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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Crimestoppers
London Crime News has published 75 stories involving Crimestoppers, from August 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Transport Crime · City of LondonAppeal after woman sexually assaulted on Central line
British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify in connection with a sexual assault on a Central line train. The incident occurred on September 29, with the victim boarding at Mile End station.
City of London1 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · NewhamTeenager stabbed multiple times at Plaistow Halloween party
A teenager has sustained life-threatening injuries after being stabbed multiple times at a Halloween party in Plaistow, Newham. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward as they investigate the incident as attempted murder.
Newham2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 61
Violent Crime · Tower HamletsBethnal Green rape suspect believed to have fled to Bangladesh
Scotland Yard is searching for Jahidul Hassan Jaigirdar, 34, and Showkoth Ahmed, 31, who are wanted in connection with a rape incident in Bethnal Green on August 1, 2024. One suspect is believed to have travelled to Bangladesh.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Violent Crime · London
Man in his 30s fights for life after Woolwich shooting
A man in his 30s is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot on Frances Street in Woolwich. Police were called to the scene on Thursday evening and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
London2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 - Violent Crime · Croydon
Man found unconscious with head injuries in Purley
A man in his 50s was discovered unconscious with head injuries on Brighton Road, Purley, on October 21. Emergency services attended the scene, and the man's injuries are not considered life-threatening. Police believe an assault occurred and are continuing their investigation.
Croydon2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 41 - Violent Crime · Islington
Islington attempted rape: £10,000 reward for information
A £10,000 reward is on offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in an attempted rape case in Islington. A woman in her early 20s was attacked on Church Road in the early hours of July 4.
Islington3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
LatestStockwell Tube sexual assault: Police release CCTV image
British Transport Police are seeking a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on a London Underground platform at Stockwell station. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 20. Officers have released a CCTV image and are appealing for witnesses.
2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamTwo teens seriously injured in linked Dagenham stabbings
A 19-year-old and a 17-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries in two separate incidents on Terrace Walk and Fanshawe Crescent on October 9. The Metropolitan Police confirmed their conditions have since improved.
Barking and Dagenham3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 70- Transport Crime · London
Man attacked on train in attempted phone theft at Woolwich Dockyard
A man was assaulted and had his phone targeted in an attempted robbery on a train departing Woolwich Dockyard station. British Transport Police have released CCTV images of three people they wish to identify.
London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41 
Transport Crime · GreenwichCCTV images released after violent robbery attempt at Woolwich Dockyard station
A man was assaulted and had his mobile phone targeted in a failed robbery attempt at Woolwich Dockyard railway station on July 30. British Transport Police have released CCTV images of three people they wish to identify and speak to.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · City of LondonMan sought after sexual assault on train to London Bridge
A woman was sexually assaulted on a Southeastern train travelling from Charing Cross to London Bridge on the evening of September 23. British Transport Police are seeking to identify a man pictured in connection with the incident and are appealing for witnesses.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · WestminsterWoman dies after Westminster car collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, died following a collision with a car on Argyll Street in Westminster. She was found unconscious on April 19 and passed away in hospital a week later. Proceedings are active against a woman charged in connection with the incident.
Westminster2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · EalingLevi Davidson fatally shot on Braybrook Street in East Acton
Levi Davidson, 40, died after being shot on Braybrook Street in East Acton on Friday, October 2. Between 40 and 50 people, including children, were present at the time of the incident. No arrests have yet been made.
Ealing2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · BexleyNazire Koreli: Bexley Police Appeal Two Years After Welling Woman Vanished
Nazire Koreli, 56, was last seen near her Welling home in September 2024 and reported missing five months later. Police have conducted searches, and a man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail.
Bexley3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Latest
£20,000 reward offered for information on Nazire Koreli disappearance
A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered for information regarding the disappearance of Nazire Koreli, 56, who vanished from Welling in September 2024. A man was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail. The Metropolitan Police continue to investigate.
