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Two Met officers arrested abroad on assault allegations
Policing—6 Sept 2026, 14:452 min readTwo serving Metropolitan Police officers have been arrested in Budapest on suspicion of sexual assault and assault. The arrests follow allegations of misconduct during an alcohol-fuelled evening involving a group of 15 officers on holiday. Both officers have been suspended from duty.Read more
Thomas Carey named as murder victim on Lambeth's Oaklands EstateViolent Crime—6 Sept 2026, 14:452 min readThomas Carey has been named and pictured as the victim of a murder on the Oaklands Estate in Lambeth. Detectives believe he died between September 3 and 4, 2026, and are seeking information from the local area.
Enfield man founds support group after dissociative episodeCommunity Safety—6 Sept 2026, 11:053 min readFollowing a 27-hour dissociative episode, Chris Clarke found limited support and created the 27 Community in Enfield. The group offers 'Walk and Talk' events at Forty Hall Estate and monthly sessions at Enfield Town Library.
Mayor announces £15.6m fund for safer London streets
Community Safety—6 Sept 2026, 09:054 min readMayor Sadiq Khan has launched a £15.6 million fund to enhance safety in London's streets and public spaces. The initiative, part of a wider £37 million strategy, will support improvements like better lighting and CCTV, informed by the experiences of women and girls.
Rye Lane closed in Peckham over dangerous building fears
Community Safety—5 Sept 2026, 18:453 min readSouthwark council has closed Rye Lane in Peckham due to safety concerns over a dangerous building at the former Tower Cinema Gateway. Residents have been moved to hotels, and emergency scaffolding has been installed. Police have secured the road since Thursday night, diverting bus routes.
Man found dead, murder investigation launched in Lambeth
Violent Crime—5 Sept 2026, 17:462 min readA murder investigation is underway after a man in his 30s was discovered deceased at an address on Poynders Road in Lambeth. Officers were called to the scene on Friday evening and the Metropolitan Police have confirmed no arrests have been made.
Reform UK Suspends Figures Amid Foreign Donation Allegations
Crime Data—5 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readTwo senior figures within Reform UK have been suspended following allegations that senior party members discussed disguising foreign donations. Leader Nigel Farage admitted the party would make mistakes, acknowledging the financial controversy could concern voters.
Pharmacist Ajith Kumar Mupparapu faces extradition to India over murder plot charges
Courts—5 Sept 2026, 17:462 min readWestminster Magistrates' Court has ruled that pharmacist Ajith Kumar Mupparapu can be extradited to India. The 46-year-old faces charges including murder and conspiracy to murder in connection with alleged plots against his estranged wife's family in Hyderabad.
Reform UK must prove competence in Havering, says Assembly Member
Community Safety—5 Sept 2026, 16:454 min readReform UK must leverage its control of Havering Council to demonstrate competence and stability to Londoners, according to Assembly Member Alex Wilson. The party secured 39 out of 55 seats in the borough, its first council leadership in the capital.
Man dies from head injuries in Clapham; murder probe launched
Violent Crime—5 Sept 2026, 15:452 min readA murder investigation has been launched in Clapham after a man in his 30s died from serious head injuries. Police were called to Poynders Road on Friday, September 4, and found the man at the scene. No arrests have been made.
Two deny Lewisham murder after nightclub dispute
Courts—5 Sept 2026, 15:463 min readTwo friends who met while studying master's degrees in Scotland have denied murdering Taiwo Ekerin outside a Lewisham nightclub. Chibueze Chukwurah and Maxwell Uguanya pleaded not guilty to murder and manslaughter.
Man sought after sexual assault on District line train at Barking
Transport Crime—5 Sept 2026, 13:452 min readA woman was sexually assaulted on a District line train as it arrived at Barking station in the early hours of Sunday, August 2. British Transport Police are seeking information and have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist their investigation.
Masked protesters block Dover roads
Latest—5 Sept 2026, 11:053 min readDozens of masked protesters in black clothing blocked roads leading into and out of Dover on Saturday. The demonstration caused significant disruption to traffic entering the Port of Dover, affecting all routes and leading to four miles of congestion.
Lower Edmonton secures £20m 'Pride in Place' funding
Community Safety—5 Sept 2026, 11:053 min readLower Edmonton ward has secured £20 million in government 'Pride in Place' funding, a significant investment aimed at improving the public realm, jobs, and skills. Labour councillor Siddo Dwyer stated the funding presents a generational opportunity for the area.Orpington woman arrested in Dartford with stolen digger
Latest—5 Sept 2026, 09:452 min readA 37-year-old woman from Orpington was arrested in Dartford after police discovered a stolen digger being towed on a trailer. The woman has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Three jailed for minimum of 22 years for Haringey murder
Courts—5 Sept 2026, 09:253 min readThree men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Gregory Catillo Volquez in Haringey. Benito Ramirez Kones, Carlos Akum Metumbe, and Luiggi Perelli Santana will serve minimum terms of 23, 22, and 23 years respectively.
London man to run Shoreditch Half Marathon after fracturing neck and rupturing ACL
Community Safety—5 Sept 2026, 09:253 min readJack McCooke, a London resident, will attempt the Shoreditch Half Marathon on September 20, 2025. He suffered a fractured C2 vertebrae in a skiing accident in April 2024 and later ruptured his ACL in September 2024.
Hackney Council to decide on Stoke Newington sauna plan
Community Safety—5 Sept 2026, 08:253 min readHackney Council is set to decide on a proposal for a new community sauna at the historic Stoke Newington Pumping Station. Despite 12 resident objections concerning noise and light, planning officers have recommended approval for a five-year temporary period.
Hackney Council pays £4,500 over autism tuition delays
Courts—5 Sept 2026, 06:463 min readHackney Council has been ordered to pay £4,500 to the family of an autistic boy after significant delays in arranging his education. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council failed in its duty to provide alternative tuition.