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Violent Crime · GreenwichTeenager arrested on suspicion of rape in Plumstead
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an alleged incident on Kingsdale Road in Plumstead. The Metropolitan Police are investigating and the arrested teenager remains in custody.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichTeenage boy arrested after girl allegedly raped in Plumstead
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an alleged incident on Kingsdale Road in Plumstead. The teenage victim is being supported by specialist officers as the investigation continues.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Policing · GreenwichWoolwich stabbing victim's father backs stop and search
The father of Leo Marcus, who was fatally stabbed in Woolwich in 2019, has described stop and search as an essential police tactic. His comments come as the Metropolitan Police report a fall in knife-enabled crime across London.
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Courts · GreenwichGreenwich man guilty of stalking, given restraining order
Reece Blake, 32, of Reeves Road, Greenwich, has been sentenced to a one-year community order and a three-year restraining order after admitting to stalking and obstructing a police officer. He was also fined £120.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichMan found dead at Charlton Athletic's The Valley stadium
A man was pronounced dead at Charlton Athletic’s The Valley stadium in the early hours of Monday. Police are treating the death as unexplained and have appealed for witnesses. The club confirmed it is cooperating with the investigation.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichCoroner warns safeguarding gaps after Thamesmead woman killed by ex-partner
An 18-year-old care leaver was murdered by her abusive partner after safeguarding support ended when she turned 18. A coroner has urged agencies to review protections for vulnerable young people transitioning to adulthood, citing failures in Natasha Hill’s case.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichMarko Balaz eligible for early release after Woolwich killing
Marko Balaz, convicted of the manslaughter of 15-year-old Daejaun Campbell in Woolwich, is eligible for early release under the Sentencing Act 2026. The mother of the teenager expressed distress after receiving notification from the Probation Service regarding the change in law.
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Woolwich manslaughterer faces early release under new law
A man convicted of manslaughter for his role in the killing of 15-year-old Daejaun Campbell in Woolwich could be released early under new legislation. The victim's mother received notification of the potential change via email, expressing deep distress.
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Violent Crime · Greenwich16-year-old girl sexually assaulted at Abbey Wood Tube station on 18 July
A 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at Abbey Wood Tube station after being followed from a bus. Police have released a CCTV image of a suspect and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident occurred on 18 July 2026.
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