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Violent Crime · HackneyHackney gang boss jailed for life over Dalston restaurant shooting
Hackney gang leader Beytullah Gunduz has been sentenced to life imprisonment for orchestrating a shooting outside a Dalston restaurant. The victim, Onur Guzel, suffered life-altering injuries after being targeted following threats and attempted extortion.
Hackney4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45- Violent Crime · London
Gang linked to three London murders
A Dominican American gang, Los Trinitarios, has been linked to three murders in London during 2025. The gang, known for recruiting young people, operates within Spanish-speaking communities around Elephant and Castle.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Policing · Tower Hamlets
Met arrests 297 in Lambeth and Southwark gang crackdown led by Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond
A Metropolitan Police operation in Lambeth and Southwark resulted in 297 arrests and 38 weapons seized, including knives and firearms. Knife crime fell by 18% during the week-long crackdown, which targeted gang violence and drug supply networks.
Tower Hamlets5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65