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Courts · BexleyBexley father's nine-year sentence for son's death upheld
A father from Bexleyheath has failed in his attempt to have his nine-year prison sentence reduced. Mohammed Kabir Hossain was jailed for killing his nine-week-old son, Adiyat, by shaking him. The Court of Appeal ruled the sentence was appropriate.
Bexley3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41- Courts · London
Man convicted of manslaughter over fatal Balham e-bike row punch
Andre Wright-Walters has been convicted of manslaughter after punching pensioner James Gbadamosi, 67, in Balham High Street. Mr Gbadamosi died 12 days after the August 2025 incident, which followed him confronting a youth about e-bike speed.
London2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 - Courts · Barnet
Edgware man jailed for selling guns after manslaughter release
Faisal Razzaq, released from prison in 2017 after a manslaughter conviction, has admitted to supplying banned firearms and ammunition to criminals in London. He is among six individuals awaiting sentencing at Harrow Crown Court for their roles in a firearms conspiracy.
Barnet3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 41 
Violent Crime · HaringeyTwo charged over Hornsey pensioner's death
Two men have been charged following the death of Richard Payne, 67, who suffered a head injury in Hornsey. Police were called to an altercation in Priory Road on October 5. Mr Payne died in hospital on Saturday.
Haringey2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 25- Violent Crime · London
Man detained indefinitely for west London killings
A man has been given an indefinite hospital order for manslaughter after killing dog walker Wayne Broadhurst and attacking two other people in west London. The incidents took place in October 2025.
London1 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 65 - Courts · City of London
Channel boat deaths: Smuggling ringleader jailed for eight years in Paris
Harem Ahmed Abwbaker has been sentenced to eight years in prison in Paris for manslaughter following the deaths of 27 people during a Channel crossing in November 2021. The National Crime Agency arrested him in Cheltenham in November 2022.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Courts · HackneyBurglar jailed 18 years for killing pensioner
A prolific burglar has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing an 86-year-old man in his Hackney home. Ashley Malcolm headbutted John Burke during a burglary in September 2025, leading to the pensioner's death from a fractured nose and intercranial bleeding.
Hackney4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Courts · HackneyHackney man jailed 18 years for manslaughter of 86-year-old John Burke
Ashley Malcolm has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the manslaughter of 86-year-old John Burke. Malcolm broke into Mr Burke's Hackney home, assaulted him, and ransacked his bedroom, leading to the great-grandfather's death days later.
Hackney2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41- Courts · City of London
Woman admits killing banker boyfriend after finding texts
Joanna Cierpka has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility after her City banker boyfriend Henrik Slotsaa was found dead at their Elephant and Castle home.
City of London4 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 
Courts · SouthwarkWoman stabbed banker after he told her to 'kill yourself'
An unemployed business executive is on trial for the fatal stabbing of her banker boyfriend. Joanna Cierpka claims Henrik Slotsaa told her to 'kill yourself already, you freak' before she fatally wounded him. His body was found at their south London home.
Southwark4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · SouthwarkTwo jailed for manslaughter after fatal stabbing outside Southwark McDonald's
Two 18-year-olds have been sentenced to four years each for the manslaughter of Yeray Sanchez Morales, who was fatally stabbed nine times outside a Southwark McDonald's. Eight others were also convicted for their involvement in the attack.
Southwark3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Courts · SouthwarkTwo teens jailed for eight years over Southwark stabbing death
Two teenagers have been sentenced to a total of eight years for their roles in the killing of 17-year-old Yeray Sanchez Morales. The attack took place on Old Kent Road in Southwark on August 27, 2025.
Southwark3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Courts · SouthwarkWoman pleads not guilty to murder of City banker partner
Joanna Cierpka has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. Her partner, City banker Henrik Slotsaa, was found dead at their Elephant and Castle home on March 15, 2026, with 14 stab wounds. Cierpka admitted to a hospital staff member, 'I killed my partner'.
Southwark4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45- Latest
Jack Shepherd jailed for stabbing girlfriend with barbecue tongs
Jack Shepherd, known for his manslaughter conviction, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for assaulting his girlfriend. The attacks, which included stabbing her with barbecue tongs, occurred in February and June of last year and resulted in his recall to custody.
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Courts · HounslowSpeedboat killer Jack Shepherd jailed for 20 months
Jack Shepherd, known for a manslaughter conviction, has received a 20-month prison sentence for assaulting his former partner and damaging property. The attacks led to his recall to prison.
Hounslow2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · LewishamMan denies murder over 2006 assault victim's death
A man is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murder after a victim of a 2006 assault died from an epileptic seizure more than 15 years later. Jordan Burton, 33, denies murder and faces an alternative charge of manslaughter.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 20
Violent Crime · NewhamNewham pensioner dies, man arrested after suspected dog attack
A man in his 70s has died following a medical incident in Canning Town, Newham, on September 8. Police arrested a 56-year-old man on suspicion of manslaughter and seized a dog as part of the ongoing investigation.
Newham2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · LewishamSister avoids jail for manslaughter of paralysed sibling
Michelle Neill has received a suspended prison sentence for the manslaughter of her sister Kelly Neill. Kelly died in October 2022 from sepsis caused by bed sores while under Michelle's care in appalling conditions. Paramedics found Kelly in unsanitary surroundings.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Courts · LondonWest Drayton student jailed for 10 years for manslaughter
A 19-year-old from West Drayton has been sentenced to a decade in prison after being convicted of manslaughter. Harper Dennis stabbed Khaleed Oladipo five times near a university campus in Leicester following a disagreement that reportedly involved a fake Rolex watch and a perceived debt.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Courts · LondonWest Drayton man guilty of manslaughter over watch dispute
Harper Dennis, 19, from West Drayton, has been found guilty of manslaughter following the fatal stabbing of Khaleed Oladipo. The incident occurred near De Montfort University in Leicester after a dispute over a fake Rolex watch and a sum of money.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65