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attemptedrobbery
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Violent Crime · BrentBoy, 14, arrested after attempted knifepoint robbery in Gladstone Park
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with an attempted knifepoint robbery in Gladstone Park, Brent. Two younger boys reported being threatened by a larger group who allegedly tried to steal a bike.
Brent2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Transport Crime · GreenwichCCTV images released after violent robbery attempt at Woolwich Dockyard station
A man was assaulted and had his mobile phone targeted in a failed robbery attempt at Woolwich Dockyard railway station on July 30. British Transport Police have released CCTV images of three people they wish to identify and speak to.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41- Courts · Westminster
Mayfair stabbing: Man admits attempted robbery and wounding
A 58-year-old man has admitted stabbing another man in Mayfair during an attempted robbery. Ivan Stringer pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and attempted robbery at Southwark Crown Court. He will be sentenced on October 9.
Westminster2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 45 
Violent Crime · WestminsterMayfair stabbing victim recovering after attempted robbery
A man is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Mayfair on the evening of September 3. A 58-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted robbery and grievous bodily harm.
Westminster2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 45
Courts · WestminsterIslington man jailed for trying to steal £250,000 watch in Jermyn Street
A 29-year-old man from Islington has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison after attempting to steal a £250,000 Richard Mille watch on Jermyn Street. Plain-clothes Metropolitan Police officers arrested Brahim Keddad within minutes of the attempted robbery on 7 August 2026.
Westminster4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 52 · Hype 68