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Bromley town centre evacuated after hoax call
Community Safety—11 Sept 2026, 19:252 min readBuildings in Bromley town centre were evacuated on September 11 following a hoax call that prompted a significant emergency response. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident was a false alarm, with no statement to be issued due to the nature of the call.Read more
Portsmouth protesters face arrest for wearing face coveringsLatest—11 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readHampshire Police will arrest protesters wearing face coverings at demonstrations in Portsmouth this weekend. The new powers under the Crime and Policing Act 2025 aim to prevent violence and allow peaceful protest.
Hackney nursery ordered to vacate church premises by September 11Community Safety—11 Sept 2026, 17:054 min readSt Michael's Nurseries in Lower Clapton must leave its Church of St Jude premises by September 11, 2026, following a court order. The nursery, operating as a tenant at will since 2015, is seeking a new site with Hackney Council's support.
Newham care home death probed by inquest
Courts—11 Sept 2026, 18:052 min readAn inquest has been opened into the death of Zola Bitshuangu, 48, who died from heatstroke on May 26 after being found unresponsive in the garden of Forest Lodge nursing home in Forest Gate. The hearing will examine concerns about the quality of care provided.
Met Officer Convicted of Sexual Assault
Courts—11 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readMetropolitan Police officer PC Christopher Gudgeon has been convicted of sexual assault following an incident at a south London address in June 2022. He is currently suspended and faces a misconduct hearing.
Mamadou Bah jailed for three years for Chancery Lane Tube robbery
Courts—11 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readMamadou Bah has been sentenced to three years in prison for a robbery on the London Underground. The incident occurred at Chancery Lane station on December 20, when Bah followed a victim from a Central line train and stole his gold necklace.
Police seek owner of teddy bear urn with human ashes found on train
Crime Data—11 Sept 2026, 16:252 min readBritish Transport Police are searching for the owner of a small, teddy bear-shaped urn containing human ashes. The item was found wrapped in artificial flowers on an LNER train travelling from London Kings Cross to Aberdeen.
St Mary's Walthamstow granted alcohol license
Community Safety—11 Sept 2026, 16:053 min readWaltham Forest Council has approved a new alcohol license for St Mary's Walthamstow, allowing the church to sell drinks and show films for longer hours. The decision follows objections from local residents concerned about potential noise and disruption.
Ten arrested after Dagenham stabbing and firearms recovery
Violent Crime—11 Sept 2026, 16:052 min readPolice have arrested ten people in Dagenham following a stabbing incident on Rusper Road. Officers responded to reports of a stabbing on September 10, finding a man in his 20s with arm injuries. Subsequent searches led to the recovery of suspected firearms and ten arrests.
Premier League's £10m frozen amid Sorare fraud probe
Fraud & Cybercrime—11 Sept 2026, 16:053 min readMore than £10 million of Premier League funds remain frozen as the National Crime Agency and Luxembourg authorities investigate its former fantasy football partner, Sorare.com, for alleged criminal conduct. The Premier League continued to receive funds until June 2025.Enfield man pleads guilty to encouraging sexual offences
Courts—11 Sept 2026, 15:453 min readDarren Conway, 52, from Enfield, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including assisting or encouraging sexual offences, sexual assault, voyeurism, and possessing an extreme pornographic image. He is due to be sentenced in October.
Eight arrested after Bromley KFC stabbing
Violent Crime—11 Sept 2026, 15:052 min readEight people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a multiple stabbing incident at a KFC restaurant on Bromley High Street. Four individuals, including a 21-year-old man and three teenagers, sustained stab wounds and were taken to hospital.
Peckham Rye businesses face ruin after cinema tower closure
Community Safety—11 Sept 2026, 15:053 min readBusinesses along Peckham Rye have suffered devastating losses after a 10-day road closure due to fears of a collapsing cinema tower. Shopkeepers received no prior warning from Southwark Council, despite visible cracks on the tower for months.
Urn with suspected ashes lost on London to Aberdeen train
Crime Data—11 Sept 2026, 15:052 min readBritish Transport Police are attempting to locate the owner of a small urn, believed to contain human ashes, which was lost on an LNER train travelling from London Kings Cross to Aberdeen. The item has been in lost property for up to four months.
Sadiq Khan wrongly convicted of car tax offence
Courts—11 Sept 2026, 14:464 min readMayor of London Sadiq Khan was wrongly convicted of failing to pay car tax. The conviction was overturned after it was found he did not own the vehicle, prompting calls for reform of the Single Justice Procedure.
Heathrow passengers 'vomited blood' after tear gas incident
Courts—11 Sept 2026, 13:453 min readDozens of passengers at Heathrow Airport suffered coughing fits, with some vomiting blood, after tear gas was discharged near a Caffè Nero. The incident on December 7 last year led to Terminal 3 being closed for hours, and two women had their suitcases stolen.London man convicted of fly-tipping in Gloucester
Crime Data—11 Sept 2026, 16:052 min readA man from London has been convicted of five fly-tipping offences in Gloucester. John Sheridan, 42, was sentenced to 30 weeks in prison, suspended for two years, and ordered to pay £1,000 in costs and a £187 victim surcharge.
Couple told to take adoption leave before councils scrap plans
Courts—11 Sept 2026, 13:464 min readA London couple were advised to take a year of adoption leave from work and buy children's items before Ealing, Hounslow, and Southwark Councils abandoned their adoption plans. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found multiple failures in the process.
Lucas Bergvall signs new Tottenham contract until 2032
Latest—11 Sept 2026, 13:463 min readLucas Bergvall has signed a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur, extending his stay at the club until 2032. The midfielder had previously indicated a desire to depart but has now reaffirmed his commitment.