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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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The Times
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving The Times, 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
Jemima Goldsmith Accuses Russell Brand of Abuse
Jemima Goldsmith has publicly accused her former partner Russell Brand of violence, coercive control, and abuse. Her statement follows Brand's sentencing to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Courts · City of London
Russell Brand denies rape and sexual assault charges
Comedian Russell Brand denies three charges of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault against six women. His defence barrister told Southwark Crown Court that recent allegations had 'poisoned the well of justice', potentially influencing earlier complaints.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
Russell Brand told police of 'promiscuous past' amid rape trial
Russell Brand told police his "very promiscuous" past has been "unfavourably reframed" into allegations of rape and sexual assault, his trial heard. The 51-year-old comedian denies seven offences against six women between 1999 and 2009.
City of London3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 - Courts · City of London
Russell Brand denies rape claims, citing 'promiscuous' lifestyle
Russell Brand has told police his "very promiscuous" celebrity lifestyle has been "unfavourably reframed" into rape and sexual assault claims. The comedian, who denies all charges, was questioned four times between November 2023 and July 2025.
City of London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 - Latest
H&M Investigates Claims of Cybersecurity Incident
H&M is reportedly investigating claims it was targeted by a cybercriminal group known as Shinyhunters. The fashion retailer stated it has no indication its data environment has been compromised so far, while the Information Commissioner's Office has not yet received a report.
3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 
LatestDavid Sullivan attends West Ham match despite stadium advice to stay away
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan attended Saturday’s Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth at London Stadium, ignoring advice to stay away. The venue cited safeguarding concerns and potential protests after seven women accused him of sexually exploitative behaviour in a BBC Panorama and The Times investigation.
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