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- Courts · Lewisham
Lewisham prisoner Anthony Lloyd wanted after escape
A manhunt is underway for Anthony Lloyd, 38, who escaped from a Lewisham medical facility on Friday, October 23. He is described as white, 5ft 8in, of medium build with short dark hair. Police warn he poses a risk to himself and the public and urge people not to approach him.
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Policing · HaringeyEight arrested in Haringey illegal gambling crackdown
Eight people have been arrested in Haringey following a police operation targeting businesses suspected of illegal gambling. The Metropolitan Police, working with the National Crime Agency and Immigration Enforcement, conducted the sweep on Green Lanes.
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Met Police reviewing handling of 2019 letter on Markle Sr claims
The Metropolitan Police is reviewing its 2019 handling of a letter containing claims of alleged offending outside the UK by Thomas Markle Sr. The force confirmed it passed the letter to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their awareness but did not share details with other agencies.
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Violent Crime · Tower HamletsMan injured in knife attack after fight on Byng Street
A man in his 20s sustained a non-life-threatening knife injury to his hand following reports of a fight on Byng Street, Canary Wharf. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
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105 arrested in London-Essex border crackdown
A two-week police operation along the London-Essex border resulted in 105 arrests. Officers seized over three kilograms of cannabis, seven weapons, and 14 stolen vehicles, alongside £3,000 in cash.
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Lewisham Leads South East London in Violence Rates
Lewisham has recorded the highest rate of violence against the person in south-east London, with 36.2 offences per 1,000 people in the year ending September 2026. Across the capital, such offences rose by 7.6 per cent.
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LatestTrio jailed for 10 years over £700k jewellery shop tunnel plot
Three men have been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for their part in an organised crime group linked to burglaries worth more than £700,000. The trio attempted to tunnel into a jewellery shop in Tooting from an adjacent massage parlour.
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Violent Crime · Kensington and ChelseaMan critical two weeks after Kensington Church Street fight
A man remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition two weeks after suffering head injuries in a fight on Kensington Church Street. Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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Crime Data · Tower HamletsMet Police boost language support for Tower Hamlets callers
The Metropolitan Police is enhancing support for callers in Tower Hamlets facing language barriers, with plans for AI translation services and a focus on identifying vulnerable individuals who may not present as immediate emergencies. Bethnal Green police station's front counter remains open following public advocacy.
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Gang jailed for foiled Tooting jewellery shop tunnel bid
Three men have been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for a conspiracy to commit burglary. The gang was caught attempting to tunnel into a jewellery shop in Tooting, South London, in the early hours of 17 July 2026.
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Oxford Street to get live facial recognition cameras in December
Permanent live facial recognition cameras will be installed on Oxford Street in December, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed. The technology will scan shoppers' faces against a watchlist of suspects, drawing criticism from human rights groups over privacy and a lack of regulation.
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Ex-Met Officer Linda Williams receives six-figure settlement after Carrick attack
Former Met Police officer Linda Williams has received a six-figure settlement from the force following a 2004 attack by serial rapist David Carrick. Ms Williams has criticised the Met's handling of her legal claim, stating it was devastating and led her to contemplate suicide.
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Detective raped by colleague calls for Met Commissioner to resign
Metropolitan Police Detective Constable Linda Williams has called for Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to resign after settling a civil case against the force. She stated the Met's handling of her PTSD claims, suggesting her trauma was less severe as she was raped only once, felt like a re-traumatisation.
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London knife assaults on young people fall 55%
Hospital admissions for knife assaults among young people in London have fallen by 55% since 2019. The Metropolitan Police recorded nearly 14,000 knife-enabled crimes in the year to March 2026, with the Violence Reduction Unit reporting nearly 12,500 fewer victims of violence causing injury.
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Met Police chief condemns abuse of PC Fiona Shaik Umar
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has strongly criticised hateful online abuse directed at PC Fiona Shaik Umar, a Muslim officer who received an award for her efforts in promoting women in policing. The abuse included a disturbing AI-generated image.
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Transport Crime · CroydonMan, 25, arrested after police pursuit ends in Croydon crash
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking following a collision in Croydon. The incident occurred after officers attempted to stop a motorcycle, leading to a pursuit and subsequent crash with a van.
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Courts · HarrowFaisal Razzaq jailed for life over London gun network
Faisal Razzaq has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court for his role in a network supplying illegal firearms across London. The 44-year-old was previously jailed for the 2005 manslaughter of PC Sharon Beshenivsky.
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Teenager Ishmael Sankoh killed in Enfield e-bike crash
Ishmael Sankoh, 17, died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his e-bike on Elsinge Road in Enfield. A 60-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit.
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Man found unconscious with head injuries in Purley
A man in his 50s was discovered unconscious with head injuries on Brighton Road, Purley, on October 21. Emergency services attended the scene, and the man's injuries are not considered life-threatening. Police believe an assault occurred and are continuing their investigation.
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Southwark records highest crime rate in south-east London
Southwark recorded the highest number of criminal offences in south-east London during September, with 3,725 crimes reported. Theft was the most prevalent offence in the borough, followed by violence against the person. This data comes from Metropolitan Police figures released by News Shopper and This Is Local London.
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