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Man Accused of Murder After Fatal Bowling Alley Stabbing
Courts—27 Oct 2026, 13:473 min readEllis Anim-Annor, 29, faces charges of murder and wounding with intent after a fatal stabbing outside a Croydon bowling alley on February 15. The prosecution alleges the incident began after a comment about the defendant's girlfriend's appearance.Read moreTwo Londoners Charged Over Iran Intelligence PlotCourts—27 Oct 2026, 09:452 min readTwo British nationals from London, Mohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, have been charged in connection with a plot to assist Iran's intelligence service. The charges follow an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing into an incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
Review into Henry Nowak murder announcedCourts—27 Oct 2026, 09:453 min readAn independent review into the murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton has been announced. Alex Chalk will lead the inquiry, which will examine missed opportunities to intervene and the family's experience of the criminal justice system.
Mrs Justice Joanna Smith takes interim leadership role in Business and Property Division
Courts—27 Oct 2026, 09:253 min readMrs Justice Joanna Smith has been appointed Deputy President of the Business and Property Division on an interim basis. The role, starting 1 November 2026, involves managing the division's daily operations, overseeing judge deployment, and case allocation.
Lord Justice Green to lead Judicial College from November 2026
Courts—27 Oct 2026, 09:252 min readLord Justice Green has been appointed the new Chair of the Judicial College, a body responsible for judicial training. His appointment begins on 20 November 2026, and he will take over from Lady Justice King.Man denies child rape charges at Inner London Crown Court
Courts—27 Oct 2026, 08:252 min readRichard Aboagye, 49, is on trial at Inner London Crown Court denying four counts of raping a girl under 13 and one count of assault by penetration. The prosecution presented evidence alleging he told the victim other men were 'evil'.Bromley man avoids prison for acid threat and stalking
Courts—27 Oct 2026, 06:462 min readA 63-year-old man from Bromley, Ihor Leshanych, has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting stalking a woman and common assault. He threatened to throw acid in her face and was issued a restraining order.Canadian men jailed for City of London hotel stabbing
Courts—26 Oct 2026, 15:333 min readTwo Canadian nationals have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a stabbing at a City of London hotel. The incident, which occurred during a drug deal, left the victim with life-threatening injuries. Police recovered drugs and cash from the scene.
Chris Brown sentenced for London nightclub affray
Courts—26 Oct 2026, 10:461 min readR&B singer Chris Brown arrived at Southwark Crown Court on Monday to be sentenced after pleading guilty to affray. He was accompanied by security guards and wore a cap, black leather jacket, and face mask.Lewisham Manhunt for Prisoner Convicted of ABH
Courts—24 Oct 2026, 17:452 min readA manhunt is underway in South London for Anthony Lloyd, 38, who escaped from a Lewisham medical facility on Friday afternoon. Convicted of Actual Bodily Harm in 2025, he is considered a risk to himself and the public.Lewisham prisoner Anthony Lloyd wanted after escape
Courts—24 Oct 2026, 18:052 min readA manhunt is underway for Anthony Lloyd, 38, who escaped from a Lewisham medical facility on Friday, October 23. He is described as white, 5ft 8in, of medium build with short dark hair. Police warn he poses a risk to himself and the public and urge people not to approach him.Gang jailed for foiled Tooting jewellery shop tunnel bid
Courts—24 Oct 2026, 08:253 min readThree men have been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for a conspiracy to commit burglary. The gang was caught attempting to tunnel into a jewellery shop in Tooting, South London, in the early hours of 17 July 2026.Ex-Met Officer Linda Williams receives six-figure settlement after Carrick attack
Courts—23 Oct 2026, 06:454 min readFormer Met Police officer Linda Williams has received a six-figure settlement from the force following a 2004 attack by serial rapist David Carrick. Ms Williams has criticised the Met's handling of her legal claim, stating it was devastating and led her to contemplate suicide.Detective raped by colleague calls for Met Commissioner to resign
Courts—23 Oct 2026, 07:464 min readMetropolitan Police Detective Constable Linda Williams has called for Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to resign after settling a civil case against the force. She stated the Met's handling of her PTSD claims, suggesting her trauma was less severe as she was raped only once, felt like a re-traumatisation.
Faisal Razzaq jailed for life over London gun network
Courts—22 Oct 2026, 21:062 min readFaisal Razzaq has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court for his role in a network supplying illegal firearms across London. The 44-year-old was previously jailed for the 2005 manslaughter of PC Sharon Beshenivsky.
Map thief jailed for three years at Woolwich Crown Court
Courts—22 Oct 2026, 18:053 min readMelvin West, 70, has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing a rare 17th Century world map from the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. The map, cut from a 1684 atlas, has not been recovered and its loss is considered a significant cultural blow.Civil servant denies fraud over five public sector jobs
Courts—22 Oct 2026, 19:053 min readA civil servant accused of holding five full-time public sector jobs simultaneously has denied fraud. Kashim Chowdhury told the court he was overwhelmed by his mother's deteriorating health and applied for roles in a 'panic'.
Hugh Rodley admits child abuse image offences
Courts—22 Oct 2026, 14:253 min readHugh James Rodley, 79, has admitted to making and possessing indecent images of children. The National Crime Agency investigation found hundreds of images and extensive searches for abusive material on his devices. Rodley has a history of serious fraud convictions.Rapper Rhys Herbert ordered to repay £200,000 drug profits
Courts—22 Oct 2026, 14:253 min readWest London rapper Rhys Herbert, also known as Digga D, has been ordered by Lincoln Crown Court to repay £200,000 in profits made from drug dealing. The order follows a previous sentence for importing and selling cannabis.