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Violent Crime · IslingtonLeah Campbell-Knechtel and Jawad Naser jailed for 10 years over Islington stabbing
Leah Campbell-Knechtel, 28, and Jawad Naser, 47, were each sentenced to 10 years in prison for grievous bodily harm after a knife attack in Islington left a 66-year-old man with life-changing injuries. Police found Campbell-Knechtel hiding under a bed in Muswell Hill two days later.
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Alan Dore charged with murder of Samantha Turner in Shepherd’s Bush
Alan Dore, of Askew Crescent, has been charged with murder and attempted murder after Samantha Turner, 52, was pronounced dead at the scene on 18 August. A second woman, 32, remains in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The case is due before Hendon Magistrates’ Court on 20 August.
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Violent Crime · WandsworthMan in 30s stabbed on Upper Richmond Road, Putney
A man in his 30s was stabbed on Upper Richmond Road, Putney, on 19 August 2026. Police arrested a 50-year-old on suspicion of attempted murder. The road remains closed, with bus routes 337 and 430 diverted. The Metropolitan Police said there is no wider public threat.
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Hounslow murder probe after woman dies in Berkley Avenue fire
Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation after a fire at a house on Berkley Avenue, Hounslow, killed one woman and left another critically injured. Nine people were taken to hospital; seven have since been discharged. Detectives believe the fire may have been started deliberately.
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Courts · SouthwarkMet Inspector Dave Newman cleared of sexually assaulting three colleagues
A Metropolitan Police inspector was unanimously acquitted of three sexual assault charges after a trial at Southwark Crown Court. The judge raised concerns about late witness statements and the conduct of a 2023 drinks event in Soho where the alleged offences occurred.
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Violent Crime · HillingdonHuman bones found at Bedfont pits near Hounslow border
Human bones were discovered on 12 August at Bedfont pits, a semi-natural open space near Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Hillingdon. Police confirmed the remains are human and are conducting tests. The find follows a similar discovery in Biggin Hill on 7 August.
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Violent Crime · CamdenElderly woman dies after aggravated burglary in Finsbury Park home
An 81-year-old woman died in hospital after an aggravated burglary at her Tollington Park home on 11 August 2026. An elderly man was injured but discharged. Police say no arrests have been made and the investigation continues.
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Violent Crime · NewhamMasum Ahmed, 40, shot dead in East Ham car in early hours
A 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after gunshots were fired at a white vehicle in East Ham in the early hours of 18 August 2026. Police have not named the victim, but Bangladeshi media report him as Masum Ahmed. No arrests have been made.
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Community Safety · HaringeyTottenham car park where two women were murdered still unsafe, residents say
Residents and a shopkeeper in Tottenham say the B&M car park where Simon Levy murdered two women remains unsafe, with persistent antisocial behaviour, drug use and no police response. B&M and Tottenham Hotspur have promised security measures by the end of September, but locals report no changes since Sheryl Wilkins’ killing in August 2025.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichMan found dead at Charlton Athletic's The Valley stadium
A man was pronounced dead at Charlton Athletic’s The Valley stadium in the early hours of Monday. Police are treating the death as unexplained and have appealed for witnesses. The club confirmed it is cooperating with the investigation.
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Violent Crime · Croydon18-year-old stabbed in Croydon as police seek witnesses
An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital after being stabbed on Sumner Road, Croydon, on 18 August 2026. Police confirmed the injuries were not life-threatening and are appealing for witnesses to contact them with information about the incident.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamMan arrested after fatal stabbing of 52-year-old woman in Shepherd’s Bush
Police arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a woman died and another was injured in a stabbing at a residential address in Shepherd’s Bush on 18 August. Detectives are treating the incident as isolated but have urged witnesses to come forward.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and Fulham52-year-old woman stabbed to death in Shepherd's Bush street
A woman died and another was injured after a stabbing in Shepherd's Bush on 18 August. Police arrested a 48-year-old man and said the incident appeared isolated. Officers are appealing for CCTV or doorbell footage from Askew Road residents.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichMax Moy-Wheatley murder case dropped by CPS six months after Petts Wood stabbing
The Crown Prosecution Service has discontinued proceedings against two men charged with the murder of 19-year-old Max Moy-Wheatley, who was fatally stabbed in Jubilee Park, Petts Wood, on 20 September 2023. Detectives say the case remains open and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Violent Crime · LondonTwo men shot dead in London within eight days as police seek witnesses
A 25-year-old bus driver was fatally shot on the Fenwick estate in Willesden on 10 August, and a man in his 40s was found dead in a vehicle in East Ham on 18 August. Police are appealing for witnesses in both cases and have released no suspects.
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Policing · HounslowHuman remains found at Bedfont Lakes Country Park under police investigation
Police have confirmed human remains were found at Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Hounslow. A crime scene remains in place while forensic tests determine the identity and age of the bones. Residents suggest wildfires may have exposed them, but this is unconfirmed by authorities.
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Violent Crime · Hackney17-year-old denies murder of Brayan Saldarriaga in Hackney stabbing
A 17-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 15-year-old Brayan David Saldarriaga, who was stabbed in Hackney on 25 May 2025. His co-defendant, Conneil Mvudi, 18, will enter a plea at a later hearing. The trial is scheduled for 1 March 2027.
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Eugeniu Neamtu convicted of murdering flatmate in Walthamstow stabbing
A Walthamstow man has been found guilty of murder after stabbing his flatmate to death during an argument over money. Eugeniu Neamtu, 59, will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on 21 August. Police recovered the knife used in the attack from a garden below the flat.
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Policing · CamdenSt Pancras station reopens after controlled explosion of damaged car
St Pancras station was evacuated on 18 August 2026 after police carried out a controlled explosion on an unattended silver Nissan with visible damage. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident was non-suspicious, though Eurostar services were delayed by at least 30 minutes and East Midlands Railway reported network disruption.
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Policing · CamdenPolice incident closes road at King's Cross, Camden
A police operation at King's Cross has closed a road in central Camden. The incident is ongoing, with no official statement on its nature or expected duration. Transport diversions are in place while officers secure the area.
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