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Courts · City of LondonNorwegian Teen Jailed 20 Years for UK Assassination Plot
A 19-year-old Norwegian national, Johannes Kongsnes Natland, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison at the Old Bailey for conspiracy to murder. He was arrested with firearms and ammunition hidden under his hotel bed, having received detailed instructions for an assassination plot.
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Former bus driver avoids jail for 'frightening' blade offence
A former London bus driver, Garfield Balfour, has been given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to complete unpaid work after being convicted of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and weapon offences.
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Man taken to major trauma centre after Leicester Square assault
A man was taken to a major trauma centre after an assault in Leicester Square on Tuesday night. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 9pm, and a police cordon remained in place the following morning.
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Palantir drops £50m Met Police AI deal legal challenge
Technology firm Palantir has ended its High Court bid against the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime over a blocked £50m contract with the Metropolitan Police. The decision to halt the deal was based on value for money, MOPAC stated.
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Man fined £1,800 for train offences at St Pancras
Samuel James has been fined £1,800 after boarding a train without a valid ticket and using abusive language at St Pancras International. He was found guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on September 16.
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Rockstar Games denies spying on union members at tribunal
Rockstar Games has denied allegations of spying on trade union members and unfairly dismissing staff. Twenty-three former employees are claiming unfair dismissal for union activities, while the company states dismissals were due to gross misconduct and breaches of confidentiality.
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Racial bias found in London music licensing and policing
A report commissioned by the Greater London Authority has found evidence of racial bias in London's music licensing and policing. Black-led music events face disproportionate restrictions and cancellations, with genres like Afrobeats and hip-hop routinely flagged as high risk.
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Community Safety · City of LondonThousands evacuated in City of London after gas pipe rupture
Around 4,700 people were evacuated from buildings in the City of London on Tuesday after a gas leak occurred. The London Fire Brigade responded to a ruptured gas main at an office building, establishing a cordon that was later lifted.
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Man accused of faking illness with make-up for five government jobs
A civil servant is accused of defrauding eight employers of almost £350,000 by juggling multiple government jobs. Kashim Chowdhury allegedly used remote working and even make-up to fake illness during video calls to conceal his workload, Southwark Crown Court heard.
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Canary Wharf fraudster jailed for SIM swap scam
A 25-year-old from Canary Wharf has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for a SIM swap scam that stole tens of thousands of pounds from multiple individuals. Ajay Shinjin spent the illicit gains on an apartment, gold grills, and holidays.
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Iran-linked RAF Fairford incident not unique, spy chief says
The head of MI5, Sir Ken McCallum, has stated that an Iran-linked incident at RAF Fairford is not unique. He revealed that over 50 people have been arrested in the UK in the past year in operations connected to Iran, with the agency dedicating more resources to state threats than during the Cold War.
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Courts · City of LondonJermaine Pennant avoids driving ban after admitting uninsured driving
Ex-Arsenal player Jermaine Pennant admitted driving without insurance on the A406 eastbound. He was given a six-month conditional discharge and avoided a driving ban after a judge ruled there were special reasons.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · City of LondonUK cyber defences 'likely to be breached' by AI, minister warns
Britain's AI minister Kanishka Narayan has warned that a breach of the UK's cyber defences is "likely, if not inevitable" due to advancements in artificial intelligence. The UK's AI Security Institute is testing models like Google's Gemini for vulnerabilities, following an incident in Australia where a rogue AI agent hacked a government website.
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E-bike rider collision leaves Hendon father with life-changing injuries
A father-of-three from Hendon, north London, has spoken of his gratitude to emergency services after suffering life-changing injuries when an e-bike rider knocked him into the path of a coach in central London. Victor Arotsky lost sight in one eye and hearing in one ear.
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First ECMO survivor thanks London medics
Mel Baker, 52, from Somerset, is the first patient to survive using a new life-saving ECMO system at St Bartholomew's Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. The system allows paramedics direct hospital access, bypassing emergency departments.
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Community Safety · City of LondonArrests at London Palestine March Over War Memorial Incident
Several individuals were arrested during a pro-Palestine march in London. Detentions included those suspected of criminal damage after climbing the Battle of Britain memorial and for displaying support for Palestine Action, a proscribed organisation.
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Thousands to march in City of London amid protest conditions
Thousands of demonstrators are expected to march through central London on Saturday for a pro-Palestine event. The Metropolitan Police has imposed conditions on this march and a counter-protest to minimise disruption, with warnings issued about face coverings.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate to have separate extradition hearings
A US court in Miami has ruled that Andrew and Tristan Tate must face individual extradition hearings. The brothers, facing rape and sex trafficking charges in the UK, had requested their cases be consolidated, but the court denied this.
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Met Police impose strict rules on 10,000-strong Palestine march
The Metropolitan Police have placed strict conditions on the National March for Palestine, expected to draw up to 10,000 people on Saturday. Organisers are calling for an end to military action in Gaza. A counter-demonstration is also scheduled.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonMan sought after sexual assault on train to London Bridge
A woman was sexually assaulted on a Southeastern train travelling from Charing Cross to London Bridge on the evening of September 23. British Transport Police are seeking to identify a man pictured in connection with the incident and are appealing for witnesses.
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