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37 stories from and about Newham, mostly violent crime, courts, policing. The most recent ran on 14 September 2026. Page 2 of 2.
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Violent Crime · NewhamPolice called to Rainham hotel over weapon fears
Police attended the Berwick Manor Hotel in Rainham on Saturday, August 22, after staff reported concerns about the presence of guns and knives. No weapons were discovered by officers, and no arrests were made in connection with the incident.
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Violent Crime · NewhamMasum Miah named by police after fatal shooting in East Ham car
Police have named Masum Miah, 42, as the man found shot dead inside a car in East Ham. Detectives are appealing for witnesses and footage as no arrests have yet been made.
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Masum Miah, 42, shot dead in Newham early morning attack
A murder investigation has been launched after Masum Miah, 42, was fatally shot in Newham in the early hours of 18 August. Police are urging anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward as no arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · NewhamMasum Ahmed, 40, shot dead in East Ham car in early hours
A 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after gunshots were fired at a white vehicle in East Ham in the early hours of 18 August 2026. Police have not named the victim, but Bangladeshi media report him as Masum Ahmed. No arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · NewhamMan in 40s shot dead in East Ham vehicle on St Bartholomew’s Road
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot inside a vehicle on St Bartholomew’s Road, East Ham, in the early hours of 18 August 2026. No arrests have been made and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Man in 40s shot dead in Newham car, no arrests made
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene after being found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle on St Bartholomew’s Road, Newham, early on 18 August 2026. Police have not made any arrests and are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
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Courts · NewhamNewham Council faces blame after five-year-old dies in Plaistow tower fall
A five-year-old boy fell to his death from a 15th-floor flat in Jacobs House, Plaistow, on 16 May 2024. His mother told Walthamstow Coroner’s Court that Newham Council failed to fix faulty window restrictors despite multiple complaints, leaving her autistic son at risk.
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Courts · NewhamNewham Council ignored window safety warnings before five-year-old’s fatal fall
Aalim Ahmed, five, died after falling from a 15th-floor kitchen window in Jacobs House, Plaistow, on 16 May 2024. His mother Sahra Osman told Walthamstow Coroner’s Court that Newham Council failed to act on her safety concerns about broken window restrictors, despite multiple reports.
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Policing · NewhamMan sought after upskirting incident at West Ham station escalator
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was upskirted on an escalator at West Ham station during the morning rush hour. A suspect, described as a young man in workwear, boarded a Jubilee line train to Stratford and remains unidentified.
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Policing · NewhamArmed police evacuate Central line train at Stratford after gun report
British Transport Police evacuated a Central line train at Stratford station on 12 August 2026 after reports of a man with a gun. No firearm or suspect was found, but the incident caused brief service suspensions and ongoing delays.
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Violent Crime · NewhamMan, 19, stabbed in Manor Park as police hunt suspect
A 19-year-old man was stabbed in Manor Park on 9 August 2026, suffering injuries described as neither life-threatening nor life-changing. Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses after no arrests were made at the scene near Aldersbrook Lane.
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Also affecting Newham
Borough-wide and national stories that name Newham or bear directly on it.
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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Violent Crime · LondonFive Barnet and east London men convicted in £13.8m cannabis smuggling plot
Five men from Barnet, Newham, Waltham Forest and Redbridge were convicted of smuggling £13.8m worth of cannabis into the UK. The gang, intercepted at Birmingham Airport, used Apple AirTags to track suitcases filled with drugs flown from Thailand via Paris. Sentencing dates are set for September and October.
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Transport Crime · LondonVictoria line racial abuse suspect sought after late-night tube incident
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman racially abused passengers on a Victoria line train between Victoria and Oxford Circus at 10:30pm on 30 July. A CCTV image of the suspect has been released as officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
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Violent Crime · Waltham ForestEleven couriers jailed for £13.8m cannabis smuggle via Birmingham Airport
Eleven couriers, including four from London, have been convicted of attempting to smuggle £13.8 million worth of cannabis into the UK. The drugs were packed in 22 suitcases and seized at Birmingham Airport in August 2024. Sentencing dates are set for September and October 2026.
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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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