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Courts · HackneyHackney man admits park arson
Isaac Shozi, 50, of Bodney Road, Hackney, has admitted to setting multiple fires in London Fields. The incidents occurred on August 15, the day after a national wildfire risk alert was issued. Shozi denied a more serious charge related to endangering life.
Hackney2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Community Safety · HackneyHackney paddling pool row intensifies
A dispute has emerged between Hackney's Green council and Labour opposition over the future of the London Fields paddling pool. The pool has been closed since February 2020, prompting a petition with over 900 signatures calling for its reopening.
Hackney4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 25- Violent Crime · Hackney
Isaac Shozi charged with arson after ten fires set in London Fields
Isaac Shozi of Bodney Road, Hackney, has been charged with arson after police and fire crews responded to around ten small fires in London Fields early on Saturday. No injuries were reported, but officers warned of the risks of fires spreading quickly in dry conditions.
Hackney4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 80 · Hype 18