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88 stories from and about Islington, mostly violent crime, community safety, policing. The most recent ran on 29 October 2026. Page 2 of 5.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonMotorcyclist dies in crash with bus on Tollington Park
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a bus on Tollington Park in Islington. Emergency services attended the scene on Friday, September 25, where the rider was pronounced dead. The road closure caused considerable traffic delays.
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Courts · IslingtonSab Cox cleared of rape in Islington
Sab Cox, 26, was acquitted of rape by a jury at the Old Bailey on Tuesday. Cox had travelled from Birmingham to meet a nonbinary person in Islington and maintained the sex was consensual.
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Courts · IslingtonIslington Man Charged in First UK Rwanda Genocide Case
An Islington man, Dr Vincent Brown, also known as Bajinya, has been charged with offences linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. He is the first person in the UK to face such charges and remains in custody.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonReece Salmon, 28, dies after stabbing in Islington
A murder investigation has been launched after 28-year-old Reece Salmon died in hospital following a stabbing in Lloyd Baker Street, Islington. Police have implemented enhanced stop-and-search powers in the area and are appealing for witnesses.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonMan, 28, fatally stabbed in Clerkenwell
A 28-year-old man has died after being fatally stabbed on Lloyd Baker Street in Clerkenwell. The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses. No arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · Islington28-year-old man dies after Clerkenwell stabbing
A murder investigation has been launched after a 28-year-old man died from stab wounds sustained in Clerkenwell. Police were called to Lloyd Baker Street on Wednesday evening and the victim was pronounced dead in hospital the following day. A Section 60 order is now in effect.
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Community Safety · IslingtonIslington Council pays £2,850 for 19-month housing delay
Islington Council has paid £2,850 to a resident after a 19-month delay in processing his homelessness application and allocating housing. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council caused injustice to the man, who has severe mobility issues.
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Community Safety · IslingtonExmouth Market traders face £800 fines over seating rules
Traders in Clerkenwell's Exmouth Market are concerned about potential £800 fines due to new outdoor seating regulations from Islington Council. The changes require a significant reduction in table capacity and increased spacing, leading to fears of insolvency.
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Policing · IslingtonIslington schools investigate malicious emails, police confirm no credible threat
Islington Council confirmed police are investigating malicious emails sent to schools in the borough and neighbouring areas on September 10. While several schools initiated lockdown procedures as a precaution, authorities state there is no current information suggesting a credible threat to any specific school or individual.
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Crime Data · IslingtonIslington primary schools increase security after threatening emails
Several primary schools in Islington and surrounding areas have heightened security measures following the receipt of threatening emails. While police have stated there is no immediate threat, investigations are ongoing.
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Community Safety · IslingtonEight fire engines and 60 firefighters deployed to Seven Sisters Road blaze in Islington
At about 03:36 am a fire erupted on Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park, Islington. Eight fire engines and roughly 60 firefighters from five stations tackled the blaze, half of the roof was alight and residents were warned to stay clear while the cause remains unknown.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonMan in custody after Islington stabbing; woman bailed
A man in his 40s remains in custody following a stabbing incident on Berriman Road in Islington. A woman in her 20s, also found with stab wounds, has been bailed as police continue their investigation.
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Courts · IslingtonInmate died by suicide after release from HMP Pentonville
Moses Hailemichel died on March 3, 2025, six days after his release from HMP Pentonville. An investigation by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman found significant failures in communication and preparation for his release.
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Community Safety · IslingtonIslington Council buys 820 homes to tackle homelessness
Islington Council has purchased 820 properties to house individuals and families facing homelessness, a move it claims has saved the authority up to £17 million in private rental costs over two years. The council has committed a further £58 million to continue its buyback programme.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonMan in his 30s found with life-threatening stab wounds in Islington
A man in his 30s is in a life-threatening condition after being found with stab wounds in Packington Street, Islington. Police were called by the London Ambulance Service in the early hours of Sunday, September 6. No arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonMan critical after Seven Sisters Road assault
A man in his 60s remains in a critical condition following an assault on Seven Sisters Road, Islington. Emergency services attended the scene on August 26, and police have established a cordon while investigations continue.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonMan in hospital after Islington assault
A man in his 60s is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after being assaulted on Seven Sisters Road, Islington. The road has been closed since the incident on Wednesday, August 26, and police are appealing for witnesses and footage.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonMan assaulted on Seven Sisters Road; police investigate
A man was taken to a major trauma centre after being assaulted on Seven Sisters Road in Islington late on August 26. Police have cordoned off the area and a forensics team is on scene. Several bus routes have been diverted.
