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Violent Crime · LondonFour stabbed in Covent Garden as two die in separate London incidents
Four men were stabbed in central London on 5 August 2026, with two treated in hospital and two discharged. A woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. Separately, a man died in a motorbike crash in Poplar, and a woman was found dead in Lewisham.
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Community Safety · WestminsterGrosvenor Gardens rough sleeping surge costs businesses thousands
Shop owners near Victoria station say rough sleepers in Grosvenor Gardens are causing thefts, property damage and anti-social behaviour. Westminster Council confirms £8 million annual spending on homelessness support but calls for Home Office action to address criminal activity linked to rough sleeping.
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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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Motorcyclist dies after Aspen Way crash near Preston’s Road, Tower Hamlets
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle motorcycle collision on Aspen Way, Tower Hamlets. Police, ambulance and fire services attended, and the road remains closed while investigations continue. Witnesses are urged to contact police.
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Policing · City of LondonMet Police reprimanded after stalking victim’s details sent to defendant
The Metropolitan Police has been criticised by the data watchdog for sending a stalking victim’s address and phone number to the defendant, forcing her to move home. A second breach exposed the details of 18 people linked to Parliament. The ICO issued an enforcement notice.
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Policing · WestminsterMet PC Akbar Arabi dismissed after uninsured BMW drive in Westminster
PC Akbar Arabi was dismissed from the Metropolitan Police after an accelerated misconduct hearing found he drove a BMW without insurance and performed dangerous manoeuvres in Westminster. Commander Katie Lilburn ruled his actions criminal and damaging to public trust.
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Violent Crime · WestminsterFour men stabbed in Covent Garden, 47-year-old woman arrested
Four men aged 34 to 52 were taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed on Endell Street, Covent Garden. A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault. Police continue to appeal for witnesses.
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Violent Crime · Waltham ForestStabbing in Chingford Mount leaves 24-year-old man injured, no arrests made
A 24-year-old man was stabbed on Brook Crescent in Chingford Mount on 4 August 2026. Police confirmed no arrests have been made and are urging witnesses to come forward. The victim was taken to a major trauma centre with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Courts · Kensington and ChelseaGary Glitter charged with 1970s child sex offences in Kensington and Chelsea
Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, faces four charges relating to alleged sexual offences against a girl aged 8-11 between 1978 and 1981 at his Kensington and Chelsea home. He was remanded in custody and will next appear at the Old Bailey on 2 September 2026.
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Violent Crime · WestminsterFour hospitalised after stabbing on Endell Street, Covent Garden
Four people were taken to hospital following a stabbing on Endell Street, Covent Garden, on 15 October 2024. Police have not named suspects or released victim details. The area remains cordoned off while investigations continue.
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Met arrests 297 in Lambeth and Southwark gang crackdown led by Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond
A Metropolitan Police operation in Lambeth and Southwark resulted in 297 arrests and 38 weapons seized, including knives and firearms. Knife crime fell by 18% during the week-long crackdown, which targeted gang violence and drug supply networks.
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Met firearms officer NX121 cleared of misconduct after four-year IOPC case
The Independent Office for Police Conduct has ruled that Met firearms officer NX121 will not face misconduct proceedings, ending a nearly four-year investigation. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley called the system 'out of balance' and warned it risks making London less safe.
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Transport Crime · Barking and DagenhamInquest opens into Anwar Shinwari’s death in Chadwell Heath hit-and-run
An inquest into the death of motorcyclist Anwar Shinwari, killed in a hit-and-run on the A12 at Whalebone Lane North, has been opened at East London Coroner’s Court. The driver, charged with five offences, is due in Snaresbrook Crown Court on 25 August.
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Courts · BexleyHannah Sims of Bexleyheath receives suspended sentence for cocaine supply role
A 29-year-old Bexleyheath mother has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence after admitting involvement in cocaine supply. Hannah Sims denied taking her child to a drug deal, a claim prosecutors alleged but the court did not prove. She was first arrested in January 2025 as a driver in armed robberies later dismissed by a jury.
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Policing · LondonIOPC withdraws disciplinary case against Met sergeant in Chris Kaba shooting
The Independent Office for Police Conduct has dropped disciplinary proceedings against Sergeant Martyn Blake, the Metropolitan Police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba in 2022. The decision follows a shift in the legal standard for police use of force, effective 30 June 2025, which the IOPC says would now classify the incident differently.
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Violent Crime · EalingAlfie and Paul Sampson charged with attempted murder after Hanwell stabbing
Two Hanwell men, Alfie Sampson (23) and Paul Sampson (52), have been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing on Boston Road in the early hours of 31 July 2026. The victim, a 39-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries. The accused will appear at the Old Bailey on 28 August.
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Violent Crime · HackneyWoman attacked by dog outside Homerton Overground station, police seek owner
Police are searching for a woman in her 30s after her dog attacked a passerby outside Homerton Overground station. The incident occurred at around 7pm on 28 July. Officers urge anyone with information to contact them via 101.
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Violent Crime · LambethThree charged after Abdulkadir Mahamed stabbed to death in Clapham street fight
Abdulkadir Mahamed, 22, died after being stabbed in Clapham in the early hours of 25 July 2025. Three men have been charged, including one with murder, and a provisional trial date is set for March 2027. Four others suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds.
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Policing · CroydonCroydon driver jailed after 130mph M25 police chase on nitrous oxide
A driver who reached 130mph while inhaling nitrous oxide during a police chase from Croydon to the M25 has been jailed for 12 months. No injuries were reported after the March 2025 incident, which ended with an arrest near Cobham Services.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonMet Police Inspector Dave Newman on Trial for Alleged Sexual Assaults in Soho
A Metropolitan Police inspector is on trial at Southwark Crown Court, accused of sexually assaulting three female colleagues in Soho. One complainant testified she felt 'like a piece of meat' after the alleged incident, which she reported via the 101 non-emergency line the following day.
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