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Ex-spy cop denies deceiving activist into sex
Policing—21 Oct 2026, 06:464 min readAn undercover Metropolitan Police officer has denied deceiving an activist into a sexual relationship, a claim being examined by the Undercover Policing Inquiry. The officer, Andrew Coles, served in the Special Demonstration Squad between 1990 and 1995.Read moreWest Acton residents fear collapse as subsidence continuesCommunity Safety—21 Oct 2026, 06:453 min readTenants at 31‑49 Hanger View Way in West Acton have lived with cracks, leaks and a door that fell on a resident. Peabody maintains the block is safe, blames a tree for the ground movement and promises ongoing fixes.
Wandsworth Prison inmates in inhumane conditions due to heating failuresCourts—21 Oct 2026, 06:253 min readInmates at HMP Wandsworth are enduring "inhumane living conditions" due to persistent heating failures and severe overcrowding, according to a recent report. Temperatures have dropped as low as 12C, with the prison significantly exceeding its intended capacity.
HMP Wandsworth inmates given thousands of coats after heating failure
Courts—21 Oct 2026, 06:252 min readInmates at HMP Wandsworth received thousands of extra coats and blankets after a heating system failure led to cell temperatures dropping as low as 12C. The Independent Monitoring Board reported the issues as a 'loss of service' at the overcrowded prison.
Noel Clarke appears at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on sexual assault charges
Courts—21 Oct 2026, 03:054 min readNoel Clarke, 50, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. He is charged with six sexual offences alleged to have occurred between 2007 and 2016 in London and Dorset. Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney confirmed ongoing support for the five alleged victims.
Two arrested after weapons incident in Carshalton
Violent Crime—21 Oct 2026, 01:052 min readPolice arrested two individuals in Carshalton on October 19 following reports of violence. A 21-year-old man was treated for injuries and arrested on suspicion of carrying a weapon, while a 15-year-old boy was arrested for the same offence and affray. Both remain in custody.
Croydon seafood workers avoid jail for £80,000 prawn theft
Courts—20 Oct 2026, 17:064 min readFour employees of Upstream Seafoods in Croydon have received suspended sentences and community orders after admitting to stealing nearly £80,000 worth of prawns. The thefts occurred over an 18-month period, impacting the owner emotionally and financially.
Walthamstow Salvation Army hosts free coat swap event
Community Safety—20 Oct 2026, 16:502 min readWalthamstow Salvation Army is holding its fifth annual free winter coat swap event on Saturday, 7th November. The church on Forest Road will accept donations from 26th October and open its doors for collection and swapping from 9:30 am to 1 pm.Police attempt to access van on The Drive, Edgware
Policing—21 Oct 2026, 01:051 min readPolice surrounded a van on The Drive in Edgware on Monday afternoon, October 19. Officers were observed attempting to gain entry using a crowbar, resulting in visible damage to the vehicle's rear. The reason for the police activity remains unknown.King strips OBE from Hounslow landlord Nirpaul Riat
Courts—20 Oct 2026, 16:503 min readKing Charles has stripped Hounslow landlord Nirpaul Riat of his OBE. The honour was removed after Riat was fined £300,000 in 2023 for renting out properties in squalid conditions, bringing the honours system into disrepute.Mayoral candidate proposes increased police at Tube gates
Transport Crime—20 Oct 2026, 15:273 min readTory Mayoral candidate Alex Challoner has proposed increasing British Transport Police (BTP) presence at London Underground gates to tackle fare evasion. Transport for London (TfL) estimates annual losses from fare evasion between £190 million and £211 million.
Lambeth Housing Estates Saved From Demolition
Community Safety—20 Oct 2026, 14:464 min readLambeth Council is set to abandon demolition plans for Central Hill, Cressingham Gardens, and Knights Walk estates. A new £250 million housing scheme will focus on maintaining existing properties and bringing vacant homes back into use, following concerns about financial viability.
Businessman stripped of OBE for rogue landlord offences
Courts—20 Oct 2026, 14:453 min readWest London businessman Nirpaul Riat has had his OBE revoked by King Charles. Riat was fined £300,000 in 2023 for operating as a rogue landlord for two decades, housing vulnerable people in dangerous conditions.Russell Brand trial: Six women allege sex attacks
Courts—20 Oct 2026, 14:254 min readActor and comedian Russell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court facing seven charges, including rape and sexual assault, brought by six women. Allegations span a decade and include claims of a 'monster-like' attack in a hotel room and being dragged into a toilet.London Fire Brigade warns smokers after fatal fires
Community Safety—20 Oct 2026, 13:463 min readThe London Fire Brigade has issued a warning about safe cigarette disposal following three fires in south London over the weekend. These incidents come after a man died in a house fire in Brent, the cause of which is under investigation.
Joe Cordina acquitted of assault after self-defence ruling
Courts—20 Oct 2026, 13:463 min readFormer boxing world champion Joe Cordina has been cleared of assault by beating. A district judge ruled he acted in self-defence after being attacked outside a petrol station in Cardiff. Jamie O'Brien, who shoulder-barged Cordina, previously admitted assault.Man, 35, shot dead in Enfield pub; police seek suspect
Violent Crime—20 Oct 2026, 13:253 min readA 35-year-old man has died after being shot inside a pub on Hertford Road, Enfield. Police are appealing for witnesses and have released CCTV images of a person they want to identify, who may have been wearing a disguise.Jurors deliberate in Kieran Hayler child sex offence trial
Latest—20 Oct 2026, 12:462 min readJurors have started their deliberations at Lewes Crown Court in the trial of Kieran Hayler, who is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl and other sexual offences. The judge sent the jury out on Tuesday afternoon.Islington attempted rape: £10,000 reward for information
Violent Crime—20 Oct 2026, 13:253 min readA £10,000 reward is on offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in an attempted rape case in Islington. A woman in her early 20s was attacked on Church Road in the early hours of July 4.