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Violent Crime · GreenwichGreenwich Club Stabbing: Man Charged
A 21-year-old man was stabbed twice in the thigh at a Greenwich nightclub. Immanuel Francis-Gordon, 24, has been charged with the assault and is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichTeen stabbed and e-bike stolen in Eltham
An 18-year-old man was stabbed and his e-bike stolen in Eltham on Saturday, October 31. Police were called to Rochester Way and the victim was taken to hospital via air ambulance.
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Courts · GreenwichMap thief jailed for three years at Woolwich Crown Court
Melvin West, 70, has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing a rare 17th Century world map from the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. The map, cut from a 1684 atlas, has not been recovered and its loss is considered a significant cultural blow.
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Courts · GreenwichGreenwich burglar jailed for two years
Lee Dwyer-Clark has been sentenced to two years in prison for burgling a family home in Greenwich on June 7. He was found in the homeowner's van at the scene and admitted being under the influence of drugs.
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Courts · GreenwichEltham College teacher barred from profession for accessing porn
A teacher with over 20 years' service at Eltham College Junior School has been banned from teaching indefinitely after accessing and storing pornography on his work computer and school account. William Schaper was dismissed in January 2025 and referred to the Teaching Regulation Agency.
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Transport Crime · GreenwichCCTV images released after violent robbery attempt at Woolwich Dockyard station
A man was assaulted and had his mobile phone targeted in a failed robbery attempt at Woolwich Dockyard railway station on July 30. British Transport Police have released CCTV images of three people they wish to identify and speak to.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichPlumstead man charged with common assault
A 41-year-old man has been charged with common assault following an alleged incident on Plumstead High Street. Selomon Dawit is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court next month.
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Transport Crime · GreenwichMan punched in face during phone robbery at Cutty Sark DLR
A man was punched in the face and had his mobile phone stolen at Cutty Sark DLR station in Greenwich. Members of the public intervened to recover the phone. British Transport Police are seeking information.
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Courts · GreenwichGreenwich kidnapper admits sexual motive, faces prison
Omoniyi Peter has admitted to kidnapping a woman in Greenwich with sexual intent. He pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial at the Old Bailey, and sentencing has been adjourned pending a public danger report.
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Policing · GreenwichPolice seek suspect after baby‑holder bitten on DLR train in Greenwich
British Transport Police are looking for a man captured on CCTV after he bit and assaulted a passenger holding a baby on a DLR train between Maze Hill and Woolwich Arsenal on 5 September 2026. The force urges anyone with information to contact them using the reference provided.
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Violent Crime · Greenwich19-year-old e-bike rider dies in Eltham crash
A 19-year-old man has died following a collision involving an e-bike and a parked car in Eltham. The incident occurred on Eltham Hill on September 28. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has been notified.
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Policing · GreenwichWoolwich dispersal order in place after Tesco incidents
A dispersal order has been implemented across the Woolwich area, granting police additional powers to manage public order. The measure was authorised following social media posts detailing incidents involving schoolchildren at a Woolwich Tesco.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichThree arrested after teen stabbed in Greenwich
Three teenagers have been arrested following a stabbing in Charlton, Greenwich. The 19-year-old victim was found in a critical condition and taken to hospital. Police detained the suspects in Eltham.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichTeenager in critical condition after Charlton stabbing; three arrested
A 19-year-old man is in critical condition following a stabbing in Charlton. Police arrested three teenagers, aged 17 and 18, in Eltham on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. A cordon was in place on Charlton Church Lane.
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Courts · Greenwich12-year-old faces court over Greenwich vandalism and theft
A 12-year-old boy has appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court facing multiple charges including vandalism at St Alfege Church in Greenwich and theft of an e-scooter. The case has been adjourned to Bexley Magistrates' Court.
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Courts · GreenwichPlumstead man faces rape and sexual assault charges
Joshua Archer, 18, of Wickham Lane, Plumstead, faces charges of rape and sexual assault following an alleged incident in Greenwich on July 1, 2026. He appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court and is remanded in custody.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichMan injured in substance attack on Plumstead Common Road
A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after a substance was thrown at his face on Plumstead Common Road. The Metropolitan Police are conducting enquiries but no arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichMan found with injuries on Woolwich street
A man in his 20s was found with injuries on Herbert Road, Woolwich, on Saturday, 26 September. Emergency services attended the scene, including an air ambulance, and the man received hospital treatment for non-life-changing injuries. No arrests have been made.
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Community Safety · GreenwichGreenwich woman has fourth cancer diagnosis
A 75-year-old Greenwich resident has been diagnosed with lung cancer, her fourth cancer in four decades. Susan Gasson is now part of a clinical trial showing promising results with her tumour shrinking.
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Courts · GreenwichOfficers deny causing death of pregnant woman in Eltham crash
Two police officers have denied charges related to the death of a heavily pregnant woman in a high-speed crash on Eltham Road. PC Chris Johnson denies causing death by dangerous driving, while former officer Danny Tomkins denies dangerous driving.
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