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Police injured in anti-migrant protests at Dover and Portsmouth
Latest—7 Sept 2026, 20:054 min readPolice officers sustained injuries during confrontations with masked protesters in Portsmouth over the weekend. Similar demonstrations saw road access to the Port of Dover blocked. The incidents occurred following the arrival of approximately 120 migrants near the Isle of Wight.Read more
Ilford police seek man Balasankar Narayanan who absconded from carePolicing—7 Sept 2026, 19:451 min readMetropolitan Police officers are seeking the public's assistance to find Balasankar Narayanan, 46, who absconded from a care facility in Ilford. He was last seen in South Park on Thursday, 3 September.
Enfield woman banned from Lakeside centre for three yearsCourts—7 Sept 2026, 20:252 min readLatoyah Williams, of Enfield, has been banned from Lakeside Shopping Centre and Homesense for three years after being convicted of 11 counts of shop theft. She stole over £2,500 worth of items between June and November 2025.
Campaigners demand ban on Meta glasses over Tube safety fears
Transport Crime—7 Sept 2026, 18:454 min readCampaigners are calling for a ban on Meta's AI-powered smart glasses, citing fears they could exacerbate existing safety issues on the London Underground. Sexual offences on the Tube reached a five-year high in December 2025, with a significant percentage occurring within train carriages.
Khloe Simmonds jailed for seven years for false rape claims
Courts—7 Sept 2026, 19:053 min readKhloe Simmonds, 26, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for perverting the course of justice. She made false claims of sexual assault between 2018 and 2026, leading to significant police resources being diverted.
Acting sergeant Rachel Bright sacked by Met Police after misconduct hearing
Courts—7 Sept 2026, 18:052 min readActing sergeant Rachel Bright has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police following a misconduct hearing. She was accused of inappropriate touching in Clapham in December 2022. While cleared of sexual assault at trial, a panel found gross misconduct.
Putney Pusher suspect released under investigation
Latest—7 Sept 2026, 17:052 min readA 44-year-old man arrested in connection with the 2017 Putney Bridge push incident has been released under investigation by the Metropolitan Police. He was also arrested on suspicion of drug possession.
Ex-teacher Sally Anne Bowen convicted of indecent assault
Courts—7 Sept 2026, 16:474 min readA former science teacher at Christ's College in Finchley, Sally Anne Bowen, has been convicted of seven counts of indecent assault against two former pupils. The crimes occurred in 1988 and were brought to light after a podcast investigation unearthed new witnesses.
Finchley shooting suspect charged with murder
Courts—7 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readA 21-year-old man has been charged with murder and firearm offences following a fatal shooting in Finchley. The victim, a 19-year-old woman, died on June 8. The suspect was arrested in Spain and remanded in custody.
Met Police officer dismissed for gross misconduct after touching woman
Policing—7 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readAn Acting Sergeant with the Metropolitan Police has been dismissed without notice following a gross misconduct hearing. The officer was found to have inappropriately touched a woman while off-duty in Clapham Junction in December 2022.
Man arrested after Vauxhall assault leaves victim with head injuries
Violent Crime—7 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readPolice were called to an assault near Vauxhall Bus Station on Tuesday morning where a 25-year-old man was found with head injuries. A 24-year-old man was arrested at the scene and has since been bailed.
Greenwich woman ordered to repay £4,177 after imaginary carer fraud
Courts—7 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readA woman from Mottingham has been ordered to repay over £4,000 to Greenwich Council after defrauding the authority by claiming payments for a carer who did not exist. Tracy Stratton pleaded guilty to fraud at Woolwich Crown Court.
Migrant arrivals spark clashes in Portsmouth
Latest—7 Sept 2026, 16:054 min readAnti-migration protesters clashed with police and blocked roads in Portsmouth following the arrival of hundreds of migrants. Eight boats carrying 625 people arrived on Sunday, leading to a stand-off with activists.
Joey Barton remanded in custody until March trial
Latest—7 Sept 2026, 15:452 min readFormer footballer Joey Barton will remain in custody until his trial next year after a bail application was refused. He is accused of grievous bodily harm with intent.
Teenager travelled 150 miles to London to stab man, court told
Courts—7 Sept 2026, 15:254 min readAn 18-year-old from Leeds is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of travelling to Westminster, London, with a kitchen knife to fatally stab a man his family had accused of stalking. Sulaiman Tajzai denies murder.
South Londoners Jailed for Multiple Child Sex Offences, Escape and Violence
Courts—7 Sept 2026, 15:254 min readSeveral men from South London have received significant prison sentences for a range of serious offences. Convictions include child sex offences, attempted murder, robbery, drug supply, and escaping lawful custody.
Man denies stealing £100,000 watch from actor
Courts—7 Sept 2026, 15:052 min readRachid Bouchibane has denied robbing actor Alexander Johnson of a Patek Philippe watch valued at £100,000. The trial is scheduled for January 2029, and Bouchibane has been released on bail.
Portsmouth protest: Vehicles damaged, officers injured
Latest—7 Sept 2026, 14:454 min readMasked protesters caused damage to official vehicles and injured a number of police officers during a stand-off in Portsmouth. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is investigating the incidents.
Thomas Carey named as man found dead in Clapham
Violent Crime—7 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readA murder investigation is underway in Clapham after Thomas Carey, 39, was found dead at an address in Poynders Road. No arrests have been made and police are appealing for witnesses.