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Watch worth £137,000 cut from designer's wrist in Mayfair
Courts—25 Aug 2026, 16:252 min readA fashion designer had a diamond-encrusted watch worth over £137,000 cut from his wrist outside a Mayfair restaurant. Two men are on trial accused of the robbery, with prosecutors alleging a knife was used.Read more
Orpington man jailed for attacking police officer and sending abusive texts to nanCourts—25 Aug 2026, 16:052 min readAn Orpington man has been sentenced to 12 weeks imprisonment for each of multiple offences, including assaulting a police officer and sending threatening messages to his grandmother. Luke Priestman also failed to surrender to court bail.
CPS reviews sexual assault claims against Mohamed Al FayedCourts—25 Aug 2026, 14:462 min readMore than 400 allegations of rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking have been made against Mohamed Al Fayed by at least 156 women. A file has now been sent to the Crown Prosecution Service.
West Drayton man guilty of manslaughter over watch dispute
Courts—25 Aug 2026, 16:252 min readHarper Dennis, 19, from West Drayton, has been found guilty of manslaughter following the fatal stabbing of Khaleed Oladipo. The incident occurred near De Montfort University in Leicester after a dispute over a fake Rolex watch and a sum of money.
Driver faces trial over fatal A12 collision
Courts—25 Aug 2026, 13:053 min readA trial date has been set for Lee Culleton, 45, who faces charges including causing the death of Anwar Shinwari by dangerous driving following a collision on the A12. Culleton is also accused of multiple other driving offences.
Coroner warns NHS 111 after Camden woman's death
Courts—25 Aug 2026, 12:253 min readMulu Yohanes, 53, died in February 2025 from complications after brain surgery. She was advised by NHS 111 to treat vomiting at home, days after discharge from University College London Hospital, before being found unresponsive.
Man, 85, charged over Northern Line assaults
Courts—25 Aug 2026, 11:462 min readAn 85-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault and exposure following two alleged incidents on the Northern Line. Constantine Fernando is due to appear at Inner London Crown Court next month.
Firm and director fined for unsafe roof work at Kings Cross Inn
Courts—25 Aug 2026, 11:473 min readA construction company and its director have been fined for endangering workers with unsafe roof operations at the Kings Cross Express Inn. The Health and Safety Executive investigated concerns raised about practices during refurbishment work.
Mohamed Al Fayed suspect case file sent to prosecutors
Courts—25 Aug 2026, 07:052 min readThe Metropolitan Police has submitted a case file to prosecutors concerning a suspect in his 80s as part of an investigation into alleged sexual assaults against Mohamed Al Fayed. The Crown Prosecution Service will now decide whether to bring charges.
Man Charged with Manslaughter in Finsbury Park Death
Courts—24 Aug 2026, 21:252 min readA 46-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter and aggravated burglary with intent following the death of a 75-year-old woman in Finsbury Park. Rose Smith died on August 12th after an incident on August 11th. The accused is due to appear in court on August 25th.
Inquest into Cambridge professor Jason Arday's death to open
Courts—24 Aug 2026, 21:452 min readAn inquest into the death of Professor Jason Arday, who was found in Battersea on August 14, will open on Wednesday, August 26. His memoir is due to be published the following day, days after he resigned from his Cambridge post amid plagiarism allegations.
Boy, 5, died believing he could fly, inquest finds
Courts—24 Aug 2026, 18:453 min readA five-year-old boy died after leaping from a 15th-floor kitchen window in Plaistow, east London, because he believed he could fly, an inquest has concluded. Aalim Ahmed's autism meant he could not assess risk, the assistant coroner found, exonerating Newham Council from blame.
Graeme Dott convicted of sexually abusing two children
Courts—24 Aug 2026, 17:252 min readSnooker player Graeme Dott has been convicted of sexually abusing two children. He targeted a girl between 1993 and 1996, and a boy between 2006 and 2010. One victim first reported Dott's behaviour to the police in 2001.
Lewisham driver charged over fatal Leyton High Road crash
Courts—24 Aug 2026, 17:452 min readA 50-year-old man from Lewisham has appeared in court charged with causing the death of Ghulan Malik. The incident occurred on Leyton High Road in September 2024, and the victim died more than a week later. The case will now proceed to Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Six fined for blue badge misuse in Enfield
Courts—24 Aug 2026, 11:053 min readEnfield Council has successfully prosecuted six individuals for misusing blue badges. The fines, including victim surcharges and costs, total thousands of pounds for offences ranging from using badges of deceased persons to displaying photocopied permits.
Offenders to face 'restriction zones' after release
Courts—23 Aug 2026, 09:453 min readSerious sexual and violent offenders will be confined to small 'restriction zones' upon release from prison. Justice Secretary Alex Norris confirmed GPS technology will monitor movements, with breaches potentially leading to recall. Victims will have input in setting these boundaries.
Prince Harry seeks UK security funding for family return
Courts—22 Aug 2026, 21:453 min readPrince Harry has reportedly asked the Home Secretary about security arrangements for his family should they return to the UK. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced plans to move back to Britain, securing accommodation and schools for their children.
West Drayton man jailed for rape on Bournemouth seafront
Courts—22 Aug 2026, 14:463 min readA 19-year-old man from West Drayton, Hillingdon, has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for rape and sexual assault. The attack took place in a portable toilet on Bournemouth seafront after Mohammed Abdullah offered the victim a lift.
Constance Marten granted appeal for baby's death sentence
Courts—22 Aug 2026, 13:253 min readAristocrat Constance Marten has been granted permission to appeal her 14-year jail sentence for her baby's death. Marten and Mark Gordon were found guilty of manslaughter and child cruelty after their daughter Victoria died in January 2023 while they were on the run.