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Croydon teenager admits encouraging self-harm on apps
Courts—21 Aug 2026, 17:052 min readA 15-year-old boy has admitted encouraging self-harm and making indecent images of a child. The offences took place in Croydon between October 2024 when he was 13. A further hearing is set for September 10.Read more
Golders Green memorial wall arsonist admits guiltCourts—21 Aug 2026, 16:053 min readAli Fallahi, 46, from Ilford has admitted to an arson attack at a memorial wall in Golders Green. The fire occurred on April 27 at a memorial cabinet on Limes Avenue, established by the Miga Rally community group. Sentencing is scheduled for October 16 at Harrow Crown Court.
Enfield man jailed for five years over drug dealingCourts—21 Aug 2026, 16:052 min readShyeem Chisholm, 26, has been sentenced to five years and seven months in prison for his involvement in a drug dealing operation. He admitted to being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, heroin, and cannabis.
Harrow Council pays £800 for EHCP failures
Courts—21 Aug 2026, 15:053 min readHarrow Council has been ordered to pay £800 and issue an apology following findings by the Local Government Ombudsman. The council failed to complete a key stage transfer review of a child's Education, Health and Care Plan by the legal deadline, delaying suitable education provision.
Prince Harry and six others to pay £9.5m in legal costs
Courts—21 Aug 2026, 14:463 min readPrince Harry and six other high-profile figures must pay an initial £9.5 million in legal fees to the Daily Mail's publisher. The ruling follows the dismissal of their unlawful information gathering claims at the High Court.
Three admit jewellers tunnel plot at Kingston Crown Court
Courts—21 Aug 2026, 14:463 min readThree 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.
Three admit arson at Park Royal media offices
Courts—21 Aug 2026, 14:052 min readThree individuals have admitted involvement in an arson attack at Volant Media offices in Park Royal, north-west London. An ignited container was thrown at the site on 15 April, though no one was injured.
Greenwich man guilty of stalking, given restraining order
Courts—21 Aug 2026, 14:052 min readReece Blake, 32, of Reeves Road, Greenwich, has been sentenced to a one-year community order and a three-year restraining order after admitting to stalking and obstructing a police officer. He was also fined £120.
Ealing man accused of threats to Met Police chief and judges
Courts—21 Aug 2026, 12:462 min readKarim Ben Ali, 38, from Ealing, appeared at Inner London Crown Court charged with threatening to kill Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and harm judges. He remains in custody.
Ex-teacher Sally-Anne Bowen found not guilty of one indecent assault charge
Courts—21 Aug 2026, 10:463 min readSally-Anne Bowen, 65, is on trial at Harrow Crown Court accused of indecently assaulting two boys under 16. The jury has been directed to find her not guilty of one count, though she denies all seven charges.
Conwoman jailed for five years for £67,000 fraud and theft
Courts—21 Aug 2026, 10:462 min readAriana Rose, 40, has been sentenced to five years in prison at Southwark Crown Court for a series of thefts and fraud offences. She stole items worth over £35,000 and defrauded victims of approximately £67,000.
Finchley teacher denies seven indecent assaults on pupils in 1980s
Courts—20 Aug 2026, 17:465 min readA former chemistry teacher at a Finchley boys’ school has denied seven counts of indecent assault against two pupils in the late 1980s. Sally-Anne Bowen told jurors she was 'too friendly' but never inappropriate. The trial continues at Harrow Crown Court.
Barnet 15-year-old admits encouraging serious self-harm online
Courts—20 Aug 2026, 16:064 min readA 15-year-old boy from Barnet pleaded guilty to two counts of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm via Telegram and Discord in October 2024. He also admitted three counts of making indecent photographs of a child. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for 10 September 2026.
Barnet teacher denies eight indecent assault charges from 1980s
Courts—20 Aug 2026, 14:255 min readA former chemistry teacher at a Barnet boys’ school denies eight counts of indecent assault against two pupils in the late 1980s. The trial at Harrow Crown Court heard allegations of flirtatious behaviour, sexual discussions in class, and a mother’s complaint about a planned trip abroad.
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.
Met Inspector cleared of sexual assault after judge criticises investigation delays
Courts—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 colleagues
Courts—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.