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Simon Levy jailed for life for murders of two women in London
Courts—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.Read more
British Transport Police seek witnesses after attempted sexual assault on City Thameslink trainPolicing—11 Aug 2026, 22:253 min readBritish Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man on a mobility scooter attempted to sexually assault a woman on a train between City Thameslink and London Bridge on 28 July 2026. Two passengers intervened, and police have released a description of the suspect.
Man bailed after woman dies in Lewisham house on Conington RoadPolicing—11 Aug 2026, 20:463 min readA 25-year-old man was arrested and later released on bail after a woman was pronounced dead at a house on Conington Road, Lewisham, on 5 August 2026. Police are treating the death as unexpected and have scheduled a post-mortem examination.
Brent councils gain power to block new betting shops after rule change
Community Safety—11 Aug 2026, 18:255 min readBrent residents and councils can now refuse new betting shops after the government removed the ‘aim to permit’ rule from the Gambling Act 2005. The change follows a campaign by Brent Central MP Dawn Butler, who highlighted the borough’s 81 licensed gambling venues, outnumbering supermarkets in 17 wards.
Croydon Council proposes GPS tags for repeat shoplifters
Community Safety—11 Aug 2026, 18:054 min readCroydon Council plans to trial GPS ankle tags for persistent shoplifters, banning them from the town centre. Nearly 4,800 thefts were reported in the last year. Funding is not yet confirmed, but the council says the scheme could deter repeat offences.
Barnet installs 27 new CCTV cameras to target crime hotspots
Community Safety—11 Aug 2026, 17:264 min readBarnet Council is adding 27 mobile CCTV cameras this month, bringing the total to 60. The cameras, monitored around the clock by council and police teams, will cover areas with reported graffiti, fly-tipping, shoplifting and drug dealing. Locations were chosen using crime data and resident reports.
Clifford Wilby guilty of harassing Stella Creasy on Victoria line train
Transport Crime—11 Aug 2026, 17:264 min readClifford Wilby was found guilty of harassment after confronting Stella Creasy on a Victoria line train between Walthamstow Central and Finsbury Park on 15 July 2025. The court heard he blocked her exit, shouted about knife crime, and filmed her despite her requests to stop.
Newham tops east London crime reports in July 2026
Crime Data—11 Aug 2026, 17:064 min readNewham recorded the highest number of criminal offences in east London in July 2026, with 3,759 reports. Theft led the crime types, while Barking and Dagenham had the fewest cases. Police data shows a rise in crime across most boroughs compared to June.
Fare evasion costs London £190m a year as prosecutions halve
Transport Crime—11 Aug 2026, 17:065 min readLondon loses £190 million annually to fare evasion, with successful prosecutions dropping from 29,113 in 2020 to 14,406 last year. TfL aims to cut evasion to 1.5% by 2030, while critics demand more enforcement and higher barriers across the network.
Met Police delay in Catherine Morgan case ruled contributory to her death
Policing—11 Aug 2026, 17:055 min readAn inquest jury found Metropolitan Police delays in responding to Catherine Morgan’s disappearance may have contributed to her suicide in Kent on 4 September 2024. The force’s application of national guidance was deemed 'overly rigid' by Senior Coroner Patricia Harding, who issued a prevention of future deaths report.
Brent tops London for HMO fires as council tightens licensing
Community Safety—11 Aug 2026, 16:255 min readBrent Council has recorded the highest number of fires in houses of multiple occupation in London over the past 19 months. The borough, which has one of the capital’s largest HMO stocks, introduced stricter licensing in 2025 after inspections found dangerous conditions in many properties.
London Fire Brigade calls for 5,000 more firefighters as wildfires surge
Community Safety—11 Aug 2026, 16:064 min readLondon Fire Brigade has urged the recruitment of 5,000 additional firefighters after a record 1,251 emergency calls in 24 hours on 6 July. Wildfires, including a 10-hectare blaze in Rainham, forced evacuations and stretched crews amid extreme heat and drought conditions.
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.
Met Police cut phone thefts by 13,000 in July after Lambeth Bridge robbery
Community Safety—11 Aug 2026, 15:254 min readMetropolitan Police recorded 13,000 fewer mobile phone thefts in July after deploying e-bikes, drones and facial recognition. Housing minister Sally Jameson was robbed on Lambeth Bridge in 2025, prompting a citywide crackdown. Only 20% of stolen phones are now reactivated, down from 80%.
Second crime scene found 0.1 miles from fatal Clapham North shooting
Violent Crime—11 Aug 2026, 15:474 min readMetropolitan Police have established a second crime scene on the Fenwick Estate in Clapham North, near Cottage Grove, following the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man on Willington Road. A 22-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in hospital custody.
Bleed kits installed in Chingford as campaign launches fundraiser
Community Safety—11 Aug 2026, 13:064 min readA new campaign, Bleed Kits Now, has installed bleed control kits at two Chingford locations and will hold a fundraising event on 5 December. The kits, designed to stop severe bleeding before paramedics arrive, will be donated to the Daniel Baird Foundation for wider distribution in Waltham Forest.
Man killed in Clapham shooting as suspect arrested on murder charge
Violent Crime—11 Aug 2026, 12:464 min readA 25-year-old man died after a shooting in Clapham on Monday night. A 22-year-old suspect, also injured, was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in hospital. Police urge witnesses to come forward as investigations continue.
Man, 25, shot dead in Clapham North as suspect arrested in hospital
Violent Crime—11 Aug 2026, 12:464 min readA 25-year-old man died after a shooting on Willington Road, Clapham North, on 10 August 2026. Police arrested a 22-year-old man, also injured, on suspicion of murder. Willington Road and Landor Road remain cordoned off as investigations continue.
Man in 20s shot dead outside Clapham pub on 10 August
Violent Crime—11 Aug 2026, 11:474 min readA man in his 20s died after a shooting outside The Landor pub in Clapham on 10 August 2026. London Ambulance Service pronounced him dead at the scene. Police maintained a cordon at the junction of Willington Road and Landor Road but have not released further details.