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- Violent Crime · Islington
Man jailed for petrol bomb attack on Islington migrant hotel
Mark Neville, 65, has been convicted of petrol-bombing a migrant hotel on Dingley Road in Islington on September 24, 2025. CCTV footage showed him igniting and throwing the device, though security guards extinguished the fire before anyone was harmed.
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Angel shooting leaves 33‑year‑old with life‑changing injuries, Angel Central closed
On the evening of 27 October 2026, two men were shot outside Angel Central in Islington. The 33‑year‑old victim suffered life‑changing injuries, the centre remains shut and police have stepped up patrols while urging witnesses to contact 101.
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Violent Crime · LondonLiverpool Road shooting: Police cordon in place
Police have cordoned off a section of Liverpool Road in Islington after a shooting. Emergency services were called to the scene, and a significant police presence remains.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonPolice incident closes Blackstock Road in Finsbury Park
Blackstock Road in Finsbury Park has been cordoned off since late on October 26 due to a police incident. A forensic tent was seen at the scene, and bus routes have been diverted, causing disruption to local transport.
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Islington attempted rape: £10,000 reward for information
A £10,000 reward is on offer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in an attempted rape case in Islington. A woman in her early 20s was attacked on Church Road in the early hours of July 4.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonPaul Whitehouse fights off cashpoint mugger in Islington
Actor Paul Whitehouse fought back during an attempted mugging at a cashpoint on Essex Road in Islington on Friday night. His wife, Dr Mine Conkbayir, shared the incident on Instagram to raise awareness and urge vigilance.
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Man jailed for Starmer arson attacks deported from UK
Stanislav Carpiuc, 28, has been deported from the UK after being jailed for his role in arson attacks targeting property linked to Sir Keir Starmer. The attacks, which involved a car and two houses in May 2025, were ordered on behalf of Russia, the BBC revealed.
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Tollington Arms fire: Holloway pub faces months of closure
The Tollington Arms pub in Holloway is facing a lengthy closure after a fire broke out in its basement on Friday, October 9. Landlord Martin Whelan stated the pub could be shut for up to four months, with one person treated for minor smoke inhalation.
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Islington tenants face six-year scaffolding misery
Tenants in Islington's Archway Heights tower block have lived with scaffolding for over six years, leading to break-ins and safety concerns. Landlord Places for People awaits regulator consent for essential works, while residents campaign for action.
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Islington Residents Endure Six Years of Scaffolding, Safety Fears
Residents of Archway Heights in Islington have faced six years of disruption due to scaffolding, leading to trespassing, anti-social behaviour, and fears for personal safety. Landlord Places for People cites regulatory delays, while tenants and ACORN renters' union campaign for urgent repairs and transparency.
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Community Safety · IslingtonIslington school evacuated after hoax call
Lift Beacon High in Islington was evacuated on Thursday, October 8, following a hoax call. Students were sent home as a precaution on police advice, with the school reopening as normal the following day. The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident.
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Courts · IslingtonLondon doctor faces October 2027 trial over Rwanda genocide charges
Dr Vincent Brown, a London doctor, is set to face trial in October 2027 at the Old Bailey. He is charged with one count of conduct ancillary to genocide and six offences of conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity, relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
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Community Safety · IslingtonIslington Residents Claim Housing Block Taken Over by Drug Users
Residents of Epping Place in Islington have accused their housing association, L&Q, of a 'dereliction of duty' as they claim their block has been taken over by drug users. The mother and daughter are also facing eviction over rent arrears.
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Courts · IslingtonPedro Evangelou remains in prison serving nine‑year term after Islington assault
The Ministry of Justice told MyLondon that Pedro Evangelou continues to serve a nine‑year jail term for rape and a concurrent one‑year term for sexual assault committed after meeting a victim at Angel’s Slimelight nightclub.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonMan arrested after fight on Essex Road, Islington
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possessing an offensive weapon following a fight on Essex Road, Islington. CCTV operators alerted police to the incident which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 25.
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Policing · IslingtonIslington police incident seals off Essex Road shops
A police cordon has been established on Essex Road in Islington, near the junction with Packington Street. Several shops and adjacent streets are sealed off, with five bus routes being diverted by Transport for London.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonMotorcyclist dies in crash with bus on Tollington Park
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a bus on Tollington Park in Islington. Emergency services attended the scene on Friday, September 25, where the rider was pronounced dead. The road closure caused considerable traffic delays.
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Courts · IslingtonSab Cox cleared of rape in Islington
Sab Cox, 26, was acquitted of rape by a jury at the Old Bailey on Tuesday. Cox had travelled from Birmingham to meet a nonbinary person in Islington and maintained the sex was consensual.
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Courts · IslingtonIslington Man Charged in First UK Rwanda Genocide Case
An Islington man, Dr Vincent Brown, also known as Bajinya, has been charged with offences linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. He is the first person in the UK to face such charges and remains in custody.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonReece Salmon, 28, dies after stabbing in Islington
A murder investigation has been launched after 28-year-old Reece Salmon died in hospital following a stabbing in Lloyd Baker Street, Islington. Police have implemented enhanced stop-and-search powers in the area and are appealing for witnesses.
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