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Woman found dead in Lewisham, investigation ongoing
Latest—29 Sept 2026, 15:252 min readA criminal investigation continues after Zhane House was found dead on Conington Road in Lewisham on August 5. A 25-year-old man was arrested and bailed, but no further action has been taken.Read more
Kariem Abdelhalim named as victim of fatal North Kensington collisionViolent Crime—29 Sept 2026, 14:052 min readKariem Abdelhalim, 24, has been named by police as the victim of a fatal collision on North Pole Road in North Kensington. Detectives are investigating the possibility that he was being pursued on a moped before the incident.
Wembley property managers fined £100,000 for safety breachesCourts—29 Sept 2026, 12:463 min readTwo property managers have been ordered to pay £100,000 in fines and costs after 21 people, including a baby, were discovered living in a dangerously overcrowded and unsafe house in Wembley. Brent Council uncovered numerous fire safety breaches and poor living conditions.
Man kicked in head on District Line train
Violent Crime—29 Sept 2026, 12:461 min readA man was assaulted on a District Line train and again at Earl's Court Underground station on Friday, August 7. British Transport Police have released CCTV images of individuals they wish to speak to.
Man denies murder of woman in Earl's Court Airbnb
Courts—29 Sept 2026, 12:254 min readDeepak Sandhu, 24, is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murdering Xiaoqing Ke, 39. Ms Ke was found dead in a bedsit on Old Brompton Road on December 10 last year after discovering Sandhu had stolen £500 from her.
Two arrested on suspicion of murder after e-bike rider dies in North Kensington
Violent Crime—29 Sept 2026, 12:062 min readA 24-year-old man has died after a crash involving an e-bike in North Kensington. Police believe he was being chased by a moped. A 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Lewisham campaigners' petition against shopping centre homes scheme rejected
Community Safety—29 Sept 2026, 12:063 min readMore than 4,600 people signed a petition opposing the redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre. However, Lewisham Council stated that objections cannot halt the scheme as planning permission was granted in October 2025.
Khan demands fiscal powers, housing funds, police boost from Burnham
Crime Data—29 Sept 2026, 11:463 min readMayor of London Sadiq Khan has presented Prime Minister Andy Burnham with three key budget demands: increased fiscal devolution, funding for housebuilding, and greater support for public services like the Met Police. Khan stated London has lost a third of its core funding over 14 years.Dorset Officer Alex Ayre Died Under Misconduct Probe
Latest—29 Sept 2026, 12:462 min readDorset Police officer PC Alex Ayre, 24, died after being struck by a train near Branksome. He was suspended from duty pending a gross misconduct investigation into his off-duty behaviour.
Anti-migrant activist Danny Tommo remanded in custody
Latest—29 Sept 2026, 11:252 min readAnti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, has been remanded into custody. He faces trial next year accused of criminal damage to a boat in the English Channel and failing to disclose his phone's PIN.Met Police Sergeant Charged Over Charing Cross Misconduct Probe
Courts—29 Sept 2026, 11:051 min readMetropolitan Police Sergeant Sadiq Al-Hasani has been charged with perverting the course of justice. The charge stems from allegations he discouraged another officer from speaking to the IOPC regarding misconduct at Charing Cross police station, following a BBC Panorama investigation.GMC faces calls for inquiry over Fayed abuse doctor referrals
Courts—29 Sept 2026, 11:054 min readVictims of Mohamed Al Fayed are calling for a public inquiry into the General Medical Council's handling of complaints against doctors allegedly complicit in his abuse. Survivors claim the GMC's initial refusal to investigate doctors sharing patient information allowed abuse to continue.
Graeme Dott jailed seven years for child sex abuse
Courts—29 Sept 2026, 10:453 min readFormer world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school-age children. The offences occurred over separate periods between 1993 and 2010.
Man arrested after car overturns at Acton Central level crossing
Transport Crime—29 Sept 2026, 11:052 min readA man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, drink driving, criminal damage, and endangering railway safety after a car overturned at Acton Central Station. A pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries from debris.
Barking and Dagenham firm fined £11,700 for selling illicit goods
Crime Data—29 Sept 2026, 11:052 min readMaramureseanul Ltd and its director Bogdan Vasile Bota have been ordered to pay over £11,700 after illicit tobacco, alcohol, and unauthorised medicines were discovered at two Barking and Dagenham stores. The penalties followed inspections by Barking and Dagenham Council's trading standards team.
Officer stabbed during Barnet dawn raid
Policing—29 Sept 2026, 09:463 min readA police officer was stabbed in the leg during a dawn raid in Barnet as part of a major operation targeting an organised crime group. Seventeen people were arrested across London and four other counties.
Officer stabbed in Barnet as 17 arrested in organised crime raids
Policing—29 Sept 2026, 09:463 min readA police officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his leg during a warrant execution in Cockfosters, Barnet. The incident occurred during dawn raids that led to 17 arrests across London and surrounding areas as part of a joint investigation into organised crime and financial offences.
Play on Gisele Pelicot rape case to premiere in London
Courts—29 Sept 2026, 08:252 min readA play based on the Gisele Pelicot rape case, 'The Pelicot Rape Trial', will have its UK premiere at London County Hall on November 30. Created by Swiss director Milo Rau, the production features accounts from the trial of 51 men prosecuted in France.
Science teacher denies rape of schoolgirl at Newham academy
Courts—29 Sept 2026, 06:464 min readA science teacher is on trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court accused of raping a schoolgirl at Oasis Academy Silvertown in Newham. Darlington Nuwertey denies all charges, stating his relationship with the complainant was professional.