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Violent Crime · LambethDaniel Levy jailed for life after second killing in Lambeth
Daniel Levy, 48, admitted stabbing Abdul Kaleem Shaik, 41, in the neck at a Vauxhall flat after telling police 'It’s happened again'. Levy had previously been convicted of killing his grandmother in 2000 and will be sentenced on 9 September 2026.
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Courts · Kensington and ChelseaGary Glitter denies eight sexual abuse charges
Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of sexual abuse against a child in Kensington and Chelsea between 1978 and 1981. He appeared via videolink from HMP Channing Wood at Southwark Crown Court.
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Policing · GreenwichWoolwich stabbing victim's father backs stop and search
The father of Leo Marcus, who was fatally stabbed in Woolwich in 2019, has described stop and search as an essential police tactic. His comments come as the Metropolitan Police report a fall in knife-enabled crime across London.
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Metropolitan Police officer dismissed after restraining order
A Metropolitan Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a gross misconduct hearing found his actions amounted to a breach of professional standards. PC Dawid Lewicki was issued a restraining order by Westminster Magistrates' Court.
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Violent Crime · Kensington and ChelseaMan dies after canal entry during Notting Hill Carnival
A man in his 20s has died after entering a canal near Meanwhile Gardens during Notting Hill Carnival. Police pursued the man before he entered the water, and a rescue attempt was made by officers and the public. The Metropolitan Police will refer the incident to the IOPC.
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Community Safety · Kensington and ChelseaAppeal to find missing eight-year-old boy at Notting Hill Carnival
An urgent appeal has been launched to find an eight-year-old boy named Shawn who went missing at Notting Hill Carnival. He was last seen on Wedlake Street on Monday afternoon and police are asking for the public's help.
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Stanmore crash: Man dies, three arrested
A 25-year-old man has died following a collision on Honeypot Lane, Stanmore. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The road remains closed.
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Community Safety · Kensington and ChelseaNotting Hill Carnival 2026 begins with no major incidents reported
Notting Hill Carnival 2026 has commenced on the August bank holiday weekend, marking its 60th anniversary. Police banned 300 individuals and seized weapons before the event, with no major incidents reported as of publication.
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Courts · BrentThree charged with murder over Brent Civic Centre stabbing
Three people have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old David Wynter at Brent Civic Centre. A further man faces charges related to assisting an offender. Police have increased patrols in the Wembley area.
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Violent Crime · WestminsterMan taken to major trauma centre after Leicester Square incident
A man has been taken to a major trauma centre following an incident in Leicester Square on Sunday, August 30. The London Ambulance Service attended the scene after being called at 6.03am.
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Man in life-threatening condition after Stratford assault
A man in his 30s sustained life-threatening injuries following an assault on Penny Brookes Street, Stratford. The incident occurred on Saturday, 22 August, and police enquiries are ongoing.
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Policing · Tower HamletsMet Police admit system error misdirected journalist after camera theft
A journalist's camera was stolen from a Shoreditch pub, but the Metropolitan Police initially misdirected the victim to another force due to a system error. The Met has since apologised and stated that internal reviews and actions have been taken.
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Violent Crime · BromleyElderly man seriously injured in Biggin Hill van collision
An elderly man has been seriously injured and a van driver arrested following a collision in Biggin Hill. The incident occurred on August 28, with police appealing for witnesses.
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Community Safety · WestminsterWestminster protest restrictions imposed by Met Police
An anti-Islam protest organised by UKIP's Nick Tenconi has faced significant restrictions from the Metropolitan Police. The march, originally planned for Edgware Road, will now proceed from Hyde Park Corner to Downing Street with a set time limit.
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Violent Crime · Kensington and ChelseaTwo men hospitalised after Ladbroke Grove substance assault
Two men in their 20s were taken to hospital following an assault involving an unknown substance in Ladbroke Grove. A third man was treated at the scene for a hand injury. No arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · HaringeyMan stabbed on Kings Avenue, Muswell Hill
A man was found with stab wounds on Kings Avenue in Muswell Hill in the early hours of August 28. Emergency services attended the scene and transported the injured individual to a major trauma centre for treatment.
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LatestPolice seek man after Covent Garden rape
Detectives are appealing for the public's help to identify a man wanted in connection with a rape that occurred in Covent Garden. The assault took place in a doorway on Macklin Street in the early hours of Saturday.
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7,000 officers to police Notting Hill Carnival's 60th year
Over 7,000 police officers will be deployed across west London for the 60th Notting Hill Carnival. Commander Claire Smart highlighted preventing serious violence and protecting women and girls as key priorities for the event.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonWoman raped in Covent Garden doorway, police appeal for witnesses
A woman in her 20s was raped in a doorway on Macklin Street in the early hours of Saturday, 22 August. Detectives are appealing for witnesses in the Covent Garden area between 04:30 and 06:00 that morning.
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Crime Data · LondonLondoners lose £14,732 to stolen online purchases
A London couple has been left £14,732 out of pocket after their online purchases were stolen. Private investigators Adley Barton are warning residents against using the 'leave in a safe space' delivery option.
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