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Violent Crime · IslingtonBrothers jailed for King's Cross knife attack
Reece and Darrell Williams have been jailed for a violent, unprovoked knife attack near King's Cross station. The victim suffered multiple stab wounds and life-changing injuries. The brothers were arrested nine days after the incident on Beaconsfield Street.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonLeah Campbell-Knechtel and Jawad Naser jailed for 10 years over Islington stabbing
Leah Campbell-Knechtel, 28, and Jawad Naser, 47, were each sentenced to 10 years in prison for grievous bodily harm after a knife attack in Islington left a 66-year-old man with life-changing injuries. Police found Campbell-Knechtel hiding under a bed in Muswell Hill two days later.
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Policing · IslingtonMetropolitan Police investigate damage at Emirates Stadium Arsenal shop
The Metropolitan Police cordoned off the Arsenal shop at Emirates Stadium on 14 August 2026 following damage to its doors and shutters. Forensic activity was observed, but the force has not confirmed the nature of the incident. Residents and visitors are asked to avoid the area while investigations continue.
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