2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Transport Crime · GreenwichMan punched in face during phone robbery at Cutty Sark DLR
A man was punched in the face and had his mobile phone stolen at Cutty Sark DLR station in Greenwich. Members of the public intervened to recover the phone. British Transport Police are seeking information.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Transport Crime · LondonWoman assaulted on Elizabeth line train
A woman was punched and kicked on an Elizabeth line service travelling from Heathrow Airport. The assault occurred on Sunday, August 2, and police have released an image of a woman they wish to speak to.
London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · EnfieldTeenager dies in Enfield e-bike crash, driver arrested
A 17-year-old e-bike rider has died following a collision with a car on Elsinge Road in Enfield. The driver of the car, a 60-year-old man, was arrested at the scene.
Enfield2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 41- Policing · Westminster
Two men stabbed on Charing Cross Road; police urge public help
Police were called to an altercation on Charing Cross Road at 4:02 am on 4 October 2026. Two men in their 20s received treatment for stab wounds before being taken to hospital. No arrests have been made and enquiries continue under reference CAD1178/4OCT.
Westminster3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 
Violent Crime · EalingMan killed in East Acton shooting, murder investigation launched
A murder investigation is underway following the death of a 40-year-old man in East Acton on October 2. Police were called to reports of gunshots and found the man with a suspected gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ealing3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · Tower HamletsBethnal Green rape: £10,000 reward for information on two wanted men
Detectives are appealing for information regarding the rape of a teenage girl in Bethnal Green on August 1, 2024. A £10,000 reward is offered for details leading to an arrest and conviction of two men seen in the area.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · LambethMan sought over Vauxhall station sexual assault
British Transport Police are appealing for information and have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to following a sexual assault outside Vauxhall station. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 30, shortly after 8am.
Lambeth2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 65- Violent Crime · London
Vauxhall Tube sexual assault: Police release CCTV appeal
British Transport Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred outside Vauxhall Tube station on August 30. Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident and are appealing for witnesses.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41 
Violent Crime · HaringeyHaringey: Gunshots fired in Green Lanes machete confrontation
Gunshots were fired on Green Lanes in Haringey on Tuesday, September 29, during a confrontation involving a man armed with a machete. No injuries were reported, but a bullet casing was found and a door was dented. Police are seeking information and footage.
Haringey3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 65- Violent Crime · City of London
Police seek man after sexual assault at Baker Street station
British Transport Police are searching for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted at Baker Street Underground station on Saturday, July 4. The victim was also slapped after confronting her assailant. Officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.
City of London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41 
Violent Crime · GreenwichMan found with injuries on Woolwich street
A man in his 20s was found with injuries on Herbert Road, Woolwich, on Saturday, 26 September. Emergency services attended the scene, including an air ambulance, and the man received hospital treatment for non-life-changing injuries. No arrests have been made.
Greenwich1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Transport Crime · City of LondonSexual assault and assault at Baker Street station
A woman was sexually assaulted and then slapped at Baker Street Underground station on July 4. British Transport Police are seeking to identify a young man they believe may have information.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65- Crime Data · London
Londoners Wanted: Rapist, Murder Probe Suspect, and Drug Smugglers Among Crimestoppers Appeals
Crimestoppers has released a list of wanted individuals with links to London. Appeals include a man sought in connection with a Harrow Road murder, a convicted rapist sentenced in absentia, and suspects in drug smuggling and high-value watch robberies.
London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 45 - Crime Data · London
Six Londoners Sought by Police on Crimestoppers Wanted List
Crimestoppers has released a list of individuals wanted by police across London. Among those sought are a convicted rapist sentenced to over 11 years, a suspect in a Harrow Road murder investigation, and individuals wanted for drug importation and high-value theft.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Violent Crime · Tower HamletsPolice seek men after girl, 13, allegedly raped in Bethnal Green park
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Weavers Fields, Bethnal Green, on August 1, 2024. Her family has spoken out about the devastating impact of the attack, which has left her living in fear. Police are appealing for information and have released CCTV images of two men they wish to trace.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Violent Crime · Tower HamletsPolice release CCTV of men sought in Tower Hamlets rape investigation
Metropolitan Police have released CCTV footage of two men they wish to identify in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old girl. The attack took place in Weavers Fields, Tower Hamlets, on August 1, 2024.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · Tower HamletsBethnal Green rape: £10,000 reward for information on two men
A £10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of two men suspected of raping a 13-year-old girl in Bethnal Green on August 1, 2024. The victim's family has spoken of the devastating impact of the attack.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Transport Crime · LondonPolice seek man after train exposure
British 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.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Violent Crime · LambethMan injured in Streatham shooting, police investigate
A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a reported shooting in Streatham. The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation and increased police presence in the area.
