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Abramovich associate misled court in £1bn oil case, documents suggest
Courts—13 Oct 2026, 08:454 min readLeaked documents suggest Eugene Tenenbaum, a close associate of Roman Abramovich, may have misled a UK court in 2008 during a £1bn legal battle over Siberian oil fields. Tenenbaum's evidence concerned his awareness of share dilutions in a joint venture.Read moreTwo charged over Hornsey pensioner's deathViolent Crime—12 Oct 2026, 19:252 min readTwo men have been charged following the death of Richard Payne, 67, who suffered a head injury in Hornsey. Police were called to an altercation in Priory Road on October 5. Mr Payne died in hospital on Saturday.
Seven London councils refuse Home Office immigration raidsPolicing—12 Oct 2026, 19:253 min readAt least seven London councils have announced they will no longer cooperate with Home Office immigration enforcement raids. Newham Council became the latest to pass a motion limiting cooperation to legally mandated situations, following similar decisions by six other boroughs.
Four stabbed, one dead, across London in 24 hours
Violent Crime—12 Oct 2026, 20:053 min readA series of violent incidents across London between October 9 and October 10 resulted in one fatality and three other individuals sustaining stab wounds. Charges have been brought in connection with the death in West Drayton.
Brent man reoffends within 24 hours of early prison release
Courts—12 Oct 2026, 18:453 min readA man from Brent was released from prison under an early release scheme and allegedly committed further offences within 24 hours. Michael Bogle admitted four shoplifting offences and was returned to custody, prompting concerns from police about the impact on communities.H&M Investigates Claims of Cybersecurity Incident
Latest—12 Oct 2026, 18:053 min readH&M is reportedly investigating claims it was targeted by a cybercriminal group known as Shinyhunters. The fashion retailer stated it has no indication its data environment has been compromised so far, while the Information Commissioner's Office has not yet received a report.Housekeeper denies stealing Princess Firyal's jewellery
Courts—12 Oct 2026, 17:263 min readA housekeeper on trial at Southwark Crown Court denies stealing jewellery from Princess Firyal Irshaid's Belgravia home. The defendant alleges the princess frequently accused staff of theft, and claims she was unaware any possessions were stolen.
Teenager jailed for five years for rape at Romford station
Courts—12 Oct 2026, 17:073 min readTommi Harwood has been sentenced to five years in prison for raping a girl at Romford station. The attack occurred in September 2024 when Harwood was 16. He was found guilty following a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Ex-Grenfell housing chief leaves Barnet Homes role
Courts—12 Oct 2026, 17:063 min readLaura Johnson, who led housing at Kensington and Chelsea during the Grenfell Tower fire, has left her position at Barnet Homes. Her appointment had drawn strong criticism from Grenfell survivors and bereaved families.
Kensington HMO tenants lack laundry for four months
Community Safety—12 Oct 2026, 16:254 min readTenants in a West London House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been without washing machines for over four months. Property management company Bridgepoint is seeking an HMO licence from Kensington and Chelsea Council, while tenants report issues including banned overnight guests and privacy breaches.
Greenwich burglar jailed for two years
Courts—12 Oct 2026, 16:462 min readLee Dwyer-Clark has been sentenced to two years in prison for burgling a family home in Greenwich on June 7. He was found in the homeowner's van at the scene and admitted being under the influence of drugs.
Off-duty officers detain burglar with crowbar in Hackney
Courts—12 Oct 2026, 16:052 min readTwo off-duty Metropolitan Police officers detained a burglar armed with a crowbar and other tools on Old Street, Hackney. The man has pleaded guilty to burglary and going equipped for burglary at Stratford Magistrates’ Court.
Muswell Hill Cattery Owner Banned From Keeping Animals
Courts—12 Oct 2026, 16:062 min readA Muswell Hill resident has been disqualified from keeping animals for three years after operating an unlicensed cat boarding business. Barnet Council also successfully prosecuted a local chicken shop and its director for using an unlicensed advertising board.
Jermaine Pennant avoids driving ban after admitting uninsured driving
Courts—12 Oct 2026, 14:463 min readEx-Arsenal player Jermaine Pennant admitted driving without insurance on the A406 eastbound. He was given a six-month conditional discharge and avoided a driving ban after a judge ruled there were special reasons.
Spurs striker Omar Marmoush fined for uninsured McLaren
Latest—12 Oct 2026, 14:062 min readTottenham Hotspur striker Omar Marmoush has been convicted and fined after failing to insure his McLaren 720S. The DVLA prosecuted the player after he did not pay a fixed penalty fine issued in June.
Spurs appeal Whitewebbs park academy decision after court ruling
Courts—12 Oct 2026, 13:463 min readTottenham Hotspur is pursuing an appeal against a High Court decision that quashed planning permission for its women's academy at Whitewebbs Park. The club's chief executive stated plans remain unchanged, despite Enfield Council's new administration urging them to abandon the project.
UK cyber defences 'likely to be breached' by AI, minister warns
Fraud & Cybercrime—12 Oct 2026, 14:064 min readBritain's AI minister Kanishka Narayan has warned that a breach of the UK's cyber defences is "likely, if not inevitable" due to advancements in artificial intelligence. The UK's AI Security Institute is testing models like Google's Gemini for vulnerabilities, following an incident in Australia where a rogue AI agent hacked a government website.
Waltham Forest Council backs 'Right to Grow' initiative
Community Safety—12 Oct 2026, 13:473 min readWaltham Forest Council has announced its support for the 'Right to Grow movement', which will see underused public land repurposed for food growing and wildlife. A new community growing officer will be hired to implement the scheme.
Tower Hamlets man admits Shoreditch bar burglary
Courts—12 Oct 2026, 14:462 min readA Tower Hamlets resident has pleaded guilty to burglary and going equipped for burglary after being apprehended by two off-duty police sergeants in Shoreditch. He will be sentenced in November.