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Man jailed for 10 months for exposure and assaulting officer
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 20:252 min readTripurari Sobhai, 52, has been jailed for 10 months for exposing himself on Strand-on-the-Green and assaulting an emergency worker. New evidence was key to his arrest and subsequent conviction.Read more
Teenager jailed for machete-point Rolex robberiesLatest—1 Oct 2026, 19:453 min readZacariah Boulares, 19, has been jailed for two years and 10 months for two armed robberies involving Rolex watches. He threatened victims with a machete, including an incident involving TV presenter Aled Jones.
Grenfell prosecutions: CPS to decide on charges within eight monthsCourts—1 Oct 2026, 19:453 min readProsecutors will decide within eight months whether to bring charges over the Grenfell Tower fire. The Ministry of Housing and Kensington and Chelsea council are among those being considered for potential corporate manslaughter and health and safety breaches.
Serial rapist Sunny Islam may move to open prison
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 19:053 min readSerial rapist Sunny Islam, convicted in 2012 for violent attacks on women and a teenager in east London, is being considered for a move to an open prison. The Parole Board recommended the transfer, citing his progress, but the final decision rests with the Secretary of State.Iranian-UK national arrested in Westminster over RAF base plot
Latest—1 Oct 2026, 18:052 min readAn Iranian-UK dual national has been arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. The arrest is linked to an alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a base used by US planes.David Sullivan sues BBC for over £150m
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 18:053 min readDavid Sullivan is suing the BBC for over £150 million at the High Court. The lawsuit follows a June Panorama documentary that detailed allegations of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour from seven women. Sullivan resigned as joint chairman of West Ham before the programme aired.Thames Water refunds £145,562 after billing error
Community Safety—1 Oct 2026, 18:053 min readA north London teacher was left in his overdraft after Thames Water mistakenly debited £145,562 from his bank account. The company has since returned the funds and offered a gesture of goodwill.
Woman gets suspended sentence for Wood Green bank knife threat and assault
Courts—2 Oct 2026, 12:463 min readAnnette Johnson, 65, has been given a suspended prison sentence after pulling a knife in a Wood Green bank and throwing a hot drink at a police officer. The incidents occurred on January 27 and 28.
Islington nursery closure plans denied suppressed before election
Community Safety—1 Oct 2026, 17:464 min readIslington Council has denied claims it withheld information about the closure of Paradise Park Children's Centre nursery until after the May elections. The nursery shut on July 22 after its operator, Islington Play Association, surrendered its contract due to financial issues. A judicial review by parents was dismissed by the High Court.
Two men bailed after Bromley fight involving glass bottle
Violent Crime—1 Oct 2026, 17:462 min readTwo men were arrested following a fight on Gravel Road in Bromley on Sunday, September 27. One man, aged 55, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and a 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both have since been bailed.
Carshalton graveyard gates locked over drug use and aggression
Community Safety—2 Oct 2026, 16:462 min readGates at All Saints Carshalton have been temporarily locked due to concerns over drug use and aggressive behaviour. Police requested the closure of two entrances following reports of antisocial behaviour and aggression towards the public.
Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation faces manslaughter charge
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 15:473 min readThe Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation (KCTMO) has confirmed it is facing a corporate manslaughter charge in connection with the Grenfell Tower fire. The Met Police has submitted evidence files to the Crown Prosecution Service concerning individuals and companies.
Burglar jailed 18 years for killing pensioner
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 16:054 min readA prolific burglar has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing an 86-year-old man in his Hackney home. Ashley Malcolm headbutted John Burke during a burglary in September 2025, leading to the pensioner's death from a fractured nose and intercranial bleeding.
Hackney man jailed 18 years for manslaughter of 86-year-old John Burke
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 16:052 min readAshley Malcolm has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the manslaughter of 86-year-old John Burke. Malcolm broke into Mr Burke's Hackney home, assaulted him, and ransacked his bedroom, leading to the great-grandfather's death days later.Man charged with murder after fatal Liverpool Street assault
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 16:052 min readJeremiah Maximo, 38, has been charged with murder, manslaughter and affray in connection with the death of Thomas Jewitt, 32. The alleged assault occurred at Liverpool Street Underground station on August 30. Maximo appeared at Inner London Crown Court and has been remanded in custody.
Met Police 'resisting' full inquest into Chris Kaba shooting, court told
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 14:463 min readThe Metropolitan Police is reportedly opposing a full inquest into the death of Chris Kaba, who was shot by an officer in Streatham in September 2022. The Kaba family's legal team told Southwark Coroner's Court that the force's stance is 'disappointing and misguided'.Train driver sped up after red signal before fatal crash
Courts—1 Oct 2026, 14:064 min readShaun Burton, a train driver, died when his London-bound service collided with a stationary train near Bedford on June 19. Investigators found his train accelerated after passing a red signal, with the emergency brake applied seconds before impact. Over 160 passengers were injured.
Waltham Forest Council urged to ban glue traps
Community Safety—1 Oct 2026, 14:053 min readA new residents' group, Waltham Forest Earth & Animal Rights Collective (WEARC), is calling on Waltham Forest Council to implement stricter animal welfare policies. Their demands include discouraging inhumane pest control methods and increasing funding for responsible pet ownership initiatives.Man banned from driving avoids jail after Hither Green moped chase
Latest—2 Oct 2026, 10:052 min readA moped rider who led police on a chase through Hither Green, driving on pavements and ramming vehicles, has received a suspended prison sentence. Nicholas Scantlebury, 42, was already disqualified from driving at the time of the incident on April 8.