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Violent Crime · HaringeyGirl, 16, dies in collision near Highgate School
A 16-year-old girl has died following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on North Road in Highgate. The incident occurred near Highgate School on Monday morning. A 68-year-old driver was arrested at the scene.
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Policing · HaringeyHighgate Road Closed After Early Morning Incident
North Road in Highgate, Haringey, has been closed in both directions since Thursday, September 24, following an unspecified incident. Bus services are diverted, and while the closure occurred near school drop-off times, a local primary school confirmed no children were affected.
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Courts · Tower HamletsRoy Hallissey jailed for machete possession after court no-show
Roy Hallissey has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including possession of a bladed article and breaching a criminal behaviour order. He was arrested in Poplar market after failing to appear in court for offences including a stabbing. Sentencing is scheduled for October 7.
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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 · WandsworthMan died in Thames after taking magic mushrooms
A young chef who had taken a significant quantity of magic mushrooms jumped into the River Thames near Battersea Park, an inquest heard. Joe Emanuel Cuaspa Vargas was seen struggling in the water before his body was found days later. His family raised concerns about the police investigation.
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Violent Crime · EalingTeenager dead, man injured in Southall car crash
A 17-year-old boy has died following a collision involving a sports car in Southall. Another man remains in hospital with serious injuries. The driver has been charged and will appear at The Old Bailey next month.
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London crime falls 2.3% but Westminster sees highest rate
London recorded over 900,000 crimes in the past year, a 2.3% decrease. Westminster had the highest crime rate per person, while theft cases dropped significantly, though violence against the person offences increased.
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Six Londoners Sought by Police on Crimestoppers Wanted List
Crimestoppers has released a list of individuals wanted by police across London. Among those sought are a convicted rapist sentenced to over 11 years, a suspect in a Harrow Road murder investigation, and individuals wanted for drug importation and high-value theft.
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Courts · LewishamBrothers jailed for Nando's kidnap ordeal
Two brothers have been sentenced to over seven years in prison each for a terrifying five-hour kidnap plot. They lured their victim to a Lewisham Nando's using a fake dating profile, held him at gunpoint, and demanded £30,000 before being rescued by police.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonMan, 28, fatally stabbed in Clerkenwell
A 28-year-old man has died after being fatally stabbed on Lloyd Baker Street in Clerkenwell. The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses. No arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · Tower HamletsPolice release CCTV of men sought in Tower Hamlets rape investigation
Metropolitan Police have released CCTV footage of two men they wish to identify in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old girl. The attack took place in Weavers Fields, Tower Hamlets, on August 1, 2024.
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Policing · WandsworthPutney Pusher suspect dies as Met Police investigation faces scrutiny
Nicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 2017 "Putney Pusher" incident, has died. Police minister Sarah Jones stated the Metropolitan Police must explain its investigation's decision-making. Brandram's family claim the force's probe caused him immense pressure leading to his death.
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Violent Crime · WandsworthMan arrested in Putney Bridge incident found dead
Nicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 2017 Putney Bridge incident, has been found dead at his Chiswick home. His family claim he was innocent and died due to police pressure.
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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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Courts · EalingTwo Met officers charged over Southall arrest
A serving Metropolitan Police officer and a former officer have been charged with assault. The charges relate to an alleged use of unnecessary and disproportionate force during a vehicle stop and arrest in Southall on August 14, 2023.
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Westminster has highest murder rate in England and Wales
More than 500 murders were recorded by the Metropolitan Police in London over the past five years. Westminster has the highest murder rate per 100,000 people in England and Wales, while Lambeth recorded the highest number of killings in London.
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Al Fayed abuse claims could top £150m, says law firm
Claims from 275 survivors alleging sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed could total between £100m and £150m, according to law firm KP Law. This figure is two to three times the £51.8m Harrods had set aside for compensation as of January 2026.
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Community Safety · BarnetBarnet Council appoints Grenfell‑linked director, residents fear safety
Barnet Group confirmed Laura Johnson as permanent director of development and property in August 2026, paying her £157,078. The Grenfell inquiry linked her to cheaper, combustible cladding. Survivors and Grenfell United have urged the council to rethink the hire as police prepare charges.
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Met Officer Convicted of Sexual Assault
Metropolitan Police officer PC Christopher Gudgeon has been convicted of sexual assault following an incident at a south London address in June 2022. He is currently suspended and faces a misconduct hearing.
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Policing · BromleyEx-Met officer James Quigley barred from policing after stealing crisps
A former Met police detective constable, James Quigley, has been barred from policing after being found guilty of gross misconduct. He was accused of stealing crisps and loose change from a colleague's locker at Bromley Police Station.
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