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Violent Crime · HackneyMan faces court charged with assaulting three women on Clapton Common
A 33-year-old man has appeared in court charged with three counts of assault by beating after allegedly attacking three Jewish women on Clapton Common. Abdisamad Siad pleaded not guilty and has been remanded into custody.
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Man arrested after three Jewish women assaulted in Hackney
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Hackney after three Jewish women reported being assaulted. The Metropolitan Police are treating the incident as a suspected antisemitic hate crime and have increased patrols in the Clapton Common area.
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Courts · HackneyMan arrested after moped rider dies in Hackney crash
A 64-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a crash on Lea Bridge Road in Hackney. A 51-year-old moped driver died at the scene. The Metropolitan Police are investigating and seeking information.
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Moped driver, 51, dies in Lea Bridge Road crash
A 51-year-old moped rider has died following a collision with a car on Lea Bridge Road in Clapton. A 64-year-old driver has been arrested and police are appealing for witnesses.
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Courts · HackneyOff-duty officers detain burglar with crowbar in Hackney
Two off-duty Metropolitan Police officers detained a burglar armed with a crowbar and other tools on Old Street, Hackney. The man has pleaded guilty to burglary and going equipped for burglary at Stratford Magistrates’ Court.
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Driver jailed for 10 years and nine months for killing cyclist
A 27-year-old woman has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for causing the death of a music student by dangerous driving. The collision occurred in Hackney after the driver had been inhaling nitrous oxide and speeding.
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Courts · HackneyHackney man jailed 18 years for manslaughter of 86-year-old John Burke
Ashley Malcolm has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the manslaughter of 86-year-old John Burke. Malcolm broke into Mr Burke's Hackney home, assaulted him, and ransacked his bedroom, leading to the great-grandfather's death days later.
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Community Safety · HackneyHomerton Hospital Pauses Home Birth Service
Homerton Hospital in Hackney has temporarily paused its home birth service, impacting at least 10 expectant mothers who had their birth plans cancelled. The hospital expects to resume services by Friday 9 October after an assurance and improvement process.
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Community Safety · HackneyLost 1963 song released by Hackney singer-songwriter
A song written by Hackney resident Justin Lewis in 1963 while serving in Cyprus has been recorded and released by local singer-songwriter Jonny P Taylor. The track, 'You'll Never Know', was rediscovered by Lewis while clearing his home.
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Violent Crime · HackneyMan arrested after alleged stabbing in Hackney group fight
A man has been arrested following a group brawl and alleged stabbing in Hackney. Police were called to Appleby Street on Friday 25 September 2026, after witnesses reported seeing a knife. The victim left the scene before officers arrived.
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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.
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Violent Crime · HackneyMan stabbed on Hackney road; three arrested
A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with stab injuries after an incident on Aden Grove Road in Hackney on September 23. Two men and a woman were arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
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Violent Crime · HackneyHackney Downs station assault: Police seek man after train threats
British Transport Police are seeking to identify a man after an incident on a train and an assault at Hackney Downs station on August 30. Officers want to speak to the victim and any witnesses.
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Community Safety · HackneyHackney traders occupy market after lease refusal
Traders have been occupying Hackney's Ridley Road Shopping Village for six months after their leases were not renewed. The landlord cited community safety, but the Metropolitan Police deny recommending closure. Traders are seeking community asset status.
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Violent Crime · HackneyMan arrested after Hackney restaurant assault, police say
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital and arrested for possession of an offensive weapon after an assault in a Hackney restaurant. Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses.
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LatestCrime Scene Established on Mare Street, Hackney
A crime scene is currently in place on Mare Street in Hackney, East London. Reports indicate that blood stains have been observed on the floor at the location.
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Violent Crime · LondonThree London Men Arrested After Essex Hotel Stabbing
Three men from London have been arrested by Essex Police following a stabbing incident at a hotel event in North Stifford, Essex. The arrests were made on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after four people sustained injuries.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · HackneyHackney man jailed for stealing £92k meant for breast cancer charity
A Hackney man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for defrauding Breast Cancer Now of nearly £92,000. Tameem Choudhury altered bank details to redirect funds meant for the charity into his own account.
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Man sought over homophobic assault in Hackney
A 23-year-old man was subjected to homophobic abuse and assaulted in Hackney on Saturday, 4 July. He sustained an injury to his face and is receiving support from LGBT+ liaison officers. The Metropolitan Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.
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Violent Crime · HackneyMan stabbed on Well Street in Hackney
A man was taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed on Well Street in Hackney on August 26. Emergency services attended the scene, leading to the closure of the road and diversions for several bus routes.
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