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Man dies after falling ill in Westminster custody
Courts—13 Oct 2026, 12:052 min readA 42-year-old man has died after becoming unwell in custody at Charing Cross police station in Westminster. Officers found him unresponsive in his cell on 2 October. The IOPC is investigating the actions of custody staff.Read moreNine deny factory raid charges at Old BaileyCourts—13 Oct 2026, 12:054 min readNine individuals are on trial at the Old Bailey facing charges of criminal damage, burglary with intent, and violent disorder. They are accused of targeting Instro Precision, a company linked to Elbit Systems, in an early morning raid on June 17, 2024.
Man dies after being found unresponsive in Charing Cross police cellCourts—13 Oct 2026, 11:052 min readA 42-year-old man has died after being found unresponsive in a police cell at Charing Cross Police Station. He was discovered unwell during a cell check and later died in hospital. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating.
Havering level crossing closed after dangerous train games
Transport Crime—13 Oct 2026, 10:452 min readA level crossing in Havering, east London, has been closed after children and teenagers were filmed engaging in dangerous behaviour with trains. Network Rail has extended the closure beyond its initial 21 days.Westminster fines e-bike operators over £300,000
Transport Crime—13 Oct 2026, 10:053 min readWestminster City Council has levied over £300,000 against e-bike operators for fines and seizure costs in the 2026-27 financial year. The council issued more than 5,000 Fixed Penalty Notices, a substantial rise from the previous year, and seized over 1,000 bikes.
Shakhtar Donetsk to seek compensation from Tottenham over Manor Solomon transfer
Courts—13 Oct 2026, 09:252 min readShakhtar Donetsk plans to seek compensation from Tottenham Hotspur regarding winger Manor Solomon. The Ukrainian club claims a verbal agreement was made for a portion of any future sale after Solomon joined Spurs on a free transfer in July 2023.
Defence minister calls Royal Navy shooting migrant boats 'illegal and disgusting'
Crime Data—13 Oct 2026, 09:253 min readDefence minister Luke Pollard has described suggestions by Robert Jenrick that the Royal Navy could use lethal force against migrant boats as 'illegal and disgusting'. Mr Jenrick's comments follow a rise in the average number of people per boat crossing the Channel.
Counterfeit goods worth £2,000 seized in Edmonton operation
Crime Data—13 Oct 2026, 07:463 min readEnfield Council and the Metropolitan Police seized counterfeit products, including AirPods and phone accessories, from 15 Edmonton shops. The operation aimed to combat mobile phone theft and disrupt illegal supply chains, with seized items estimated to be worth £2,000.Hobbs, Whistles owner TFG London hit by cyber attack
Fraud & Cybercrime—13 Oct 2026, 07:462 min readThe Foschini Group's UK subsidiary, TFG London, has reported a cybersecurity incident affecting its Phase Eight, Hobbs, and Whistles brands. While some website functions may be unavailable, the company stated there is no indication that customer payment information is at risk.
Tower Hamlets issues 996 fines over e-bike parking chaos
Transport Crime—13 Oct 2026, 07:463 min readResidents in Island Gardens, Tower Hamlets, are frustrated by rental e-bikes obstructing pavements and blocking access. Tower Hamlets Council has issued nearly 1,000 fines to operators in six months, while the Mayor of London seeks new government powers to regulate the sector.Cyberattack hits Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight
Fraud & Cybercrime—13 Oct 2026, 07:461 min readFashion retailers Hobbs, Whistles, and Phase Eight have been affected by a cybersecurity incident impacting their IT systems. TFG London is investigating if customer data was compromised and will notify individuals if necessary.London exhibition showcases art by 26 modern slavery survivors
Latest—13 Oct 2026, 06:453 min readThe Art is Freedom exhibition is touring venues across London, displaying pieces created by 26 survivors of modern slavery. Charity Hestia ran the workshops that generated the art and independent anti‑slavery commissioner Eleanor Lyons assisted in curating the show.
Lambeth Mum Claims Ceiling Collapse Caused Injuries, Daughter Fell Down Stairs
Community Safety—13 Oct 2026, 06:254 min readA Lambeth mother has reported suffering concussion and spinal spasms after her council house ceiling collapsed for a second time. She also claims her daughter fell down the stairs due to poor lighting in the Gipsy Hill property.
Parole hearing resumes for Baby P mother Tracey Connelly on Tuesday
Courts—13 Oct 2026, 03:053 min readTracey Connelly, the mother of the child known as Baby P, will face a public parole hearing on Tuesday. The Standard reports the session will be livestreamed, with the panel set to decide her future custody after a recall in August 2024.