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Former Finchley teacher on trial for indecent assault of two pupils in 1980s
Courts—12 Aug 2026, 19:464 min readA former teacher at Christ's College in Finchley is on trial at Harrow Crown Court accused of indecent assault against two boys in the late 1980s. Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, denies exploiting her position to engage in sexual relationships with pupils aged 14 and 15. The trial continues.Read more
Kevin Kelenda loses murder appeal, 17-year minimum term standsCourts—12 Aug 2026, 18:064 min readKevin Kelenda, convicted of murdering Tyrone Pinnock in Brent in October 2023, has failed in his appeal against conviction and sentence. Appeal judges upheld the life term with a 17-year minimum, rejecting claims that a live video link from prison denied him a fair trial.
Simon Levy jailed for life for murders of two women in LondonCourts—12 Aug 2026, 03:055 min readSimon Levy, 40, has been convicted of murdering two women and raping a third in London. The Met Police, British Transport Police and Crown Prosecution Service admitted failings in handling Levy, who was on bail as his attacks escalated. He will be sentenced on Wednesday at the Old Bailey.
Gabrielle Carrington murder trial set for January after legal deadline
Courts—11 Aug 2026, 15:474 min readGabrielle Carrington, 29, accused of murdering Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, by running her over outside a Soho nightclub, has until 17 August to secure legal representation. Her trial is scheduled for 5 January 2027 at the Old Bailey.
Sudbury man banned for three years after throwing vape at Bromley FC match
Courts—11 Aug 2026, 08:464 min readA 32-year-old from Sudbury has received a three-year football banning order after admitting to throwing a vape onto the pitch during a Bromley FC match in March. The ban prevents him from attending Colchester United and England international matches. Two other men were also banned for public order offences.
Belvedere driver spared jail after 96mph crash breaks ex-partner’s spine
Courts—10 Aug 2026, 22:265 min readA 29-year-old man from Plumstead avoided immediate prison after flipping his car at 96mph on a 50mph roundabout, leaving his former partner with a broken vertebra. The court heard he ignored warnings and laughed when told he was driving dangerously.
Met Police delayed Lewisham woman’s search by 3.5 hours, coroner finds
Courts—10 Aug 2026, 17:055 min readA coroner has written to the Metropolitan Police after an inquest found officers delayed deploying to search for Catherine Morgan by more than three and a half hours. The jury ruled the force’s handling of her case may have contributed to her death on 4 September 2024.
Truck driver avoids prison after killing Fulham cyclist in left-turn crash
Courts—10 Aug 2026, 16:465 min readA 47-year-old lorry driver who failed to see a cyclist while turning left on North End Road, Fulham, killing 60-year-old Zinovly Savyulak, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years. The Old Bailey heard Renshaw had not checked his mirrors properly before the collision on 15 December 2022.
Tony Standing pleads guilty to grooming offences involving 15-year-old girl
Courts—10 Aug 2026, 17:054 min readTony Standing, 46, admitted three charges relating to sexual communication with a child and grooming. Woolwich Crown Court heard his defence claim cocaine addiction drove the offences, but Judge Charlotte Welsh dismissed the explanation as "far-fetched". Standing remains in Belmarsh Prison awaiting sentencing next month.
Met detective convicted of stalking ex-partner Stephanie Lane
Courts—10 Aug 2026, 15:075 min readA Metropolitan Police detective has been convicted of stalking his former partner, also a detective, for eight weeks after their breakup. Timothy Fory was sentenced to a 12-month community order, 150 hours of unpaid work, and a five-year restraining order. He remains suspended on full pay pending a misconduct hearing.
Walthamstow pair jailed for 13 years over £130,000 jewellery burglaries
Courts—10 Aug 2026, 14:505 min readTwo Walthamstow men have been sentenced to a combined 13 years and 11 months for their roles in 27 burglaries across Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire, stealing jewellery worth over £130,000. Police recovered only a fraction of the stolen items, which included sentimental family heirlooms.
Rachid Bouchibne charged with stealing £100,000 Patek Philippe watch from actor
Courts—10 Aug 2026, 12:464 min readRachid Bouchibne, of Allison Road, Hornsey, is accused of robbing actor Alexander Johnson of a £100,000 Patek Philippe watch in Westminster on 10 June 2024. He was bailed after a brief hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and will next appear at Southwark Crown Court on 7 September.
Thornton Heath woman banned for 10 years after dog starved to death
Courts—9 Aug 2026, 12:464 min readA Thornton Heath resident has been banned from owning dogs for a decade after her four-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier was euthanised due to severe emaciation. Ebony Hoyte-Griffith was sentenced at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on 24 July for failing to provide adequate nutrition and veterinary care.
Ashley Wallace convicted of murdering Tyrece Balcha in Wembley nightclub shooting
Courts—8 Aug 2026, 10:464 min readAshley Wallace has been found guilty of murder and firearm possession after shooting Tyrece Balcha outside a Wembley nightclub in September 2025. The Old Bailey jury reached the verdict on 7 August 2026 following a trial that relied on CCTV, DNA and ballistic evidence. Sentencing is pending.
Bexleyheath man jailed for cat attack after suspended sentence
Courts—7 Aug 2026, 19:074 min readA 37-year-old Bexleyheath resident received an 18-week suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a cat named Nugget. Vasca was also banned from keeping animals for five years and ordered to pay compensation by September 2026.
St James and Lindner Prater convicted after window kills coach driver in City of London
Courts—7 Aug 2026, 18:075 min readA jury at Inner London Crown Court found developers St James and facade contractor Lindner Prater guilty of health and safety breaches after a 130 kg glass pane fell 25 storeys, killing National Express driver Mick Ferris. Another pane had fallen from the same building in 2017.
Lee Ryan seeks Supreme Court appeal over flight assault conviction
Courts—7 Aug 2026, 17:254 min readLee Ryan, 43, is applying to the Supreme Court to challenge his conviction for racially aggravated assault on a flight attendant during a British Airways flight from Glasgow to London City Airport in July 2022. His barrister confirmed the 11 August deadline for the appeal.
Seyhan Assaf denies manslaughter after inquest rules partner's death suicide
Courts—7 Aug 2026, 14:464 min readSeyhan Assaf, 45, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter at the Old Bailey on Thursday. An inquest ruled Gillian Morand’s death a suicide. Assaf also denies GBH and coercive control charges. He remains in custody ahead of a March 2027 trial.
Zacariah Boulares admits machete robberies in Kensington and Bayswater
Courts—7 Aug 2026, 14:475 min readZacariah Boulares, already serving 22 months for phone theft from a Bridgerton actress, has pleaded guilty to robbing two men at machete-point in Kensington Square Gardens and outside a Bayswater Waitrose. Sentencing is delayed for psychological and probation reports.