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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Willesden Magistrates’ Court
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Willesden Magistrates’ Court, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Courts · BarnetMuswell Hill Cattery Owner Banned From Keeping Animals
A Muswell Hill resident has been disqualified from keeping animals for three years after operating an unlicensed cat boarding business. Barnet Council also successfully prosecuted a local chicken shop and its director for using an unlicensed advertising board.
Barnet2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 25
Courts · BrentBrent man re-jailed after shoplifting spree days after early release
A 38-year-old Brent resident, Michael Bogle, has been returned to prison after committing multiple shoplifting offences and burglaries shortly after his early release from HMP Wandsworth. He pleaded guilty at Willesden Magistrates’ Court.
Brent3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Policing · BarnetAnthony McGregor escapes Willesden court, police hunt in Harrow and Wealdstone
Anthony McGregor, sentenced to 18 weeks for stalking and assault, escaped from Willesden Magistrates’ Court on 26 August 2026. Police believe he is in the Harrow and Wealdstone area and have launched a manhunt, urging residents to report sightings immediately.
Barnet4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
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
Violent Crime · HaringeyTwo charged with rape of girl in Alexandra Park, Haringey
Haktan Nedhibox, 18, appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on 17 August 2026. A 17-year-old will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court the following day. The victim is receiving specialist support from police officers.
Haringey4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Courts · BarnetGerry Duffy admits killing neighbour’s koi carp over pond noise dispute
A 76-year-old Barnet resident pleaded guilty at Willesden Magistrates’ Court to damaging his neighbour’s koi carp pond, killing five or six fish and causing £565 in damage. The prosecution said Duffy acted after repeated complaints about noise from the water pump went unresolved.
Barnet4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 80 · Hype 25