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- Violent Crime · Islington
Six bailed after woman, 23, found dead in Islington flat
Six people arrested on suspicion of murder after a 23-year-old woman was found dead in an Islington flat have been released on bail. Police say the incident on 6 August appears isolated and are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
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Counterterrorism police reopen Farage firebomb probe after Widdecombe death
Counterterrorism detectives have reopened an investigation into an alleged firebomb attack on Nigel Farage’s London home in April 2025, the Metropolitan Police confirmed. The force has referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after officers probing Ann Widdecombe’s death identified an unexamined line of inquiry.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichTwo stabbed in Plumstead early hours, police seek witnesses
Metropolitan Police are investigating a double stabbing in Plumstead in the early hours of 9 August. Two 30-year-olds were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made, and officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Policing · BromleyPolice investigate human remains found at Biggin Hill house
Metropolitan Police have sealed off a property in Biggin Hill after reports of bones were made on 7 August. Forensic examination is underway to determine if the remains are human, with the crime scene expected to remain in place for days.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichTwo hospitalised after stabbing on Barnfield Road, Plumstead
Two people were taken to hospital after a knife attack on Barnfield Road in Plumstead in the early hours of 9 August. Police established a cordon near Burrage Road and Bloomfield Road while London Ambulance Service treated the patients at the scene.
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Policing · Kensington and ChelseaMet Police seize £8m in supercars across Kensington and Chelsea
Metropolitan Police seized 90 vehicles worth over £8 million in a three-day operation across Kensington, Chelsea and Hyde Park. One was a £3.7 million Ferrari Monza SP2, in the UK for only one day. Fifteen cars were taken under new powers allowing immediate seizure for antisocial behaviour.
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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 · SouthwarkPeckham High Street stabbing suspect and victim both arrested after 3.45am attack
A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after being attacked with a glass bottle on Peckham High Street on 8 August 2026. Both the victim and a man in his 30s were arrested after police recovered a knife and treated an injured officer at the scene. The bus stop remained cordoned until mid-morning.
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Policing · HillingdonIrish passenger charged after BA flight attendant restrains him on Heathrow-Las Vegas route
A British Airways flight attendant restrained a drunken passenger on flight BA275 from Heathrow to Las Vegas on 6 August 2026. Armed Metropolitan Police officers escorted Emmet Moynihan, 31, off the aircraft after the incident, which forced the plane to abort take-off.
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Policing · SuttonManhunt after woman sexually assaulted in West Barnes, Sutton
A woman was sexually assaulted in West Barnes shortly before midnight on Thursday. Police have launched a manhunt for a suspect described as about 5ft 9in, aged around 30, and riding a pedal-assisted e-bike. Officers are increasing patrols in the area and appealing for witnesses.
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Policing · WestminsterMet PC Akbar Arabi dismissed after driving BMW uninsured in Fitzrovia
PC Akbar Arabi was dismissed from the Metropolitan Police and barred from future policing roles after being stopped driving a BMW without a licence, insurance or ID in Fitzrovia. A disciplinary hearing ruled his conduct breached professional standards.
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Nicole Beling, 60, found dead in Croydon home as man bailed
A 60-year-old woman was found dead at her Croydon home after being reported missing. A 61-year-old man has been arrested twice and remains on bail while detectives investigate the unexplained death. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
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Violent Crime · SouthwarkMan arrested after Peckham garden fire triggers road closures
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out in a garden on Mission Place, Peckham, on 8 August. Police and the London Fire Brigade evacuated the area and closed roads between Peckham High Street and Commercial Way. No injuries were reported, and investigations continue.
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Violent Crime · CroydonFour men arrested after gun fired in Croydon machete chase
Metropolitan Police arrested four men after witnesses reported a group wielding machetes and a firearm being discharged in Thornton Heath on 7 August. No injuries were recorded at the scene, and the suspects remain in custody.
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Violent Crime · HarrowMan arrested after Harrow town centre assault leaves victim in hospital
A man was arrested after an early-morning assault outside Trinity Bar on Station Road, Harrow, left a 31-year-old victim hospitalised. Police cordoned off the area and are appealing for witnesses to contact them with information about the incident on 8 August 2026.
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Violent Crime · Tower HamletsParvez Rahman charged with attempted murder after Stepney Green cyclist hit
A 33-year-old Tower Hamlets man has been charged with attempted murder after a cyclist was struck by a car on Aylward Street in Stepney Green. The victim, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition. Rahman is due at the Old Bailey on 4 September.
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Ashley Wallace convicted of murdering Tyrece Balcha in Wembley nightclub shooting
Ashley Wallace has been found guilty of murder and firearm possession after shooting Tyrece Balcha outside a Wembley nightclub in September 2025. The Old Bailey jury reached the verdict on 7 August 2026 following a trial that relied on CCTV, DNA and ballistic evidence. Sentencing is pending.
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Policing · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Park deer feeding banned after stag attacks risk warning
Royal Parks has warned feeding deer in Richmond Park is illegal and dangerous after videos showed visitors approaching 200kg stags. The Met disbanded the Royal Parks Police in 2025, prompting concerns from Richmond Council about increased vulnerability to crime and antisocial behaviour.
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Policing · HaringeyTwo officers investigated over Simon Levy murders in ̶ two women killed while he was on bail
Two Metropolitan Police officers face misconduct probes after Simon Levy, 40, murdered Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, while on bail. The IOPC investigation, triggered by a Met referral, spans Levy’s management from 2021 to 2025, including missed chances to remand him in custody.
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