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Brothers jailed over Lewisham Nando's kidnapping and £30k ransom plot
Courts—23 Sept 2026, 12:253 min readTwo brothers have been sentenced to over seven years in prison each after kidnapping a man they met on a fake dating profile. Bilal and Zachariya Rakik held their victim at gunpoint for six hours and demanded £30,000 before being apprehended by police.Read more
Sab Cox cleared of rape in IslingtonCourts—23 Sept 2026, 17:253 min readSab Cox, 26, was acquitted of rape by a jury at the Old Bailey on Tuesday. Cox had travelled from Birmingham to meet a nonbinary person in Islington and maintained the sex was consensual.
Anti-migrant activist filmed slashing Channel dinghyLatest—23 Sept 2026, 11:253 min readAn anti-migrant activist has been filmed slashing a dinghy used by 51 migrants to cross the English Channel. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is investigating the incident, which occurred on Tuesday.
Inquest finds missed opportunity for rehab before teen's death
Courts—23 Sept 2026, 11:053 min readAn inquest jury found a missed opportunity to place 19-year-old Soviya Rajaratnam into secure rehabilitation before her death. She died on September 9, 2021, after absconding from escorted leave from a psychiatric hospital. Her family claims the NHS Trust considered it too expensive for her to be placed in a secure unit.Inmates deny attempting to murder Sara Sharif's father in Belmarsh prison
Courts—23 Sept 2026, 11:053 min readSteven Sansom and Adam Watson, both inmates at HMP Belmarsh, have denied attempting to murder Urfan Sharif on New Year's Day 2025. The pair also pleaded not guilty to wounding Sharif with intent and possessing makeshift weapons in prison.
Man raped near Heathrow; police seek witnesses
Violent Crime—23 Sept 2026, 12:463 min readA man in his twenties was raped in an alleyway near Heathrow Airport in the early hours of Tuesday, September 22. Thames Valley Police are investigating the incident and have released a description of a suspect they wish to identify.
Croydon Council grants 24/7 gambling licence despite opposition
Community Safety—23 Sept 2026, 08:254 min readCroydon Council has approved a licence extension allowing Admiral AGC to operate 24/7 at 6 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood. The decision faced opposition from residents and MPs across four London boroughs, who cited concerns over vulnerable individuals and potential crime.£5m repaid to victims of wrongful fare dodging convictions
Courts—23 Sept 2026, 07:453 min readNearly £5 million has been repaid to individuals whose convictions for fare dodging were overturned following unlawful use of the Single Justice Procedure by eight train companies. More than half of those who paid fines have not yet claimed their refunds.Met Police: Spiking Offences Rise, Offenders Use Vapes and Pills
Violent Crime—23 Sept 2026, 07:264 min readThe Metropolitan Police has reported a significant increase in spiking offences, with offenders now using over-the-counter medications and drug-laced vapes. Over 2,700 incidents were recorded in the last year, primarily targeting individuals aged 18 to 35, often in private settings.Met Police warn of drug-laced vapes and medicines used in London spiking
Violent Crime—23 Sept 2026, 06:453 min readThe Metropolitan Police have issued a warning about new methods used by predators to spike victims in London, including drug-laced vapes and over-the-counter medicines. Over 2,700 spiking offences were recorded in the past year, with a significant portion of victims aged 18 to 35.
City of London faces £633.8m bill for new court complex
Courts—23 Sept 2026, 06:463 min readThe City of London Corporation is set to bear the full £633.8 million cost of the Salisbury Square development, which will house new courts and the City of London Police headquarters. The Government will pay only a peppercorn rent for the court facilities.
Dead animals found in Brentford canal linked to sewage
Community Safety—23 Sept 2026, 06:253 min readDead animals, including aquatic life, have been found in Brentford Lock basin, with residents suspecting plumbing misconnections are to blame. Councillor Katherine Dunne confirmed cross-borough work is underway to address the issue.£41m Government funding for Thames 'mega' heat network
Community Safety—23 Sept 2026, 00:254 min readA major new heat network along the River Thames is to receive £41 million in government funding. The project, which will run through seven London boroughs, aims to supply low-carbon heating to up to 650,000 homes.Spiking incidents rise at London house parties, Met Police report
Violent Crime—23 Sept 2026, 00:253 min readThe Metropolitan Police has reported a 20% increase in spiking incidents across London over the past year, with a notable rise in cases occurring at house parties. Offenders are reportedly using a wider range of substances, including drug-laced vapes and common medications, to target victims.Middle-aged individuals increasingly involved in money muling
Latest—23 Sept 2026, 00:483 min readFinancial firms closed nearly 238,400 suspected money mule accounts in 2025, a significant increase from 2023. The Financial Conduct Authority noted a sharp rise in closures linked to customers aged 40 to 49.
Wandsworth Council told to pay tenant £250 after heating failure
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 22:252 min readWandsworth Council has been ordered to pay a tenant £250 and apologise after failing to address a lack of heating and hot water in her temporary accommodation for four months. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council did not respond to her complaint until March 2025.
Dolly Parton book scheme doubles London coverage
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 21:453 min readDolly Parton's Imagination Library is expanding to 10 London boroughs, doubling its reach. Funded by the Postcode Lottery, the scheme will make 157,000 children eligible for free monthly books until age five, aiming to boost early reading.Migrants taken to Dover after 33 hours at sea
Latest—22 Sept 2026, 21:453 min readAround 60 migrants who spent over 33 hours at sea in precarious conditions have been brought to Dover. They refused help from the French coastguard, determined to reach the UK. Anti-migrant protesters gathered near Haslar Marina in Gosport.
Hackney Floating Bus Stops Spark Safety Fears
Transport Crime—22 Sept 2026, 20:254 min readHackney Council's proposal for floating bus stops on Queensbridge Road has drawn sharp criticism from disabled campaigners who fear for the safety of visually-impaired and wheelchair users. A public consultation is now underway.