The morning case file
London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
Subject
Old Bailey
London Crime News has published 64 stories involving Old Bailey, 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 · City of London
Man serving life sentence accused of attacking prison officer
Axel Rudakubana, who is serving a life sentence for murder, is accused of throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer at Belmarsh prison. He appeared via video link from Broadmoor psychiatric hospital.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
Southport killer faces new charges after alleged prison assaults
Axel Rudakubana, who was sentenced for murdering three young girls in Southport, has appeared in court facing new charges. He is accused of throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer and assaulting other staff at Belmarsh prison.
City of London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Courts · GreenwichOfficers deny causing death of pregnant woman in Eltham crash
Two police officers have denied charges related to the death of a heavily pregnant woman in a high-speed crash on Eltham Road. PC Chris Johnson denies causing death by dangerous driving, while former officer Danny Tomkins denies dangerous driving.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 63 · Hype 45
Courts · GreenwichMet Officer Denies Causing Pregnant Woman's Death
Metropolitan Police officer PC Chris Johnson has denied causing the death of Mariam Ahmed by dangerous driving. Ms Ahmed, 38, died in a high-speed collision on Eltham Road, Eltham, on 17 October 2024. Former PC Danny Tomkins also faces a dangerous driving charge.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20
Courts · Barking and DagenhamDagenham man jailed indefinitely for attempted murder of woman and children
A Dagenham man has been sentenced to a hospital order without limit of time for attempted murder and grievous bodily harm after a knife attack on a woman and her two children. Kulvinder Ram's actions on October 25, 2024, left the victims with severe injuries and lasting scars.
Barking and Dagenham3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Courts · CamdenStudent cleared of supporting Hamas at London rally
A 22-year-old student has been found not guilty of expressing support for Hamas during a rally outside the School of Oriental and African Studies (Soas) in London. Sarah Cotte was also cleared of a second charge related to a WhatsApp group comment.
Camden3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41- Courts · Westminster
Teenage asylum seeker jailed for life for Westminster murder
A teenage asylum seeker has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 25 years for the murder of Farmanullah Sherzad in Westminster. Sulaiman Tajzai travelled from Leeds to carry out the fatal stabbing.
Westminster4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 
Violent Crime · HaringeyHaringey man charged with murder over fatal White Hart Lane shooting
Ali Syed, 40, has been charged with murder and four counts of possessing a firearm in connection with the death of Talip Guzel. Guzel, 33, died from a gunshot wound in White Hart Lane, N17, on July 30, 2023. Syed was arrested in Cyprus and extradited to the UK.
Haringey2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 45
Courts · SouthwarkWoman pleads not guilty to murder of City banker partner
Joanna Cierpka has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. Her partner, City banker Henrik Slotsaa, was found dead at their Elephant and Castle home on March 15, 2026, with 14 stab wounds. Cierpka admitted to a hospital staff member, 'I killed my partner'.
Southwark4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45- Courts · London
Woman on trial for murder after partner found dead at Elephant and Castle home
A woman is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murdering her Citibank banker partner. Joanna Cierpka, 51, admits killing Henrik Slotsaa, 52, at their Elephant and Castle home on March 15, 2026, but claims diminished responsibility due to severe depression.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 - Courts · City of London
Ex-Sergeant jailed for four years over misconduct
A former police sergeant has been jailed for four years for misconduct in public office after a court heard he asked for a female suspect's sex video and encouraged colleagues to bully a teenage detainee. His actions led to the discontinuation of 67 criminal cases.
City of London4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 
Courts · NewhamParsons Green bomber jailed for 34 years
Ahmed Hassan, 18, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 34 years for the Parsons Green District line bombing. The attack on September 15, 2017, injured over 50 people. An army officer was commended for bravery for his actions at the scene.
