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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Shabana Mahmood
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Shabana Mahmood, 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.
- Latest
Police ready to ban masks at anti-migration protests
Police are prepared to use powers to ban face coverings at anti-migration protests, a senior officer has stated. This follows incidents where masked protesters caused disruption and faced accusations of intimidation.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
LatestUK and Belgium sign intelligence deal on migrant boats
The UK and Belgium have signed a new intelligence sharing agreement to combat migrant boat crossings. The deal aims to accelerate efforts against people smuggling and organised crime, allowing Belgian officers to join an intelligence cell in northern France.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonPrince Harry still angry, expects apology, lost security case
Prince Harry has returned to the UK with his wife Meghan and their children, Archie and Lilibet, and is reportedly still angry with members of the Royal Family, expecting an apology. He has also lost a legal battle concerning his UK security arrangements.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
LatestHarry and Meghan security: 'Limited' protection urged by ex-Home Secretaries
Prince Harry and Meghan's security arrangements in the UK are under review, with former Home Secretaries suggesting a 'limited' and 'not full time' package. The Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec) is responsible for these decisions.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · City of LondonPrince Harry seeks UK security funding for family return
Prince Harry has reportedly asked the Home Secretary about security arrangements for his family should they return to the UK. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced plans to move back to Britain, securing accommodation and schools for their children.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
Violent Crime · BexleyCoroner warns Home Secretary after Thamesmead murder reveals safeguarding gap
A coroner has urged ministers to extend child protection notices beyond 18 after Natasha Hill was murdered by her abusive partner in Thamesmead. The Child Abduction Warning Notice on Clifford expired when she turned 18, leaving no adult safeguarding plan in place. The Home Office is investing £6.1m in a new taskforce.
Bexley5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 48