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- Courts · Lewisham
Blood delivery driver jailed for cyclist attack
A blood delivery driver has been jailed for deliberately running over a cyclist in Lewisham after the cyclist spat at his van. Mark Okotie, 44, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court for causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
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Courts · LewishamDeptford kidnapper with 50 convictions wins deportation appeal
Avdi Alija, who has 50 criminal convictions and was involved in a 2018 knifepoint kidnapping in Deptford, has won an appeal against a deportation order. An immigration judge found that his removal from the UK would lead to exceptionally harsh consequences.
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Southwark records most crime in south-east London during August
Southwark recorded the highest number of criminal offences in south-east London during August, with 3,784 reports. Theft was the most common offence, followed by violence against the person. Lewisham and Greenwich also saw high numbers of reported crimes.
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Courts · LewishamBrothers jailed over Lewisham Nando's kidnapping and £30k ransom plot
Two brothers have been sentenced to over seven years in prison each after kidnapping a man they met on a fake dating profile. Bilal and Zachariya Rakik held their victim at gunpoint for six hours and demanded £30,000 before being apprehended by police.
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Courts · LewishamBeckenham brothers jailed for kidnapping and blackmail
Two brothers from Beckenham have been sentenced to over seven years in prison each for kidnapping and blackmailing a man they lured to Lewisham with a fake dating profile. Armed police intervened to rescue the victim.
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Violent Crime · LewishamStabbing at New Cross Overground station disrupts services for two hours
A stabbing at New Cross Overground station in Lewisham on 18 August left one person with severe injuries. Emergency services responded, disrupting Southeastern and Overground services for over two hours. Police are investigating and urging witnesses to come forward.
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Violent Crime · LewishamNew Cross station stabbing leaves victim with life-changing injuries
A person was stabbed at New Cross station in Lewisham on 18 August, suffering injuries described as potentially life-changing. British Transport Police are investigating and have urged anyone with information to come forward using reference 552 of 18 August.
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Community Safety · Lewisham70 Volkswagen parts stolen in Lewisham and south east London spree
Thieves stole around 70 front badges and radar sensors from Volkswagen vehicles in Lewisham, Catford and surrounding areas between 15 and 19 July. Police confirmed 70 thefts and urged victims to report incidents as inquiries continue.
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Crime Data · Lewisham70 Volkswagen badges stolen in four-day south-east London crime spree
Around 70 Volkswagen vehicles had badges and radar sensors stolen in Lewisham, Catford, Forest Hill and nearby areas between 15 and 19 July. Police confirmed the investigation is ongoing and asked residents to report any further incidents or information.
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Violent Crime · Lewisham25-year-old man arrested after woman dies in Lewisham's Connington Road
A 28-year-old woman was declared dead at the scene in Connington Road, Lewisham, on 5 August 2026. Police arrested a 25-year-old man and are treating the death as unexpected. The investigation, led by Detective Inspector Steven Andrews, remains at an early stage.
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Policing · LewishamTwo arrested after Catford robbery and knife discarded on Rushey Green
Met Police arrested two suspects in their 40s after a robbery on Rushey Green, Catford. A man discarded a knife during a foot chase. Both face charges for robbery, offensive weapon possession, and drugs. The incident occurred on 1 August 2026.
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Violent Crime · LewishamJay Archibald jailed for Stratford Overground robbery of teenager’s e-bike and scooter
Jay Archibald, 23, of Loampit Vale, Lewisham, was sentenced to three years and nine months’ imprisonment at Southwark Crown Court on 21 July 2026 for robbing a 17-year-old of a £1,500 e-bike and £700 e-scooter at Stratford Overground station in June 2024. He was also ordered to pay a £228 victim surcharge.
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