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Five jailed for £1.6m people smuggling and money laundering
Latest—15 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readFive individuals have been sentenced to a total of almost 40 years in prison for their roles in a people smuggling and money laundering operation. The group facilitated the illegal entry of Vietnamese migrants into the UK, laundering over £1.6 million.Read more
Two Met officers dismissed for offensive remarksPolicing—15 Sept 2026, 19:253 min readTwo Metropolitan Police officers, PC Mason O’Connor and PC Lloyd Hunter, have been dismissed from duty following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Both officers will be barred from future policing roles.
Dan Thomas steps down as Reform UK Wales leader after arrestCourts—15 Sept 2026, 17:462 min readDan Thomas, who previously led Barnet Council, has resigned as leader of Reform UK in Wales following his arrest on suspicion of assault and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour. He was released without charge.
Lockerbie bombing trial to start mid-January
Latest—15 Sept 2026, 17:253 min readThe trial of Abu Agila Masud for his alleged role in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing is expected to begin in mid-January and last approximately two months. Masud faces charges related to the destruction of an aircraft, which killed all 259 passengers and crew, and 11 people on the ground.Trading Standards lack resources to tackle underage vape sales
Crime Data—15 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readLondon's Trading Standards departments are struggling to combat retailers selling vapes to children due to significant funding cuts. A review found illegal sales occurred in one-third of test purchases by young people, highlighting the urgent need for resources to enforce new licensing laws.
Man shot on Leigham Court Road, Streatham
Violent Crime—15 Sept 2026, 17:462 min readA man in his 20s was shot on Leigham Court Road in Streatham on September 14. Police and ambulance services attended the scene, with forensic officers gathering evidence. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening and no arrests have been made.Urn of dog ashes left on LNER train returned to owner
Transport Crime—15 Sept 2026, 16:252 min readAn urn containing the ashes of a beloved dog, accidentally left on an LNER train from London Kings Cross, is being returned to its owner. British Transport Police issued an appeal after the urn was handed into lost property in Aberdeen.Finucane inquiry to probe if state used UDA as proxy
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 15:464 min readThe inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane will examine whether state forces used the Ulster Defence Association as a proxy. It will also consider nearly 300 reported instances of security forces assisting loyalist paramilitaries in the two years prior to the 1989 killing.
Teenager stabbed and robbed in Mitcham
Violent Crime—15 Sept 2026, 16:252 min readA 16-year-old boy was stabbed and robbed in Mitcham on Sunday, September 13. The incident occurred on Yorkshire Road and the victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made and police investigations are ongoing.
Redbridge man unfit to plead to murder charge after station death
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 17:463 min readAyodele Jamgbadi, 28, is accused of murder following the death of railway worker Jorge Ortega, 61, at Ilford station on December 4, 2024. Jamgbadi is unfit to plead, and a jury will determine if he inflicted the injuries that led to Mr Ortega's death two days later.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council Considers E-bike Parking Changes on Matchdays
Transport Crime—15 Sept 2026, 15:054 min readHammersmith and Fulham Council is exploring options to manage e-bike parking on football matchdays, including the potential suspension of car parking bays. The proposals have raised concerns among residents regarding street access and permit costs.
Raheem Sterling admits dangerous driving and drug possession
Latest—15 Sept 2026, 15:051 min readFormer England footballer Raheem Sterling has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide, and failing to provide a specimen. The charges stem from a single-vehicle collision on the M3 southbound on May 28. No injuries were reported.
Activist cleared of criminal damage over Churchill statue graffiti
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 14:253 min readA pro-Palestine activist has been found not guilty of criminal damage after spray-painting slogans on the Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square. The court heard the activist argued the washable paint did not cause damage and his actions were a protest.
Teenager arrested on suspicion of rape in Plumstead
Violent Crime—15 Sept 2026, 14:451 min readA 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an alleged incident on Kingsdale Road in Plumstead. The Metropolitan Police are investigating and the arrested teenager remains in custody.
Ilford station worker's death: Trial of issue begins
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 13:463 min readA trial of issue is underway at Inner London Crown Court to determine if Ayodele Jamgbadi's alleged punch caused the death of Elizabeth Line assistant Jorge Ortega at Ilford station. Jamgbadi, 30, is unfit to plead.
Teenage boy arrested after girl allegedly raped in Plumstead
Violent Crime—15 Sept 2026, 14:462 min readA 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an alleged incident on Kingsdale Road in Plumstead. The teenage victim is being supported by specialist officers as the investigation continues.Sadiq Khan sworn into House of Lords while remaining London Mayor
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 13:464 min readSadiq Khan has been sworn into the House of Lords after receiving a peerage in Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation honours. There is no rule preventing him from holding both positions, and his team indicates he will remain Mayor until at least 2028.
Tower Hamlets leads east London crime reports in August
Crime Data—15 Sept 2026, 15:253 min readTower Hamlets recorded the most crime reports in east London in August with 3,526 offences, primarily theft. This marks a shift from July when Newham had the highest count. Overall crime in east London decreased by 8.41 per cent.
Boys, 13 and 14, admit park dirt bike offences in Croydon
Courts—15 Sept 2026, 14:052 min readTwo boys, aged 13 and 14, have admitted riding a dirt bike carelessly and without a licence or insurance in Croydon's Lloyd Park. An adult relative denied charges related to the vehicle's use. Sentencing for the youths is scheduled for this week, with the relative's trial set for May 2027.