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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Policing · BarnetOfficer stabbed during Barnet dawn raid
A police officer was stabbed in the leg during a dawn raid in Barnet as part of a major operation targeting an organised crime group. Seventeen people were arrested across London and four other counties.
Barnet3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Policing · BarnetOfficer stabbed in Barnet as 17 arrested in organised crime raids
A police officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his leg during a warrant execution in Cockfosters, Barnet. The incident occurred during dawn raids that led to 17 arrests across London and surrounding areas as part of a joint investigation into organised crime and financial offences.
Barnet3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Crime Data · Westminster
Westminster Council seeks HMRC data to target illegal Airbnb lets
Westminster City Council is pursuing access to HMRC data to identify homeowners illegally operating short-term rental properties. The move aims to enforce the 90-day rule and tackle suspected fraud, with thousands of properties potentially in breach.
Westminster3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Courts · CroydonCroydon man jailed for 16 years over illegal arms deals
A 68-year-old Croydon businessman has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in brokering illegal arms deals. David Greenhalgh, along with his business partner, supplied weapons to Sudan, South Sudan, and Libya between 2009 and 2016.
Croydon3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Courts · City of LondonJamie Carragher faces bankruptcy petition over £800,000 tax bill
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is facing a bankruptcy petition filed by HM Revenue and Customs over an alleged unpaid tax bill estimated to be between £700,000 and £800,000. The petition was filed at the High Court.
City of London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 41