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Dagenham fire victims still homeless two years on
Community Safety—26 Aug 2026, 06:054 min readMore than 80 residents of the Spectrum Building in Dagenham were made homeless by a fire on 26 August 2024. Two years later, many are still paying mortgages on their destroyed homes while awaiting insurance payouts and facing an uncertain future.Read more
Former nurse pleads not guilty to Hackney hospital sex chargesCourts—25 Aug 2026, 20:453 min readA former nurse has pleaded not guilty to eight charges at Wood Green Crown Court concerning alleged sexual activity with a patient at Homerton Hospital in the 2000s. Jason Forde was extradited from Barbados and faces a trial in April 2027.
Man fatally stabbed near Wembley Stadium; murder probe launchedViolent Crime—25 Aug 2026, 19:462 min readA murder investigation is underway after a young man was fatally stabbed near Wembley Stadium on August 25. Police were called to Engineers Way and found the victim, believed to be in his late teens or early twenties, pronounced dead at the scene. Additional stop and search powers have been granted.
Young man fatally stabbed near Brent Civic Centre; Section 60 order in place
Violent Crime—25 Aug 2026, 19:463 min readA young man has died after being fatally stabbed near Brent Civic Centre in Wembley. Police have implemented a Section 60 order, granting enhanced stop and search powers in several local wards, as they conduct urgent enquiries. No arrests have been made.
Ex-nurse Jason Forde denies sex charges at Wood Green Crown Court
Courts—25 Aug 2026, 21:052 min readFormer nurse Jason Forde, 56, has denied eight charges at Wood Green Crown Court. The charges relate to alleged sexual activity with a mental health patient at Homerton Hospital in the 2000s. Forde was extradited from Barbados earlier this summer and a trial date has been set for April 26, 2027.
Man arrested after stabbing at New Cross station
Latest—25 Aug 2026, 22:252 min readAn 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a stabbing at New Cross station on August 18. The victim was taken to hospital and required surgery following the incident.
Bexley Council Confirms Fake Asylum Seeker Letters Sent to Residents
Community Safety—25 Aug 2026, 16:252 min readBexley residents have received fake letters falsely claiming asylum seekers are being housed in the borough. The misleading correspondence advised residents on personal conduct and property security. Bexley Council has confirmed the letter is fake and has referred the matter to the Metropolitan Police.
Person dies after stabbing at Brent Civic Centre
Violent Crime—25 Aug 2026, 16:252 min readA person has died after being stabbed at Brent Civic Centre. London Ambulance Service confirmed they were called to the scene on August 25 and despite the efforts of paramedics and London's Air Ambulance, the patient was pronounced dead.
Watch worth £137,000 cut from designer's wrist in Mayfair
Courts—25 Aug 2026, 16:252 min readA fashion designer had a diamond-encrusted watch worth over £137,000 cut from his wrist outside a Mayfair restaurant. Two men are on trial accused of the robbery, with prosecutors alleging a knife was used.
Trevin Campbell jailed for life for Brixton murder
Latest—25 Aug 2026, 16:483 min readTrevin Campbell has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 30 years for the murder of Gary Mayhew. Mr Mayhew died on 21 October 2021 after being shot in Brixton. Campbell was arrested at Gatwick Airport attempting to board a flight to Jamaica.
Wandsworth by-election to decide council control on August 27
Community Safety—25 Aug 2026, 15:463 min readVoters in Wandsworth's Trinity ward will go to the polls on August 27 for a by-election that could determine control of the council. The Conservatives currently lead a minority administration and need one more seat for a majority.
Orpington man jailed for attacking police officer and sending abusive texts to nan
Courts—25 Aug 2026, 16:052 min readAn Orpington man has been sentenced to 12 weeks imprisonment for each of multiple offences, including assaulting a police officer and sending threatening messages to his grandmother. Luke Priestman also failed to surrender to court bail.
CPS reviews sexual assault claims against Mohamed Al Fayed
Courts—25 Aug 2026, 14:462 min readMore than 400 allegations of rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking have been made against Mohamed Al Fayed by at least 156 women. A file has now been sent to the Crown Prosecution Service.
West Drayton man guilty of manslaughter over watch dispute
Courts—25 Aug 2026, 16:252 min readHarper Dennis, 19, from West Drayton, has been found guilty of manslaughter following the fatal stabbing of Khaleed Oladipo. The incident occurred near De Montfort University in Leicester after a dispute over a fake Rolex watch and a sum of money.
Stowaway died of cold and lack of oxygen in Gatwick landing gear
Latest—25 Aug 2026, 15:052 min readAn unidentified man found dead in the landing gear of an Air Arabia plane at Gatwick Airport died from cardiac arrest, hypoxia, and hypothermia. The plane had arrived from Tangiers, Morocco, on June 16, 2026.
Tesla crashes into Tower Hamlets home
Community Safety—25 Aug 2026, 14:052 min readA Tesla has smashed into the front of a house on Old Ford Road in Tower Hamlets. The driver was unharmed, and no injuries were reported. A box of cream chargers was seen near the vehicle.
Man treated after alleged assault outside Isle of Dogs Tesco
Violent Crime—25 Aug 2026, 14:462 min readA man received medical treatment after an alleged assault outside a Tesco Express on Manchester Road, Isle of Dogs. Paramedics were called to the scene on August 25, and police and forensic officers were later present.
Clara Bale, 23, formally identified after death in Islington
Violent Crime—25 Aug 2026, 13:452 min readClara Bale, 23, has been formally identified by police after being found dead at an address in Bollinder Place, Islington. Six people arrested on suspicion of murder have been released on bail as the investigation continues.
Inquest opens into death of man found in Gatwick plane's landing gear
Latest—25 Aug 2026, 13:252 min readAn inquest has opened into the death of an unidentified man found in the landing gear of an Air Arabia plane that landed at Gatwick Airport. The man died from cardiac arrest, hypoxia, and hypothermia.