London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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A B&M supermarket in Acton has received a licence to sell alcohol until 11pm. A local resident voiced concerns about the potential for increased street drinking and drug use, but the council granted the licence after reviewing the store's proposed safety measures.
Residents of Bobbin House in Acton, Ealing, have raised concerns over structural issues including acrow props and steel columns found within the building. While the housing association Peabody and developer Mount Anvil state the block is safe, planned relocation for repairs in 18 months fuels resident anxiety.
Levi Davidson, 40, was shot and killed on Braybrook Street in Acton on October 2. The incident occurred during a memorial service attended by 40-50 people, including children. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie is leading the Metropolitan Police murder investigation.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, drink driving, criminal damage, and endangering railway safety after a car overturned at Acton Central Station. A pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries from debris.
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.