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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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City of London Police
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving City of London Police, from August 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Violent Crime · City of LondonMan stabbed outside Moorgate gym, discharged after hospital treatment
A man was taken to hospital following a stabbing outside Third Space gym in Moorgate on 13 August 2026. Police cordoned off the area and are investigating, while the victim has since been discharged. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
City of London4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 60 · Hype 30
Violent Crime · City of LondonCheapside bike thief jailed after public tackle
A 39-year-old man was sentenced to prison after stealing a bicycle in Cheapside and fleeing from City of London Police officers. A member of the public assisted in his arrest. The bike was returned to its owner following the incident on 16 June.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Violent Crime · City of LondonTwo jailed for City watch robberies, third suspect in Switzerland
Two men have been sentenced for a series of violent watch robberies in the City of London, where one victim was stabbed twice. A third suspect, Dogukan Aktas, remains at large in Switzerland with Interpol assisting in the search. Police vow to continue pursuing him.
City of London4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 80 · Hype 65
Policing · City of LondonCity of London Police officer PC Isaac Keown dismissed for sharing vulnerable woman’s footage
PC Isaac Keown was dismissed without notice and barred from policing after sending body-worn camera footage of a domestic incident involving a vulnerable woman to his cousin, a Gloucestershire officer. The City of London Police misconduct panel found his actions deliberate and gross misconduct.
City of London5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 58- Transport Crime · London
Who polices the London Underground, stations and rail network?
A practical guide to which police force handles incidents on London trains, the Underground, stations, buses and streets, including the BTP 61016 text route.
London5 min read - Fraud & Cybercrime · London
How to report fraud and cybercrime in London after Action Fraud changed
Where London residents and businesses should report fraud or cybercrime in 2026, what to tell a bank, how to preserve evidence and when an immediate police response is needed.
London6 min read