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Sutton PC Jack Sullivan sacked for crash cover-up
Policing—4 Sept 2026, 14:452 min readPolice Constable Jack Sullivan has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police after a misconduct panel found him guilty of dishonesty. He reversed a police car into a parked Mercedes in Carshalton and then attempted to conceal the incident, leading to his sacking and placement on a barred list.Read more
Judge criticises CPS over £10,000 Rolex robbery case dropped after 11 yearsCourts—4 Sept 2026, 14:053 min readA judge has criticised the Crown Prosecution Service for wasting public money on a £10,000 Rolex robbery case that was discontinued after 11 years. Khaled Gestalli was accused of the 2015 offence but the charge was dropped due to identification issues and missing CCTV.
Comedian Luisa Omielan hospitalised after Lime bike crashLatest—4 Sept 2026, 13:253 min readComedian Luisa Omielan has been hospitalised after a Lime bike crash, sustaining a minor brain injury, Post Concussion Syndrome, and PTSD. She recently hit her head again, suffering another concussion, and has cancelled upcoming comedy shows to focus on her recovery.
Karnell Kelly dies after police chase into canal at Notting Hill Carnival
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 13:053 min readKarnell Kelly, 25, has died after entering a canal during a police chase at Notting Hill Carnival. Officers pulled him from the water on Sunday, August 31, and he later died in hospital. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating.
Reform UK faces funding law breach claims
Courts—4 Sept 2026, 12:463 min readNigel Farage and two Reform UK officials are facing claims they breached political party funding laws. The allegations follow an undercover investigation by Channel 4 News and the investigative group Verbatim.
Southwark council urged to reject plans to cut affordable homes
Community Safety—4 Sept 2026, 12:464 min readSouthwark Council's Planning Committee has been recommended to refuse amended plans by Berkeley Homes to significantly reduce affordable housing at its Borough Triangle development. The proposal would see the number of affordable homes drop from 230 to 60.
Paedophile Jeremy Wing dies aged 85 serving life sentence
Courts—4 Sept 2026, 13:053 min readJeremy Wing, a convicted paedophile from Chelsfield, has died at the age of 85. He was serving a life sentence at HMP Bure for the abuse of two seven-year-old boys, an offence for which he had installed hidden cameras. Wing had pleaded guilty to multiple charges including rape.
Waltham Forest man jailed for assisting Daniel Khalife
Courts—4 Sept 2026, 12:462 min readAdeel Khan, from Waltham Forest, has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison after being found guilty of assisting Daniel Khalife during his escape. Khan arranged for cash to be delivered to Khalife while he was on the run.
Judge allows police statement in fatal crash trial
Latest—4 Sept 2026, 12:253 min readA judge has ruled that a police statement given by Nathon Gibbon, accused of causing three deaths in a motorbike crash, can be used as evidence. Gibbon denies the charges and is due to stand trial in August next year.
Enfield Council backs Love Your Doorstep community patrol
Community Safety—4 Sept 2026, 12:053 min readEnfield Council has partnered with the Love Your Doorstep community patrol scheme, launched in 2019 to combat youth robberies. The collaboration will focus on volunteer recruitment, with council support for communications and integration with safety teams.
IOPC probes police contact before man's canal death
Policing—4 Sept 2026, 12:253 min readThe Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating police contact with Karnell Kelly, 25, who died after running from officers and entering the Grand Union Canal near Harrow Road. The investigation is ongoing.
Camden Council rejects outdoor tables for King's Cross pub
Community Safety—4 Sept 2026, 12:053 min readThe landlady of The Lincoln Arms pub in King's Cross claims she lost up to £40,000 in revenue over the summer after Camden Council rejected a pavement licence application for six outdoor tables. The council cited pedestrian access and safety concerns, as the proposed area included a fire exit.
Man stabbed in Mayfair's Berkeley Square
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 12:251 min readA man was taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed in Berkeley Square, Mayfair. Emergency services were called to the scene on the evening of September 3.
Tottenham winger faces driving ban after speeding plea
Courts—4 Sept 2026, 12:052 min readTottenham Hotspur winger Dejan Kulusevski has pleaded guilty to a speeding offence and faces a driving ban. The player has accumulated at least 12 penalty points on his licence and has asked the court to consider his need for a car.
Canary Wharf attacker jailed for six years after security staff intervention
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 11:053 min readSecurity staff at Canary Wharf station intervened to stop an attempted rape, leading to the arrest and subsequent conviction of Syed Imam. He was sentenced to six years in prison.
Teenager arrested after Dagenham stabbing
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 12:052 min readA 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another teenager was stabbed in Dagenham. Police responded to reports of an altercation on Porters Avenue on September 3. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
Ladies' Pond changes spark fears of exclusive spa
Community Safety—4 Sept 2026, 10:053 min readConcerns have been raised by the Kenwood Ladies’ Pond Association that new measures at Hampstead Heath’s Ladies’ Pond could turn it into an exclusive health spa. The group fears the changes, including cashless payments and no instalment options for season tickets, are discriminatory.
Mayor launches £15.6m fund for women's safety in London
Community Safety—4 Sept 2026, 09:054 min readThe Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has launched a new £15.6 million fund to enhance the safety of public spaces for women and girls across the capital. Local authorities can apply for grants to implement improvements and support services for victims.Michael Page fights final UFC bout in Paris
Latest—4 Sept 2026, 08:253 min readMichael 'Venom' Page is set to compete in the last fight of his current UFC contract this Saturday in Paris against Nursulton Ruziboev. Page has expressed frustration with his fight frequency and alignment with the UFC.