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Courts · LambethJordon Ibe fined for assaulting ex-girlfriend in Lambeth
Former Liverpool FC player Jordon Ibe has been sentenced for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Amie Mayson, outside her Lambeth home. He pulled a braid from her hair during an argument on December 14. The case was heard at Croydon Magistrates’ Court.
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Courts · CroydonBarnet 15-year-old admits encouraging serious self-harm online
A 15-year-old boy from Barnet pleaded guilty to two counts of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm via Telegram and Discord in October 2024. He also admitted three counts of making indecent photographs of a child. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for 10 September 2026.
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Transport Crime · CroydonCollett Bartley banned for 21 months after crashing into Sydenham Tesco
Collett Bartley, 42, crashed a Volkswagen Tiguan into a Tesco Express in Sydenham on 10 June 2026 while over the drink-driving limit. She received a 21-month ban, a community order, and a £120 fine after pleading guilty at Croydon Magistrates' Court on 18 August.
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Policing · LambethJason Rennox charged after Brixton police officer assaulted during weapon search
Jason Rennox, of Wenlock Street, Hackney, has been charged with assaulting a police officer in Brixton on 13 August. The incident occurred when officers attempted to detain a boy for a weapon search, leading to additional police support being called.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · MertonMitcham woman admits £16,000 Universal Credit fraud
A Mitcham resident has admitted fraudulently claiming Universal Credit by hiding savings over £16,000. Jane Turner, 66, pleaded guilty at Croydon Magistrates' Court on 7 August 2026. She remains on unconditional bail ahead of sentencing on 16 October 2026.
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Courts · CroydonThornton Heath woman banned for 10 years after dog starved to death
A Thornton Heath resident has been banned from owning dogs for a decade after her four-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier was euthanised due to severe emaciation. Ebony Hoyte-Griffith was sentenced at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on 24 July for failing to provide adequate nutrition and veterinary care.
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