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80 stories from and about Wandsworth, mostly courts, community safety, policing. The most recent ran on 30 October 2026. Page 2 of 4.
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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth Council plans £767,000 street cleaning boost
Wandsworth Council is proposing an annual £767,000 investment in street cleaning, including more frequent sweeping and jet washing. The initiative would be funded by reintroducing charges for bulky waste collections, a move that has drawn criticism.
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Policing · WandsworthPutney Pusher suspect's sisters seek DNA results
The sisters of Nicholas Brandram, who was arrested on suspicion of being the 'Putney Pusher', are appealing to the Home Secretary for DNA test results they believe will clear his name. Mr Brandram was found dead at his home on September 15.
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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth Council told to pay tenant £250 after heating failure
Wandsworth Council has been ordered to pay a tenant £250 and apologise after failing to address a lack of heating and hot water in her temporary accommodation for four months. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council did not respond to her complaint until March 2025.
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Courts · WandsworthMan arrested in 'Putney pusher' case found dead
Nicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 2017 'Putney pusher' incident, was found dead at his Chiswick home on September 15, 2026. An inquest into his death has been suspended.
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Courts · WandsworthMan died in Thames after taking magic mushrooms
A young chef who had taken a significant quantity of magic mushrooms jumped into the River Thames near Battersea Park, an inquest heard. Joe Emanuel Cuaspa Vargas was seen struggling in the water before his body was found days later. His family raised concerns about the police investigation.
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Policing · WandsworthMan sought after Clapham Junction station assault
British Transport Police are seeking a man in connection with an assault at Clapham Junction railway station on Wednesday 19 August. The victim suffered significant facial injuries and required hospital treatment.
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Transport Crime · WandsworthMan punched after reporting barrier jumper at Clapham Junction
British Transport Police are seeking a man seen on CCTV after an assault at Clapham Junction station. The victim was punched twice in the face after reporting a barrier jumper, sustaining injuries that needed hospital care.
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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth Council rated 'C3' for housing safety failures
Wandsworth Council has received a 'C3' rating from the Regulator of Social Housing due to serious failings in health and safety standards. Inspectors found tenants waiting over a year for fire safety works and properties without essential electrical safety tests.
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Policing · WandsworthPutney Pusher suspect dies as Met Police investigation faces scrutiny
Nicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 2017 "Putney Pusher" incident, has died. Police minister Sarah Jones stated the Metropolitan Police must explain its investigation's decision-making. Brandram's family claim the force's probe caused him immense pressure leading to his death.
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Sisters say Met Police 'negligent' in 'Putney pusher' probe
The sisters of Nicholas Brandram, the man suspected of being the 'Putney pusher', have accused the Metropolitan Police of negligence and recklessness. Brandram was arrested in June and released under investigation before his death on Tuesday.
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Courts · WandsworthMan arrested in 'Putney pusher' probe dies by suicide
Nicholas Brandram, 44, died by suicide at his west London home on September 15. He had been arrested in June in connection with the 2017 Putney Bridge incident and on suspicion of drug possession. The Metropolitan Police stated his death was unexpected but not suspicious.
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Violent Crime · WandsworthMan arrested in Putney Bridge incident found dead
Nicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 2017 Putney Bridge incident, has been found dead at his Chiswick home. His family claim he was innocent and died due to police pressure.
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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth boxing charity Carney's Community receives £62,500 grant
Carney's Community, a Wandsworth-based boxing charity supporting at-risk young people, has received a £62,500 grant from The Standard's Sporting Chance campaign. The funds will help the charity continue its work with hundreds of young Londoners annually.
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Courts · WandsworthPutney shop loses alcohol licence after selling to underage volunteers
Wandsworth Council has revoked the alcohol licence for Stonehenge Food and Wine in Putney after the shop sold alcohol to underage volunteers on two occasions. The shop had previously received three formal warnings for licence breaches.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · WandsworthWandsworth hotelier jailed for £450k Covid loan fraud
A Wandsworth hotelier has received a suspended prison sentence for defrauding the government of £450,000 through fraudulent Covid support loan applications. Richard Courtenay made nine false applications for Bounce Back Loans, using the funds for personal gain. He was ordered to complete unpaid work and rehabilitation.
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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth nurse struck off for patient safety failures
A mental health nurse working in Wandsworth has been removed from the nursing register after a series of failings, including administering incorrect medication and leaving a high-risk patient unsupervised. Santa Mandera's actions were found to have put patients at risk.
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Met Police officer dismissed for gross misconduct after touching woman
An Acting Sergeant with the Metropolitan Police has been dismissed without notice following a gross misconduct hearing. The officer was found to have inappropriately touched a woman while off-duty in Clapham Junction in December 2022.
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Community Safety · WandsworthPutney shop licence reviewed over underage alcohol sales
Stonehenge Food and Wine in Putney faces a licence review by Wandsworth Council after failing multiple test purchases involving underage volunteers. The shop received three formal warnings for breaches including CCTV and staff training failures.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · WandsworthWandsworth residents warned of doorstep census fraud
Fraudsters are targeting homes in Wandsworth, posing as Home Affairs Officers and claiming to collect identification details for a census. They are using official-looking documents and biometric machines to obtain fingerprints and photo data.