Newham4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · WestminsterTeenager pleads guilty to Westminster murder
An 18-year-old has pleaded guilty to the murder of Farmanullah Sherzad in Westminster. CCTV footage showed Tajzai chasing and stabbing Mr Sherzad on Abbey Orchard Street in March 2024. He is due to be sentenced in September 2026.
Westminster2 min readTrust 66 · Craft 70 · Hype 45- Courts · London
Leeds man convicted of Westminster murder
Suliaman Tajzai, 18, has been convicted of murder and possessing a bladed article after stabbing Farmanullah Sherzad to death on Abbey Orchard Street, Westminster. Tajzai will be sentenced on 18 September.
London2 min readTrust 66 · Craft 80 · Hype 35 - Latest
Milo Creese found not guilty by reason of insanity
Milo Creese, 40, has been found not guilty by reason of insanity for a three-week crime spree. The offences included arson at an Indian restaurant and targeting 5G masts, motivated by extreme right-wing ideology and delusional beliefs.
4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 
Courts · City of LondonKhan denies supporting Hamas at Old Bailey trial
Urslaan Khan is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of expressing support for Hamas. Jurors have viewed a video of Khan holding a placard and making a speech outside Downing Street on October 17, 2023.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Courts · Hammersmith and FulhamMan Charged After Shepherd's Bush Mother Stabbed to Death
A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a mother was fatally stabbed at her Shepherd's Bush home. Her daughter was also injured when she tried to intervene in the attack.
Hammersmith and Fulham3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamWoman recovering after intervening in mother's fatal stabbing
A woman seriously injured after intervening in her mother's fatal stabbing in Shepherd's Bush is recovering at home. Keeley Turner was stabbed twice while trying to save her mother, Samantha Turner, who died from 70 stab wounds. A fundraiser has raised over £4,000 to support Keeley Turner.
Hammersmith and Fulham3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamWoman jailed for murder and attempted murder in Shepherd's Bush
A fundraising appeal has raised over £4,000 to support Keeley Turner, who was injured trying to save her mother, Samantha Turner, from a fatal stabbing in Shepherd's Bush on August 18. Alan Dore has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
Hammersmith and Fulham2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 41
Courts · WestminsterMayfair restaurant can reopen with new conditions after alleged slashing
The Mistress of Mayfair in Mayfair has been allowed to continue operating after a licensing hearing on September 7. The venue's licence was temporarily suspended following an incident on August 10 where a man allegedly had his throat slashed.
Westminster3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Courts · Barnet
Finchley shooting suspect charged with murder
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder and firearm offences following a fatal shooting in Finchley. The victim, a 19-year-old woman, died on June 8. The suspect was arrested in Spain and remanded in custody.
Barnet2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 20 
Courts · WestminsterTeenager travelled 150 miles to London to stab man, court told
An 18-year-old from Leeds is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of travelling to Westminster, London, with a kitchen knife to fatally stab a man his family had accused of stalking. Sulaiman Tajzai denies murder.
Westminster4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · EnfieldDriver admits killing Laura Sone-Demetrious on A10
Sedor Olmez has admitted causing the death of Laura Sone-Demetrious in a collision on the A10 Great Cambridge Road in Enfield on January 9, 2024. Olmez, who was 17 at the time, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and driving uninsured. Sentencing is expected in early November.
Enfield2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Courts · LewishamSister avoids jail for manslaughter of paralysed sibling
Michelle Neill has received a suspended prison sentence for the manslaughter of her sister Kelly Neill. Kelly died in October 2022 from sepsis caused by bed sores while under Michelle's care in appalling conditions. Paramedics found Kelly in unsanitary surroundings.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · SouthwarkDaniel Levy admits murder of Abdul Kaleem Shaik in Vauxhall flat
Daniel Levy, 48, pleaded guilty to murdering Abdul Kaleem Shaik, 41, at his Vauxhall home on 31 December. Levy, who has a history of mental health issues and a prior manslaughter conviction, told police he believed he was helping Shaik. He will be sentenced on 9 September at the Old Bailey.
