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Man arrested in London over Leeds murder
Courts—31 Oct 2026, 12:253 min readA 26-year-old man has been arrested in London by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of murder. The arrest is linked to the death of Rahiem Jackson, 38, who was killed in a group attack in Leeds on October 24.Read moreWestminster and Croydon lead London weapons offencesCrime Data—31 Oct 2026, 13:463 min readWestminster and Croydon recorded the highest number of weapons possession offences in London in September 2026, with 34 incidents each. Overall, 567 such offences were recorded across the capital that month, a rise of 18.8 per cent over the previous year.
London arson and criminal damage offences fall 3.7%Crime Data—31 Oct 2026, 12:453 min readArson and criminal damage offences across London saw a 3.7 per cent decrease over the 12 months ending September 2026. In September 2026 alone, 4,324 such offences were recorded, with Newham reporting the highest number and Westminster the highest rate per capita.
City of London Chief Ian Thomas named UK's most influential black person
Community Safety—31 Oct 2026, 11:253 min readIan Thomas, chief executive of the City of London Corporation, has been named the UK's most influential black person by Powerlist. He is the 51st Town Clerk and the first black person to hold this position in the organisation's history.City of London police offer safety video instead of £50 fine for cyclists
Policing—31 Oct 2026, 10:254 min readCity of London police have launched a new initiative where cyclists caught running red lights can opt to watch a safety video rather than pay a £50 fine. The 'stop, look, listen, change' scheme aims to educate riders on the consequences of their actions.Gun recovered, three arrested after Woolwich altercation
Latest—31 Oct 2026, 10:052 min readPolice were called to Rushgrove Street in Woolwich on Thursday, October 29, following reports of an altercation. Officers arrested three 19-year-old men, recovered a firearm nearby, and bailed all three pending further enquiries.
Ealing Residents Fear for Safety as Structural Issues Emerge in Tower Block
Community Safety—31 Oct 2026, 09:254 min readResidents of Bobbin House in Acton, Ealing, have raised concerns over structural issues including acrow props and steel columns found within the building. While the housing association Peabody and developer Mount Anvil state the block is safe, planned relocation for repairs in 18 months fuels resident anxiety.
Father Christmas arrested in 1971 Oxford Street protest
Community Safety—31 Oct 2026, 08:253 min readMore than 50 years ago, John Davey, dressed as Father Christmas, was arrested during a protest on Oxford Street. The demonstration, organised by the Oxford Street Action Committee, aimed to highlight pollution and pedestrian safety concerns by chaining the street and distributing balloons.Hackney venue combines co-working with sex club
Community Safety—31 Oct 2026, 07:253 min readA new venue in Dalston, Hackney, called Stück, has opened, blending a co-working space with a sex club. Co-founders Karl Verboten and Hanny Amin aim to foster human connection seven days a week, with membership costing £45 per month.Man jailed for four years for voyeurism in Islington
Courts—30 Oct 2026, 20:053 min readAnthony Durkan has been sentenced to four years in prison for 26 voyeurism offences. The 36-year-old filmed women through their home windows in Islington between January 2020 and March 2026. He was arrested by officers during a proactive patrol.
Canning Town Tower Residents Face Accommodation Costs After Evacuation
Community Safety—30 Oct 2026, 19:463 min readHundreds of residents in Canning Town have been evacuated from five tower blocks due to an 'imminent risk to life' from a cracked concrete slab. They have been told to initially fund their own temporary accommodation, as the development's insurer has declined claims for these costs.Edgware gambling centre decision follows harms emergency
Community Safety—30 Oct 2026, 19:263 min readBarnet Council's licensing sub-committee is due to decide on an application for an adult gaming centre in Edgware on 3 November. The decision follows the council's recent declaration of a 'gambling harms emergency' and an objection from its public health team citing risks to vulnerable individuals.
Blackmailer Jailed for Targeting Katie Hopkins' Shows
Courts—30 Oct 2026, 16:464 min readPolitical commentator Katie Hopkins suffered significant financial and emotional distress due to a blackmail campaign by Oliver Hutchings, who targeted theatres where she was scheduled to perform. Hutchings received a suspended prison sentence and a restraining order.
Man stabbed in Brent Boots after confronting shoplifter
Violent Crime—30 Oct 2026, 16:262 min readA 58-year-old man was stabbed on Kilburn High Road after intervening in a shoplifting incident at a Boots pharmacy. The Metropolitan Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made. The victim's injuries are not life-changing.
Teenager stabbed multiple times at Plaistow Halloween party
Violent Crime—30 Oct 2026, 16:262 min readA teenager has sustained life-threatening injuries after being stabbed multiple times at a Halloween party in Plaistow, Newham. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward as they investigate the incident as attempted murder.Knife threat incident as migrants cross Channel
Latest—30 Oct 2026, 19:453 min readA man was seen brandishing a knife and threatening migrants on a dinghy in French waters as they attempted to cross the Channel to the UK. The incident occurred as 263 migrants arrived in the UK on Thursday.IOPC to probe Met handling of child abuse image letter
Courts—30 Oct 2026, 15:262 min readThe Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) will investigate the Metropolitan Police's handling of a letter containing serious allegations against Thomas Markle Sr, father of the Duchess of Sussex. The letter, received in 2019, allegedly detailed offending which was not passed to overseas authorities.
Man stabbed outside Walthamstow Central station
Violent Crime—30 Oct 2026, 14:462 min readA 49-year-old man was taken to hospital after being stabbed outside Walthamstow Central station on Selborne Road. The incident occurred around 2:30 am on October 30. Police have made no arrests and are appealing for witnesses.