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Policing · Kensington and ChelseaNotting Hill Carnival: 169 arrested on first day
Police made 169 arrests on the first day of Notting Hill Carnival as of Sunday evening. Offences included drug and weapon possession, assaults, and sexual offences. Commander Claire Smart noted a reduction in serious violence compared to previous years.
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LatestPC Andrew Harper killers exempt from early release
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced changes to an early release scheme, ensuring that those convicted of unlawful killing, including manslaughter, will no longer be eligible. This decision follows public concern over the potential release of Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole, convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper.
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Policing · Tower HamletsMet Police admit system error misdirected journalist after camera theft
A journalist's camera was stolen from a Shoreditch pub, but the Metropolitan Police initially misdirected the victim to another force due to a system error. The Met has since apologised and stated that internal reviews and actions have been taken.
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Courts · City of LondonInfluencer denies role in £137k Mayfair watch robbery
An influencer accused of being involved in the robbery of a £137,000 watch in Mayfair has told a court he had no idea an attack was happening. One co-accused has pleaded guilty.
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LatestPolice seek man after Covent Garden rape
Detectives are appealing for the public's help to identify a man wanted in connection with a rape that occurred in Covent Garden. The assault took place in a doorway on Macklin Street in the early hours of Saturday.
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Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamFour arrested after Dagenham pub assault leaves man in cardiac arrest
Four men have been arrested in connection with an assault at a Dagenham pub that left a man in his 40s suffering a cardiac arrest. The victim's condition has since improved.
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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 · SouthwarkSouthwark man charged with murder after woman's fatal fall
A man has been charged with murder after a woman died from injuries sustained after allegedly exiting a window of his Southwark flat. Mohamed Sherif, 54, is accused of killing Kerry Ann Goodbrand, 31, who was found fatally injured on August 21.
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Courts · Tower HamletsPoco Lee faces rape charges in Tower Hamlets court
Nigerian dancer Poco Lee, real name Iweh Odinaka, has been charged with two counts of rape, one attempted rape, and two sexual assaults by penetration. The alleged incidents occurred in Tower Hamlets on July 23. Odinaka appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court and his case was sent to Snaresbrook Crown Court.
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Violent Crime · SuttonNine arrested after aggravated burglary at Sutton business
Nine males, including a 13-year-old, have been arrested following an aggravated burglary at business premises on Beddington Lane, Sutton. The arrests were made on suspicion of aggravated burglary and possession of an offensive weapon, with one also detained for vehicle theft. No injuries were reported.
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Courts · HackneyEx-nurse Jason Forde denies sex charges at Wood Green Crown Court
Former nurse Jason Forde, 56, has denied eight charges at Wood Green Crown Court. The charges relate to alleged sexual activity with a mental health patient at Homerton Hospital in the 2000s. Forde was extradited from Barbados earlier this summer and a trial date has been set for April 26, 2027.
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LatestMan arrested after stabbing at New Cross station
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a stabbing at New Cross station on August 18. The victim was taken to hospital and required surgery following the incident.
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Watch worth £137,000 cut from designer's wrist in Mayfair
A fashion designer had a diamond-encrusted watch worth over £137,000 cut from his wrist outside a Mayfair restaurant. Two men are on trial accused of the robbery, with prosecutors alleging a knife was used.
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Community Safety · Tower HamletsTesla crashes into Tower Hamlets home
A Tesla has smashed into the front of a house on Old Ford Road in Tower Hamlets. The driver was unharmed, and no injuries were reported. A box of cream chargers was seen near the vehicle.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonMan sought over three train sexual assaults
British Transport Police are seeking a man in connection with three sexual assaults and an attempted sexual assault on trains travelling between London and Essex. Images of the suspect have been released.
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Crime Data · EnfieldFood supplier fined £18,335 over cat faeces in Enfield warehouse
FoodArt UK Limited has been fined £18,335 after pleading guilty to four food hygiene offences. Enfield Council officers discovered cat faeces and urine in the Brimsdown warehouse in January and February 2025, posing risks of serious illness.
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LatestWoman admits breaching anonymity of Jeffrey Donaldson victim
Donna Toman has admitted breaching a lifetime anonymity order protecting victims of Jeffrey Donaldson. Toman, 55, appeared at Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to publishing information likely to identify a victim. A pre-sentence report has been ordered.
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LatestMan arrested after Leyton High Road attack leaves victim fighting for life
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following an incident on High Road in Leyton on August 22. The victim, found unconscious, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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Transport Crime · HarrowOnlyFans creator earns thousands from suggestive London Underground stunts
An OnlyFans creator from Harrow is reportedly earning thousands of pounds each month by performing suggestive stunts on the London Underground. Imi Angelica, 23, stated she adheres to byelaws and does not film when children are present, while Transport for London reminded customers of behavioural rules.
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Courts · GreenwichEltham sports club seeks extended hours after stabbing
GB10 Sports Club in Eltham has applied to extend its opening and alcohol sales hours. The application follows a stabbing incident in April, which police investigated without finding fault with the club. Nine neighbours have raised objections.
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