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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
Subject
Berkeley Square
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Berkeley Square, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Courts · Westminster
Mayfair stabbing: Man admits attempted robbery and wounding
A 58-year-old man has admitted stabbing another man in Mayfair during an attempted robbery. Ivan Stringer pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and attempted robbery at Southwark Crown Court. He will be sentenced on October 9.
Westminster2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 45 
Violent Crime · WestminsterMayfair stabbing victim recovering after attempted robbery
A man is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Mayfair on the evening of September 3. A 58-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted robbery and grievous bodily harm.
Westminster2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · WestminsterMan stabbed in Mayfair's Berkeley Square
A man was taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed in Berkeley Square, Mayfair. Emergency services were called to the scene on the evening of September 3.
Westminster1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Violent Crime · WestminsterTwo jailed for Mayfair robbery of £137,000 watch from designer
Two men have been convicted of robbing fashion designer Catalin Botezatu of a £137,000 Richard Mille watch in Mayfair on 28 January 2026. The victim, who feared for his life, was restrained and injured during the attack outside Amazonico restaurant near Berkeley Square.
Westminster4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 30
Courts · WestminsterAli Eldahouzze denies Mayfair watch robbery after death threats
A 22-year-old man has told a court he was threatened with being set on fire if he did not help steal a £137,000 watch in Berkeley Square. Ali Eldahouzze denies robbery but admits meeting the victim’s assailant minutes before the attack on 28 January 2026.
Westminster5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35- Courts · City of London
Watch worth £137,000 cut from designer's wrist in Mayfair
A fashion designer had a diamond-encrusted watch worth over £137,000 cut from his wrist outside a Mayfair restaurant. Two men are on trial accused of the robbery, with prosecutors alleging a knife was used.
City of London2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45