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Community Safety · CamdenPrimrose Hill to close overnight on Bonfire Night and New Year's Eve
Primrose Hill in Camden will be closed overnight on Bonfire Night and New Year's Eve due to safety concerns. The Royal Parks is implementing the closures, which first began last year, following two fatal stabbings in the area within the last three years.
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Community Safety · CamdenCamden man turns life around after prison book club
Omar Mentesh, who spent nearly two decades in and out of prison, has founded a company to help rehabilitate offenders. His journey began with a book club during his time incarcerated.
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Community Safety · CamdenPrimrose Hill closed nightly amid safety fears after two fatal stabbings
Primrose Hill will face nightly closures from October 30 to November 9 and a prolonged shutdown from December 30 to January 1 due to public safety concerns. The decision follows two fatal stabbings in the park within three years.
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Violent Crime · CamdenTeen arrested outside Parliament Hill School on suspicion of knife possession
A 16-year-old boy was arrested outside Parliament Hill School in Camden on Wednesday morning. Police were called to reports of a knife being used to threaten children. No injuries were reported.
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Community Safety · CamdenFive arrested for racial hatred at Camden protest
Five individuals were arrested for inciting racial hatred during a protest outside the Board of Deputies in Camden. The demonstration occurred on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, coinciding with other pro-Palestine marches in London.
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Courts · CamdenFifteen candidates vie in Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Fifteen candidates are contesting the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, with campaigns focusing on local jobs, housing affordability, crime reduction, and climate action. Key issues raised include the cost of living, police presence, and the housing crisis.
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Crime Data · Camden£1m counterfeit goods seized in Camden
Suspected counterfeit goods valued at approximately £1 million were confiscated in Camden on Saturday, October 3. The operation, involving the Metropolitan Police and Camden Council's Trading Standards, targeted fake products sold on Camden High Street.
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Courts · CamdenRestore Britain candidate's nominator made antisemitic remarks
Patrick McGinnis, who nominated Restore Britain's candidate for the Camden by-election, made antisemitic remarks in a 2024 video, stating 'Jewish ideas have ruined the country' and 'Zionists control the media'. The video was posted online from a National Housing Party account.
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Community Safety · CamdenWoman arrested after Camden protest punch
A woman was arrested on suspicion of common assault after a Restore Britain campaigner was punched during a protest in Camden. The incident led to the cancellation of a subsequent campaigning session.
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Courts · CamdenStudent cleared of supporting Hamas at London rally
A 22-year-old student has been found not guilty of expressing support for Hamas during a rally outside the School of Oriental and African Studies (Soas) in London. Sarah Cotte was also cleared of a second charge related to a WhatsApp group comment.
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Courts · CamdenCamden murder victim's family fundraises for headstone
The daughters of Mark Carroll, who was murdered in Camden on April 10, 2024, have launched a fundraiser for his headstone. His killer, Rasheed Rahman, was sentenced to at least 27 years after being released on police bail days before the attack.
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Man jailed for life for Camden murder
Rasheed Abdul Rahman has been sentenced to life in custody for the murder of Mark Carroll in Camden. The 21-year-old received a minimum term of 27 years at Wood Green Crown Court.
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Violent Crime · CamdenMan suffers life-changing injuries in Whitfield Street assault
A man in his 40s has sustained life-changing injuries following an assault near Tottenham Court Road. Police cordoned off a section of Whitfield Street after the incident, which occurred on September 3. Enquiries are ongoing and no arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · CamdenCanal killer John Sweeney dies in prison
John Sweeney, a double killer convicted of murdering and dismembering two women, has died in prison. He was serving a whole-life sentence for the killings of Paula Fields in London and Melissa Halstead in the Netherlands.
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Courts · CamdenCoroner warns NHS 111 after Camden woman's death
Mulu Yohanes, 53, died in February 2025 from complications after brain surgery. She was advised by NHS 111 to treat vomiting at home, days after discharge from University College London Hospital, before being found unresponsive.
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Violent Crime · CamdenElderly woman dies after aggravated burglary in Finsbury Park home
An 81-year-old woman died in hospital after an aggravated burglary at her Tollington Park home on 11 August 2026. An elderly man was injured but discharged. Police say no arrests have been made and the investigation continues.
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Policing · CamdenSt Pancras station reopens after controlled explosion of damaged car
St Pancras station was evacuated on 18 August 2026 after police carried out a controlled explosion on an unattended silver Nissan with visible damage. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident was non-suspicious, though Eurostar services were delayed by at least 30 minutes and East Midlands Railway reported network disruption.
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Policing · CamdenLiam Hebblewhite banned from every Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Boots in England
A 25-year-old man has been barred from all Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Boots stores in England and Wales after a series of thefts in Camden and Islington. The order also restricts him from parts of Holborn and Covent Garden and requires him to comply with police instructions.
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Crime Data · LondonLondon rape charge rate falls to 3.4% as reports rise across capital
London recorded 28,203 sexual offences, including 9,949 rapes, in the year ending March 2026. The charge rate for rape dropped to 3.4%, while Westminster had the highest rate of sexual offences per resident in England and Wales.
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Policing · CamdenPolice pelted with bottles during Primrose Hill fight on 31 July
Metropolitan Police officers were targeted with bottles while breaking up a fight on Primrose Hill on 31 July 2026. One teenager was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker but later released. A 16-year-old girl received a community resolution for cannabis possession, and another girl was taken to hospital after consuming illegal drugs.
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