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PM orders review to block early release of PC Harper’s killers
Latest—14 Aug 2026, 09:455 min readMore than one million people have signed a petition opposing the early release of two men convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper in 2019. The Prime Minister has ordered new plans to prevent their release, as police leaders demand stronger safeguards for victims.Read more
£20,000 reward offered for information on missing Islington teenager Alex SloleyPolicing—14 Aug 2026, 08:054 min readThe Metropolitan Police have increased the reward to £20,000 for information leading to Alex Sloley, who vanished from Islington in August 2008 aged 16. Detectives believe he was exploited by gangs and urge anyone with information to come forward, stressing no one will face trouble for speaking up.
Alperton residents demand action as weekly bike meets disrupt Beresford AvenueCommunity Safety—14 Aug 2026, 06:255 min readResidents of Alperton’s Grand Union housing development say weekly motorbike gatherings on Beresford Avenue cause excessive noise, dangerous driving and litter. Brent Council and police confirm the issue is under review by a multi-agency group, but locals report little visible enforcement despite long-standing complaints.
Clapham High Street hosts knife surrender after two fatal attacks
Community Safety—13 Aug 2026, 20:474 min readLambeth Council will hold an anti-knife surrender initiative on Clapham High Street on 18 August, after a 25-year-old man was fatally shot on Willington Road and a 22-year-old died in a stabbing on Tremadoc Road. A suspect is in hospital under arrest for the shooting.
75-year-old woman dies after burglary in Tollington Park
Violent Crime—13 Aug 2026, 19:254 min readA 75-year-old woman died after an aggravated burglary at her home in Tollington Park, Finsbury Park. Police are investigating and have not made any arrests. A crime scene remains in place on Tollington Park and Evershot Road as inquiries continue.
Woolwich killer Marko Balaz could serve half of 11-year sentence
Violent Crime—13 Aug 2026, 17:465 min readMarko Balaz, convicted of manslaughter for the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Daejaun Campbell in Woolwich, may be freed after 5.5 years under the Sentencing Act. The victim’s mother, Jodian Taylor, received an email from the Probation Service in June notifying her of the change.
Met Police inspector cleared of sexually assaulting three colleagues in Soho
Courts—13 Aug 2026, 17:054 min readDave Newman, 39, was found not guilty of three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on 13 August 2026. The judge raised concerns about the police investigation’s handling of witness statements and described the Soho drinks event as ‘very troubling’ due to excessive alcohol consumption.
Two men charged over A10 death of Laura Sone-Demetrious in Edmonton
Violent Crime—13 Aug 2026, 16:464 min readTwo men have been charged with causing the death of Laura Sone-Demetrious, 28, who was struck while using a pedestrian crossing on the A10 in Edmonton in January 2024. The case will proceed to a plea hearing at the Old Bailey on 4 September 2026.
Cheapside bike thief jailed after public tackle
Violent Crime—13 Aug 2026, 18:064 min readA 39-year-old man was sentenced to prison after stealing a bicycle in Cheapside and fleeing from City of London Police officers. A member of the public assisted in his arrest. The bike was returned to its owner following the incident on 16 June.
Human bones found in Biggin Hill garden trigger Met Police inquiry
Policing—13 Aug 2026, 16:253 min readThe Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation after human bones were found in the garden of a bungalow in Biggin Hill on 8 August. The area was cordoned off for six days while forensic examinations took place, and tests are now being conducted to establish the circumstances.
Southall encampment cleared after weeks of safety fears on South Road
Community Safety—13 Aug 2026, 16:464 min readResidents and businesses in Southall reported drug use, litter and anti-social behaviour linked to an encampment near a derelict church on South Road. Police removed the site on 12 August 2026, and council teams cleared hazardous waste the same day.
Dempsey Nibbs, who killed partner in Hoxton, dies in Belmarsh aged 79
Violent Crime—13 Aug 2026, 15:064 min readDempsey Nibbs, convicted of murdering his long-term partner Judith Nibbs in Hoxton in 2014, has died in HMP Belmarsh at the age of 79. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman is investigating his death, which occurred on 26 July 2025.
Two men injured in Marble Arch assault, no arrests made
Violent Crime—13 Aug 2026, 15:063 min readA 21-year-old man was taken to hospital with head injuries after an assault near Marble Arch in Westminster. A second man was treated at the scene. Police have not confirmed if a weapon was used and are asking for information.
Illyrian Grill House keeps licence after £40,000 illegal worker fine
Community Safety—13 Aug 2026, 13:254 min readIllyrian Grill House in Bowes will continue trading after Enfield Council’s licensing sub-committee refused to revoke its premises licence on 12 August 2026. The decision followed a £40,000 civil penalty paid in November 2025 for employing illegal workers, though councillors cited improved processes and no recent intelligence as reasons.
Ben Church, 28, dies in Barking motorcycle crash on Aspen Way
Violent Crime—13 Aug 2026, 12:464 min readA 28-year-old man from Barking died after a motorcycle crash on Aspen Way near Preston's Road at 3:25am on 5 August. Police are investigating and have asked for witnesses. A fundraiser has been launched to cover funeral costs and support motorcycle safety charities.
Dylan Patel named as pilot in fatal Essex plane crash under criminal investigation
Transport Crime—13 Aug 2026, 12:464 min readDylan Patel, 26, from Southall, was piloting a two-seat Cessna that crashed in a field off Mill Lane, Ongar, killing both occupants. Essex Police have opened a criminal investigation, suspending the inquest until its conclusion. Post-mortems found both men died from multiple injuries.
Met Police chief admits failures in Simon Levy case as IOPC investigates
Policing—13 Aug 2026, 12:466 min readThe Metropolitan Police has admitted errors in handling Simon Levy, who murdered Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins in 2025 while on bail. Sir Mark Rowley criticised systemic failures, including delayed CPS referrals and downgraded offender monitoring. The IOPC is investigating police management of Levy from 2021 to 2025.Met Police downgraded double murderer Simon Levy to medium-risk before killings
Policing—13 Aug 2026, 12:465 min readThe Metropolitan Police reduced convicted sex offender Simon Levy’s risk classification months before he murdered two women in 2025. The force apologised but defended its investigation, while the IOPC examines its management of Levy from 2021 to 2025. Victims’ families demand systemic change.
Hampstead doctor suspended until 2027 for prescribing Ozempic to boyfriend
Courts—13 Aug 2026, 12:464 min readA Hampstead doctor has had her suspension extended until at least January 2027 after prescribing weight-loss drugs to her boyfriend without disclosing her profession. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service ruled she lacked sufficient insight into her misconduct, risking public confidence in the medical profession.