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Community Safety · WandsworthTooting shop denied 2am alcohol sales after police objections
KK Convenience Store in Tooting will not be allowed to sell alcohol until 2am daily. The Met Police and Wandsworth Council licensing officers opposed the extension, warning it would exacerbate existing issues with crime and anti-social behaviour in the area.
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Also affecting Wandsworth
Borough-wide and national stories that name Wandsworth or bear directly on it.
- Courts · Croydon
Attacker of South Croydon man set for early prison release
A South Croydon man who suffered severe injuries after being randomly attacked and kicked into traffic is to have his attacker released from prison early. The perpetrator, Salman Kamraman Karim, was sentenced to 11 years but will be eligible for release in February 2031.
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Courts · BexleyFour jailed for serious crimes across South London
Four men have been sentenced to significant prison terms for a range of serious offences. These include a shooting outside a Bexleyheath nightclub, the bombing of a ULEZ camera in Sidcup, leading an international monkey torture network, and indecent exposure on trains.
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Courts · BrentBrent man reoffends within 24 hours of early prison release
A man from Brent was released from prison under an early release scheme and allegedly committed further offences within 24 hours. Michael Bogle admitted four shoplifting offences and was returned to custody, prompting concerns from police about the impact on communities.
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Policing · BarnetBarnet Commander Raises Alarm Over Prisoner Release Scheme
Barnet's Borough Commander Luke Williams has written to local politicians expressing serious concerns about a government prison release scheme. A prolific shoplifter and registered sex offender committed further crimes just one day after being released from HMP Wandsworth.
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Courts · BrentBrent man re-jailed after shoplifting spree days after early release
A 38-year-old Brent resident, Michael Bogle, has been returned to prison after committing multiple shoplifting offences and burglaries shortly after his early release from HMP Wandsworth. He pleaded guilty at Willesden Magistrates’ Court.
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Courts · BarnetSex offender reoffends within 24 hours of early prison release
A registered sex offender committed multiple crimes in north west London within 24 hours of being released early from HMP Wandsworth. Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams has raised concerns with local MPs and councillors about the risks to communities.
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Violent Crime · LondonMan jailed for life for Tulse Hill murder days after prison release
Robert Sabat, 60, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his former partner, Dickiesha Nurse, 42, at her Tulse Hill flat. He committed the crime less than two weeks after his release from prison.
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Killer jailed for 17 years after Tulse Hill stabbing
Robert Sabat has been jailed for a minimum of 17 years for the murder of Dickiesha Nurse, whom he stabbed at her Tulse Hill flat. He had been released from HMP Wandsworth just one day prior to his sentencing for a previous offence.
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Community Safety · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Council plans £39m savings through service overhaul
Richmond Council is set to implement significant cost-cutting measures, aiming to save £39 million annually by 2029. This initiative, driven by government funding formula changes, will involve a major overhaul of services across six key areas.
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London school exclusions fall 14% following Inclusion Charter
London's school exclusion rates have dropped by 14 per cent in the last academic year, with a 7 per cent decrease in suspensions and a 2 per cent fall in absenteeism. The Mayor's Violence Reduction Unit has invested £1.4 million to support the charter's implementation.
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Common Bond fitness chains close London studios, staff unpaid
Common Bond, the parent company of several popular London fitness brands, has shut all its studios without notice. Hundreds of staff claim they have not received their final month's pay, which was due on September 17.
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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.
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Community Safety · LondonLondon schools see fewer exclusions with £1.4m Charter investment
London's schools have seen a significant reduction in pupil exclusions and suspensions, attributed to the city's Inclusion Charter. City Hall has invested £1.4 million to support the initiative, which aims to keep young people in education and out of gangs.
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Courts · City of LondonTim Westwood faces two new sexual offence charges
Tim Westwood has been charged with two further sexual offences, including indecent assault in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991 and sexual assault in Wandsworth in 2004. The Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charges following a Metropolitan Police investigation. Westwood denies all allegations and is already facing trial for multiple other charges.
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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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Courts · EnfieldSupermarket boss evicted from Enfield allotment for commercial storage
Öncü Food Centre and its director, Suleyman Tekagac, have been ordered by a court to leave an Enfield allotment site. The land was used for commercial storage, including large freezers and a paved driveway, without permission. Enfield Council recovered the plot and will make it available for community use.
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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.
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Community Safety · CroydonCroydon teen's behaviour improves with basketball coaching
A 14-year-old Croydon resident, Aakeeshen, has experienced significant improvements in his behaviour and school engagement thanks to a basketball coaching programme run by Greenhouse Sports. The initiative is part of the 'Sporting Chance' campaign aimed at supporting disadvantaged young Londoners.
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Waltham Forest man jailed for assisting Daniel Khalife
Adeel Khan, from Waltham Forest, has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison after being found guilty of assisting Daniel Khalife during his escape. Khan arranged for cash to be delivered to Khalife while he was on the run.
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Courts · BarnetFour admit arson attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders Green
Four men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in an arson attack in Golders Green, north London. The incident caused an estimated £1 million in damage, and prosecutors believe it was targeted at the Jewish community. Sentencing is scheduled for spring 2027.
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