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London Crime Briefing
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clapham
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- Violent Crime · London
Four deaths reported across London in early September
Four men have died in separate incidents across London in the first week of September. Investigations are ongoing into a murder in Clapham, a stabbing in Islington, a suspected dog attack in Canning Town, and a fall from a balcony in Barking.
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Courts · LambethActing sergeant Rachel Bright sacked by Met Police after misconduct hearing
Acting sergeant Rachel Bright has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police following a misconduct hearing. She was accused of inappropriate touching in Clapham in December 2022. While cleared of sexual assault at trial, a panel found gross misconduct.
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Violent Crime · LambethThomas Carey named as man found dead in Clapham
A murder investigation is underway in Clapham after Thomas Carey, 39, was found dead at an address in Poynders Road. No arrests have been made and police are appealing for witnesses.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan dies from head injuries in Clapham; murder probe launched
A murder investigation has been launched in Clapham after a man in his 30s died from serious head injuries. Police were called to Poynders Road on Friday, September 4, and found the man at the scene. No arrests have been made.
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Policing · LondonClapham and Vauxhall police get powers to order face covering removal
Uniformed officers in parts of Clapham and Vauxhall can now legally require individuals to remove face coverings. The Metropolitan Police stated the decision follows local crime data and community concerns about offences committed while identities are concealed.
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Violent Crime · WandsworthTeenager charged after Clapham e-bike hit-and-run collision
A 15-year-old boy is due in court on 28 July following a hit-and-run in Clapham. He is accused of causing serious injuries to a 16-year-old on an e-bike after allegedly taking his mother's car without consent.
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