‑year basis, with only 3% of offences resulting in a charge. Operation Alliances added 286 arrests and 319 seized cars.
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Crime Data · Tower HamletsTower Hamlets records most east London crime reports in September
Tower Hamlets recorded the highest number of crime reports in east London during September 2026, with 3,462 incidents logged by the Metropolitan Police. Theft was the most frequent offence, accounting for 1,220 of these reports.
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Crime Data · LondonTower Hamlets leads east London crime reports in August
Tower Hamlets recorded the most crime reports in east London in August with 3,526 offences, primarily theft. This marks a shift from July when Newham had the highest count. Overall crime in east London decreased by 8.41 per cent.
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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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Barnet sees 11 non-surgical cosmetic procedure complaints
Barnet borough councils recorded 11 complaints regarding non-surgical cosmetic procedures between January 2021 and May 2026. This data, gathered through Freedom of Information requests, highlights a wider trend of patient concerns across London, including allegations of injury and infection.
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Policing · Waltham ForestWaltham Forest to fund Met Police coroner officers from 2028
Waltham Forest Council will begin contributing to the salaries of Metropolitan Police coroner officers from the 2028/29 financial year as part of a new agreement. The Met faces a significant budget deficit, necessitating a shift in funding for the service which supports families dealing with unexpected deaths.
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Crime Data · LondonNewham tops east London crime reports in July 2026
Newham recorded the highest number of criminal offences in east London in July 2026, with 3,759 reports. Theft led the crime types, while Barking and Dagenham had the fewest cases. Police data shows a rise in crime across most boroughs compared to June.
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Crime Data · LondonNewham records highest crime rate in east London for first half of 2026
Newham reported 20,924 criminal offences in the first six months of 2026, the highest among east London boroughs. Theft was the most common crime, with 6,489 cases, while violence against the person dominated in Redbridge and other boroughs.
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Elsewhere in the borough
- London
- Barking and Dagenham
- Barnet
- Bexley
- Brent
- Bromley
- Camden
- City of London
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- Ealing
- Enfield
- Greenwich
- Hackney
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Haringey
- Harrow
- Hillingdon
- Hounslow
- Islington
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Kingston upon Thames
- Lambeth
- Lewisham
- Merton
- Newham
- Redbridge
- Richmond upon Thames
- Southwark
- Sutton
- Tower Hamlets
- Waltham Forest
- Wandsworth
- Westminster