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- Courts · London
South London criminals jailed for serious offences in October
A series of serious criminal cases involving individuals from south London concluded in October, with sentences handed down for offences ranging from child abuse and attempted murder to acts of domestic terrorism and animal cruelty.
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Crime Data · BexleyCurrys panic alarm triggered in Crayford retail park
A panic alarm was activated at the Currys store in Crayford's Tower Retail Park on October 20 after youths reportedly refused to leave the premises. Police attended the scene and conducted a search of the area.
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Policing · BexleyMet Police impose dispersal order in Thamesmead
The Metropolitan Police has implemented a dispersal order across several streets in Thamesmead, granting officers powers to move on individuals involved in antisocial behaviour. The order, authorised by Inspector Keen, is in effect for a limited period.
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Courts · BexleyBexley men jailed for shooting, ULEZ bombing and monkey torture
Four men have been sentenced to significant prison terms for a range of serious offences. These include a shooting outside a Bexleyheath nightclub, the bombing of a ULEZ camera in Sidcup, and leading a network dedicated to torturing monkeys.
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Courts · BexleyBexley Magician Jailed for Child Abuse and Indecent Images
A former Bexley teacher and magician, Kevin Doig, has been sentenced to two years and two months imprisonment for sexually abusing a girl under 13 and possessing thousands of indecent images of children. He was also a child protection officer for The Magic Circle's Young Magicians Club.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · BexleyBexley man jailed for hacking, blackmail and fake sex worker ads
Bosun Osagie of Hartslock Drive, Bexley, has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for hacking a woman's Snapchat and X accounts. He created fake profiles using her images to solicit sex work and also blackmailed the victim.
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Courts · BexleyBexley man jailed for three years for leading monkey torture network
A 30-year-old man from Bexley has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for his role in a global network that tortured and killed monkeys. Bartosz Poklek admitted running the ring between June 2023 and September 2025, distributing thousands of abuse videos and directing 'abuse on demand' content.
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Violent Crime · BexleyNazire Koreli: Bexley Police Appeal Two Years After Welling Woman Vanished
Nazire Koreli, 56, was last seen near her Welling home in September 2024 and reported missing five months later. Police have conducted searches, and a man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail.
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£20,000 reward offered for information on Nazire Koreli disappearance
A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered for information regarding the disappearance of Nazire Koreli, 56, who vanished from Welling in September 2024. A man was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail. The Metropolitan Police continue to investigate.
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Courts · BexleyThamesmead driver avoids jail after 110mph crash
Emmanuel Akintoye, of Thamesmead, has been given a suspended prison sentence and an 18-month driving ban after reaching 110mph on a 50mph road and crashing his car. He also admitted possessing crack cocaine and heroin.
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Courts · BexleyMan jailed for 16 years over ULEZ camera bomb
A 64-year-old man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for detonating a homemade explosive device next to an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) camera in Sidcup. The blast caused damage to a nearby car and a child's bedroom window.
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Courts · BexleyBexley Magician Admits Child Sex Offences
Kevin Doig, a former teacher and magician from Bexley, has pleaded guilty to child sex offences involving a nine-year-old girl and possessing over 1,700 indecent images. He served as child protection officer for The Magic Circle for over a decade.
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Courts · BexleyBexley man admits sending sexual messages to child
A Bexley man has admitted attempting to send sexual messages to a 12-year-old child. Thomas Smith pleaded guilty to the offence and two breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order at Bexley Magistrates’ Court. He has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing at Woolwich Crown Court.
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Courts · BexleyAbbey Wood hit-and-run driver jailed for over three years
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for a hit-and-run incident in Abbey Wood. Brennan Mongan was convicted of multiple offences including grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving.
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Courts · BexleyBexley Magician Admits Child Abuse and Image Offences
Bexley magician Kevin Doig has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a nine-year-old girl and possessing 1,767 indecent and prohibited images of a child. He is due to be sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court in October.
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Courts · BexleySidcup pharmacy attacker gets 18-month community order
Curtis Bailey has received an 18-month community order for attacking staff and customers at Southcotts Pharmacy in Sidcup. A 69-year-old worker suffered a broken arm and an 89-year-old customer was injured in the incident on February 2.
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Community Safety · BexleyBexley police use dispersal order against antisocial behaviour
Police have implemented a Section 35 dispersal order in the Lesnes Estate area of Abbey Wood, Bexley. The order, active from September 18 to September 20, grants officers powers to address antisocial behaviour and disorder.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · BexleyErith woman sentenced for benefits fraud
Gaye Graham, of Erith, has been sentenced for dishonestly claiming housing benefit and Employment and Support Allowance. She failed to declare her student status and receipt of student finance between November 2023 and April 2025.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · BexleyBexley man fined £1,278 for altering number plate
A Bexley man has been fined over £1,200 after admitting to tampering with his car's number plate in an attempt to evade road tax. Gregory Rowley pleaded guilty at Bexley Magistrates' Court and was ordered to pay the sum by September 24.
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Violent Crime · BexleySidcup Charity Shop Window Smashed
A British Heart Foundation charity shop in Sidcup experienced vandalism last week when its front window was smashed. Sidcup Partners BID has obtained CCTV footage and offered the identifiable suspects a chance to pay for the repairs before involving the police. Staff and volunteers expressed shock.
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