Lambeth2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · Brent£20,000 reward offered for information on Kilburn murder
A reward of up to £20,000 is available for information leading to a conviction in the murder of Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters, who was shot on Bravington Road, Kilburn. The Met Police have made four arrests, but the killer remains at large.
Brent3 min readTrust 64 · Craft 80 · Hype 30- Violent Crime · Brent
Reward increased for information on Kilburn fatal shooting
Detectives are renewing their appeal for information two years after Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters was fatally shot in Kilburn. A reward of up to £20,000 is offered for exclusive information leading to a conviction.
Brent3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 
Violent Crime · City of LondonCovent Garden rape: Police seek man in CCTV appeal
Detectives are seeking a man captured on CCTV following a rape incident in Covent Garden. A woman in her 20s was attacked in Macklin Street on August 22. Specialist officers are supporting the victim.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41
Policing · MertonDriver arrested after police chase crashes into Gap Road wall, Wimbledon
Metropolitan Police arrested a driver on suspicion of dangerous driving and failure to stop after a pursuit on Gap Road, Wimbledon, on 2 September 2026. The black car collided with a wall and a parked vehicle before the driver fled into a cemetery.
Merton3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Violent Crime · LondonPolice seek man after Elizabeth Line sexual assault
British Transport Police have released an image of a man they wish to identify following a sexual assault on an Elizabeth Line train. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 18, between Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65- Violent Crime · Hackney
Man sought over homophobic assault in Hackney
A 23-year-old man was subjected to homophobic abuse and assaulted in Hackney on Saturday, 4 July. He sustained an injury to his face and is receiving support from LGBT+ liaison officers. The Metropolitan Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.
Hackney2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 20 
Transport Crime · BromleyPolice seek four youths over Bromley train phone theft
British Transport Police are appealing for the public's help to identify four teenagers in connection with a robbery on a train between Beckenham Junction and Shortlands. A boy's phone was stolen and his jacket damaged in the incident on Friday, July 22.
Bromley2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Transport Crime · LondonVictoria line racial abuse suspect sought after late-night tube incident
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman racially abused passengers on a Victoria line train between Victoria and Oxford Circus at 10:30pm on 30 July. A CCTV image of the suspect has been released as officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 55
Violent Crime · HounslowHounslow fire death: 48-year-old woman killed in suspected arson
A 48-year-old woman died and another woman is critically ill after a fire in Berkley Avenue, Hounslow, on 19 August 2026. Police suspect arson and have ruled it an isolated incident. Nine people were hospitalised, with seven discharged after minor injuries. No arrests have been made.
Hounslow4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Policing · BarnetMan sought after spitting and scratching assault at Cricklewood station
British Transport Police have issued a photograph of a man they want to speak to after an assault at Cricklewood railway station on 28 July 2025. A victim was pushed, scratched and spat at; a bystander who intervened was also spat at.
Barnet3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65- Transport Crime · Barnet
Man assaulted and spat at on train from Cricklewood station
A man was pushed, scratched and spat at on a southbound train from Cricklewood station on 28 July 2026. British Transport Police have released an image of a suspect and are urging witnesses to come forward as investigations continue.
Barnet3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35 
Violent Crime · NewhamMasum Ahmed, 40, shot dead in East Ham car in early hours
A 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after gunshots were fired at a white vehicle in East Ham in the early hours of 18 August 2026. Police have not named the victim, but Bangladeshi media report him as Masum Ahmed. No arrests have been made.
Newham4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Violent Crime · Croydon18-year-old stabbed in Croydon as police seek witnesses
An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital after being stabbed on Sumner Road, Croydon, on 18 August 2026. Police confirmed the injuries were not life-threatening and are appealing for witnesses to contact them with information about the incident.