Southwark4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 30
Violent Crime · LambethVauxhall man pleads guilty to murdering friend on New Year's Eve
Daniel Levy, 48, has pleaded guilty to the murder of Abdul Kaleem Shaik, 41, in a Vauxhall flat on New Year's Eve. Levy, who has a previous conviction for killing his grandmother, handed himself in to police on January 1.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Violent Crime · LambethDaniel Levy jailed for life after second killing in Lambeth
Daniel Levy, 48, admitted stabbing Abdul Kaleem Shaik, 41, in the neck at a Vauxhall flat after telling police 'It’s happened again'. Levy had previously been convicted of killing his grandmother in 2000 and will be sentenced on 9 September 2026.
Lambeth5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Violent Crime · HaringeyWood Green gunman faces sentence after acquittal on attempted murder
Mustafa Bolat will be sentenced on November 13 at the Old Bailey after being acquitted of attempted murder charges. He admitted possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence following an incident at WG Express on Lordship Lane, Wood Green.
Haringey2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 35 · Hype 70
Community Safety · BarnetFour admit Jewish ambulance arson; LFB shows terror response
Four men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green on 23 March. The attack caused £1m damage during a wave of antisemitic incidents. The London Fire Brigade has since demonstrated its response protocols for marauding terrorist attacks.
Barnet4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 60 · Hype 50
Courts · BarnetFour admit arson attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders Green
Four men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in an arson attack in Golders Green, north London. The incident caused an estimated £1 million in damage, and prosecutors believe it was targeted at the Jewish community. Sentencing is scheduled for spring 2027.
Barnet3 min readTrust 78 · Craft 79 · Hype 20
Courts · HounslowTwo men charged with murder over fatal Hounslow flat fire
Two men have appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murder and arson following a fire at a Hounslow block of flats on August 19. Anna Kowalska, 50, died in the blaze, and eight other residents were injured.
Hounslow3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
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
Courts · BrentBoy, 15, charged with murder after Wembley stabbing
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old David Wynter, who died after being stabbed at Brent Civic Centre in Wembley. The youth appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court and has been remanded in custody.
Brent2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Courts · SouthwarkSouthwark man charged with murder after woman's fatal fall
A man has been charged with murder after a woman died from injuries sustained after allegedly exiting a window of his Southwark flat. Mohamed Sherif, 54, is accused of killing Kerry Ann Goodbrand, 31, who was found fatally injured on August 21.
Southwark2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41- Violent Crime · Hammersmith and Fulham
Man Charged Over Fatal Shepherd's Bush Stabbing
A man has appeared in court charged with murder and attempted murder following a fatal stabbing in Shepherd's Bush. Samantha Turner died in the incident on August 18, and her daughter Keeley Turner was allegedly stabbed.
Hammersmith and Fulham2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41 
Courts · City of LondonConstance Marten granted appeal for baby's death sentence
Aristocrat Constance Marten has been granted permission to appeal her 14-year jail sentence for her baby's death. Marten and Mark Gordon were found guilty of manslaughter and child cruelty after their daughter Victoria died in January 2023 while they were on the run.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · BrentThree admit arson at Park Royal media offices
Three individuals have admitted involvement in an arson attack at Volant Media offices in Park Royal, north-west London. An ignited container was thrown at the site on 15 April, though no one was injured.
Brent2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 25
LatestRomanian jailed for life for Walthamstow flatmate murder
Eugeniu Neamtu has been jailed for life with a minimum of 27 years for the murder of his flatmate Gheorghe Trica in Walthamstow. Neamtu had previously served a 15-year sentence in Romania for a similar fatal stabbing.
2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Violent Crime · IslingtonLeah Campbell-Knechtel and Jawad Naser jailed for 10 years over Islington stabbing
Leah Campbell-Knechtel, 28, and Jawad Naser, 47, were each sentenced to 10 years in prison for grievous bodily harm after a knife attack in Islington left a 66-year-old man with life-changing injuries. Police found Campbell-Knechtel hiding under a bed in Muswell Hill two days later.
