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Community Safety · LambethRSPCA seeks man after dog punched outside Tulse Hill Sainsbury's
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was punched four times in the head outside a Sainsbury's store in Tulse Hill. The incident occurred on Friday, September 4, and investigators have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak to.
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Crime Data · LambethMan arrested over toy sword in Myatt's Fields Park
A man was arrested in Myatt's Fields Park on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after a report of a sword. Officers later determined the item was a realistic-looking plastic toy, leading to the man's de-arrest and advice.
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Policing · LambethBrixton Station Crackdown: 15 Arrests, Stolen Phones Recovered
A targeted police operation at Brixton Underground Station between October 13-14 led to 15 arrests for offences including robbery and fraud. Officers also recovered stolen mobile phones, flick knives, and suspected Class A drugs.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan, 66, dies after being found in River Thames
A 66-year-old man has died after being found in the River Thames near Albert Embankment. Emergency services were called to the scene on Sunday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police stated the death is not being treated as suspicious.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan sought over Vauxhall station sexual assault
British Transport Police are appealing for information and have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to following a sexual assault outside Vauxhall station. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 30, shortly after 8am.
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Violent Crime · SouthwarkSouthwark and Lambeth see 23% rise in gun crime amid youth violence surge
Gun crime has increased by 23% in Southwark and 22% in Lambeth in the year to August 2026, with police attributing the rise to youth violence and gang activity. Targeted operations led to over 700 arrests and the seizure of more than 40 weapons.
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Violent Crime · Lambeth92-year-old man dies in West Norwood van collision
A 92-year-old man has died following a collision with a van on Curnick's Lane, West Norwood. The driver of the van has been arrested as the Met Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
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Courts · LambethTwo firms fined £1.3m after man killed by falling window
Two companies have been fined a total of £1.3 million for health and safety breaches after a 130kg window pane fell 26 storeys, killing Mick Ferris at the Corniche development in Vauxhall. St James Group Ltd received a £1m fine and Lindner Prater was fined £300,000.
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Courts · LambethDeveloper fined £1m after window kills coach driver
Property developer St James Group Ltd has been fined £1m after a 130kg window fell from a luxury penthouse in Vauxhall, killing coach driver Mick Ferris. Specialist contractor Lindner Prater was fined £300,000 for ignoring foreseeable risks.
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South West London Crime Figures Rise in August
Crime across south-west London saw a 9.6 per cent increase in August compared to July, with a total of 27,477 offences logged. Lambeth recorded the highest number of crimes, followed by Croydon and Wandsworth.
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Violent Crime · LambethWoman raped in Brixton churchyard, police appeal for information
A woman in her 40s reported being raped at St Matthew's Churchyard in Brixton Hill on September 17. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses, but no arrests have yet been made.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan stabbed at West Norwood junction taken to major trauma centre
A man was taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed at the junction of Crown Lane and Beulah Hill in West Norwood on September 21. Specialist paramedics treated the victim at the scene before his transfer to hospital.
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Violent Crime · LambethWoman reports rape in Brixton churchyard, police investigate
A woman in her 40s has reported being raped in St Matthew's Churchyard on Brixton Hill. The Metropolitan Police have cordoned off a section of the churchyard and are appealing for information. No arrests have been made.
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Policing · London140 Met officers complete neighbourhood policing programme
Around 140 Metropolitan Police officers have completed a two-year neighbourhood policing programme. The officers, who joined through the Police Now scheme, graduated in Kensington. Awards were presented for achievements in areas including crime reduction and community problem-solving.
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Police cordon St Matthew's Church in Brixton
Police have cordoned off St Matthew's Church in Brixton, south London, as an incident is being dealt with. The area around the church has been secured by officers.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan shot on Leigham Court Road, Streatham
A man in his 20s was shot on Leigham Court Road in Streatham on September 14. Police and ambulance services attended the scene, with forensic officers gathering evidence. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening and no arrests have been made.
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Westminster has highest murder rate in England and Wales
More than 500 murders were recorded by the Metropolitan Police in London over the past five years. Westminster has the highest murder rate per 100,000 people in England and Wales, while Lambeth recorded the highest number of killings in London.
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Policing · LambethUS Embassy Staffer Accused of Child Abuse Images Flown from UK
A US embassy staffer accused of possessing indecent images of children was detained at his south London flat before being flown to the United States. The US Embassy confirmed the reassignment while investigations continue with UK authorities.
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Lambeth man admits importing illegal zombie knives
Jonathan Soares, 20, from Lambeth, has pleaded guilty to 12 charges, including importing illegal zombie knives and fraud, at Inner London Crown Court. Police seized 650 weapons as part of the investigation.
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Man charged with murder in Lambeth
Leroy Heffron, 38, has been charged with the murder of Thomas Carey, 39, who was found with severe head injuries on Poynders Road, SW4. Two other individuals were arrested in connection with the incident.
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