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Violent Crime · Kingston upon ThamesPolice still searching for black van linked to 2018 Glushkov murder in New Malden
Nearly nine years after Nikolai Glushkov was found strangled at his New Malden home, London police have not identified the black Volkswagen seen nearby. The case remains open with no active leads, and officers urge the public to report any information.
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Violent Crime · Kingston upon ThamesChessington assault investigation closed by police
An investigation into an assault involving two 11-year-old girls on Woodgate Avenue, Chessington, has been closed by the Metropolitan Police. The girls sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital. Police stated there were no positive lines of enquiry.
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Courts · Kingston upon ThamesSurbiton man jailed 12 years for child abuse
A 75-year-old Surbiton man, William Raison, has been jailed for 12 years after admitting to sexually abusing a young girl known to him. He also pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children.
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Violent Crime · Kingston upon ThamesTwo 11-year-old girls injured in Chessington assault
Two 11-year-old girls were taken to hospital with minor injuries following an assault on Woodgate Avenue in Chessington. The Metropolitan Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses.
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Courts · Kingston upon ThamesTeacher James Thomas banned after sexual misconduct at Surbiton school
James Thomas, 34, has been banned indefinitely from teaching after a Teaching Regulation Agency panel found him guilty of serious sexual misconduct. The incidents occurred while he was employed at Shrewsbury House School in Surbiton, south London.
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Community Safety · Kingston upon ThamesKingston man, 61, diagnosed with rare 'reverse Benjamin Button' disease
Tony Bryant, a 61-year-old former firefighter from Kingston, is battling Short Telomere Syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing premature ageing and organ damage. His daughter has launched a fundraiser to support his care and explore potential treatments.
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