Islington4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Courts · Waltham ForestFouad Boudra denies murder of two men in Walthamstow house fire
Fouad Boudra, 25, pleaded not guilty to murdering Mohammed Djellal and Fawzi Bouchabou in a fire at a Walthamstow multi-occupancy property on 21 April 2024. The blaze, allegedly started after a dispute over a stolen phone, killed two and forced others to jump from windows.
Waltham Forest4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Policing · LondonTwo BTP detectives referred to watchdog after Simon Levy murders
British Transport Police referred two detectives to the IOPC on 12 August 2025 over their investigation of sexual assaults by Simon Levy on the London Underground in October 2024. Levy, 40, was bailed multiple times before murdering two women and committing further rapes in 2025.
London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Violent Crime · Hackney17-year-old denies murder of Brayan Saldarriaga in Hackney stabbing
A 17-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 15-year-old Brayan David Saldarriaga, who was stabbed in Hackney on 25 May 2025. His co-defendant, Conneil Mvudi, 18, will enter a plea at a later hearing. The trial is scheduled for 1 March 2027.
Hackney4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 15- Violent Crime · Waltham Forest
Eugeniu Neamtu convicted of murdering flatmate in Walthamstow stabbing
A Walthamstow man has been found guilty of murder after stabbing his flatmate to death during an argument over money. Eugeniu Neamtu, 59, will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on 21 August. Police recovered the knife used in the attack from a garden below the flat.
Waltham Forest5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15 
Courts · HounslowFeltham teenager stabbed to death in High Street revenge attack
Malaki Sharma was fatally stabbed in Feltham High Street on 11 January 2026 during a revenge attack linked to a feud between two youth groups. Three teenagers, all 16, are charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm, with one also facing a murder charge. The trial at the Old Bailey continues.
Hounslow4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 35
Violent Crime · WestminsterMistress of Mayfair licence suspended after throat-slashing attack
Westminster City Council suspended the licence of the Mistress of Mayfair on 17 August 2026 after a man’s throat was slashed at the St James’s Street venue. Police said the club failed to scan IDs, hindering the investigation. The suspect, Lucci Guthrie, faces attempted murder charges and appears at the Old Bailey on 9 September.
Westminster5 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 32
Courts · Hounslow16-year-old charged with murder of Maliki Sharma in Feltham High Street stabbing
An 18-year-old was fatally stabbed in Feltham High Street in January 2026 after a feud between two groups of youths escalated online. A 16-year-old, who cannot be named, is charged with murder. Two others, also 16, face conspiracy charges. The trial continues at the Old Bailey.
Hounslow4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Violent Crime · EnfieldTwo men charged over A10 death of Laura Sone-Demetrious in Edmonton
Two men have been charged with causing the death of Laura Sone-Demetrious, 28, who was struck while using a pedestrian crossing on the A10 in Edmonton in January 2024. The case will proceed to a plea hearing at the Old Bailey on 4 September 2026.
Enfield4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Courts · CroydonMedical emergency halts Old Bailey hearing for two brothers
A hearing at the Old Bailey for two brothers charged with the attempted murder of an adult male was interrupted on Thursday. One of the boys, aged 12 or 14, became distressed and required first aid during the court session.
Croydon2 min readTrust 56 · Craft 85 · Hype 15- Courts · Croydon
Two Barnet boys, 12 and 14, charged with Thornton Heath attempted murder
Two boys from Barnet, aged 12 and 14, appeared at the Old Bailey charged with the attempted murder of a man in Thornton Heath on 7 August. The hearing was paused when one defendant clutched his chest and became distressed. A provisional trial date is set for 4 January 2027.
