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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
London Crime News has published 10 stories involving Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, 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.
Violent Crime · HounslowJoanne Sheen remains found seven years after disappearance
Human remains believed to be those of Joanne Sheen were discovered in Feltham on August 12, nearly seven years after she vanished. A 56-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested.
Hounslow3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · HounslowFeltham wildfire remains identified as missing mother Joanne Sheen
Human remains discovered in Feltham after a wildfire have been identified as missing mother-of-three Joanne Sheen. A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder as Hampshire Police lead the investigation.
Hounslow2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
LatestRaheem Sterling admits dangerous driving and drug possession
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide, and failing to provide a specimen. The charges stem from a single-vehicle collision on the M3 southbound on May 28. No injuries were reported.
1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 45
LatestMan charged after Portsmouth anti-migrant protest disorder
A man has appeared in court charged with violent disorder and assaulting a police officer following an anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth. The city saw demonstrations and counter-demonstrations on Saturday, with police issuing warnings about face coverings and disorder.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Policing · City of LondonPolice urged to review protest response after Downing Street intervention
Downing Street has requested that police forces urgently review their handling of recent anti-migrant protests, particularly concerning the use of intelligence and response tactics. This follows demonstrations in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend, which saw disruption and confrontations.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Policing · City of LondonFarage calls for ban on face coverings after Dover and Portsmouth protests
Nigel Farage has called for a ban on all full face coverings in public spaces, including religious ones, after masked protesters disrupted access to the Port of Dover and clashed with police in Portsmouth. Official vehicles were damaged and officers were injured in Portsmouth.
City of London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
LatestPolice injured in anti-migrant protests at Dover and Portsmouth
Police officers sustained injuries during confrontations with masked protesters in Portsmouth over the weekend. Similar demonstrations saw road access to the Port of Dover blocked. The incidents occurred following the arrival of approximately 120 migrants near the Isle of Wight.
4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
LatestMigrant arrivals spark clashes in Portsmouth
Anti-migration protesters clashed with police and blocked roads in Portsmouth following the arrival of hundreds of migrants. Eight boats carrying 625 people arrived on Sunday, leading to a stand-off with activists.
4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
LatestPortsmouth protest: Vehicles damaged, officers injured
Masked protesters caused damage to official vehicles and injured a number of police officers during a stand-off in Portsmouth. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is investigating the incidents.
4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
LatestRaheem Sterling charged with driving offences
Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide, and failing to provide a specimen following a single-vehicle collision on the M3. He is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on September 15.
2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41