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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Mr Justice Nicklin
London Crime News has published 7 stories involving Mr Justice Nicklin, 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.
- Courts · City of London
David Walliams fails to keep identity secret over sex claims
Children's author and comedian David Walliams has lost a High Court bid to prevent his identity being revealed amid allegations of grooming. The judge ruled against an injunction, and no appeal was filed by the deadline.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
David Walliams faces misconduct claims dating back to 2003
Women have accused TV star David Walliams of sexual misconduct and grooming, with allegations spanning over a decade. Walliams, 55, sought an injunction to prevent reporting of the claims, citing a risk of suicide, but his bid was rejected by a High Court judge.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Courts · City of LondonDavid Walliams named in sexual misconduct allegations
David Walliams has been identified as the celebrity at the centre of a legal battle over allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming. The comedian lost a bid to prevent media organisations from publishing details of the claims.
City of London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Courts · City of London
Celebrity fails to appeal injunction bid over sex claims
A well-known individual accused of sexual misconduct has missed a deadline to appeal a High Court judge's decision to dismiss his bid for an injunction preventing publication of allegations against him.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 
Courts · City of LondonDuke of Sussex appeals judge's ruling on unlawful information gathering
The Duke of Sussex and other claimants, including Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Sir Elton John, are appealing a judge's decision to dismiss their cases against Associated Newspapers Limited. They were also ordered to pay an initial £9.5 million towards the publisher's costs.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41- Courts · London
Celebrity sues ITN and Guardian over sex crime allegations
A well-known individual is seeking an injunction to prevent ITN and Guardian News and Media from publishing alleged sex crime allegations. The claimant states he suffers severe mental health issues and has attempted suicide twice.
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Courts · City of LondonPrince Harry and six others to pay £9.5m in legal costs
Prince Harry and six other high-profile figures must pay an initial £9.5 million in legal fees to the Daily Mail's publisher. The ruling follows the dismissal of their unlawful information gathering claims at the High Court.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41