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Man who harassed MP Stella Creasy on Tube avoids jail
Latest—8 Sept 2026, 14:463 min readClifford Wilby has been given a suspended prison sentence and a restraining order after harassing Labour MP Stella Creasy on a Victoria Line train. The court heard Ms Creasy felt 'powerless' and 'like a human punch bag' during the incident.Read more
Woman jailed for murder and attempted murder in Shepherd's BushViolent Crime—8 Sept 2026, 14:462 min readA fundraising appeal has raised over £4,000 to support Keeley Turner, who was injured trying to save her mother, Samantha Turner, from a fatal stabbing in Shepherd's Bush on August 18. Alan Dore has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
Man admits A10 death crash; second driver to face trialCourts—8 Sept 2026, 13:462 min readSedor Olmez, 20, has admitted causing death by dangerous driving on the A10 in Edmonton after striking Laura Sone-Demetrious on a pedestrian crossing. A second man, Roderick Mirzakhanian, denies the same charge and will stand trial in June.
MP Stella Creasy harassed on Victoria Line train
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 13:463 min readLabour MP Stella Creasy was subjected to harassment on a Victoria Line train by Clifford Wilby, who blocked her exit and filmed her. Wilby received a suspended prison sentence and a five-year restraining order.
Man receives suspended sentence for Liverpool Street sexual assault
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 13:462 min readSofiane Belasri, 41, has received a two-year suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl and attempting to bribe her with a vape near Liverpool Street station. The incident occurred on July 4, 2024, and Belasri was arrested at the scene.
Ex-Kent PC barred from policing after sex line contact
Latest—8 Sept 2026, 13:053 min readA former Kent Police officer, who reviewed intelligence on modern slavery and violence against women, has been barred from future policing roles. PC Trevor Bonett would have been dismissed for gross misconduct after contacting sex lines and adult websites.
Police seek mystery visitor to Baby April's grave
Latest—8 Sept 2026, 15:463 min readKent Police have released an e-fit of a woman who visited the grave of Baby April in Ashford in June. The baby, who died from asphyxiation, was found in Singleton Lake in 1995 and her parents have never been traced.
Greenhouse Sports helps London pupils attend 11 more school days
Community Safety—8 Sept 2026, 12:254 min readYoung people in Greenhouse Sports programmes attended an average of 11 more school days than comparable pupils. The charity's coach-mentors work in schools for at least three years, building relationships to identify and address issues early.
Enfield Council ordered to pay £1,500 over domestic abuse survivor's relocation delay
Community Safety—8 Sept 2026, 12:053 min readEnfield Council has been ordered to pay £1,500 to a domestic abuse survivor after an eight-month delay in relocating her and her children. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman ruled the council's failure caused significant distress and injustice.
Erith woman sentenced for benefits fraud
Fraud & Cybercrime—8 Sept 2026, 12:052 min readGaye Graham, of Erith, has been sentenced for dishonestly claiming housing benefit and Employment and Support Allowance. She failed to declare her student status and receipt of student finance between November 2023 and April 2025.
Inmate died by suicide after release from HMP Pentonville
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 11:454 min readMoses Hailemichel died on March 3, 2025, six days after his release from HMP Pentonville. An investigation by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman found significant failures in communication and preparation for his release.
London mother details husband's alleged abduction and torture in Saudi Arabia
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 11:254 min readA London mother-of-three has described a nine-year "living nightmare" after her husband, Rami Naimi, was allegedly abducted in Dubai in 2017 and subsequently tortured in Saudi Arabia. Mira Lozi is now campaigning for his return.
Camden Councillor Challenges Polanski for Holborn & St Pancras Green Seat
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 11:253 min readCamden councillor Hamza Chowdhury is challenging Zack Polanski for Green Party selection in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. The vote is scheduled for October 8, with Labour also finalising its candidate from three local councillors.
Mayfair restaurant can reopen with new conditions after alleged slashing
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 09:463 min readThe Mistress of Mayfair in Mayfair has been allowed to continue operating after a licensing hearing on September 7. The venue's licence was temporarily suspended following an incident on August 10 where a man allegedly had his throat slashed.
Greenwich Council grants Charlton venue licence despite noise objections
Community Safety—8 Sept 2026, 09:464 min readGreenwich Council has granted a licence for a 5,000-capacity open-air venue in Charlton Riverside. The decision follows objections from the council's own noise team, who raised concerns about potential reverberation and resident complaints.
Havering Council consults on borough-wide anti-social behaviour order
Community Safety—8 Sept 2026, 06:453 min readHavering Council is seeking public views on expanding a Public Spaces Protection Order to cover the entire borough. The proposed order would grant officers powers to issue £100 on-the-spot fines for various anti-social behaviours, with potential court fines of £1,000 for non-payment.
Mother on the run in UK with sons, father claims
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 03:064 min readAn American father is appealing for public assistance to locate his two young sons, who he claims were abducted by their mother in the UK in March. Nishika Samaratunga is accused of breaching court orders and is believed to be concealing the whereabouts of Blaine and Nathaniel Baier.
Southport Inquiry phase two begins in London
Courts—8 Sept 2026, 03:054 min readThe second phase of the Southport Inquiry, focusing on violence-fixated individuals, commences in London with two weeks of hearings. The inquiry aims to address broader issues following the attack that claimed the lives of three children.
Politeness puts UK adults at risk of scams, report finds
Latest—8 Sept 2026, 00:253 min readA significant number of UK adults remain on unwanted phone calls due to politeness, leaving them vulnerable to fraud. The Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign advises people to challenge unexpected requests for money or personal details.