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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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Courts · HackneyFormer nurse pleads not guilty to Hackney hospital sex charges
A former nurse has pleaded not guilty to eight charges at Wood Green Crown Court concerning alleged sexual activity with a patient at Homerton Hospital in the 2000s. Jason Forde was extradited from Barbados and faces a trial in April 2027.
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Courts · HackneyEx-nurse Jason Forde denies sex charges at Wood Green Crown Court
Former nurse Jason Forde, 56, has denied eight charges at Wood Green Crown Court. The charges relate to alleged sexual activity with a mental health patient at Homerton Hospital in the 2000s. Forde was extradited from Barbados earlier this summer and a trial date has been set for April 26, 2027.
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Community Safety · HackneyHackney arson suspect charged as Stourbridge families return home
A 50-year-old Hackney man has been charged with arson after multiple fires in London Fields. Meanwhile, 85 evacuated households in Stourbridge returned home after cordons were lifted, while 13 partially damaged properties remain occupied. Military personnel supported firefighting efforts.
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Isaac Shozi charged with arson after ten fires set in London Fields
Isaac Shozi of Bodney Road, Hackney, has been charged with arson after police and fire crews responded to around ten small fires in London Fields early on Saturday. No injuries were reported, but officers warned of the risks of fires spreading quickly in dry conditions.
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Violent Crime · Waltham Forest16-year-old stabbed in Hackney found injured in Walthamstow
A 16-year-old boy was treated for stab wounds in Walthamstow after being attacked outside Clapton Station in Hackney on 9 August 2026. Police said his injuries were not life-threatening. St James Street Station was closed while emergency services responded, and the investigation continues.
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Policing · HackneyFire at Hackney Road shop leads to evacuation and road closure
A fire broke out at a shop with flats above on Hackney Road, Hackney, on 3 August 2026, prompting the evacuation of residents. The London Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control by 8:47am, but the road remains closed between Shoreditch High Street and Cremer Street.
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Former nurse charged with sexual offences against patient at Homerton Hospital
A former nurse has been extradited from Barbados and charged with unlawful sexual activity involving a woman receiving mental health treatment at Homerton Hospital in Hackney. Jason Forde appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 17 August and was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Wood Green Crown Court on 25 August.
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Courts · HackneyEx-nurse extradited from Barbados over Hackney hospital sex charges
A former nurse has been extradited from Barbados and charged with unlawful sexual activity with a woman treated for a mental disorder at Homerton Hospital in Hackney. Jason Forde, 56, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 31 July 2026 and was remanded in custody ahead of a Wood Green Crown Court hearing on 25 August.
Hackney4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35