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25 stories from and about Hounslow, mostly violent crime, courts, community safety. The most recent ran on 14 September 2026. Page 1 of 2.
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Courts · HounslowHounslow Council ordered to pay £1,000 for homelessness blunder
Hounslow Council has been ordered to pay £1,000 in compensation after failing to inform two individuals their homelessness application had been closed. The council lost track of the file and did not provide legally required accommodation, leaving the pair sofa surfing for over a year.
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Courts · HounslowSpeedboat killer Jack Shepherd jailed for 20 months
Jack Shepherd, known for a manslaughter conviction, has received a 20-month prison sentence for assaulting his former partner and damaging property. The attacks led to his recall to prison.
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Violent Crime · HounslowHuman remains found at Bedfont Lakes Country Park
A woman's skull and human remains have been discovered at Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Feltham, Hounslow, following wildfires. While police are investigating, any suggested link to serial killer Levi Bellfield is considered speculative.
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Community Safety · HounslowHounslow Council collects £3.32m from fly-tipping fines in one year
Hounslow Council raised £3.32 million from 3,324 fly-tipping fines between July 2025 and June 2026. Residents and councillors have raised concerns about enforcement practices, including allegations that contractors fabricate offences to meet targets.
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Community Safety · HounslowHounslow Council moves to reopen Brentford Dock riverside path
Hounslow Council has issued a legal order to add the Brentford Dock riverside path to its public rights of way map. This is the first step to ensure public access to the route, which has been gated by the landowner since 2021.
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Violent Crime · HounslowNine youths arrested after Bedfont Lane disturbance, one boy injured
A 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening following a disturbance on Bedfont Lane. Nine youths, aged 12 to 16, were arrested and have since been released on bail.
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Courts · HounslowTwo men charged with murder over fatal Hounslow flat fire
Two men have appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murder and arson following a fire at a Hounslow block of flats on August 19. Anna Kowalska, 50, died in the blaze, and eight other residents were injured.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal Hounslow fire
A fatal fire on Berkeley Avenue, Hounslow, has led to a murder investigation. A 48-year-old woman died in hospital, and eight others were injured, with one remaining in a critical condition. A 34-year-old man has been arrested.
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Violent Crime · HounslowHounslow murder probe after woman's bones found in Feltham woodland
A murder investigation has been launched after human bones, believed to belong to a woman aged 25 to 45, were found in woodland in Feltham. Police are appealing for information to help identify the victim and establish the circumstances.
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Murder investigation launched after human remains found in Feltham woodland
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after human remains were discovered in woodland in Feltham. The remains are believed to belong to a woman aged between 25 and 45.
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Transport Crime · HounslowMan dies after car and bus collide on Gunnersbury Avenue, Chiswick
A 38-year-old man died after a car and bus collided on Gunnersbury Avenue in Chiswick early on 20 August 2026. The car’s driver was arrested, and the bus driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses with dashcam footage.
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Violent Crime · HounslowHounslow fire death: 48-year-old woman killed in suspected arson
A 48-year-old woman died and another woman is critically ill after a fire in Berkley Avenue, Hounslow, on 19 August 2026. Police suspect arson and have ruled it an isolated incident. Nine people were hospitalised, with seven discharged after minor injuries. No arrests have been made.
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Hounslow murder probe after woman dies in Berkley Avenue fire
Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation after a fire at a house on Berkley Avenue, Hounslow, killed one woman and left another critically injured. Nine people were taken to hospital; seven have since been discharged. Detectives believe the fire may have been started deliberately.
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Policing · HounslowHuman remains found at Bedfont Lakes Country Park under police investigation
Police have confirmed human remains were found at Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Hounslow. A crime scene remains in place while forensic tests determine the identity and age of the bones. Residents suggest wildfires may have exposed them, but this is unconfirmed by authorities.
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Courts · HounslowFeltham teenager stabbed to death in High Street revenge attack
Malaki Sharma was fatally stabbed in Feltham High Street on 11 January 2026 during a revenge attack linked to a feud between two youth groups. Three teenagers, all 16, are charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm, with one also facing a murder charge. The trial at the Old Bailey continues.
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Courts · Hounslow16-year-old charged with murder of Maliki Sharma in Feltham High Street stabbing
An 18-year-old was fatally stabbed in Feltham High Street in January 2026 after a feud between two groups of youths escalated online. A 16-year-old, who cannot be named, is charged with murder. Two others, also 16, face conspiracy charges. The trial continues at the Old Bailey.
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Violent Crime · Hounslow63-year-old Brentford man arrested after canal axe attack leaves victim with life-changing injuries
A 63-year-old man from Brentford has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a violent axe attack near Clitheroe’s Lock on the Grand Union Canal. The victim, a man in his 40s, remains hospitalised with life-changing injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
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Courts · HounslowLee Ryan seeks Supreme Court appeal over flight assault conviction
Lee Ryan, 43, is applying to the Supreme Court to challenge his conviction for racially aggravated assault on a flight attendant during a British Airways flight from Glasgow to London City Airport in July 2022. His barrister confirmed the 11 August deadline for the appeal.
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Axe attack on Brentford towpath leaves man with life-changing injuries
A man in his 40s was attacked with an axe on the Grand Union Canal towpath in Brentford on 4 August. Police have closed the path near Lock 99 while searching for the attacker, who remains at large. No arrests have been made.
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Courts · HounslowHounslow woman admits smuggling £512,000 of cannabis from Thailand
A woman from Hounslow has admitted smuggling cannabis worth at least £512,000 into the UK from Thailand. Amy Jayne Durban was arrested at Heathrow Airport in July and will be sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court on 14 October 2026.
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Also affecting Hounslow
Borough-wide and national stories that name Hounslow or bear directly on it.
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.
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Courts · EalingCouple told to take adoption leave before councils scrap plans
A London couple were advised to take a year of adoption leave from work and buy children's items before Ealing, Hounslow, and Southwark Councils abandoned their adoption plans. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found multiple failures in the process.
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Community Safety · Tower HamletsTower Hamlets Truman Brewery data centre faces local opposition
A proposed data centre at the Truman Brewery site in Tower Hamlets has sparked significant local opposition. Residents and councillors are concerned about the loss of potential housing and the environmental impact of the facility.
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Violent Crime · HillingdonHuman bones found at Bedfont pits near Hounslow border
Human bones were discovered on 12 August at Bedfont pits, a semi-natural open space near Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Hillingdon. Police confirmed the remains are human and are conducting tests. The find follows a similar discovery in Biggin Hill on 7 August.
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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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