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- Policing · City of London
City of London police offer safety video instead of £50 fine for cyclists
City of London police have launched a new initiative where cyclists caught running red lights can opt to watch a safety video rather than pay a £50 fine. The 'stop, look, listen, change' scheme aims to educate riders on the consequences of their actions.
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Man arrested over £28,000 sheep theft insurance scam
A 24-year-old man has been arrested by City of London Police on suspicion of fraud. The arrest follows an investigation into insurance claims for over 650 sheep allegedly stolen in Devon, with over £28,000 paid out before a third claim was stopped.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 - Policing · City of London
City cyclists can watch film instead of paying red light fines
Cyclists caught running red lights in the City of London may now opt to watch a road safety film instead of receiving an immediate fine. The 'STOP, LOOK, LISTEN, CHANGE' initiative aims to educate riders on the consequences of dangerous cycling.
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City of London cyclists face video option for red light offences
City of London police have introduced a 'sin bin' approach for cyclists caught running red lights. Offenders can opt to watch a 47-second road safety video, featuring testimonials from visually impaired individuals and accident footage, or pay a £50 fixed penalty notice.
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Insurers Detect £1.34 Billion in Fraudulent Claims
Insurers identified £1.34 billion in fraudulent insurance claims during 2025, a 14% increase from the previous year. The average fraudulent claim rose to £14,300, with motor insurance representing the largest share of detected fraud.
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Ex-City Special Constable barred after spying conviction
A former City of London Police Special Constable has been placed on the force's barred list following his conviction for spying on Hong Kong dissidents. Chi Leung 'Peter' Wai was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his crimes.
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City of London Police officer Shanice Bennett dies aged 26
City of London Police officer Shanice Bennett has died at the age of 26. She gained a significant following on TikTok for sharing her journey with stage-four breast cancer and advocating for early detection.
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Fraudster jailed for £1m investment scam
James Gillingham has been sentenced to five years and six months in prison for an investment fraud scam that defrauded 74 investors of over £1 million. He operated through companies Choice Option and Blue Crest Capital Options, promising guaranteed returns through binary options trading.
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Thief wanted after stealing phone from vulnerable man near Liverpool Street
City of London Police are seeking Paul Langan, 58, who stole a mobile phone from a vulnerable man near Liverpool Street station. He pleaded guilty to the offence but failed to attend court for sentencing.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonCity of London stabbing: Police seek man on CCTV
City of London Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a man captured on CCTV following a stabbing incident in South Place. The victim was taken to hospital and later discharged.
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Courts · City of LondonMan receives suspended sentence for Liverpool Street sexual assault
Sofiane Belasri, 41, has received a two-year suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl and attempting to bribe her with a vape near Liverpool Street station. The incident occurred on July 4, 2024, and Belasri was arrested at the scene.
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Courts · City of LondonReform UK faces funding law breach claims
Nigel Farage and two Reform UK officials are facing claims they breached political party funding laws. The allegations follow an undercover investigation by Channel 4 News and the investigative group Verbatim.
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Policing · City of LondonChristopher Forrester jailed for 24 weeks after Cheapside bike theft
Christopher Forrester was sentenced to 24 weeks in prison after stealing a £1,800 bike on Cheapside on 16 June 2026. Police pursued him with help from a bystander, and the stolen bike was returned to its owner. Forrester also breached a Criminal Behaviour Order.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · HackneyHackney man jailed for stealing £92k meant for breast cancer charity
A Hackney man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for defrauding Breast Cancer Now of nearly £92,000. Tameem Choudhury altered bank details to redirect funds meant for the charity into his own account.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonMan arrested over Liverpool Street station head injury attack
A man in his 30s was found with life-threatening head injuries on the Central Line platform at Liverpool Street Station. Police have arrested a 38-year-old man in East London on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Courts · City of LondonGraeme Dott convicted of sexually abusing two children
Snooker player Graeme Dott has been convicted of sexually abusing two children. He targeted a girl between 1993 and 1996, and a boy between 2006 and 2010. One victim first reported Dott's behaviour to the police in 2001.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonMan stabbed in Islington discharged after South Place attack
A man was treated at the scene and taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed in Islington on 13 August 2026. Police confirmed the victim has since been discharged, but no arrests have been made. Officers are appealing for information about the late-night attack.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonMan stabbed outside Moorgate gym, discharged after hospital treatment
A man was taken to hospital following a stabbing outside Third Space gym in Moorgate on 13 August 2026. Police cordoned off the area and are investigating, while the victim has since been discharged. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonCheapside bike thief jailed after public tackle
A 39-year-old man was sentenced to prison after stealing a bicycle in Cheapside and fleeing from City of London Police officers. A member of the public assisted in his arrest. The bike was returned to its owner following the incident on 16 June.
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Policing · City of LondonCity of London Police officer PC Isaac Keown dismissed for sharing vulnerable woman’s footage
PC Isaac Keown was dismissed without notice and barred from policing after sending body-worn camera footage of a domestic incident involving a vulnerable woman to his cousin, a Gloucestershire officer. The City of London Police misconduct panel found his actions deliberate and gross misconduct.
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