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- Courts · London
Gang jailed for £150k phone shop raids across London
Three men have been convicted and sentenced for their roles in a series of phone shop robberies across London that netted approximately £150,000 in devices. Staff members were threatened and assaulted during the raids between May 28 and June 9 last year.
London3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 
Courts · CroydonMan Accused of Fatal Punch in Croydon Town Centre
A trial is underway at Croydon Crown Court where Peter Dache is accused of fatally punching Lloyd Stewart in Croydon town centre. CCTV footage allegedly shows the incident, and a witness described hearing a loud impact.
Croydon2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 75 · Hype 45- Courts · Croydon
Attacker of South Croydon man set for early prison release
A South Croydon man who suffered severe injuries after being randomly attacked and kicked into traffic is to have his attacker released from prison early. The perpetrator, Salman Kamraman Karim, was sentenced to 11 years but will be eligible for release in February 2031.
Croydon3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Courts · SouthwarkSouthwark man convicted of murder for stamping on victim's head
Alfie Conway-Ryle has been found guilty of murder at Croydon Crown Court after a brutal assault in Southwark Park left his victim unable to receive life-saving cancer treatment. William Ffrench died in March 2025.
Southwark3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · CroydonPC Christopher Gudgeon found guilty of sexual assault
Metropolitan Police officer PC Christopher Gudgeon has been found guilty of sexual assault after an incident on June 25, 2022. The 43-year-old officer, who was off-duty at the time, admitted to some actions but lied to the court about his conduct. He is currently suspended and awaits sentencing.
Croydon2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41- Courts · City of London
Met Officer Convicted of Sexual Assault
Metropolitan Police officer PC Christopher Gudgeon has been convicted of sexual assault following an incident at a south London address in June 2022. He is currently suspended and faces a misconduct hearing.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 - Latest
Trevin Campbell jailed for life for Brixton murder
Trevin Campbell has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 30 years for the murder of Gary Mayhew. Mr Mayhew died on 21 October 2021 after being shot in Brixton. Campbell was arrested at Gatwick Airport attempting to board a flight to Jamaica.
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Violent Crime · BromleyDaniel Ata-Baah banned from teaching after child sexual assault conviction
A 57-year-old former maths teacher from Beckenham has been permanently barred from teaching after being convicted of sexually assaulting a girl under 13. Daniel Ata-Baah was sentenced in November 2024 and banned by the Teaching Regulation Agency on 24 July 2025.
Bromley4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35