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Courts · IslingtonDrill lyrics used in 252 London court cases
Drill rap lyrics and videos have been used as evidence in London murder trials against 252 defendants between 2020 and 2023. The Metropolitan Police defend the practice, stating it helps secure convictions, but campaigners argue it unfairly targets young Black men.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonClara Bale, 23, formally identified after death in Islington
Clara Bale, 23, has been formally identified by police after being found dead at an address in Bollinder Place, Islington. Six people arrested on suspicion of murder have been released on bail as the investigation continues.
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Also affecting Islington
Borough-wide and national stories that name Islington or bear directly on it.
LatestJeremy Corbyn's party eyes London Mayor 2028 election
Jeremy Corbyn's political party, Your Party, is considering fielding a candidate in the 2028 London Mayoral election. The party aims to establish branches in two-thirds of London's boroughs soon. Reform UK has already named its candidate.
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Violent Crime · LondonLiverpool Road shooting: Police cordon in place
Police have cordoned off a section of Liverpool Road in Islington after a shooting. Emergency services were called to the scene, and a significant police presence remains.
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Croydon and Westminster record highest violence offences
Croydon recorded the highest total number of violence against the person offences in London, with 12,443 incidents in the year ending September 2026. Westminster followed closely with 12,242 offences, also recording the highest rate per 1,000 people.
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Man arrested after three Jewish women assaulted in Hackney
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Hackney after three Jewish women reported being assaulted. The Metropolitan Police are treating the incident as a suspected antisemitic hate crime and have increased patrols in the Clapton Common area.
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Westminster records 5,498 theft offences in September, highest in London
In September 2026 Westminster logged 5,498 theft offences, the largest total of any London borough, with a per‑capita rate of 21.1 per 1,000 people. City‑wide theft numbers fell 1.8 per cent over the previous year, prompting a police review.
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Transport Crime · Tower HamletsTower Hamlets Council Considers Dockless Bike Parking Zones
Tower Hamlets Council is exploring designated parking zones for dockless bikes following a petition highlighting pavement hazards. Campaigners have raised concerns about obstructions for 18 months, particularly around Brick Lane.
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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.
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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 · 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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Four Men Stabbed in Bromley High Street Violence
Four men were stabbed in Bromley High Street on September 10 following a large-scale altercation. One victim was left in critical condition, and seven men were arrested as police launched an extensive investigation into the incident.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Community Safety · London
£41m Government funding for Thames 'mega' heat network
A major new heat network along the River Thames is to receive £41 million in government funding. The project, which will run through seven London boroughs, aims to supply low-carbon heating to up to 650,000 homes.
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Community Safety · SouthwarkCity of London Corporation seeks GLA funding for 681 new homes in Southwark
The City of London Corporation has applied for Greater London Authority funding to build 681 new homes across two Southwark sites. The £94.86 million project includes social rent and mixed-tenure properties, with construction expected over the next decade if approved.
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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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Four deaths reported across London in early September
Four men have died in separate incidents across London in the first week of September. Investigations are ongoing into a murder in Clapham, a stabbing in Islington, a suspected dog attack in Canning Town, and a fall from a balcony in Barking.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Latest
Man rescued from Finsbury Park building fire
A man was rescued from the roof of a building in Finsbury Park after a fire broke out on Seven Sisters Road. Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters attended the scene, with four people taken to hospital.
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Community Safety · LondonEnfield dog owner fined £1,850 for persistent barking
An Enfield dog owner has been ordered to pay £1,850 in fines and costs after his dog's persistent barking led to a breach of a noise abatement notice. Enfield Council stated that continuous loud noise from dogs is considered antisocial behaviour.
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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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Courts · SouthwarkJudge criticises CPS over £10,000 Rolex robbery case dropped after 11 years
A judge has criticised the Crown Prosecution Service for wasting public money on a £10,000 Rolex robbery case that was discontinued after 11 years. Khaled Gestalli was accused of the 2015 offence but the charge was dropped due to identification issues and missing CCTV.
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Community Safety · CamdenCamden Council rejects outdoor tables for King's Cross pub
The landlady of The Lincoln Arms pub in King's Cross claims she lost up to £40,000 in revenue over the summer after Camden Council rejected a pavement licence application for six outdoor tables. The council cited pedestrian access and safety concerns, as the proposed area included a fire exit.
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Policing · BarnetAnthony McGregor escapes Willesden court, police hunt in Harrow and Wealdstone
Anthony McGregor, sentenced to 18 weeks for stalking and assault, escaped from Willesden Magistrates’ Court on 26 August 2026. Police believe he is in the Harrow and Wealdstone area and have launched a manhunt, urging residents to report sightings immediately.
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