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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Courts · CroydonPC Christopher Gudgeon found guilty of sexual assault
Metropolitan Police officer PC Christopher Gudgeon has been found guilty of sexual assault after an incident on June 25, 2022. The 43-year-old officer, who was off-duty at the time, admitted to some actions but lied to the court about his conduct. He is currently suspended and awaits sentencing.
Croydon2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · LambethMan, 25, shot dead in Clapham as Lambeth gun crime rises
A 25-year-old man was shot dead outside a Clapham pub on Monday evening. Police have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murder. Lambeth recorded 88 gun-related offences in the past year, the third-highest rate in London.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 80 · Hype 35
Violent Crime · LambethMan killed in Clapham shooting as suspect arrested on murder charge
A 25-year-old man died after a shooting in Clapham on Monday night. A 22-year-old suspect, also injured, was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in hospital. Police urge witnesses to come forward as investigations continue.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
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
Policing · LambethMet Police arrest Brixton man on stolen moped with Class A drugs and crowbar
A 28-year-old man was arrested in Brixton after police found MDMA, cocaine, cannabis, and £1,500 in cash on him during a stop. The arrest is part of a wider Met Police operation targeting gang violence, which has seen 238 charges and 38 weapons seized in a week.
Lambeth5 min readTrust 64 · Craft 95 · Hype 55- Policing · Tower Hamlets
Met arrests 297 in Lambeth and Southwark gang crackdown led by Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond
A Metropolitan Police operation in Lambeth and Southwark resulted in 297 arrests and 38 weapons seized, including knives and firearms. Knife crime fell by 18% during the week-long crackdown, which targeted gang violence and drug supply networks.
Tower Hamlets5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65