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- Community Safety · London
New anti-knife campaign targets Westminster and Croydon
A new Home Office campaign, 'No Place for Knives', is being piloted in Westminster and Croydon, aiming to reduce knife crime through targeted interventions. The boroughs have received over £8.1 million in funding to support these efforts, which include enhanced police presence and technology.
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Croydon targeted in new knife crime crackdown
Croydon is one of the pilot areas for the government's 'No Place for Knives' campaign, which aims to reduce knife crime through increased police presence, advanced technology, and community outreach. The borough will receive funding to support these targeted interventions.
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Violent Crime · CroydonCroydon father dies months after leukaemia diagnosis
A "fit and healthy" father of three from Croydon died just months after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. Tony Williams, 62, passed away on November 12, 2025, following a second course of chemotherapy that proved unsuccessful.
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Westminster and Croydon lead London weapons offences
Westminster and Croydon recorded the highest number of weapons possession offences in London in September 2026, with 34 incidents each. Overall, 567 such offences were recorded across the capital that month, a rise of 18.8 per cent over the previous year.
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Man denies murder over Valentine's date remark in Croydon
Ellis Anim-Annor denies murdering Lorik Abazi, 22, and wounding another man in Croydon on 15 February. The court heard the alleged fatal row was sparked by a comment about a Valentine's Day date.
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Transport Crime · CroydonMan, 25, arrested after police pursuit ends in Croydon crash
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking following a collision in Croydon. The incident occurred after officers attempted to stop a motorcycle, leading to a pursuit and subsequent crash with a van.
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Man found unconscious with head injuries in Purley
A man in his 50s was discovered unconscious with head injuries on Brighton Road, Purley, on October 21. Emergency services attended the scene, and the man's injuries are not considered life-threatening. Police believe an assault occurred and are continuing their investigation.
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Croydon and Westminster record highest violence offences
Croydon recorded the highest total number of violence against the person offences in London, with 12,443 incidents in the year ending September 2026. Westminster followed closely with 12,242 offences, also recording the highest rate per 1,000 people.
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Courts · CroydonFresh inquest ordered for girl scalded to death in 1978
A fresh inquest has been ordered into the death of five-year-old Andrea Bernard, who died in 1978 from burns sustained in a bath. The High Court quashed the original accidental death verdict after her former stepmother, Janice Nix, was convicted of manslaughter.
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Croydon man robbed of cash and phone, taken to hospital
A man in his 20s was robbed of his cash and phone on Surrey Street, Croydon, on October 14. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · CroydonMan robbed and injured in Croydon street attack
A man in his 20s was attacked and robbed of his phone and cash in Surrey Street, Croydon on October 14. Blood was visible on the pavement following the incident, which has prompted calls for increased police presence.
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Croydon author Leodara Darlington launches awards to support Black writers
Croydon-based author Leodara Darlington is launching novel awards and a creative matchmaking event to support underrepresented writers, particularly young Black writers. Her debut book, 'The Exes', was a Good Morning America Book Club pick.
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Croydon man convicted of murdering partner Sarah Reynolds
Earlston Bennett, 58, has been convicted of murdering Sarah Reynolds and controlling and coercive behaviour. Ms Reynolds died from blunt force trauma to the head and torso. Bennett is due to be sentenced on December 4.
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Croydon colleges locked down after machete chase
John Ruskin College and Quest Academy in Croydon were placed on lockdown on September 30 after a masked teenager was seen chasing another person with a machete. No arrests have been made and police are seeking the suspect.
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Violent Crime · CroydonBoy, 14, injured in Croydon park assault
A 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital after an assault at Coulsdon Memorial Recreation Ground in Croydon. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene on September 30. No arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · CroydonCroydon school lockdown ends after machete report
A school on Selsdon Park Road in Croydon was placed on lockdown on Wednesday, September 30, following reports of a person seen with a bladed weapon. Police attended but the suspect had left the scene. No arrests have been made and no injuries were reported.
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Policing · CroydonCroydon schools locked down over bladed weapon reports
Two Croydon schools, John Ruskin College and Quest Academy, were temporarily locked down following reports of a person with a bladed weapon. Police attended Selsdon Park Road but the suspect had left the scene. No arrests or injuries were reported.
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Courts · CroydonCroydon man threatens legal action over Bayeux Tapestry access
A visually impaired man from Croydon has threatened legal action against the British Museum over access to the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition. The museum will now provide audio-described tours after receiving a pre-action letter.
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Courts · CroydonCroydon woman faces life in Cambodia over 34kg cannabis
A 31-year-old Croydon resident, Tamara Martins, is detained in Cambodia facing potential life imprisonment after being found with 34kg of cannabis. She asserts she was unaware of the drugs in the suitcase she agreed to transport.
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Courts · CroydonCroydon leaseholders without gas threatened with repossession
Nineteen leaseholders at Admiral Court in Croydon have been without gas since March. They received demands for full annual service charges within 24 hours, with threats of repossession and up to £1,000 in debt collection fees.
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