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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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East London Coroner’s Court
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving East London Coroner’s Court, 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 · Waltham ForestMan died of cocaine toxicity, inquest hears
An inquest heard that Tudor Sorin Iuga, 49, died from heart failure caused by cocaine toxicity. He was discovered by bailiffs at his Hove Avenue home in Walthamstow on July 3.
Waltham Forest2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 41
Courts · NewhamMan dies from chest injuries; inquest adjourned pending police probe
An inquest into the death of Franklin Francis, 56, has been adjourned pending the outcome of a criminal investigation. Mr Francis died in hospital on November 27 after sustaining traumatic chest injuries, including a collapsed lung, following an incident on November 25.
Newham3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · NewhamWoman found dead during eviction at East Ham home
Beana Khan, 45, was found dead at her East Ham home on Katherine Road on August 21, 2026. Her death was discovered when her landlord, accompanied by bailiffs and a locksmith, entered the property to carry out an eviction. The cause of death remains unascertained.
Newham2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Courts · RedbridgeNo inquest for student killed by rapper Ghetts
A full inquest will not be held into the death of Yubin Tamang, who was killed in a hit-and-run by rapper Ghetts. The rapper, real name Justin Clarke-Samuel, was speeding and over the drink-drive limit when he struck the 20-year-old student.
Redbridge3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · NewhamInquest opened into death of 13-year-old Faud Adebanjo at Royal Victoria Dock
An inquest has been opened into the death of 13-year-old Faud Oladapo Adebanjo, who drowned in Royal Victoria Dock on June 29. The teenager entered the water to retrieve a football. A full inquest is scheduled for January.
Newham2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Transport Crime · Barking and DagenhamInquest opens into Anwar Shinwari’s death in Chadwell Heath hit-and-run
An inquest into the death of motorcyclist Anwar Shinwari, killed in a hit-and-run on the A12 at Whalebone Lane North, has been opened at East London Coroner’s Court. The driver, charged with five offences, is due in Snaresbrook Crown Court on 25 August.
Barking and Dagenham4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35