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Violent Crime · City of LondonTwo jailed for City watch robberies, third suspect in Switzerland
Two men have been sentenced for a series of violent watch robberies in the City of London, where one victim was stabbed twice. A third suspect, Dogukan Aktas, remains at large in Switzerland with Interpol assisting in the search. Police vow to continue pursuing him.
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Courts · City of LondonSt James and Lindner Prater convicted after window kills coach driver in City of London
A jury at Inner London Crown Court found developers St James and facade contractor Lindner Prater guilty of health and safety breaches after a 130 kg glass pane fell 25 storeys, killing National Express driver Mick Ferris. Another pane had fallen from the same building in 2017.
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Policing · City of LondonMet Police reprimanded after stalking victim’s details sent to defendant
The Metropolitan Police has been criticised by the data watchdog for sending a stalking victim’s address and phone number to the defendant, forcing her to move home. A second breach exposed the details of 18 people linked to Parliament. The ICO issued an enforcement notice.
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Policing · City of LondonNine Women Sue Met Police Over Coronation Arrests Near Animal Rising Workshop
Nine women arrested during a non-violent Animal Rising workshop in May 2023 are taking legal action against the Metropolitan Police. They were held for up to 14 hours and released without charge in August, alleging wrongful arrest and no connection to Just Stop Oil.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonTate Modern attack victim leaves hospital after seven years, family confirms
A six-year-old boy thrown from the Tate Modern viewing balcony in 2019 has left hospital after seven years of treatment, his family said. He suffered brain injury and broken bones in the attack by Jonty Bravery, who was jailed for life. The family’s GoFundMe page has raised over £500,000 for medical costs.
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