Croydon4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50 - Violent Crime · Tower Hamlets
Parvez Ahmed Rahman charged with murder of cyclist in Stepney Green
A 33-year-old man from Bethnal Green has been charged with murder after a cyclist died following a collision in Stepney Green. The victim, Chris Powell, was taken to hospital but died on 9 August. The defendant is due to appear at the Old Bailey again on 28 October.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 60 · Hype 15 
Violent Crime · WestminsterCroydon man charged with attempted murder after Mayfair nightclub attack
A Croydon man has been charged with attempting to murder a man in a Mayfair nightclub after an alleged altercation. Sajeev Kumar suffered an 8cm neck wound and other injuries. The defendant, Lucci Guthrie, will appear at the Old Bailey on 14 August.
Westminster4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Courts · WestminsterGabrielle Carrington murder trial set for January after legal deadline
Gabrielle Carrington, 29, accused of murdering Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, by running her over outside a Soho nightclub, has until 17 August to secure legal representation. Her trial is scheduled for 5 January 2027 at the Old Bailey.
Westminster4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Courts · Hammersmith and FulhamTruck driver avoids prison after killing Fulham cyclist in left-turn crash
A 47-year-old lorry driver who failed to see a cyclist while turning left on North End Road, Fulham, killing 60-year-old Zinovly Savyulak, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years. The Old Bailey heard Renshaw had not checked his mirrors properly before the collision on 15 December 2022.
Hammersmith and Fulham5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 32
Violent Crime · LondonSimon Levy convicted of two murders and 11 sex attacks on London transport
Simon Levy, 40, was convicted of murdering two women and raping another while on bail. British Transport Police missed opportunities to recall him to prison after failing to organise an identity parade for three sexual assaults in October 2024. He is due to be sentenced on 12 August.
London6 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 35
Violent Crime · Tower HamletsParvez Rahman charged with attempted murder after Stepney Green cyclist hit
A 33-year-old Tower Hamlets man has been charged with attempted murder after a cyclist was struck by a car on Aylward Street in Stepney Green. The victim, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition. Rahman is due at the Old Bailey on 4 September.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 36 · Craft 67 · Hype 15- Courts · Brent
Ashley Wallace convicted of murdering Tyrece Balcha in Wembley nightclub shooting
Ashley Wallace has been found guilty of murder and firearm possession after shooting Tyrece Balcha outside a Wembley nightclub in September 2025. The Old Bailey jury reached the verdict on 7 August 2026 following a trial that relied on CCTV, DNA and ballistic evidence. Sentencing is pending.
Brent4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 70 · Hype 30 
Policing · HaringeyTwo officers investigated over Simon Levy murders in ̶ two women killed while he was on bail
Two Metropolitan Police officers face misconduct probes after Simon Levy, 40, murdered Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, while on bail. The IOPC investigation, triggered by a Met referral, spans Levy’s management from 2021 to 2025, including missed chances to remand him in custody.
Haringey6 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Courts · BexleySeyhan Assaf denies manslaughter after inquest rules partner's death suicide
Seyhan Assaf, 45, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter at the Old Bailey on Thursday. An inquest ruled Gillian Morand’s death a suicide. Assaf also denies GBH and coercive control charges. He remains in custody ahead of a March 2027 trial.
Bexley4 min readTrust 36 · Craft 52 · Hype 30
Courts · HaringeyTwo Tottenham men charged with death of Laura Sone-Demetrious on Great Cambridge Road
Two men from Tottenham face charges of causing death by dangerous driving after a crash on Great Cambridge Road in January 2024 that killed 28-year-old Laura Sone-Demetrious. Both were granted unconditional bail and will appear at the Old Bailey on 4 September 2026.
Haringey4 min readTrust 36 · Craft 52 · Hype 15
Courts · Kensington and ChelseaGary Glitter charged with 1970s child sex offences in Kensington and Chelsea
Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, faces four charges relating to alleged sexual offences against a girl aged 8-11 between 1978 and 1981 at his Kensington and Chelsea home. He was remanded in custody and will next appear at the Old Bailey on 2 September 2026.
Kensington and Chelsea5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35