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Man recovers after sepsis from roast dinner
Community Safety—11 Sept 2026, 12:462 min readUdhyam Amin, 64, from Kingswood, Surrey, developed life-threatening sepsis and multi-organ failure after food poisoning from a roast dinner. Doctors at St Helier Hospital in south London initially warned his family he had only hours to live. He has since recovered after two weeks in an induced coma.Read more
Chris Especial pop-up exhibition at Winns GalleryCommunity Safety—11 Sept 2026, 12:463 min readArtist Chris Especial is hosting a free pop-up exhibition titled 'Special' at Winns Gallery in Waltham Forest from October 21st to 24th. The exhibition will feature paintings, characters, and visual narratives, blending contemporary art with Japanese manga-style imagery.
Peter Murrell proceeds of crime hearing set for December 7Courts—11 Sept 2026, 11:252 min readA Proceeds of Crime Act hearing for Peter Murrell, who was jailed for embezzling over £400,000 from the SNP, has been postponed to December 7. The hearing will decide the confiscation of funds stolen over a 12-year period.
Rasheed Abdul Rahman jailed for 27 years for murder of Mark Carroll
Violent Crime—11 Sept 2026, 08:463 min readRasheed Abdul Rahman, 21, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for the murder of Mark Carroll, 55, in an unprovoked attack in Newham on April 10, 2024. Rahman was also convicted of other offences including robbery.Woman assaulted on Elizabeth line train; BTP asks public for help
Policing—11 Sept 2026, 07:053 min readA woman was sexually assaulted on an Elizabeth line service as it arrived at Bond Street on 19 April 2026. British Transport Police have issued images of the suspect and are asking the public to help identify him by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40.
Grandfather, 68, graduates with first-class social work degree
Community Safety—11 Sept 2026, 06:463 min readChris Osagbaekhoe, a 68-year-old grandfather from Thamesmead, has achieved a first-class BA in social work from Goldsmiths, University of London. Inspired by a desire to help vulnerable people, he plans to launch a community project for young people and seek employment as a qualified social worker.
Man jailed for strangling theatregoer had hired hitmen
Courts—11 Sept 2026, 12:473 min readMalcolm Potier, 75, has been jailed for two years after strangling a theatregoer during a performance. He had previously been imprisoned for attempting to hire hitmen.
Armed police seal off Cannington Road in Dagenham
Policing—10 Sept 2026, 21:051 min readCannington Road in Dagenham was cordoned off by police on Tuesday, with a significant number of officers, including armed units, present. The reason for the police operation remains unclear.
Free screening of climate film planned for East Finchley
Community Safety—10 Sept 2026, 19:053 min readAround 40 people attended a screening of 'The People's Emergency Briefing' in NW2. The film discusses climate and biodiversity emergencies. A free public screening is scheduled for October 14th at the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley.
Malcolm Potier jailed for strangling woman at London Coliseum
Courts—10 Sept 2026, 18:053 min readMalcolm Potier, 75, has been sentenced to two years in prison for strangling Kirsty O'Donnell at the London Coliseum in June 2023. The attack followed an argument after the victim sang along to a show. Potier has a previous conviction in Australia for inciting murder.Police ready to ban masks at anti-migration protests
Latest—10 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readPolice are prepared to use powers to ban face coverings at anti-migration protests, a senior officer has stated. This follows incidents where masked protesters caused disruption and faced accusations of intimidation.
Seven arrested after four stabbed in Bromley
Violent Crime—10 Sept 2026, 18:052 min readSeven men have been arrested after four people were stabbed during an altercation on Bromley High Street. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 10, with one victim in critical condition and three others receiving hospital treatment.
Bromley drug dealer jailed for four-and-a-half years
Courts—10 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readNavid Jamshidi, 33, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for his involvement in supplying cocaine across south east London. He was stopped by officers on June 19 in St Paul's Cray.
Man jailed for strangling woman at West End show
Courts—10 Sept 2026, 17:053 min readMalcolm Potier, 75, has been jailed for two years after strangling a woman during a performance of 'We Will Rock You' at the London Coliseum. The judge highlighted a pattern of dominance and control in his actions.
Four hospitalised after reported stabbing on Bromley High Street
Violent Crime—10 Sept 2026, 16:461 min readFour individuals were transported to the hospital following a reported stabbing incident on Bromley High Street on September 10. The incident prompted significant emergency service response and temporary closures of the street and a local bus stop.
Islington schools investigate malicious emails, police confirm no credible threat
Policing—10 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readIslington Council confirmed police are investigating malicious emails sent to schools in the borough and neighbouring areas on September 10. While several schools initiated lockdown procedures as a precaution, authorities state there is no current information suggesting a credible threat to any specific school or individual.
Man jailed for life for Camden murder
Courts—10 Sept 2026, 16:252 min readRasheed Abdul Rahman has been sentenced to life in custody for the murder of Mark Carroll in Camden. The 21-year-old received a minimum term of 27 years at Wood Green Crown Court.Four deaths reported across London in early September
Violent Crime—10 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readFour men have died in separate incidents across London in the first week of September. Investigations are ongoing into a murder in Clapham, a stabbing in Islington, a suspected dog attack in Canning Town, and a fall from a balcony in Barking.
City of London Corporation Approves Process to Remove Honours
Courts—10 Sept 2026, 15:463 min readThe City of London Corporation has established a new process to revoke the Freedom of the City of London honour. This follows a legal review and will be considered for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in December.