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Man stabbed in Kilburn, police appeal for information
Latest—30 Sept 2026, 19:052 min readA man in his 40s has been taken to hospital following a stabbing on Kilburn High Road. Police were called to the incident on Wednesday, 30 September, and a cordon is currently in place on West End Lane.Read more
Croydon school lockdown ends after machete reportViolent Crime—30 Sept 2026, 18:451 min readA school on Selsdon Park Road in Croydon was placed on lockdown on Wednesday, September 30, following reports of a person seen with a bladed weapon. Police attended but the suspect had left the scene. No arrests have been made and no injuries were reported.
Croydon schools locked down over bladed weapon reportsPolicing—30 Sept 2026, 18:452 min readTwo Croydon schools, John Ruskin College and Quest Academy, were temporarily locked down following reports of a person with a bladed weapon. Police attended Selsdon Park Road but the suspect had left the scene. No arrests or injuries were reported.
Four stabbed in Bromley, Edgware school locked down in September
Crime Data—30 Sept 2026, 19:053 min readFour men were stabbed in Bromley, a school in Edgware was locked down due to a rifle report, and a police officer was injured during a major organised crime operation in September. Other incidents included a rape report in Brixton and possible gunshots in Kenton.
Kensington and Chelsea Council faces charges over Grenfell Fire
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readKensington and Chelsea Council has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service for potential charges including corporate manslaughter and breaches of fire safety regulations following the Grenfell Tower fire. A decision on charges is expected before the 10th anniversary of the tragedy.
Marmoset rescued from Greenwich property after welfare concerns
Community Safety—30 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readA common marmoset monkey has been rescued from a property in Greenwich after being found living in a bird cage without an appropriate diet. The owner did not possess a licence to keep the primate.
Croydon man threatens legal action over Bayeux Tapestry access
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readA visually impaired man from Croydon has threatened legal action against the British Museum over access to the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition. The museum will now provide audio-described tours after receiving a pre-action letter.
Kings Cross Station Access Restricted Amid Police Incident
Latest—30 Sept 2026, 17:251 min readPolice are responding to an ongoing incident near Kings Cross St Pancras station. Commuters are being directed to use the Euston Road entrance. No National Rail or London Underground services have been affected.AI-generated image used in RAF Fairford arrest claims
Crime Data—30 Sept 2026, 17:052 min readA social media post questioning the badges of responders who apprehended five suspects near RAF Fairford has been found to feature an image likely manipulated using AI tools. The post included a high-resolution image with an OpenAI watermark, differing from lower-quality media images of the event.
Sutton Council officers back eight flats on exhumed burial ground
Community Safety—30 Sept 2026, 16:254 min readSutton Council planning officers recommend approving eight new flats on a former convent burial ground in Worcester Park. Residents have raised objections regarding parking, while the Highways Officer warns of exacerbation.
Wimbledon man denies murder after body found in Kent
Latest—30 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readJamie Cooper, 27, of Kingfisher Court, Wimbledon, has denied murdering Dale Mundell. A body was found in a suitcase in Borstal, Kent, following a Metropolitan Police investigation. Joshua Miller, 33, also of Kingfisher Court, faces murder and perverting the course of justice charges.
Ekow Eshun awarded OBE for arts contributions
Community Safety—30 Sept 2026, 16:253 min readArt curator and writer Ekow Eshun has received an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to the arts. He was honoured at Windsor Castle for his significant contributions, including his role overseeing public art in Trafalgar Square and championing black artists.
Four officers injured in Hayes police car crash
Policing—30 Sept 2026, 16:251 min readFour police officers were taken to hospital after a crash involving two police vehicles in Hayes. The collision occurred on September 29 as the officers responded to an incident. Their injuries are not life-threatening.
Chef Chris Wheeler found dead in Brompton Cemetery
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 15:463 min readChef Chris Wheeler, 52, who appeared on Great British Menu, was found deceased in Brompton Cemetery on February 27, 2026. An inquest heard his death was due to asphyxiation and drug effects, with an open conclusion recorded.
Bexley Magician Admits Child Sex Offences
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readKevin Doig, a former teacher and magician from Bexley, has pleaded guilty to child sex offences involving a nine-year-old girl and possessing over 1,700 indecent images. He served as child protection officer for The Magic Circle for over a decade.
Haringey: Gunshots fired in Green Lanes machete confrontation
Violent Crime—30 Sept 2026, 16:253 min readGunshots were fired on Green Lanes in Haringey on Tuesday, September 29, during a confrontation involving a man armed with a machete. No injuries were reported, but a bullet casing was found and a door was dented. Police are seeking information and footage.Teenagers arrested after man injured in Cowley Recreation Ground machete attack
Violent Crime—30 Sept 2026, 16:252 min readA man in his 50s sustained injuries consistent with machete wounds in Cowley Recreation Ground. Two teenagers were arrested and have since been released on bail.RCN denies discrimination over gender-critical beliefs at tribunal
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 14:463 min readThe Royal College of Nursing (RCN) denies claims of direct discrimination brought by nurse Sandie Peggie concerning her gender-critical beliefs. RCN England chief executive Patricia Marquis told an employment tribunal the union has no official position on the debate between gender ideology and biological sex.
MI5 warns UK academics may aid Chinese spy tech
Latest—30 Sept 2026, 15:453 min readAt least 100 academics with UK links may have unknowingly assisted in developing Chinese spy technology, MI5 has warned. The security service has issued an alert urging universities to review their arrangements with the China General Technology Research Institute.