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Courts · HarrowFaisal Razzaq jailed for life over London gun network
Faisal Razzaq has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court for his role in a network supplying illegal firearms across London. The 44-year-old was previously jailed for the 2005 manslaughter of PC Sharon Beshenivsky.
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Courts · BarnetGolders Green memorial fire: Man pleads guilty to arson
Ali Fallahi has pleaded guilty to arson after setting fire to a photograph near a memorial wall in Golders Green. The court heard he blamed an exiled Iranian figure for his cousin's death, though a judge found no wider political or hate motivation.
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Edgware man jailed for selling guns after manslaughter release
Faisal Razzaq, released from prison in 2017 after a manslaughter conviction, has admitted to supplying banned firearms and ammunition to criminals in London. He is among six individuals awaiting sentencing at Harrow Crown Court for their roles in a firearms conspiracy.
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Courts · BarnetBarnet man admits 547 child abuse images
Daniel McCarthy, 21, of Clitterhouse Crescent near Brent Cross, has pleaded guilty to making 547 indecent images of children. The offences occurred on December 16, 2025, and he will be sentenced at Harrow Crown Court.
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Violent Crime · BarnetTwo men charged with rape after Sunny Hill Park incident, remanded in custody
Metropolitan Police responded to a rape report at Sunny Hill Park, Hendon, at 12:33 am on 7 September 2026. Khanzada Afghan and Mohammad Nejad were arrested, charged and remanded. Their next hearing is set for Harrow Crown Court on 22 September 2026.
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Courts · HarrowKhloe Simmonds jailed for seven years for false rape claims
Khloe Simmonds, 26, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for perverting the course of justice. She made false claims of sexual assault between 2018 and 2026, leading to significant police resources being diverted.
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Courts · BarnetEx-teacher Sally Anne Bowen convicted of indecent assault
A former science teacher at Christ's College in Finchley, Sally Anne Bowen, has been convicted of seven counts of indecent assault against two former pupils. The crimes occurred in 1988 and were brought to light after a podcast investigation unearthed new witnesses.
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LatestIan Cornish banned from teaching for life after sex offences
Former Ewell Castle School teacher Ian Cornish has been banned from teaching for life after being convicted of three sex offences involving a 13-year-old boy between May and November 2018. He was sentenced to four years in prison on January 10, 2023.
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Courts · BarnetGolders Green memorial wall arsonist admits guilt
Ali Fallahi, 46, from Ilford has admitted to an arson attack at a memorial wall in Golders Green. The fire occurred on April 27 at a memorial cabinet on Limes Avenue, established by the Miga Rally community group. Sentencing is scheduled for October 16 at Harrow Crown Court.
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Courts · HarrowEx-teacher Sally-Anne Bowen found not guilty of one indecent assault charge
Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, is on trial at Harrow Crown Court accused of indecently assaulting two boys under 16. The jury has been directed to find her not guilty of one count, though she denies all seven charges.
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Courts · BarnetFinchley teacher denies seven indecent assaults on pupils in 1980s
A former chemistry teacher at a Finchley boys’ school has denied seven counts of indecent assault against two pupils in the late 1980s. Sally-Anne Bowen told jurors she was 'too friendly' but never inappropriate. The trial continues at Harrow Crown Court.
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Courts · BarnetBarnet teacher denies eight indecent assault charges from 1980s
A former chemistry teacher at a Barnet boys’ school denies eight counts of indecent assault against two pupils in the late 1980s. The trial at Harrow Crown Court heard allegations of flirtatious behaviour, sexual discussions in class, and a mother’s complaint about a planned trip abroad.
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Violent Crime · HarrowBruke Besalagne convicted of raping pensioner outside Harrow church
A jury at Harrow Crown Court found Bruke Besalagne guilty of raping an elderly man outside St John’s Church, Harrow, shortly after midnight on 23 July 2025. The victim was described as defenceless by police. Besalagne, who had no fixed abode, was arrested at the scene and remanded in custody.
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Former Finchley teacher on trial for indecent assault of two pupils in 1980s
A former teacher at Christ's College in Finchley is on trial at Harrow Crown Court accused of indecent assault against two boys in the late 1980s. Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, denies exploiting her position to engage in sexual relationships with pupils aged 14 and 15. The trial continues.
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