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61 stories from and about Lambeth, mostly violent crime, policing, community safety. The most recent ran on 14 September 2026. Page 2 of 4.
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Violent Crime · LambethClapham bus driver shot dead outside pub, no further arrests made
A 25-year-old London bus driver was fatally shot outside a Clapham pub on 10 August. Police arrested a 22-year-old man but released him without charge. The victim’s family described him as a joyful presence and demanded justice as the investigation continues.
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Clapham bus driver Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa shot dead on Willington Road
Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa, a 25-year-old TfL bus driver, was shot dead on Willington Road, Clapham, on 10 August 2026. Police arrested a 22-year-old man but released him with no further action. Detectives urge witnesses to come forward with information or footage.
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Policing · LambethJason Rennox charged after Brixton police officer assaulted during weapon search
Jason Rennox, of Wenlock Street, Hackney, has been charged with assaulting a police officer in Brixton on 13 August. The incident occurred when officers attempted to detain a boy for a weapon search, leading to additional police support being called.
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Community Safety · LambethLambeth Council to restore missing bins after Clapham High Street outcry
Lambeth Council has pledged to reinstall litter bins on Clapham High Street and Wandsworth Road after councillors launched a petition. Residents reported around a dozen bins missing since June, with delays blamed on a planned improvement programme.
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Violent Crime · LambethClapham murder suspect released after hospital arrest
A 22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal shooting in North Clapham has been released with no further action. Auguste Marie Bile-aka Amoa, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene on Willington Road on 10 August. Detectives are seeking information about mopeds near the Fenwick Estate.
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Community Safety · LambethClapham High Street hosts knife surrender after two fatal attacks
Lambeth Council will hold an anti-knife surrender initiative on Clapham High Street on 18 August, after a 25-year-old man was fatally shot on Willington Road and a 22-year-old died in a stabbing on Tremadoc Road. A suspect is in hospital under arrest for the shooting.
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Violent Crime · LambethTeenager stabbed in Streatham, attacker still at large
A 19-year-old man was stabbed on Wavertree Road, Streatham, on 12 August 2026. Police and paramedics treated him at the scene before taking him to hospital. No arrests have been made, and the attacker remains at large. Officers are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Violent Crime · LambethClapham shooting: 22-year-old arrested after bus driver killed on Fenwick Estate
A 25-year-old bus driver was shot dead on the Fenwick Estate in Clapham on 10 August. Police have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murder, who remains in hospital under guard. A fundraising campaign has raised over £1,000 for funeral costs.
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Clapham bus driver Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa shot dead on Willington Road
A 25-year-old bus driver was pronounced dead after a shooting on Willington Road in Clapham on 10 August. Police have named the victim as Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa. A 22-year-old man was arrested the following day and remains in hospital under police guard.
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Violent Crime · LambethSt Thomas’ Hospital staff face daily violence as assaults rise 60%
A&E nurse Jess Turnbull describes being punched, kicked and threatened with knives at St Thomas’ Hospital in Waterloo. Security staff have lost fingers to bites. The trust has launched a poster campaign after a 60% rise in physical assaults on staff in one year.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan, 25, shot dead in Clapham as Lambeth gun crime rises
A 25-year-old man was shot dead outside a Clapham pub on Monday evening. Police have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murder. Lambeth recorded 88 gun-related offences in the past year, the third-highest rate in London.
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Met Police cut phone thefts by 13,000 in July after Lambeth Bridge robbery
Metropolitan Police recorded 13,000 fewer mobile phone thefts in July after deploying e-bikes, drones and facial recognition. Housing minister Sally Jameson was robbed on Lambeth Bridge in 2025, prompting a citywide crackdown. Only 20% of stolen phones are now reactivated, down from 80%.
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Violent Crime · LambethSecond crime scene found 0.1 miles from fatal Clapham North shooting
Metropolitan Police have established a second crime scene on the Fenwick Estate in Clapham North, near Cottage Grove, following the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man on Willington Road. A 22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in hospital custody.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan killed in Clapham shooting as suspect arrested on murder charge
A 25-year-old man died after a shooting in Clapham on Monday night. A 22-year-old suspect, also injured, was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in hospital. Police urge witnesses to come forward as investigations continue.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan, 25, shot dead in Clapham North as suspect arrested in hospital
A 25-year-old man died after a shooting on Willington Road, Clapham North, on 10 August 2026. Police arrested a 22-year-old man, also injured, on suspicion of murder. Willington Road and Landor Road remain cordoned off as investigations continue.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan in 20s shot dead outside Clapham pub on 10 August
A man in his 20s died after a shooting outside The Landor pub in Clapham on 10 August 2026. London Ambulance Service pronounced him dead at the scene. Police maintained a cordon at the junction of Willington Road and Landor Road but have not released further details.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan dies after shooting on Landor Road, Clapham North
A man died following a shooting on Landor Road, Clapham North, on 10 August 2026. Police and forensics teams were at the scene the following morning, with the road closed both ways. Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots around 10 pm.
