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- Violent Crime · Westminster
Man suffers potentially life-changing head injury in Leicester Square assault
A man in his 40s sustained a serious head injury, believed to be potentially life-changing, following an assault in Leicester Square on October 14. Emergency services, including London's Air Ambulance, attended the scene. No arrests have been made.
Westminster2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41 - Violent Crime · City of London
Man taken to major trauma centre after Leicester Square assault
A man was taken to a major trauma centre after an assault in Leicester Square on Tuesday night. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 9pm, and a police cordon remained in place the following morning.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 45 - Policing · Westminster
Leicester Square Cordoned Off After Overnight Police Incident
Leicester Square was cordoned off by police following an overnight incident. The cordon remained in place into the morning, with authorities continuing their investigations into the circumstances of the event.
Westminster1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 - Courts · Westminster
Westminster Council to decide on Leicester Square salon licence
Westminster City Council is to decide on the licence renewal for The Nail Garden's Leicester Square branch after inspectors found significant safety and training issues. The decision is expected within five working days.
Westminster3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Violent Crime · WestminsterMan taken to major trauma centre after Leicester Square incident
A man has been taken to a major trauma centre following an incident in Leicester Square on Sunday, August 30. The London Ambulance Service attended the scene after being called at 6.03am.
Westminster2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 45- Policing · Southwark
Met Inspector Michael Richards convicted of sexual assault in central London pub
Inspector Michael Richards was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman at a pub near Leicester Square in September 2024. A jury convicted him of one count of sexual assault on 10 August 2026, while acquitting him of a second charge. He faces sentencing and an accelerated misconduct hearing.
Southwark4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 70 · Hype 12 
Community Safety · WestminsterWestminster Council prioritises table-service venues in new licensing policy
Westminster City Council’s draft licensing policy will favour establishments offering table service over traditional bars. Pubs like The Globe near Baker Street have faced repeated reviews after complaints about noise, while Greggs was blocked from selling hot food overnight due to police concerns about crime and disorder.
Westminster5 min readTrust 56 · Craft 69 · Hype 48