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Michail Antonio banned from driving for six months
Courts—17 Sept 2026, 20:253 min readFootballer Michail Antonio has been banned from driving for six months after being convicted of failing to identify the driver of his Lamborghini. The offence occurred in Pall Mall, central London, on November 5 last year. Antonio was also fined £1,000 and ordered to pay £650 in prosecution costs.Read more
Barnet Council Renews Licence for Controversial Hendon ParkletCommunity Safety—17 Sept 2026, 19:063 min readBarnet Council has decided not to remove a parklet located at 134 Brent Street in Hendon. The decision to renew the licence for the structure, which is outside Pita Street restaurant, was made during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, despite opposition from local residents.
Lambeth Palace withdraws award to cleric over bin Laden remarksCourts—17 Sept 2026, 18:463 min readLambeth Palace has withdrawn an award for reconciliation and interfaith co-operation given to Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi. The decision follows the emergence of past remarks where Ashrafi stated he would bestow an honorary title on Osama bin Laden.
400 police deployed for Millwall v West Ham amid fan violence fears
Policing—17 Sept 2026, 18:462 min readThe Metropolitan Police is deploying 400 officers for the Millwall v West Ham football match in south east London, a substantial rise from usual numbers. A Section 35 dispersal order will allow officers to remove individuals causing disorder, and the Sporting Events Act 1985 is in force.Headteacher fined after cyclist suffers broken wrists
Courts—17 Sept 2026, 18:462 min readCatherine Hitchcock, headteacher at Donhead Preparatory School, has been fined £911 and received five penalty points after admitting driving without due care. The incident on February 10 left cyclist Robert Atkinson with fractured wrists.
Ukrainian man admits mosque vandalism linked to Russian network
Courts—17 Sept 2026, 18:464 min readIllia Bilyk, 21, has pleaded guilty to five counts of racially and religiously aggravated criminal damage after spraying graffiti on mosques and a school in east London in January 2025. He told police he was recruited by a Russian speaker via Telegram and paid for the vandalism.
Bromley KFC stabbing: 14-year-old remanded over attack
Violent Crime—17 Sept 2026, 19:052 min readA 14-year-old boy has been remanded into youth detention accommodation following a stabbing at a Bromley KFC. The incident on September 10th left four people injured and led to further arrests.
Colindale arts group launches zine project for local stories
Community Safety—17 Sept 2026, 17:053 min readA Colindale arts group is inviting residents to share their stories of belonging in the area for a new zine project. The Colindale North Creatives Community is hosting submission sessions throughout September and October.
Woman reports rape in Brixton churchyard, police investigate
Violent Crime—17 Sept 2026, 17:251 min readA woman in her 40s has reported being raped in St Matthew's Churchyard on Brixton Hill. The Metropolitan Police have cordoned off a section of the churchyard and are appealing for information. No arrests have been made.
Bakerloo line attacker admits attempted rape
Courts—17 Sept 2026, 16:052 min readVincent Saxon, 54, has admitted to attempting to rape a woman on a Bakerloo line train. The incident occurred on July 11 between Waterloo and Lambeth North stations. Saxon pleaded guilty at Inner London Crown Court on September 17 and will be sentenced on October 30.
Feltham wildfire remains identified as missing mother Joanne Sheen
Violent Crime—17 Sept 2026, 14:462 min readHuman remains discovered in Feltham after a wildfire have been identified as missing mother-of-three Joanne Sheen. A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder as Hampshire Police lead the investigation.
140 Met officers complete neighbourhood policing programme
Policing—17 Sept 2026, 15:053 min readAround 140 Metropolitan Police officers have completed a two-year neighbourhood policing programme. The officers, who joined through the Police Now scheme, graduated in Kensington. Awards were presented for achievements in areas including crime reduction and community problem-solving.
Beddington Farmlands restoration delayed to 2029
Community Safety—17 Sept 2026, 13:463 min readPlans to restore Beddington Farmlands in Sutton have been pushed back to 2029. Revised proposals include replacing acid grassland with lowland meadow and using treated effluent to feed wetlands. Sutton Council can access a £2.33 million bond if further delays occur.
Man arrested in 'Putney pusher' probe dies by suicide
Courts—17 Sept 2026, 15:052 min readNicholas Brandram, 44, died by suicide at his west London home on September 15. He had been arrested in June in connection with the 2017 Putney Bridge incident and on suspicion of drug possession. The Metropolitan Police stated his death was unexpected but not suspicious.
PCC Colin Sutton Cancels Theatre Tour After Resident Reaction
Policing—17 Sept 2026, 13:053 min readReform UK Police and Crime Commissioner Colin Sutton has cancelled a 127-date theatre tour, including four London dates, after public criticism. Mr Sutton, a former Metropolitan Police detective, stated resident reaction and the time demands of his role prompted the decision.
Man arrested in Putney Bridge incident found dead
Violent Crime—17 Sept 2026, 13:052 min readNicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 2017 Putney Bridge incident, has been found dead at his Chiswick home. His family claim he was innocent and died due to police pressure.
Teenager jailed for carrying 6-inch blade at Stratford station
Courts—17 Sept 2026, 15:052 min readAn 18-year-old has been sentenced to eight months in a Young Offenders Institute after being found with a 6-inch blade at Stratford station. Walter de Carvalho was already on licence for previous weapons offences when he was apprehended.Police cordon St Matthew's Church in Brixton
Policing—17 Sept 2026, 15:051 min readPolice have cordoned off St Matthew's Church in Brixton, south London, as an incident is being dealt with. The area around the church has been secured by officers.
Surbiton man jailed 12 years for child abuse
Courts—17 Sept 2026, 12:463 min readA 75-year-old Surbiton man, William Raison, has been jailed for 12 years after admitting to sexually abusing a young girl known to him. He also pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children.