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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
Subject
Soho
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Soho, from August 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Courts · SouthwarkMet Police inspector cleared of sexually assaulting three colleagues in Soho
Dave Newman, 39, was found not guilty of three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on 13 August 2026. The judge raised concerns about the police investigation’s handling of witness statements and described the Soho drinks event as ‘very troubling’ due to excessive alcohol consumption.
Southwark4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
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
Violent Crime · WestminsterIvan Toney charged with assault in Soho, court date set
England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a nightclub on Wardour Street in Soho on 6 December. The 30-year-old is due to appear in court next month, as reported by the BBC.
Westminster3 min readTrust 36 · Craft 60 · Hype 15
Community Safety · WestminsterWestminster Council proposes curbs on standing drinkers in Soho and West End pubs
Westminster Council has proposed new licensing rules encouraging pubs in Soho and the West End to reduce standing customers, sparking criticism from Downing Street, the Mayor of London, and local business owners. The draft policy is open for consultation until 20 September 2024.
Westminster5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 83 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · City of LondonMet Police Inspector Dave Newman on Trial for Alleged Sexual Assaults in Soho
A Metropolitan Police inspector is on trial at Southwark Crown Court, accused of sexually assaulting three female colleagues in Soho. One complainant testified she felt 'like a piece of meat' after the alleged incident, which she reported via the 101 non-emergency line the following day.
City of London5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Courts · WestminsterMet Police inspector denies groping three colleagues in Soho bar
A Metropolitan Police inspector is accused of sexually assaulting three female colleagues during a night out in Soho. The trial heard allegations of unwanted touching on a dancefloor. Newman denies all charges and the case continues.
Westminster4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 85 · Hype 25