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Brent Councillor Urges Wembley to Cancel Marilyn Manson Gig
Courts—17 Oct 2026, 07:453 min readBrent councillor Anton Georgiou has asked Wembley Stadium to cancel Marilyn Manson's upcoming performance as a support act for Slipknot. The call follows multiple allegations of sexual assault and psychological abuse against the artist, with concerns raised about the message the booking sends to survivors.Read more
Squatter wins £2,000 damages after landlord began demolitionCourts—17 Oct 2026, 06:453 min readA squatter has been awarded £2,000 in damages for harassment after his landlord began demolishing a Kennington music venue while he was asleep inside. The court found the landlord's conduct was oppressive, though dismissed other claims.
Bright Horizons faces legal action over 'predator hunting ground' claimsCourts—17 Oct 2026, 06:454 min readFamilies are pursuing criminal action against Bright Horizons, claiming safeguarding failures at its West Hampstead nursery allowed a predator to operate. A nursery worker was convicted of sexually assaulting children and possessing indecent images.
Golders Green memorial fire: Man pleads guilty to arson
Courts—16 Oct 2026, 20:063 min readAli Fallahi has pleaded guilty to arson after setting fire to a photograph near a memorial wall in Golders Green. The court heard he blamed an exiled Iranian figure for his cousin's death, though a judge found no wider political or hate motivation.
Reform UK councillors filmed making controversial remarks
Courts—16 Oct 2026, 19:253 min readTwo Reform UK councillors in Hounslow, Adam Parkins and David Kerr, have been filmed making controversial comments during an ITV investigation. Councillor Kerr suggested parties need to appear 'palatable' to voters to secure power, while Councillor Parkins stated that controversial actions should be done without announcement. Reform UK has initiated investigations into inappropriate behaviour.
Spice Klub nightclub closed after Wembley shooting
Courts—16 Oct 2026, 18:453 min readSpice Klub nightclub in Wembley has been issued with a closure order and had its licence suspended after a 24-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds. The Met Police applied to Brent Council for the measures following the incident on October 3.Ex-Met Officer Jailed for Sexual Assault
Courts—16 Oct 2026, 18:063 min readA former Metropolitan Police officer, Sijanta Thapa, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for sexually assaulting a colleague. The incident occurred in October 2020 after a social gathering. Thapa resigned from the force in 2024 following a separate allegation.Student jailed for 28 years for brutal West London murder
Courts—16 Oct 2026, 17:053 min readA 24-year-old man has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for the murder of Xiaoqing Ke, a mother of two, in West London. The court heard of a sustained knife attack following emotional manipulation and theft.
Man arrested after moped rider dies in Hackney crash
Courts—16 Oct 2026, 16:462 min readA 64-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a crash on Lea Bridge Road in Hackney. A 51-year-old moped driver died at the scene. The Metropolitan Police are investigating and seeking information.Edgware man jailed for selling guns after manslaughter release
Courts—16 Oct 2026, 15:063 min readFaisal Razzaq, released from prison in 2017 after a manslaughter conviction, has admitted to supplying banned firearms and ammunition to criminals in London. He is among six individuals awaiting sentencing at Harrow Crown Court for their roles in a firearms conspiracy.
Couple lose 48cm boundary fight in Surbiton
Courts—16 Oct 2026, 13:264 min readA London couple's four-year boundary dispute over a 48cm strip of land has concluded with a judge ruling in favour of their neighbours. The neighbours successfully claimed adverse possession over the land, which has been occupied by their kitchen extension for at least 22 years.
Norwegian Teen Jailed 20 Years for UK Assassination Plot
Courts—16 Oct 2026, 13:463 min readA 19-year-old Norwegian national, Johannes Kongsnes Natland, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison at the Old Bailey for conspiracy to murder. He was arrested with firearms and ammunition hidden under his hotel bed, having received detailed instructions for an assassination plot.Brand 'preoccupied by sex', ex-flatmate tells court
Courts—16 Oct 2026, 11:463 min readRussell Brand's former flatmate, Andrew Dobson, testified at Southwark Crown Court, describing the comedian as 'very egotistical' and 'erratic'. Brand faces multiple charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
Architect convicted in absence over Heathrow flight assault
Courts—16 Oct 2026, 10:252 min readWest London architect Simone de Gale was convicted in her absence at Ealing Magistrates' Court on October 15 for assaulting cabin crew and other offences on a flight. An arrest warrant has been issued.
Teenage hitman convicted of murder plot for Iran-backed gang
Courts—16 Oct 2026, 03:054 min readJohannes Kongsnes Natland, a 19-year-old from Norway, has been found guilty by an Old Bailey jury of conspiracy to murder. He was arrested in Huddersfield with firearms and ammunition, allegedly as part of a plot for an Iran-backed gang.
Families demand answers over nursery abuser's return to work
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 21:253 min readDozens of families are pursuing legal action against Bright Horizons after nursery worker Vincent Chan, jailed for 56 sexual offences, was allowed to continue working with children despite concerns being investigated in 2021. An independent review is underway.
Architect convicted of cabin crew assault after failing to attend court
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 21:052 min readA prominent architect has been convicted of assaulting a Virgin Atlantic cabin crew member and other offences after failing to appear at Ealing Magistrates' Court. An arrest warrant has been issued for Simone de Gale, 44, who was found guilty in her absence.Former bus driver avoids jail for 'frightening' blade offence
Courts—15 Oct 2026, 17:463 min readA former London bus driver, Garfield Balfour, has been given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to complete unpaid work after being convicted of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and weapon offences.