Croydon3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65- Violent Crime · Newham
Man in 40s shot dead in Newham car, no arrests made
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene after being found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle on St Bartholomew’s Road, Newham, early on 18 August 2026. Police have not made any arrests and are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
Newham4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 80 · Hype 15 
Violent Crime · LambethClapham bus driver shot dead outside pub, no further arrests made
A 25-year-old London bus driver was fatally shot outside a Clapham pub on 10 August. Police arrested a 22-year-old man but released him without charge. The victim’s family described him as a joyful presence and demanded justice as the investigation continues.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70- Policing · Lambeth
Clapham bus driver Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa shot dead on Willington Road
Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa, a 25-year-old TfL bus driver, was shot dead on Willington Road, Clapham, on 10 August 2026. Police arrested a 22-year-old man but released him with no further action. Detectives urge witnesses to come forward with information or footage.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 80 · Hype 12 
Violent Crime · LondonTeenager stabbed on Edgware Road in central London
A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital with stab injuries after an attack on Edgware Road, Westminster. Police confirmed no arrests have been made and are asking for witnesses to come forward. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening.
London3 min readTrust 54 · Craft 52 · Hype 15
Policing · NewhamMan sought after upskirting incident at West Ham station escalator
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was upskirted on an escalator at West Ham station during the morning rush hour. A suspect, described as a young man in workwear, boarded a Jubilee line train to Stratford and remains unidentified.
Newham4 min readTrust 54 · Craft 67 · Hype 18
Policing · Islington£20,000 reward offered for information on missing Islington teenager Alex Sloley
The Metropolitan Police have increased the reward to £20,000 for information leading to Alex Sloley, who vanished from Islington in August 2008 aged 16. Detectives believe he was exploited by gangs and urge anyone with information to come forward, stressing no one will face trouble for speaking up.
Islington4 min readTrust 64 · Craft 80 · Hype 35
Violent Crime · LambethClapham shooting: 22-year-old arrested after bus driver killed on Fenwick Estate
A 25-year-old bus driver was shot dead on the Fenwick Estate in Clapham on 10 August. Police have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murder, who remains in hospital under guard. A fundraising campaign has raised over £1,000 for funeral costs.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 35- Policing · Lambeth
Clapham bus driver Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa shot dead on Willington Road
A 25-year-old bus driver was pronounced dead after a shooting on Willington Road in Clapham on 10 August. Police have named the victim as Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa. A 22-year-old man was arrested the following day and remains in hospital under police guard.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 60 · Hype 15 
Policing · SouthwarkBritish Transport Police seek witnesses after attempted sexual assault on City Thameslink train
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man on a mobility scooter attempted to sexually assault a woman on a train between City Thameslink and London Bridge on 28 July 2026. Two passengers intervened, and police have released a description of the suspect.
Southwark3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 60 · Hype 15
Violent Crime · LambethMan, 25, shot dead in Clapham North as suspect arrested in hospital
A 25-year-old man died after a shooting on Willington Road, Clapham North, on 10 August 2026. Police arrested a 22-year-old man, also injured, on suspicion of murder. Willington Road and Landor Road remain cordoned off as investigations continue.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 15.jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75)
Violent Crime · HaringeyPolice seek man after sexual assault at White Hart Lane station
British Transport Police have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at White Hart Lane railway station in Tottenham. The incident occurred at around 10.30pm on 7 July, and the suspect fled onto a train after being confronted.
Haringey3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 52 · Hype 15- Violent Crime · Islington
Six bailed after woman, 23, found dead in Islington flat
Six people arrested on suspicion of murder after a 23-year-old woman was found dead in an Islington flat have been released on bail. Police say the incident on 6 August appears isolated and are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
Islington4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 70 · Hype 12 
Policing · SuttonManhunt after woman sexually assaulted in West Barnes, Sutton
A woman was sexually assaulted in West Barnes shortly before midnight on Thursday. Police have launched a manhunt for a suspect described as about 5ft 9in, aged around 30, and riding a pedal-assisted e-bike. Officers are increasing patrols in the area and appealing for witnesses.
Sutton4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 80 · Hype 30