The morning case file
London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
Subject
Snaresbrook Crown Court
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Snaresbrook Crown Court, 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 · Tower Hamlets
Canary Wharf security guard stops attempted rape, offender jailed
Security staff at Canary Wharf intervened to stop an attempted rape on March 14, 2026. Syed Imam was arrested at the scene and later found guilty, receiving a six-year prison sentence.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35 
Violent Crime · CamdenStella Gollovena to stand trial for Covent Garden stabbing of four men
Stella Gollovena will face trial in April 2027 for allegedly stabbing four men in Endell Street, Covent Garden, in August 2026. The victims, aged 34 to 56, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. A case management hearing is scheduled for 25 January 2027.
Camden4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Courts · Tower HamletsPoco Lee faces rape charges in Tower Hamlets court
Nigerian dancer Poco Lee, real name Iweh Odinaka, has been charged with two counts of rape, one attempted rape, and two sexual assaults by penetration. The alleged incidents occurred in Tower Hamlets on July 23. Odinaka appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court and his case was sent to Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Tower Hamlets2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 41
Courts · City of LondonDriver faces trial over fatal A12 collision
A trial date has been set for Lee Culleton, 45, who faces charges including causing the death of Anwar Shinwari by dangerous driving following a collision on the A12. Culleton is also accused of multiple other driving offences.
City of London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Courts · LewishamLewisham driver charged over fatal Leyton High Road crash
A 50-year-old man from Lewisham has appeared in court charged with causing the death of Ghulan Malik. The incident occurred on Leyton High Road in September 2024, and the victim died more than a week later. The case will now proceed to Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Lewisham2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 45- Transport Crime · Barking and Dagenham
Inquest opens into Anwar Shinwari’s death in Chadwell Heath hit-and-run
An inquest into the death of motorcyclist Anwar Shinwari, killed in a hit-and-run on the A12 at Whalebone Lane North, has been opened at East London Coroner’s Court. The driver, charged with five offences, is due in Snaresbrook Crown Court on 25 August.
Barking and Dagenham4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35