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- Transport Crime · London
Man arrested after Brixton Tube station stabbing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after a stabbing at Brixton Tube station. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his face and back. British Transport Police are continuing their enquiries.
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Policing · LondonMet Police Arrest 42 in Stolen Goods Crackdown
The Metropolitan Police has conducted a major operation targeting the resale of stolen goods, resulting in 42 arrests and 11 shop closure orders. The crackdown focused on businesses profiting from theft, with police visiting approximately 400 premises across London.
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Community Safety · LambethLambeth Housing Estates Saved From Demolition
Lambeth Council is set to abandon demolition plans for Central Hill, Cressingham Gardens, and Knights Walk estates. A new £250 million housing scheme will focus on maintaining existing properties and bringing vacant homes back into use, following concerns about financial viability.
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LatestFour charged after Brixton drug raids, betting shop shut for two weeks
On 15 October, Lambeth Safer Neighbourhoods officers executed four warrants in Brixton, seizing drugs, a weapon and criminal assets. Four individuals were charged and a court ordered the Jennings betting shop to close for two weeks.
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Courts · LambethCricketer's rape trial set for 2028 amid court backlogs
Essex County Cricket Club player Robin Das will not face trial for alleged rape in Brixton until January 2028. Judge Freya Newbery cited overwhelmed courts and case backlogs as reasons for the significant delay.
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Courts · LambethFormer Essex cricketer Robin Das to face rape trial in 2028
Former Essex cricketer Robin Das, 24, has appeared in court charged with two counts of rape. The alleged offences took place in Brixton in March 2024. A five-day trial is scheduled for January 2028 at Inner London Crown Court.
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LatestRobert Jenrick confronts alleged shoplifter in Brixton
Reform UK Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick confronted an alleged shoplifter in Brixton, south London. Mr Jenrick told the man that shoplifting increases prices for everyone. The incident was filmed and shared on social media.
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Four stabbed in Bromley, Edgware school locked down in September
Four men were stabbed in Bromley, a school in Edgware was locked down due to a rifle report, and a police officer was injured during a major organised crime operation in September. Other incidents included a rape report in Brixton and possible gunshots in Kenton.
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LatestEssex cricketer Robin Das faces two rape charges
Essex cricketer Robin Das, 24, has been charged with two counts of rape. The charges relate to an alleged incident in Brixton, south London, on March 30, 2024. The player, who is from Waltham Forest, has been suspended by his club.
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Police cordon St Matthew's Church in Brixton
Police have cordoned off St Matthew's Church in Brixton, south London, as an incident is being dealt with. The area around the church has been secured by officers.
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Community Safety · LambethBrixton poetry workshop helps young black men express emotions
A poetry workshop in Brixton is providing a safe space for young black men to discuss mental health, experiences of racism, and societal pressures. The Mandem, Let's Talk programme, run by Poetic Unity, uses spoken word to help attendees express emotions and build confidence.
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Trevin Campbell jailed for life for Brixton murder
Trevin Campbell has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 30 years for the murder of Gary Mayhew. Mr Mayhew died on 21 October 2021 after being shot in Brixton. Campbell was arrested at Gatwick Airport attempting to board a flight to Jamaica.
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Community Safety · LambethBrixton Street Gym secures Herne Hill site for two-year relocation
Brixton Street Gym will relocate to two units on Milkwood Road in Herne Hill after Lambeth Council granted temporary planning permission. The move allows the charity to continue free fitness and youth programmes while its permanent home is rebuilt under the Somerleyton Road scheme.
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