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- Policing · Hammersmith and Fulham
Shepherd's Bush stabbing closes Askew Road after air ambulance called
A reported stabbing on Askew Road, Shepherd's Bush, prompted a large police response shortly before 9am on 18 August 2026. Emergency services established a cordon, erected a forensic tent, and called an air ambulance. The Metropolitan Police have not issued a statement.
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Policing · Tower HamletsMan arrested after police chase in Isle of Dogs over drug supply suspicions
Police arrested a man on suspicion of drug supply, dangerous driving and bail breach after a chase in the Isle of Dogs on 16 August. The pursuit began on The Highway and ended near Cheval Street. Officers have appealed for public information.
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Violent Crime · NewhamMan in 40s shot dead in East Ham vehicle on St Bartholomew’s Road
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot inside a vehicle on St Bartholomew’s Road, East Ham, in the early hours of 18 August 2026. No arrests have been made and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Man in 40s shot dead in Newham car, no arrests made
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene after being found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle on St Bartholomew’s Road, Newham, early on 18 August 2026. Police have not made any arrests and are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
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Policing · LondonMet Police stop and search find rate hits 36% record high in July 2026
The Metropolitan Police recorded its highest-ever stop and search find rate in July 2026, with 36% of searches uncovering criminal activity. The force conducted 20% more searches over the past year, alongside a 20% drop in serious violent offences and a 27% fall in lethal gunshot victims.
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Policing · Hammersmith and FulhamPolice cordon Askew Road after emergency response in Shepherd's Bush
Emergency services, including police and paramedics, responded to Askew Road in Shepherd’s Bush on 18 August 2026. The road was closed, an air ambulance landed nearby, and a cordon was set up. A person was reportedly detained, though authorities have not confirmed this.
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Policing · LondonMet to expand facial recognition cameras in West End despite trial catching no serious offenders
The Metropolitan Police will deploy static live facial recognition cameras in London’s West End and Soho, despite a six-month British Transport Police trial at railway stations yielding no direct matches for serious offenders. A poll shows 72% of Londoners want public input on the technology’s use, while 70% still support its deployment with safeguards.
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LatestSimon Levy jailed for life for murders of two women in London
Simon Levy, a registered sex offender, has been sentenced to a whole-life prison term for the murders of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins in London. The judge noted Levy deliberately selected women involved in sex work, exploiting their vulnerability. His history of sexual offending dates to 2018.
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Policing · LondonSalsabil, 21, abused on London bus for wearing niqab as Islamophobic hate crimes rise
A 21-year-old woman was verbally abused and threatened on a west London bus for wearing a niqab. The incident, captured on video, follows a 31% rise in reported Islamophobic offences in London. Salsabil said she no longer feels safe on public transport and does not trust police to act.
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Community Safety · Hammersmith and FulhamThree men die in White City fire at disused council building
Three men died in a fire at the former Over 50s Centre on White City Estate on 20 June 2026. The building, owned by Hammersmith and Fulham Council, had been closed for a decade and was occupied by homeless individuals. An inquest has been suspended pending a police investigation.
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Violent Crime · WestminsterMistress of Mayfair licence suspended after throat-slashing attack
Westminster City Council suspended the licence of the Mistress of Mayfair on 17 August 2026 after a man’s throat was slashed at the St James’s Street venue. Police said the club failed to scan IDs, hindering the investigation. The suspect, Lucci Guthrie, faces attempted murder charges and appears at the Old Bailey on 9 September.
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Policing · CamdenLiam Hebblewhite banned from every Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Boots in England
A 25-year-old man has been barred from all Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Boots stores in England and Wales after a series of thefts in Camden and Islington. The order also restricts him from parts of Holborn and Covent Garden and requires him to comply with police instructions.
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Violent Crime · LambethClapham shooting: TfL bus driver killed as police renew murder appeal
A Transport for London bus driver was shot dead in Clapham on 10 August. Police arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murder but released him without charge. Detectives renewed calls for witnesses and footage as the victim’s family described him as "full of love".
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Violent Crime · HaringeyTwo charged with rape of girl in Alexandra Park, Haringey
Haktan Nedhibox, 18, appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on 17 August 2026. A 17-year-old will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court the following day. The victim is receiving specialist support from police officers.
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Crime Data · WestminsterWestminster tops London for phone thefts with 20,700 offences in 2025
Westminster recorded 20,700 mobile phone thefts and robberies in 2025, the highest of any London borough. London saw a 13% fall in offences, but still accounted for 87% of England and Wales’s total. Police and tech firms are now working to block stolen devices.
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Policing · LambethJason Rennox charged after Brixton police officer assaulted during weapon search
Jason Rennox, of Wenlock Street, Hackney, has been charged with assaulting a police officer in Brixton on 13 August. The incident occurred when officers attempted to detain a boy for a weapon search, leading to additional police support being called.
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Crime Data · LondonLambeth leads south‑west London with 3,846 crimes recorded in July
July saw 14,442 offences logged in south‑west London, a 5 % increase on June. Lambeth recorded the highest total at 3,846, while Kingston and Richmond each logged 1,086, the lowest figures, according to Metropolitan Police figures reported by This Is Local London, Crime.
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Crime Data · LondonLambeth tops July crime figures with 3,846 offences in one month
Lambeth recorded the highest number of criminal offences in south-west London in July 2026, with 3,846 crimes, according to Metropolitan Police figures. Theft was the most common offence, while Richmond reported the lowest total with 1,086 incidents. Overall, the region saw a 5% rise in crime compared to June.
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Courts · Barking and DagenhamDagenham man admits threats to 999 call handlers at Barkingside court
A Dagenham resident has admitted making repeated threats to Metropolitan Police 999 call handlers, including rape and beheading remarks. Omar Sharif, 22, pleaded guilty at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 12 August and will be sentenced on 23 September. His bail conditions ban non-emergency calls to emergency services.
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Violent Crime · HarrowMan stabbed in Wealdstone park suffers life-changing injuries
A 25-year-old man was stabbed in Byron Park, Wealdstone, in the early hours of 16 August 2026. Police confirmed his injuries are potentially life-changing. The crime scene at Belmont Road and Sancroft Road remains cordoned off while investigations continue.
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