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Man sought over Vauxhall station sexual assault
Violent Crime—2 Oct 2026, 12:462 min readBritish Transport Police are appealing for information and have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to following a sexual assault outside Vauxhall station. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 30, shortly after 8am.Read more
Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell died from multi-organ failureCourts—2 Oct 2026, 12:463 min readAn inquest has determined that Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell died from multi-organ failure. The musician, who had undergone multiple surgeries at London's Royal Free Hospital, passed away on March 13.
Tommy Robinson faces harassment trial at Southwark Crown CourtCourts—2 Oct 2026, 12:462 min readTommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Friday. He faces two charges of harassment causing fear of violence, related to alleged actions targeting MailOnline reporters Andrew Young and Jacob Dirnhuber in August 2024.
Aviva calls for greater online fraud crackdown
Latest—2 Oct 2026, 12:464 min readInsurance giant Aviva is calling for increased cooperation between social media companies and insurers to combat ghost broking fraud. The company has seen an eight-fold rise in website takedown requests related to the scam, which often targets young drivers.Thamesmead fly-tipper fined £1,000 after label clue
Community Safety—2 Oct 2026, 14:253 min readA fly-tipper has been fined £1,000 after Greenwich Council investigators traced them using a damaged delivery label found among rubbish dumped on Booth Close, Thamesmead. The council is urging residents to report fly-tipping and offers a reward for evidence.
Christos Tzolis faces scan after hamstring injury on Greece duty
Latest—2 Oct 2026, 12:252 min readArsenal winger Christos Tzolis is awaiting the results of a scan on a hamstring injury sustained during Greece's international fixture against the Netherlands. The player initially wished to continue playing but was substituted by his coach.
People smuggler ordered to repay £290,000 or face more jail time
Courts—2 Oct 2026, 11:453 min readA Woodford Green man, jailed for leading a people smuggling network, has been ordered by a judge to hand over £290,000 in criminal profits. Md Mokter Hossain faces an extra two years in prison if he fails to pay the sum within three months.
Lewisham Refuses 548 Homes on Deptford Creek Over Tower Block Impact
Community Safety—2 Oct 2026, 11:453 min readLewisham Council has refused plans for 548 homes in eight tower blocks on Deptford Creek, citing concerns over the impact on houseboats. Greenwich Council has deferred its decision on the remaining 254 homes.Vauxhall Tube sexual assault: Police release CCTV appeal
Violent Crime—2 Oct 2026, 12:462 min readBritish Transport Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred outside Vauxhall Tube station on August 30. Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident and are appealing for witnesses.
Tottenham Man Charged After Hornsey Firearm Incident
Violent Crime—2 Oct 2026, 12:462 min readA 27-year-old man from Tottenham has been charged with affray, drug possession, and threatening with a bladed article. The charges stem from a firearm discharge incident on Pemberton Road, Hornsey, on September 29. No injuries were reported.
Islington Council declares 'rent crisis' and demands powers to cap costs
Community Safety—2 Oct 2026, 10:053 min readIslington Council has declared a 'private renting crisis', voting to lobby the government for powers to cap rents. Average rents in the borough reached £2,868 in August 2026, a 6.2% annual increase.
Wandsworth Council to fund 25 Met Police officers
Policing—2 Oct 2026, 09:463 min readWandsworth Council is planning to spend £3.1m in the first year on 25 Metropolitan Police officers, including 22 constables and three sergeants. The officers will be tasked with addressing local issues that may not currently receive priority attention.
Woman dies after fall from Southwark tower block
Violent Crime—2 Oct 2026, 09:252 min readA woman in her 20s has died after falling from a tower block in Southwark. The Metropolitan Police are not treating the incident as suspicious. This follows the deaths of a family of three from the same building in May.
Boy, 14, injured in Croydon park assault
Violent Crime—2 Oct 2026, 09:462 min readA 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital after an assault at Coulsdon Memorial Recreation Ground in Croydon. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene on September 30. No arrests have been made.
Man stabbed on Kilburn High Road; no arrests made
Violent Crime—2 Oct 2026, 09:462 min readA man in his 40s was stabbed on Kilburn High Road on 30 September 2026. He was taken to hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening. No arrests have been made and police investigations are ongoing.
Bromley midwife banned after threats and inadequate pain relief
Courts—2 Oct 2026, 07:053 min readA midwife has been banned from her profession after threatening a mother during childbirth and failing to provide adequate pain relief. Adenike Simiat Balogun-Sadiq's misconduct occurred at Princess Royal University Hospital in Bromley in July 2019.
Driver jailed 12 years for fatal Walthamstow crash
Courts—2 Oct 2026, 07:053 min readBlerim Manallari has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving after a high-speed collision in Walthamstow. The crash on 24 March 2024 killed 20-year-old Abdul Hasseeb Akram and left two teenage passengers with serious injuries. Manallari was driving at approximately 62mph in a 20mph zone when he collided head-on with another vehicle.
Mayor Urges Faster E-bike Regulation Amid Safety Concerns
Transport Crime—2 Oct 2026, 06:254 min readThe Mayor of London is calling for swifter government regulation of dockless e-bike schemes, citing a surge in journeys and serious safety incidents. Current government plans are not expected until 2028, prompting calls for a pan-London strategy to address inconsistent rules and improve rider and pedestrian safety.