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19-year-old bailed after sexual assault on Victoria-bound train in Barnet
Violent Crime—11 Aug 2026, 11:064 min readA 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault by penetration after a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a train to London Victoria on 5 August. The suspect was released on conditional bail while police continue their investigation.Read more
Met Inspector Michael Richards convicted of sexual assault in central London pubPolicing—11 Aug 2026, 10:254 min readInspector Michael Richards was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman at a pub near Leicester Square in September 2024. A jury convicted him of one count of sexual assault on 10 August 2026, while acquitting him of a second charge. He faces sentencing and an accelerated misconduct hearing.
Man in 20s stabbed in Wealdstone street in broad daylightViolent Crime—11 Aug 2026, 08:464 min readA man in his 20s was stabbed on The Cross Way in Wealdstone at 10:35 on 10 August. He was taken to a major trauma centre with non-life-changing injuries. Police arrested a 29-year-old man and are asking witnesses to come forward.
Government to block early release for PC Harper’s killers in September
Latest—11 Aug 2026, 09:064 min readThe Government will set out plans in September to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, who are due to be freed in January. The move follows pressure from Harper’s family and police, with over 880,000 people signing a petition against their release.
Pc Harper killers to stay jailed after government finds legal route
Latest—11 Aug 2026, 08:064 min readThe government has identified a legal way to prevent the early release of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, after public backlash. Downing Street previously ruled out exempting individual offenders but now says a solution exists for serious cases.
Croydon driver jailed for killing highways worker on M23 slip road
Transport Crime—11 Aug 2026, 07:054 min readA 38-year-old man from Croydon has admitted killing a 65-year-old highways worker after driving into a coned-off area on the M23 slip road near Junction 9. Blood tests showed Domarkas was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit. Sentencing is due on 28 September 2026.
Jewish school heads in Barnet spend 90% of time on security as antisemitic incidents rise
Community Safety—11 Aug 2026, 07:476 min readHeadteachers in Barnet’s Jewish schools report spending up to 90% of their time on security, as antisemitic incidents in schools rise by 59% in 2026. Sir David Bell’s government-commissioned review reveals harassment of pupils on public transport and calls for mandatory teacher training.
Sudbury man banned for three years after throwing vape at Bromley FC match
Courts—11 Aug 2026, 08:464 min readA 32-year-old from Sudbury has received a three-year football banning order after admitting to throwing a vape onto the pitch during a Bromley FC match in March. The ban prevents him from attending Colchester United and England international matches. Two other men were also banned for public order offences.
Counter-terrorism police link Barnet murder suspect to Farage arson probe
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 21:465 min readCounter Terrorism Policing London has reopened its inquiry into an alleged arson attempt at Nigel Farage’s home in early 2025 after identifying a potential link to Joshua Kerry, who was charged last month with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating a CTP London staff member for failing to pursue the line of inquiry earlier.Pc Andrew Harper killers eligible for January release despite petition
Latest—10 Aug 2026, 21:065 min readJessie Cole and Albert Bowers, convicted of the manslaughter of Pc Andrew Harper in 2020, remain eligible for early release in January under government sentencing changes. More than 880,000 people have signed a petition opposing their release, while Downing Street insists exemptions for individual offenders are not possible.
Belvedere driver spared jail after 96mph crash breaks ex-partner’s spine
Courts—10 Aug 2026, 22:265 min readA 29-year-old man from Plumstead avoided immediate prison after flipping his car at 96mph on a 50mph roundabout, leaving his former partner with a broken vertebra. The court heard he ignored warnings and laughed when told he was driving dangerously.
£200m cocaine haul seized at London Gateway Port
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 19:484 min readBorder Force officers and the National Crime Agency intercepted 2.9 tonnes of cocaine worth over £200 million at London Gateway Port in Essex on 6 August 2026. Nine men were arrested and later released on bail. The drugs were concealed in a banana shipment from South America.
Barnet police search for missing 67-year-old Miroslaw near hospital
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 18:254 min readPolice in Barnet are appealing for public help to find Miroslaw, 67, last seen near Barnet Hospital on 8 August. Officers are reviewing CCTV and urge anyone with information to call 999, quoting CAD 2575/08AUG26. Concerns for his welfare are growing.
Man, 19, stabbed in Manor Park as police hunt suspect
Violent Crime—10 Aug 2026, 19:483 min readA 19-year-old man was stabbed in Manor Park on 9 August 2026, suffering injuries described as neither life-threatening nor life-changing. Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses after no arrests were made at the scene near Aldersbrook Lane.
Peter Facer’s oboe stolen at St Pancras station in distraction theft
Transport Crime—10 Aug 2026, 18:065 min readA professional oboist had his three-year-old oboe d’amore stolen outside St Pancras station in a distraction theft. Peter Facer, a member of Britten Sinfonia, said police response was ‘infuriating’ after British Transport Police directed the case to the Met.Met detective jailed for stalking receives 12-month community order
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 17:254 min readA Metropolitan Police detective has been sentenced to a 12-month community order and 150 hours of unpaid work after being convicted of stalking. Tim Fory, attached to the force’s professional standards unit, will face an accelerated misconduct hearing following his conviction at City of London Magistrates’ Court.
Met Police delayed Lewisham woman’s search by 3.5 hours, coroner finds
Courts—10 Aug 2026, 17:055 min readA coroner has written to the Metropolitan Police after an inquest found officers delayed deploying to search for Catherine Morgan by more than three and a half hours. The jury ruled the force’s handling of her case may have contributed to her death on 4 September 2024.
Counter-terrorism probe into Farage firebomb attack reopened after IOPC referral
Policing—10 Aug 2026, 16:464 min readCounter-terrorism officers have reopened an investigation into an alleged firebomb attack on Nigel Farage’s home after admitting errors in the original probe. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is now examining the conduct of a Counter-Terrorism Policing London staff member following a referral by the Met.
Truck driver avoids prison after killing Fulham cyclist in left-turn crash
Courts—10 Aug 2026, 16:465 min readA 47-year-old lorry driver who failed to see a cyclist while turning left on North End Road, Fulham, killing 60-year-old Zinovly Savyulak, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years. The Old Bailey heard Renshaw had not checked his mirrors properly before the collision on 15 December 2022.