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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