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103 stories from and about Lambeth, mostly violent crime, community safety, policing. The most recent ran on 29 October 2026. Page 2 of 6.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan shot on Leigham Court Road, Streatham
A man in his 20s was shot on Leigham Court Road in Streatham on September 14. Police and ambulance services attended the scene, with forensic officers gathering evidence. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening and no arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan injured in Streatham shooting, police investigate
A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a reported shooting in Streatham. The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation and increased police presence in the area.
Lambeth2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Community Safety · LambethThelma & Louise musical aims to highlight violence against women
Callie Khouri, the writer of the original Thelma & Louise film, hopes its new stage musical adaptation will draw attention to the ongoing issue of violence against women. The production is currently showing at the Young Vic theatre in London.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Policing · LambethUS Embassy Staffer Accused of Child Abuse Images Flown from UK
A US embassy staffer accused of possessing indecent images of children was detained at his south London flat before being flown to the United States. The US Embassy confirmed the reassignment while investigations continue with UK authorities.
Lambeth2 min readTrust 44 · Craft 62 · Hype 32
Community Safety · LambethLambeth Council Approves £2bn Vauxhall Tower Development
Lambeth Council has approved a £2 billion development in Vauxhall, featuring a 230m tower and seven new buildings. The decision follows concerns raised by councillors, architects, and neighbouring councils regarding reduced affordable housing and significant carbon emissions.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45- Policing · Lambeth
Lambeth man admits importing illegal zombie knives
Jonathan Soares, 20, from Lambeth, has pleaded guilty to 12 charges, including importing illegal zombie knives and fraud, at Inner London Crown Court. Police seized 650 weapons as part of the investigation.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 64 · Craft 72 · Hype 55 - Violent Crime · Lambeth
Man charged with murder in Lambeth
Leroy Heffron, 38, has been charged with the murder of Thomas Carey, 39, who was found with severe head injuries on Poynders Road, SW4. Two other individuals were arrested in connection with the incident.
Lambeth3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 80 · Hype 15 
Courts · LambethActing sergeant Rachel Bright sacked by Met Police after misconduct hearing
Acting sergeant Rachel Bright has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police following a misconduct hearing. She was accused of inappropriate touching in Clapham in December 2022. While cleared of sexual assault at trial, a panel found gross misconduct.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan arrested after Vauxhall assault leaves victim with head injuries
Police were called to an assault near Vauxhall Bus Station on Tuesday morning where a 25-year-old man was found with head injuries. A 24-year-old man was arrested at the scene and has since been bailed.
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Violent Crime · LambethThomas Carey named as man found dead in Clapham
A murder investigation is underway in Clapham after Thomas Carey, 39, was found dead at an address in Poynders Road. No arrests have been made and police are appealing for witnesses.
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Violent Crime · LambethThomas Carey named as murder victim on Lambeth's Oaklands Estate
Thomas Carey has been named and pictured as the victim of a murder on the Oaklands Estate in Lambeth. Detectives believe he died between September 3 and 4, 2026, and are seeking information from the local area.
Lambeth2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Violent Crime · LambethMan found dead, murder investigation launched in Lambeth
A murder investigation is underway after a man in his 30s was discovered deceased at an address on Poynders Road in Lambeth. Officers were called to the scene on Friday evening and the Metropolitan Police have confirmed no arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan dies from head injuries in Clapham; murder probe launched
A murder investigation has been launched in Clapham after a man in his 30s died from serious head injuries. Police were called to Poynders Road on Friday, September 4, and found the man at the scene. No arrests have been made.
Lambeth2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Courts · LambethJordon Ibe fined for assaulting ex-girlfriend in Lambeth
Former Liverpool FC player Jordon Ibe has been sentenced for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Amie Mayson, outside her Lambeth home. He pulled a braid from her hair during an argument on December 14. The case was heard at Croydon Magistrates’ Court.
Lambeth3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · LambethMan critical after Vauxhall head injury assault
A man in his 20s is in hospital with potentially life-threatening head injuries following an assault on Bondway, Vauxhall. Police arrested a 25-year-old man at the scene.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan in hospital with life-threatening injuries after Vauxhall attack
A man in his 20s is in hospital with potentially life-threatening head injuries following an assault in Vauxhall in the early hours of September 1, 2026. A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
Lambeth2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Transport Crime · LambethCyclist hospitalised with head injury after Kennington Park Road crash
A cyclist was taken to hospital with a head injury following a collision on Kennington Park Road on September 1, 2026. Part of the road was temporarily closed while emergency services responded to the incident.
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Violent Crime · LambethVauxhall man pleads guilty to murdering friend on New Year's Eve
Daniel Levy, 48, has pleaded guilty to the murder of Abdul Kaleem Shaik, 41, in a Vauxhall flat on New Year's Eve. Levy, who has a previous conviction for killing his grandmother, handed himself in to police on January 1.
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Violent Crime · LambethDaniel Levy jailed for life after second killing in Lambeth
Daniel Levy, 48, admitted stabbing Abdul Kaleem Shaik, 41, in the neck at a Vauxhall flat after telling police 'It’s happened again'. Levy had previously been convicted of killing his grandmother in 2000 and will be sentenced on 9 September 2026.
