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Man Kicked in Head During Earl's Court Station Assault
Violent Crime—29 Sept 2026, 21:452 min readA man was assaulted on a District line train and again at Earl's Court station barriers on August 7. British Transport Police are investigating and have released images of people they wish to identify.Read more
Facial recognition trial yields no arrests, costs £320,000Policing—29 Sept 2026, 21:053 min readA six-month trial of live facial recognition technology in London stations cost over £320,000 and resulted in one false match but no arrests. British Transport Police are now extending the trial to include London Underground.
Heaven nightclub gains protected status until 2031Community Safety—29 Sept 2026, 20:253 min readThe world-famous Heaven nightclub in Westminster has been granted protected status as an Asset of Community Value by Westminster City Council. This listing will safeguard the venue from redevelopment for five years, until 2031, recognising its cultural importance to the LGBTQ+ community.
Man accused of 'brutal revenge' Airbnb murder
Courts—29 Sept 2026, 19:454 min readA man is on trial accused of murdering Xiaoqing Ke in her London Airbnb, with prosecutors alleging he sought "brutal and fatal revenge" after she confronted him about stealing £500 and called him a liar. Deepak Sandhu denies murder.
12-year-old faces court over Greenwich vandalism and theft
Courts—30 Sept 2026, 07:052 min readA 12-year-old boy has appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court facing multiple charges including vandalism at St Alfege Church in Greenwich and theft of an e-scooter. The case has been adjourned to Bexley Magistrates' Court.Gill Aggregates fined £24,000 after worker's fatal entrapment
Courts—29 Sept 2026, 19:452 min readGill Aggregates Limited has been fined £24,000 after a worker died in a conveyor entrapment incident at its Dagenham site. Manjit Kumar suffered fatal crush injuries in the June 2020 incident.
All domestic abuse victims to get liaison officer nationwide
Latest—29 Sept 2026, 18:253 min readThe Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is making its Universal Service for victims and Enhanced Service for survivors of domestic abuse permanent nationwide. This means all domestic abuse victims will receive a dedicated victim liaison officer, a service previously limited to victims of rape and sexual offences.
Lambeth councillors approve 134-room co-living scheme in Oval
Community Safety—29 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readLambeth councillors have unanimously approved plans for a 134-room co-living development at 68-86 Clapham Road in Oval. The site, previously described as an 'eyesore' attracting anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping, will be redeveloped to include classrooms for adult education and four maisonettes.
Man found guilty of Deptford murder 20 years after attack
Courts—29 Sept 2026, 18:053 min readJordan Burton has been found guilty of murder for an attack in Deptford in 2006. The victim, Daniel Allright, died in March 2022 from post-traumatic epilepsy, 15 years after the assault. Burton, who was 14 at the time, was convicted at the Old Bailey on September 29.
Hackney Council Scraps Social Care Cap, Bills Set to Triple for Some
Community Safety—29 Sept 2026, 17:055 min readHackney Council has removed its £250 weekly cap on at-home care charges, a move expected to generate £150,000 annually. One disabled resident anticipates their monthly bill will rise from £1,000 to £3,000.
Highgate School pupil, 16, dies in North Road collision
Community Safety—30 Sept 2026, 09:473 min readA 16-year-old Highgate School pupil died on North Road in Highgate on September 24 after a collision. Police arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. The incident occurred shortly after 8.13am.
Plumstead man faces rape and sexual assault charges
Courts—29 Sept 2026, 18:051 min readJoshua Archer, 18, of Wickham Lane, Plumstead, faces charges of rape and sexual assault following an alleged incident in Greenwich on July 1, 2026. He appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court and is remanded in custody.
Dagenham firm fined £24,000 after worker's death
Courts—29 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readAn aggregates company has been fined £24,000 after a worker died in a conveyor incident. Gill Aggregates Ltd admitted breaching regulations at Snaresbrook Crown Court and was ordered to pay £43,000 in costs.
Jordan Burton guilty of murder over 2006 Lewisham attack
Courts—29 Sept 2026, 16:262 min readJordan Burton, 33, has been found guilty of murder at the Old Bailey. The conviction follows a 2006 attack in Lewisham where Daniel Allright suffered a head injury. Mr Allright died in March 2022 from epilepsy linked to the assault.
Hackney Council Investigates Soho House Shoreditch Over Food Safety Claims
Community Safety—29 Sept 2026, 16:053 min readHackney Council has launched an investigation into a health and safety complaint at Shoreditch House, a branch of the exclusive Soho House private members' club. The probe follows claims by a former employee about the alleged mislabelling of out-of-date food.
Croydon restaurant closed after mouse infestation, given zero hygiene rating
Crime Data—29 Sept 2026, 15:463 min readRio Lounge, an Indian restaurant in East Croydon, has reopened after being handed the lowest possible food hygiene rating of zero following an inspection on July 4. The inspection uncovered a significant mouse infestation and mouldy fridges containing expired food.
Homerton Hospital Pauses Home Birth Service
Community Safety—29 Sept 2026, 15:254 min readHomerton Hospital in Hackney has temporarily paused its home birth service, impacting at least 10 expectant mothers who had their birth plans cancelled. The hospital expects to resume services by Friday 9 October after an assurance and improvement process.
Teenager charged with four rapes in Plumstead
Courts—29 Sept 2026, 19:452 min readA 17-year-old boy faces four charges of rape following an alleged incident on Kingsdale Road in Plumstead on September 9. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on October 13.