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Violent Crime · LambethVictoria line passenger undergoes surgery after unprovoked attack between Stockwell and Vauxhall
A passenger on a Victoria line train required surgery after an unprovoked attack on 10 July 2026. The assault occurred between Stockwell and Vauxhall stations at around 11:10 am. British Transport Police are seeking witnesses and have released a description of the suspect.
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Policing · LambethPolice seek stabbing victim after Brixton knife attack in Windrush Square
Police are searching for a stabbing victim after reports of a knife attack in Windrush Square, Brixton, on 4 August. The victim left before officers arrived, and no arrests have been made. The crime scene was closed after initial investigations.
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Policing · LambethMet Police impose 48-hour dispersal order in Somerleyton and Coldharbour Lane
The Metropolitan Police have authorised a section 35 dispersal order for Somerleyton and Coldharbour Lane in Brixton, effective from 9 pm on 6 August 2026. Officers can now seize sound equipment and disperse gatherings linked to anti-social behaviour, following repeated complaints from residents and businesses.
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Also affecting Lambeth
Borough-wide and national stories that name Lambeth or bear directly on it.
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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Westminster has highest murder rate in England and Wales
More than 500 murders were recorded by the Metropolitan Police in London over the past five years. Westminster has the highest murder rate per 100,000 people in England and Wales, while Lambeth recorded the highest number of killings in London.
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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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Community Safety · SouthwarkSouth London woman, 82, regains strength after hospital programme
An 82-year-old South London resident has significantly improved her physical strength and ability to perform daily tasks after participating in a hospital-based resistance training programme. The initiative aims to enhance functional fitness and balance in older adults.
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Community Safety · HackneyHackney Council investigates security guard after protester pushed to ground
Hackney Council is investigating an incident where a security guard allegedly pushed a protester to the ground during a demonstration concerning overcrowded temporary accommodation. The protest at Hackney Town Hall involved members of Housing Action Southwark and Lambeth.
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Westminster E-bike Operation Leads to 187 Arrests
A major police operation in Westminster targeting thieves using e-bikes and mopeds has resulted in 187 arrests and 157 vehicles seized. The operation, which ran from February to July, also saw a 22 per cent drop in e-bike related crime in areas like Lambeth and Southwark.
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Campaigners demand 'Trew's law' for jailed officer convictions
A campaign is launching for 'Trew's law', which would mandate independent reviews of past convictions involving police officers who have been jailed for serious offences. The proposal follows decades of campaigning by Winston Trew, a victim of corrupt officer DS Derek Ridgewell.
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Transport Crime · EalingVoi e-bike firm defies Ealing Council after losing contract
E-bike operator Voi is continuing to provide services in Ealing despite not being awarded a new contract by the council. Voi disputes the council's procurement process and claims it offers the cheapest rental service in London.
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Crime Data · LondonLambeth leads south‑west London with 3,846 crimes recorded in July
July saw 14,442 offences logged in south‑west London, a 5 % increase on June. Lambeth recorded the highest total at 3,846, while Kingston and Richmond each logged 1,086, the lowest figures, according to Metropolitan Police figures reported by This Is Local London, Crime.
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Crime Data · LondonLambeth tops July crime figures with 3,846 offences in one month
Lambeth recorded the highest number of criminal offences in south-west London in July 2026, with 3,846 crimes, according to Metropolitan Police figures. Theft was the most common offence, while Richmond reported the lowest total with 1,086 incidents. Overall, the region saw a 5% rise in crime compared to June.
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Crime Data · LondonLondon rape charge rate falls to 3.4% as reports rise across capital
London recorded 28,203 sexual offences, including 9,949 rapes, in the year ending March 2026. The charge rate for rape dropped to 3.4%, while Westminster had the highest rate of sexual offences per resident in England and Wales.
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Met arrests 297 in Lambeth and Southwark gang crackdown led by Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond
A Metropolitan Police operation in Lambeth and Southwark resulted in 297 arrests and 38 weapons seized, including knives and firearms. Knife crime fell by 18% during the week-long crackdown, which targeted gang violence and drug supply networks.
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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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Met Police tech quadruples shoplifter prosecutions in Barnet and London
A new Metropolitan Police system has increased the proportion of shoplifting cases with a positive outcome from 7.3% to 29.4%. Barnet retailers will join the scheme on 3 August 2026, allowing faster evidence submission and arrests.
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