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Met officers under investigation over Simon Levy sex offender supervision
Policing—7 Aug 2026, 16:484 min readTwo Metropolitan Police officers face misconduct proceedings after the Independent Office for Police Conduct began investigating alleged failures in the supervision of convicted sex offender Simon Levy. The probe covers his management from 2021 to his 2025 arrest.Read more
Simon Levy jailed for life after murdering two women in TottenhamViolent Crime—7 Aug 2026, 16:066 min readSimon Levy, 40, was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins in 2025, and raping a third woman. The Met Police acknowledged multiple failures, including not treating Valencia-Trujillo’s death as murder initially. Two officers face IOPC investigation for downgrading Levy’s risk level.
Met Police downgraded murderer Simon Levy’s risk before two women killedViolent Crime—7 Aug 2026, 16:066 min readSimon Levy, 40, was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins in 2025 after the Metropolitan Police reduced his risk classification. The force closed a rape investigation despite potential identification, while British Transport Police delayed charges for six months despite video evidence.
Surrey Police seek witnesses after fatal Epsom crash kills passenger
Latest—7 Aug 2026, 16:064 min readA woman in her 20s died at the scene after a black Smart car collided with a stationary street cleaning vehicle on Christ Church Road, Epsom, on 5 August 2026. The driver, also in his 20s, was arrested and later bailed. Police are appealing for witnesses or footage.
Seyhan Assaf denies manslaughter after inquest rules partner's death suicide
Courts—7 Aug 2026, 14:464 min readSeyhan Assaf, 45, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter at the Old Bailey on Thursday. An inquest ruled Gillian Morand’s death a suicide. Assaf also denies GBH and coercive control charges. He remains in custody ahead of a March 2027 trial.
Eleventh Met officer dismissed after Charing Cross misconduct findings
Policing—7 Aug 2026, 14:464 min readA Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed and barred from rejoining the force after a misconduct hearing found he breached standards on authority, respect, and conduct. PC Richard Marus’s actions were captured in unaired footage from a BBC Panorama investigation into Charing Cross police station.
Zacariah Boulares admits machete robberies in Kensington and Bayswater
Courts—7 Aug 2026, 14:475 min readZacariah Boulares, already serving 22 months for phone theft from a Bridgerton actress, has pleaded guilty to robbing two men at machete-point in Kensington Square Gardens and outside a Bayswater Waitrose. Sentencing is delayed for psychological and probation reports.
Driver arrested after cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Stepney Green crash
Transport Crime—7 Aug 2026, 14:474 min readA 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a cyclist in his 50s was struck on Aylward Street, Stepney Green. The victim was rushed to a major trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. Police continue to investigate the incident.
Alvin Gitahi convicted of murdering partner Vivienne Baraka in Ealing
Violent Crime—7 Aug 2026, 14:255 min readAlvin Gitahi has been found guilty of murdering Vivienne Baraka, 35, at their Ealing home in March 2024. Police evidence included messages showing repeated abuse. Gitahi will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court in October 2026. Baraka’s family called the verdict justice for their loss.
Islington man jailed for trying to steal £250,000 watch in Jermyn Street
Courts—7 Aug 2026, 14:054 min readA 29-year-old man from Islington has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison after attempting to steal a £250,000 Richard Mille watch on Jermyn Street. Plain-clothes Metropolitan Police officers arrested Brahim Keddad within minutes of the attempted robbery on 7 August 2026.
Cyclist injured in Stepney Green collision as driver accused of inhaling nitrous oxide
Transport Crime—7 Aug 2026, 14:463 min readA cyclist was injured in a collision with a car on Aylward Street, Stepney Green, on 6 August 2026. Video footage shows the incident, and a social media post alleges the driver was inhaling nitrous oxide. The Metropolitan Police have not confirmed the claim or the cyclist’s condition.
Black barrister told defendants cannot park at east London court
Courts—7 Aug 2026, 13:065 min readA black barrister was told he could not park at an east London court because the car park was "not for defendants". Stephen Akinsanya, who received an OBE in June, said the incident reflects persistent racial bias in the legal system, as judicial diversity remains low.
Two Tottenham men charged with death of Laura Sone-Demetrious on Great Cambridge Road
Courts—7 Aug 2026, 13:064 min readTwo men from Tottenham face charges of causing death by dangerous driving after a crash on Great Cambridge Road in January 2024 that killed 28-year-old Laura Sone-Demetrious. Both were granted unconditional bail and will appear at the Old Bailey on 4 September 2026.
PC Richard Marus dismissed after misconduct hearing over force and victim comments
Policing—7 Aug 2026, 10:464 min readPC Richard Marus was dismissed without notice on 4 August after a gross misconduct hearing found he made inappropriate comments about use of force and victims of crime. The Metropolitan Police confirmed he is the eleventh officer dismissed from Charing Cross for unacceptable conduct.
Brahim Keddad sentenced for £250,000 Mayfair watch robbery attempt
Courts—7 Aug 2026, 10:465 min readBrahim Keddad, 29, was sentenced to two years and four months at Southwark Crown Court for attempting to steal a £250,000 Richard Mille watch in Mayfair. The arrest followed a targeted Metropolitan Police patrol, part of a wider reduction in theft offences across London.
Ivan Toney charged with assault in Soho, court date set
Violent Crime—7 Aug 2026, 10:263 min readEngland footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a nightclub on Wardour Street in Soho on 6 December. The 30-year-old is due to appear in court next month, as reported by the BBC.
Amy Jayne Durban pleads guilty to smuggling £512,000 of cannabis at Heathrow
Latest—7 Aug 2026, 10:264 min readAmy Jayne Durban admitted smuggling cannabis worth at least £512,000 through Heathrow Airport on 6 July 2026. She faces sentencing at Isleworth Crown Court on 14 October. The National Crime Agency reports a sharp rise in airport drug seizures this year.
Axe attack on Brentford towpath leaves man with life-changing injuries
Violent Crime—7 Aug 2026, 09:464 min readA man in his 40s was attacked with an axe on the Grand Union Canal towpath in Brentford on 4 August. Police have closed the path near Lock 99 while searching for the attacker, who remains at large. No arrests have been made.
Blue Rose sex shop in Kentish Town faces licence review over illegal Sildenafil sales
Policing—7 Aug 2026, 09:255 min readMetropolitan Police found unlicensed Sildenafil pills, including 200mg doses, sold over the counter at Blue Rose in Kentish Town. Camden Council will review the shop’s licence next week after complaints about signage and unauthorised staff operating the premises.