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Daniel Boakye jailed 10 more months for two hospital escapes in one week
Courts—20 Aug 2026, 14:065 min readDaniel Boakye, serving six years for a £115,000 cryptocurrency robbery, escaped custody twice in February 2024. He was recaptured in France 16 days later and sentenced to an additional 10 months at Woolwich Crown Court on 14 August 2024. Police still do not know how he reached Brittany.Read more
Met Inspector cleared of sexual assault after judge criticises investigation delaysCourts—19 Aug 2026, 21:275 min readA Metropolitan Police inspector was cleared of sexually assaulting three female colleagues in Soho after a trial judge criticised the investigation for late witness statements and procedural delays. The Met rejected claims the case was handled differently due to the officer’s rank.
Met Inspector Dave Newman cleared of sexually assaulting three colleaguesCourts—19 Aug 2026, 19:055 min readA Metropolitan Police inspector was unanimously acquitted of three sexual assault charges after a trial at Southwark Crown Court. The judge raised concerns about late witness statements and the conduct of a 2023 drinks event in Soho where the alleged offences occurred.
Fouad Boudra denies murder of two men in Walthamstow house fire
Courts—19 Aug 2026, 13:474 min readFouad Boudra, 25, pleaded not guilty to murdering Mohammed Djellal and Fawzi Bouchabou in a fire at a Walthamstow multi-occupancy property on 21 April 2024. The blaze, allegedly started after a dispute over a stolen phone, killed two and forced others to jump from windows.
Feltham teenager stabbed to death in High Street revenge attack
Courts—17 Aug 2026, 19:054 min readMalaki Sharma was fatally stabbed in Feltham High Street on 11 January 2026 during a revenge attack linked to a feud between two youth groups. Three teenagers, all 16, are charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm, with one also facing a murder charge. The trial at the Old Bailey continues.
Newham Council faces blame after five-year-old dies in Plaistow tower fall
Courts—17 Aug 2026, 17:465 min readA 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.
16-year-old charged with murder of Maliki Sharma in Feltham High Street stabbing
Courts—17 Aug 2026, 17:464 min readAn 18-year-old was fatally stabbed in Feltham High Street in January 2026 after a feud between two groups of youths escalated online. A 16-year-old, who cannot be named, is charged with murder. Two others, also 16, face conspiracy charges. The trial continues at the Old Bailey.
Newham Council ignored window safety warnings before five-year-old’s fatal fall
Courts—17 Aug 2026, 17:465 min readAalim 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.
Jay Langley jailed for 10 weeks after stealing charity boxes in Manchester
Courts—17 Aug 2026, 16:464 min readJay Langley, 40, of Ellenborough Road, Sidcup, was sentenced to 10 weeks in prison at Bexley Magistrates’ Court on 14 August 2026 for stealing charity boxes from shops in Manchester. He has previously admitted similar offences in Bexley, including thefts from charity shops and supermarkets.
Mariam El-Sobky disbarred after WhatsApp slurs and court recordings
Courts—17 Aug 2026, 16:464 min readA Lincoln’s Inn barrister has been disbarred and ordered to pay £7,226 in costs after making offensive WhatsApp remarks about a former colleague’s mental health and secretly recording Family Court hearings. She must now prove her mental fitness before returning to practice.
Dagenham teacher Daniel Duhig banned for life after child sex messages
Courts—17 Aug 2026, 14:254 min readA 29-year-old teacher from Dagenham has been indefinitely barred from teaching after sending explicit messages to a child, including asking if she was a 'virgin'. Daniel Duhig received a suspended six-month prison sentence and must register as a sex offender for seven years.
Former Christ’s College teacher denies indecent assault of two pupils
Courts—17 Aug 2026, 12:065 min readA former teacher at Christ’s College Finchley is on trial for eight counts of indecent assault against two pupils, both 14 at the time. The court heard one boy claimed he had sex with Sally-Anne Bowen "20 or 30 times" during the 1988 school year, while she denies all allegations.
Dagenham man admits threats to 999 call handlers at Barkingside court
Courts—17 Aug 2026, 17:064 min readA Dagenham resident has admitted making repeated threats to Metropolitan Police 999 call handlers, including rape and beheading remarks. Omar Sharif, 22, pleaded guilty at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 12 August and will be sentenced on 23 September. His bail conditions ban non-emergency calls to emergency services.
Edmonton man fined £1,200 for dumping fridge on Kenninghall Road
Courts—17 Aug 2026, 11:464 min readA 44-year-old Enfield resident has been fined £1,200 for illegally dumping a large white fridge on Kenninghall Road, Edmonton, on 14 January 2025. Enfield Council secured the conviction after CCTV footage identified the offender, who pleaded guilty at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court.
Simon Levy denies attacking Belmarsh prison officer with pen
Courts—17 Aug 2026, 11:064 min readSimon Levy, 41, serving a whole-life sentence for two murders in Tottenham, appeared via videolink at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to deny charges of assaulting prison officer Paul Dunne. The case has been sent to Inner London Crown Court for trial on 14 September.
Daniel Ata-Baah banned from teaching after assaulting pupil at Southwark school
Courts—17 Aug 2026, 04:254 min readA former mathematics teacher at City of London Academy in Southwark has been banned from teaching indefinitely after being convicted of assaulting a girl under 13. Daniel Ata-Baah received an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a prohibition order from the Teaching Regulation Agency on 24 July 2026.
Three south London men jailed for violent crimes in August court rulings
Courts—15 Aug 2026, 15:455 min readA 64-year-old man received 28 years for a hammer and knife attack in Swanley, while two others were imprisoned for armed robbery and rape. The cases involved victims in Barnet, Bexley and Windsor, with sentences totalling over 48 years.
Stephen Bear jailed for 24 weeks over sex offender register breaches
Courts—14 Aug 2026, 17:464 min readStephen Bear has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison for five breaches of sex offender register rules, including failing to report a trip to Brazil. The 36-year-old, jailed in 2023 for sharing a private sex tape of Georgia Harrison, did not notify police of his travel or new documents, Thames Magistrates’ Court heard.
Met Police inspector cleared of sexually assaulting three colleagues in Soho
Courts—13 Aug 2026, 17:054 min readDave Newman, 39, was found not guilty of three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on 13 August 2026. The judge raised concerns about the police investigation’s handling of witness statements and described the Soho drinks event as ‘very troubling’ due to excessive alcohol consumption.