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Wandsworth crime
80 stories from and about Wandsworth, mostly courts, community safety, policing. The most recent ran on 30 October 2026. Page 3 of 4.
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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth by-election to decide council control on August 27
Voters in Wandsworth's Trinity ward will go to the polls on August 27 for a by-election that could determine control of the council. The Conservatives currently lead a minority administration and need one more seat for a majority.
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Courts · WandsworthInquest into Cambridge professor Jason Arday's death to open
An inquest into the death of Professor Jason Arday, who was found in Battersea on August 14, will open on Wednesday, August 26. His memoir is due to be published the following day, days after he resigned from his Cambridge post amid plagiarism allegations.
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Community Safety · WandsworthWandsworth Council pays £500 over delayed housing for mum
Wandsworth Council has been ordered to pay £500 to a mother, referred to as Ms X, after a watchdog investigation found significant delays and poor communication in providing her with housing. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman cited the council's failings in assessing her homelessness application and offering accommodation.
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Courts · WandsworthGang caught tunnelling into Tooting jewellers jailed
A burglary gang was caught attempting to tunnel into a Tooting jewellers from a massage parlour. Three men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and are due to be sentenced in October. The Met Police's Flying Squad linked the group to burglaries worth over £700,000.
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Courts · WandsworthThree admit jewellers tunnel plot at Kingston Crown Court
Three men have admitted their part in a plot to tunnel into a Tooting jewellers. The gang is linked to burglaries across London between May and July, stealing goods worth over £700,000. Sentencing is scheduled for October 23.
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Community Safety · WandsworthMet Police block Tooting shop's bid to sell alcohol until 2am
KK Convenience Store on Tooting High Street sought to extend alcohol sales to 2am, but the Met Police and Wandsworth Council opposed the plan, citing increased anti-social behaviour risks in the Cumulative Impact Zone. The committee's decision is pending.
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Violent Crime · WandsworthMan in 50s arrested after Putney stabbing shuts South Circular
A man in his 30s was stabbed outside a church in Putney on 19 August 2024. The South Circular was closed between Charlwood Road and Ravenna Road overnight, diverting bus routes 337 and 430. A 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Violent Crime · WandsworthMan in 30s stabbed on Upper Richmond Road, Putney
A man in his 30s was stabbed on Upper Richmond Road, Putney, on 19 August 2026. Police arrested a 50-year-old on suspicion of attempted murder. The road remains closed, with bus routes 337 and 430 diverted. The Metropolitan Police said there is no wider public threat.
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Policing · WandsworthJason Arday dies in Battersea after media harassment, family say
Professor Jason Arday, 41, was found unresponsive at a property on Daley Thompson Way on 14 August. His family blamed a "campaign of misinformation" for his death. The Met confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious, while public figures including the Education Secretary expressed shock.
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Violent Crime · WandsworthTeenager charged after Clapham e-bike hit-and-run collision
A 15-year-old boy is due in court on 28 July following a hit-and-run in Clapham. He is accused of causing serious injuries to a 16-year-old on an e-bike after allegedly taking his mother's car without consent.
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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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