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Woman on trial for murder after partner found dead at Elephant and Castle home
Courts—16 Sept 2026, 15:464 min readA woman is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murdering her Citibank banker partner. Joanna Cierpka, 51, admits killing Henrik Slotsaa, 52, at their Elephant and Castle home on March 15, 2026, but claims diminished responsibility due to severe depression.Read morePutney Pusher suspect Nicholas Brandram found deadCourts—16 Sept 2026, 14:462 min readNicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 'Putney Pusher' incident, has been found dead at his Chiswick home. Police are not treating his death as suspicious and will prepare a file for the coroner.
Rapist Bernadin Dedic mistakenly freed from Wormwood ScrubsCourts—16 Sept 2026, 15:463 min readBernadin Dedic, a convicted rapist, was mistakenly released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs on February 6 due to a court official mixing up digital case files. He left the UK for Bosnia within hours of his release. A jury had found him guilty of nine charges in his absence on September 15.
Man, 21, charged over graffiti attacks on five Muslim venues
Courts—16 Sept 2026, 14:263 min readA 21-year-old man has been charged with five counts of racially and religiously aggravated criminal damage. The charges relate to graffiti attacks on five Muslim venues in Leyton and Stratford in January 2025, with the suspect due to appear in court.Ex-Sergeant jailed for four years over misconduct
Courts—16 Sept 2026, 13:464 min readA former police sergeant has been jailed for four years for misconduct in public office after a court heard he asked for a female suspect's sex video and encouraged colleagues to bully a teenage detainee. His actions led to the discontinuation of 67 criminal cases.
Four jailed over Heathrow Airport tear gas attack
Courts—16 Sept 2026, 13:463 min readFour men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a tear gas incident at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 car park. The attack caused distress, vomiting, and breathing difficulties for several people, leading to the closure of the terminal.
Recruiter admits defrauding Beckenham firm of £179,603
Latest—16 Sept 2026, 17:452 min readA 32-year-old recruiter from Swanley has admitted defrauding a Beckenham-based IT recruitment firm of £179,603. Abigail Meek pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position at Bromley Magistrates' Court.Hackney men convicted of £5,000 fake bank transfer scam
Fraud & Cybercrime—16 Sept 2026, 14:463 min readTwo men from Hackney have been convicted of defrauding 10 people out of more than £5,000 using a fake bank transfer scam. The victims, primarily young men and students, were tricked into handing over cash after seeing a false confirmation on the fraudsters' phone.
New Business and Property Division to Modernise City Courts
Courts—16 Sept 2026, 13:263 min readThe Business and Property Courts (BPCs) are being replaced by a new Business and Property Division (BPD) to streamline operations. This move aims to simplify court structures for users, enhance efficiency, and bolster the UK's global standing in legal services.
Police cordon George Lane in South Woodford after forensics called
Violent Crime—16 Sept 2026, 13:261 min readA police cordon was established around a Co-op store on George Lane in South Woodford on Tuesday evening. Forensics teams were dispatched to the scene as officers cordoned off the road.Person dies after train incident at Walthamstow Queen's Road
Latest—16 Sept 2026, 11:462 min readA person has died after being struck by a train at Walthamstow Queen's Road Overground station on September 16. Emergency services attended the scene, and the incident is not being treated as suspicious by British Transport Police.
Police seek man after train exposure
Transport Crime—16 Sept 2026, 11:462 min readBritish Transport Police are seeking a man in connection with an incident of exposure and masturbation on a train. The incident occurred on August 19 shortly before 6:30pm on a service travelling between London Euston and Bushey.Man acquitted over Churchill statue spray paint
Courts—16 Sept 2026, 09:053 min readCaspar San Giorgi has been acquitted of criminal damage after spray painting slogans on to the Sir Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square. He claimed he did not believe he had committed a criminal act by sending a message to Parliament.
Croydon to pilot electronic tagging for prolific shoplifters
Community Safety—16 Sept 2026, 06:255 min readCroydon Council is set to trial electronic tagging for repeat offenders later this year, aiming to deter shoplifting by monitoring their movements in restricted areas. The pilot follows a significant number of thefts in the town centre.AI app ads banned for explicit content
Latest—16 Sept 2026, 00:253 min readThe Advertising Standards Authority has banned five social media ads for AI apps that promoted the creation of sexually explicit content and objectified women. The watchdog found the ads irresponsible and likely to cause serious offence.
Holborn and St Pancras by-election: Nine candidates confirmed
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 19:253 min readNine candidates will contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on October 8. The seat, which has been held by Labour since 1983, covers much of Camden.
Covent Garden rape suspect charged with strangulation
Violent Crime—15 Sept 2026, 18:252 min readChristopher Rocha, 22, has been charged with rape and intentional strangulation after a woman was allegedly attacked in Macklin Street, Covent Garden. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and is due at Wood Green Crown Court.
Organised crime group jailed for 40 years over people smuggling
Latest—15 Sept 2026, 18:255 min readFive members of an organised crime group have been jailed for a combined total of almost 40 years for people smuggling and money laundering. The group facilitated the illegal entry of Vietnamese migrants into the UK and laundered over £1.6 million.
Camden murder victim's family fundraises for headstone
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readThe daughters of Mark Carroll, who was murdered in Camden on April 10, 2024, have launched a fundraiser for his headstone. His killer, Rasheed Rahman, was sentenced to at least 27 years after being released on police bail days before the attack.