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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Holborn and St Pancras
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Holborn and St Pancras, from September 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 · CamdenSagal Abdi-Wali condemns Reform UK rhetoric ahead of by-election
Sagal Abdi-Wali, Labour's candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election and current leader of Camden council, has spoken out against remarks made by Reform UK's Zia Yusuf. She expressed concern that such rhetoric could deter young people from entering public life.
Camden2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Courts · CamdenGeorge Galloway contests by-election from South Africa
George Galloway is contesting the Holborn and St Pancras by-election from South Africa, his party stated. He is awaiting confirmation from the Home Office to campaign on the ground. Galloway and his wife were previously stopped by counter-terrorism officers at Gatwick Airport.
Camden3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · CamdenWoman arrested after Camden protest punch
A woman was arrested on suspicion of common assault after a Restore Britain campaigner was punched during a protest in Camden. The incident led to the cancellation of a subsequent campaigning session.
Camden2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · CamdenHolborn and St Pancras by-election: Nine candidates confirmed
Nine candidates will contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on October 8. The seat, which has been held by Labour since 1983, covers much of Camden.
Camden3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Courts · CamdenEwan Cameron to contest Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Former Camden councillor Ewan Cameron has been selected by the Conservative Party to contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on 8 October. He will face Labour and Green Party candidates for the seat vacated by Keir Starmer.
Camden2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 20
Courts · CamdenCamden Councillor Challenges Polanski for Holborn & St Pancras Green Seat
Camden councillor Hamza Chowdhury is challenging Zack Polanski for Green Party selection in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. The vote is scheduled for October 8, with Labour also finalising its candidate from three local councillors.
Camden3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45