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Community Safety · LambethBrixton poetry workshop helps young black men express emotions
A poetry workshop in Brixton is providing a safe space for young black men to discuss mental health, experiences of racism, and societal pressures. The Mandem, Let's Talk programme, run by Poetic Unity, uses spoken word to help attendees express emotions and build confidence.
Lambeth3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 75 · Hype 20
Also affecting Lambeth
Borough-wide and national stories that name Lambeth or bear directly on it.
Courts · SuttonSutton man charged over Balham fatal motorbike crash
A 53-year-old man from Wallington has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision in Balham that resulted in the death of pedestrian Seidi Abdulkhadir. The case has been sent to the Old Bailey for further proceedings.
Sutton2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 15- Crime Data · London
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.
London3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 67 · Hype 30 
LatestFour charged after Brixton drug raids, betting shop shut for two weeks
On 15 October, Lambeth Safer Neighbourhoods officers executed four warrants in Brixton, seizing drugs, a weapon and criminal assets. Four individuals were charged and a court ordered the Jennings betting shop to close for two weeks.
4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41- Crime Data · Westminster
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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Violent Crime · LondonWestminster records highest violent offence rate in September 2026
In September 2026 London saw 21,715 violent offences. Westminster had the highest rate at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, Brent recorded 959 incidents and Richmond upon Thames the lowest rate at 1.4 per 1,000. The figures reflect a 7.6% rise on the previous year.
London2 min readTrust 62 · Craft 71 · Hype 30- Crime Data · London
Barnet logs six gun offences in September 2026, among the lowest in London
September 2026 saw 130 gun‑related offences across London. Barnet recorded six, matching Tower Hamlets and staying well below the city’s peak in Newham. A separate shooting on Leigham Court Road in Streatham left a man in his 20s with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
London3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 75 · Hype 30 - 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 
Violent Crime · SouthwarkSouthwark and Lambeth see 23% rise in gun crime amid youth violence surge
Gun crime has increased by 23% in Southwark and 22% in Lambeth in the year to August 2026, with police attributing the rise to youth violence and gang activity. Targeted operations led to over 700 arrests and the seizure of more than 40 weapons.
Southwark4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45- Crime Data · London
South West London Crime Figures Rise in August
Crime across south-west London saw a 9.6 per cent increase in August compared to July, with a total of 27,477 offences logged. Lambeth recorded the highest number of crimes, followed by Croydon and Wandsworth.
London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Policing · WestminsterWestminster Bridge faces crackdown on illegal traders
Calls are mounting for a crackdown on illegal trading and anti-social behaviour on Westminster Bridge. Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Holden has urged authorities to remove ice cream vans, pedicabs, and conmen from the tourist hotspot, citing security concerns.
Westminster3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Community Safety · CroydonCroydon Council grants 24/7 gambling licence despite opposition
Croydon Council has approved a licence extension allowing Admiral AGC to operate 24/7 at 6 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood. The decision faced opposition from residents and MPs across four London boroughs, who cited concerns over vulnerable individuals and potential crime.
Croydon4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40- 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.
London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Violent Crime · London
Spiking incidents rise at London house parties, Met Police report
The Metropolitan Police has reported a 20% increase in spiking incidents across London over the past year, with a notable rise in cases occurring at house parties. Offenders are reportedly using a wider range of substances, including drug-laced vapes and common medications, to target victims.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45 - Latest
Daughter urges Sadiq Khan to curb ‘monster’ SUVs after parents killed
A London woman whose parents were killed by a speeding SUV is campaigning for stricter controls on the vehicles. Claire Corkery wants Sadiq Khan and TfL to introduce tougher regulations and ban advertising for large SUVs across the transport network.
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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.
London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Crime Data · London
Newham tops London knife crime league with 824 offences
Newham recorded the highest number of knife crime offences in London over the past year, with 824 incidents. Metropolitan Police data shows 13,649 knife-related offences across the capital between September 2025 and August 2026, with almost half of victims aged under 25.
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Courts · City of LondonLambeth Palace withdraws award to cleric over bin Laden remarks
Lambeth Palace has withdrawn an award for reconciliation and interfaith co-operation given to Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi. The decision follows the emergence of past remarks where Ashrafi stated he would bestow an honorary title on Osama bin Laden.
City of London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Courts · LondonBakerloo line attacker admits attempted rape
Vincent Saxon, 54, has admitted to attempting to rape a woman on a Bakerloo line train. The incident occurred on July 11 between Waterloo and Lambeth North stations. Saxon pleaded guilty at Inner London Crown Court on September 17 and will be sentenced on October 30.
London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 41
Policing · London140 Met officers complete neighbourhood policing programme
Around 140 Metropolitan Police officers have completed a two-year neighbourhood policing programme. The officers, who joined through the Police Now scheme, graduated in Kensington. Awards were presented for achievements in areas including crime reduction and community problem-solving.
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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.
Waltham Forest3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
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