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Man arrested after imitation firearm scare prompts school lockdown
Policing—18 Sept 2026, 19:452 min readA 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear after an incident in Edgware. The scare led to Menorah Grammar School entering a precautionary lockdown.Read more
28-year-old man dies after Clerkenwell stabbingViolent Crime—18 Sept 2026, 18:053 min readA murder investigation has been launched after a 28-year-old man died from stab wounds sustained in Clerkenwell. Police were called to Lloyd Baker Street on Wednesday evening and the victim was pronounced dead in hospital the following day. A Section 60 order is now in effect.
Bianca Jagger opposes 24/7 gambling arcade near Earl's Court TubeCommunity Safety—18 Sept 2026, 17:453 min readBianca Jagger has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 24/7 gambling arcade opposite Earl's Court Tube Station. The application by Silvertime Amusements has been refused by Kensington and Chelsea Council at the planning stage but was granted a licence. It is now with the Planning Inspectorate.
Bexley Council to decide on 24-hour Sidcup gambling centre
Community Safety—18 Sept 2026, 17:253 min readBexley Council's Licensing Sub-Committee will review an application for a 24-hour gambling centre on Sidcup High Street. Residents of nearby Chaplin House fear increased anti-social behaviour, while a local councillor has voiced strong opposition.
Dagenham man jailed indefinitely for attempted murder of woman and children
Courts—18 Sept 2026, 17:053 min readA Dagenham man has been sentenced to a hospital order without limit of time for attempted murder and grievous bodily harm after a knife attack on a woman and her two children. Kulvinder Ram's actions on October 25, 2024, left the victims with severe injuries and lasting scars.London newborns suffered respiratory distress in heatwaves
Community Safety—18 Sept 2026, 17:054 min readNewborn babies in London experienced increased respiratory distress during summer heatwaves, according to a survey of nurses. Cancer patients also received chemotherapy in rooms without air conditioning, highlighting the NHS's unpreparedness for extreme temperatures.Al Fayed abuse survivors protest outside Harrods
Courts—18 Sept 2026, 17:053 min readSurvivors of abuse linked to former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed protested outside the department store. Over 400 allegations have been made, with the Metropolitan Police investigating 159 victims. MPs criticised Harrods for 'silence and delay'.
Enfield Council and Met Police discuss new local police hubs
Policing—18 Sept 2026, 16:252 min readEnfield Council and the Metropolitan Police Service are in discussions about establishing new police hubs in the borough. Initial work has focused on Enfield Town, with the council providing costings for the proposal.Harrods sets aside £51.8m for Fayed abuse claims
Courts—18 Sept 2026, 16:253 min readHarrods has allocated £51.8 million for compensation to survivors of abuse by former owner Mohamed Al Fayed, with £4.1 million already paid out. Lawyers representing over 275 survivors believe the total value of claims could be up to £150 million.
Child taken to hospital after Croydon collision
Latest—18 Sept 2026, 15:252 min readA child was taken to a major trauma centre after a road collision in Croydon on September 17. The incident occurred at the junction of Arnhem Drive and St Edwards Close in New Addington.
Student cleared of supporting Hamas at London rally
Courts—18 Sept 2026, 15:253 min readA 22-year-old student has been found not guilty of expressing support for Hamas during a rally outside the School of Oriental and African Studies (Soas) in London. Sarah Cotte was also cleared of a second charge related to a WhatsApp group comment.Ex-Brookside actor Philip Foster arrested in Spain over £13.6m fraud
Fraud & Cybercrime—18 Sept 2026, 15:263 min readFormer Brookside actor Philip Foster has been arrested in Spain after jumping bail. He was convicted in his absence of fraud and money laundering, receiving an eight-and-a-half-year sentence for a £13.6 million scheme that exploited over 6,000 aspiring models and their parents.
Enfield Council Adopts Four-Year 'Delivering for Enfield' Plan
Community Safety—18 Sept 2026, 15:063 min readEnfield Council has approved a new four-year plan, 'Delivering for Enfield', for 2026-30. The plan, which aims for cleaner streets, safer neighbourhoods, and more affordable homes, passed with Conservative votes while Labour and Green councillors abstained.
Woodberry Down Disco offers free dance sessions
Community Safety—18 Sept 2026, 14:463 min readA new free community dance project, Woodberry Down Disco, has launched in Hackney, offering residents a low-pressure environment to connect with neighbours through music and movement. Supported by Hackney Council, the project aims for future ambitions including a resident-led dance company.Teenager jailed for piloting overcrowded Channel dinghy
Courts—18 Sept 2026, 14:463 min readA 19-year-old asylum seeker has been jailed for piloting an overcrowded and deflating dinghy across the English Channel carrying 165 people. Chan Atak was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court for endangering lives during the perilous journey.
Wandsworth Council rated 'C3' for housing safety failures
Community Safety—18 Sept 2026, 14:054 min readWandsworth Council has received a 'C3' rating from the Regulator of Social Housing due to serious failings in health and safety standards. Inspectors found tenants waiting over a year for fire safety works and properties without essential electrical safety tests.
Police release CCTV of men sought in Tower Hamlets rape investigation
Violent Crime—18 Sept 2026, 14:053 min readMetropolitan Police have released CCTV footage of two men they wish to identify in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old girl. The attack took place in Weavers Fields, Tower Hamlets, on August 1, 2024.
Man arrested in Croydon on suspicion of GBH, false imprisonment
Violent Crime—18 Sept 2026, 13:461 min readA 28-year-old man has been arrested in Croydon on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, false imprisonment, and threats to kill. The arrest followed reports of a disturbance on Landsdowne Road in the early hours of September 18.