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Two 11-year-old girls injured in Chessington assault
Violent Crime—13 Sept 2026, 18:252 min readTwo 11-year-old girls were taken to hospital with minor injuries following an assault on Woodgate Avenue in Chessington. The Metropolitan Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses.Read more
Al Fayed abuse claims could top £150m, says law firmCourts—13 Sept 2026, 15:254 min readClaims from 275 survivors alleging sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed could total between £100m and £150m, according to law firm KP Law. This figure is two to three times the £51.8m Harrods had set aside for compensation as of January 2026.
US Embassy Staffer Accused of Child Abuse Images Flown from UKPolicing—13 Sept 2026, 16:052 min readA US embassy staffer accused of possessing indecent images of children was detained at his south London flat before being flown to the United States. The US Embassy confirmed the reassignment while investigations continue with UK authorities.
Barnet Council appoints Grenfell‑linked director, residents fear safety
Community Safety—13 Sept 2026, 14:253 min readBarnet Group confirmed Laura Johnson as permanent director of development and property in August 2026, paying her £157,078. The Grenfell inquiry linked her to cheaper, combustible cladding. Survivors and Grenfell United have urged the council to rethink the hire as police prepare charges.
Man hospitalised with serious head injuries after Ladbroke Grove assault
Violent Crime—13 Sept 2026, 15:252 min readA man in his 50s has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries after an assault on Ladbroke Grove. The incident occurred in the early hours of September 13, and police enquiries are ongoing. No arrests have been made.
Teenager pleads guilty to Westminster murder
Violent Crime—13 Sept 2026, 11:452 min readAn 18-year-old has pleaded guilty to the murder of Farmanullah Sherzad in Westminster. CCTV footage showed Tajzai chasing and stabbing Mr Sherzad on Abbey Orchard Street in March 2024. He is due to be sentenced in September 2026.
Leeds man convicted of Westminster murder
Courts—13 Sept 2026, 10:052 min readSuliaman Tajzai, 18, has been convicted of murder and possessing a bladed article after stabbing Farmanullah Sherzad to death on Abbey Orchard Street, Westminster. Tajzai will be sentenced on 18 September.
Two men charged with rape after Sunny Hill Park incident, remanded in custody
Violent Crime—13 Sept 2026, 09:453 min readMetropolitan Police responded to a rape report at Sunny Hill Park, Hendon, at 12:33 am on 7 September 2026. Khanzada Afghan and Mohammad Nejad were arrested, charged and remanded. Their next hearing is set for Harrow Crown Court on 22 September 2026.
South London caves: Fact and folklore beneath the streets
Community Safety—13 Sept 2026, 09:253 min readHidden caves beneath South London have long been the subject of local folklore, with stories of smugglers and secret routes. While some tales persist, geological evidence and historical records suggest a more mundane origin for the underground network.
17-year-old teaches 780 Newham children to swim for free
Community Safety—13 Sept 2026, 08:263 min readA 17-year-old from Croydon has led a free swimming programme for 780 children in Newham. The Newham Future Swimmers initiative took place over two weeks at the London Aquatics Centre, aiming to remove barriers to the sport.
Croydon fly-tipping reports soar, but fines remain low
Crime Data—13 Sept 2026, 08:053 min readBensham Manor in Croydon saw over 8,700 fly-tipping reports between January and July 2026, with Brigstock Road being the most affected street. Despite these high numbers, Croydon Council issued only one fly-tipping-related fine in the previous financial year.
South London woman, 82, regains strength after hospital programme
Community Safety—13 Sept 2026, 06:463 min readAn 82-year-old South London resident has significantly improved her physical strength and ability to perform daily tasks after participating in a hospital-based resistance training programme. The initiative aims to enhance functional fitness and balance in older adults.
Londoners Overestimate Crime Rates, Study Finds
Crime Data—13 Sept 2026, 06:254 min readNew research from King's College London reveals a significant disconnect between public perception and the reality of crime rates and demographics in London. Many Britons overestimate the prevalence of crime and the size of minority communities.London children groomed into £500m county lines drug trade
Violent Crime—13 Sept 2026, 06:254 min readCounty lines operations generate up to £500 million annually by supplying crack cocaine and heroin. In London, over 4,000 children have been coerced into these networks, facing violence and exploitation. School exclusion is identified as a significant risk factor.
US diplomat removed from UK over child image allegations
Courts—13 Sept 2026, 00:053 min readA US diplomat accused of possessing indecent images of children was reportedly flown out of the UK by American officials without British police being notified. The Metropolitan Police were made aware of a US investigation into suspected offences in London.London boroughs seize 3,393 e-bikes in 2026
Transport Crime—12 Sept 2026, 20:253 min readLondon boroughs have seized 3,393 e-bikes so far this year, a 23% increase from 2025. Lime bikes accounted for over 2,000 of these seizures, with campaigners highlighting safety concerns over abandoned bikes on pavements.Barnet sees 11 non-surgical cosmetic procedure complaints
Crime Data—12 Sept 2026, 18:463 min readBarnet borough councils recorded 11 complaints regarding non-surgical cosmetic procedures between January 2021 and May 2026. This data, gathered through Freedom of Information requests, highlights a wider trend of patient concerns across London, including allegations of injury and infection.Replica weapons removed from Dagenham home
Policing—12 Sept 2026, 18:251 min readMetropolitan Police officers removed replica weapons from a property on Arden Crescent, Dagenham, on September 11. The items were from a personal collection and no arrests or injuries were reported.
Man arrested after Hackney restaurant assault, police say
Violent Crime—12 Sept 2026, 15:052 min readA man in his 50s was taken to hospital and arrested for possession of an offensive weapon after an assault in a Hackney restaurant. Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses.