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Courts · CroydonTwo Charged Over Croydon Town Centre Knife Fight
Two men have been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon following a knife fight in Croydon town centre. The incident occurred on Church Street on Thursday, September 10, and was captured on video. Both appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court.
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Stabbing Incident Reported in South London
Emergency services have responded to a stabbing incident in south London. The situation is a developing story, with further details to be confirmed by authorities.
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LatestMcCann suspect admits beach presence on night of disappearance
Christian Brueckner, the German police's chief suspect in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has admitted being on a beach 150 yards from her holiday resort on the night she vanished. He told journalists he was selling drugs and was stopped by police three times.
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Policing · EalingEaling police operation leads to drug charges and arrests
Ealing police have charged one man with drug supply offences and made several arrests during a three-day operation focused on cuckooing and drug dealing hotspots. The initiative also saw a Community Protection Notice issued.
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LatestFake vinyl producer Rehan Ahmed jailed for three and a half years
Rehan Ahmed, who ran Phoenix of Vinyl and Paragon Music, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for producing and selling thousands of fraudulent vinyl records. Police raided his west London factory, uncovering a large-scale operation.
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Courts · CroydonCroydon man on trial for rape denies claims
A Croydon man, Edward McGrath, is on trial at Basildon Crown Court for alleged rape and sexual assault. He told Essex Police the accuser and her friends were fabricating their claims, a police interview played in court revealed. Christopher Stannard has pleaded guilty to burglary of the woman's flat.
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Policing · BarnetMan arrested after imitation firearm scare prompts school lockdown
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear after an incident in Edgware. The scare led to Menorah Grammar School entering a precautionary lockdown.
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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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Crime Data · City of LondonKing's Cross and St Pancras Boost Patrols Against Luggage Thieves
British Transport Police and London St Pancras Highspeed are increasing patrols and operations to combat luggage thieves at King's Cross and St Pancras stations. The crackdown follows several high-profile thefts, including one involving luggage worth £600,000 from the Abu Dhabi royal family.
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Courts · LondonBakerloo line attacker admits attempted rape
Vincent Saxon, 54, has admitted to attempting to rape a woman on a Bakerloo line train. The incident occurred on July 11 between Waterloo and Lambeth North stations. Saxon pleaded guilty at Inner London Crown Court on September 17 and will be sentenced on October 30.
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LatestIlford station attacker detained indefinitely
Ayodele Jamgbadi, 30, has been detained indefinitely in hospital after being found unfit to stand trial for murder. He was recognised by officers at Ilford station the day after the incident that led to the death of Jorge Ortega, 61.
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Courts · SouthwarkWoman pleads not guilty to murder of City banker partner
Joanna Cierpka has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. Her partner, City banker Henrik Slotsaa, was found dead at their Elephant and Castle home on March 15, 2026, with 14 stab wounds. Cierpka admitted to a hospital staff member, 'I killed my partner'.
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Courts · LondonRapist Bernadin Dedic mistakenly freed from Wormwood Scrubs
Bernadin Dedic, a convicted rapist, was mistakenly released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs on February 6 due to a court official mixing up digital case files. He left the UK for Bosnia within hours of his release. A jury had found him guilty of nine charges in his absence on September 15.
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Courts · HillingdonFour jailed over Heathrow Airport tear gas attack
Four men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a tear gas incident at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 car park. The attack caused distress, vomiting, and breathing difficulties for several people, leading to the closure of the terminal.
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Transport Crime · LondonPolice seek man after train exposure
British Transport Police are seeking a man in connection with an incident of exposure and masturbation on a train. The incident occurred on August 19 shortly before 6:30pm on a service travelling between London Euston and Bushey.
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Courts · CamdenCamden murder victim's family fundraises for headstone
The daughters of Mark Carroll, who was murdered in Camden on April 10, 2024, have launched a fundraiser for his headstone. His killer, Rasheed Rahman, was sentenced to at least 27 years after being released on police bail days before the attack.
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Courts · BarnetDan Thomas steps down as Reform UK Wales leader after arrest
Dan Thomas, who previously led Barnet Council, has resigned as leader of Reform UK in Wales following his arrest on suspicion of assault and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour. He was released without charge.
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Courts · RedbridgeRedbridge man unfit to plead to murder charge after station death
Ayodele Jamgbadi, 28, is accused of murder following the death of railway worker Jorge Ortega, 61, at Ilford station on December 4, 2024. Jamgbadi is unfit to plead, and a jury will determine if he inflicted the injuries that led to Mr Ortega's death two days later.
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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 · RedbridgeIlford station worker died after punch, jury told
An Elizabeth Line worker died after being punched once at Ilford Station, the Inner London Crown Court heard. Jorge Ortega, 61, suffered a fatal brain injury on December 4, 2024. Ayodele Jamgbadi, 28, is charged with murder but is unfit to stand trial.
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