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Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Courts · LewishamBrothers jailed for Nando's kidnap ordeal
Two brothers have been sentenced to over seven years in prison each for a terrifying five-hour kidnap plot. They lured their victim to a Lewisham Nando's using a fake dating profile, held him at gunpoint, and demanded £30,000 before being rescued by police.
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Courts · Barking and DagenhamDagenham man jailed indefinitely for attempted murder of woman and children
A Dagenham man has been sentenced to a hospital order without limit of time for attempted murder and grievous bodily harm after a knife attack on a woman and her two children. Kulvinder Ram's actions on October 25, 2024, left the victims with severe injuries and lasting scars.
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Headteacher fined after cyclist suffers broken wrists
Catherine Hitchcock, headteacher at Donhead Preparatory School, has been fined £911 and received five penalty points after admitting driving without due care. The incident on February 10 left cyclist Robert Atkinson with fractured wrists.
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Courts · HounslowPutney Pusher suspect Nicholas Brandram found dead
Nicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 'Putney Pusher' incident, has been found dead at his Chiswick home. Police are not treating his death as suspicious and will prepare a file for the coroner.
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Courts · RedbridgeIlford station worker's death: Trial of issue begins
A trial of issue is underway at Inner London Crown Court to determine if Ayodele Jamgbadi's alleged punch caused the death of Elizabeth Line assistant Jorge Ortega at Ilford station. Jamgbadi, 30, is unfit to plead.
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Courts · NewhamParsons Green bomber jailed for 34 years
Ahmed Hassan, 18, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 34 years for the Parsons Green District line bombing. The attack on September 15, 2017, injured over 50 people. An army officer was commended for bravery for his actions at the scene.
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Courts · City of LondonMalcolm Potier jailed for strangling woman at London Coliseum
Malcolm Potier, 75, has been sentenced to two years in prison for strangling Kirsty O'Donnell at the London Coliseum in June 2023. The attack followed an argument after the victim sang along to a show. Potier has a previous conviction in Australia for inciting murder.
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Courts · WestminsterMan jailed for strangling woman at West End show
Malcolm Potier, 75, has been jailed for two years after strangling a woman during a performance of 'We Will Rock You' at the London Coliseum. The judge highlighted a pattern of dominance and control in his actions.
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Courts · WestminsterMistress of Mayfair restaurant can stay open after stabbing
The Mistress of Mayfair restaurant in Mayfair has been permitted to continue operating after its licence was reviewed by Westminster City Council. New conditions have been placed on the venue following an incident on August 10th.
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Courts · WestminsterMan denies stealing £100,000 watch from actor
Rachid Bouchibane has denied robbing actor Alexander Johnson of a Patek Philippe watch valued at £100,000. The trial is scheduled for January 2029, and Bouchibane has been released on bail.
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Courts · City of LondonMayor criticises courts for punishing domestic abuse victims
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has criticised fast-track courts for convicting domestic violence victims over unpaid household bills. He stated that women are being prosecuted for minor debts due to controlling partners or fleeing abuse, calling for urgent reform of the Single Justice Procedure.
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Courts · City of LondonMayor Sadiq Khan cleared of car tax offence after scam ruling
Sir Sadiq Khan faced a criminal prosecution for failing to tax a 24-year-old Nissan Micra. His team described the situation as a 'scam' after the case was withdrawn this week.
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Courts · BarnetFinchley Teacher Found Guilty of Indecent Assaults
Sally-Anne Bowen, a former teacher at Christ's College in Finchley, has been found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault against two pupils. The assaults took place in the late 1980s when the victims were teenagers. Bowen, 65, was granted bail and awaits sentencing.
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Courts · BarnetTeacher convicted of indecently assaulting two pupils
Chemistry teacher Sally-Anne Bowen has been convicted of indecently assaulting two male pupils at Christ's College in Finchley. A jury at Harrow Crown Court found her guilty of seven counts after hearing evidence of sexual encounters in the late 1980s.
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Courts · EnfieldSix fined for blue badge misuse in Enfield
Enfield Council has successfully prosecuted six individuals for misusing blue badges. The fines, including victim surcharges and costs, total thousands of pounds for offences ranging from using badges of deceased persons to displaying photocopied permits.
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Courts · CroydonCroydon teenager admits encouraging self-harm on apps
A 15-year-old boy has admitted encouraging self-harm and making indecent images of a child. The offences took place in Croydon between October 2024 when he was 13. A further hearing is set for September 10.
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Courts · EalingEaling man accused of threats to Met Police chief and judges
Karim Ben Ali, 38, from Ealing, appeared at Inner London Crown Court charged with threatening to kill Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and harm judges. He remains in custody.
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Courts · Hammersmith and FulhamTruck driver avoids prison after killing Fulham cyclist in left-turn crash
A 47-year-old lorry driver who failed to see a cyclist while turning left on North End Road, Fulham, killing 60-year-old Zinovly Savyulak, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years. The Old Bailey heard Renshaw had not checked his mirrors properly before the collision on 15 December 2022.
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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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