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LatestMan arrested after Leyton High Road attack leaves victim fighting for life
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following an incident on High Road in Leyton on August 22. The victim, found unconscious, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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Courts · City of LondonMandelson misconduct probe 'near collapse' as US ignores Scotland Yard
The Metropolitan Police investigation into Lord Peter Mandelson over allegations he passed confidential information to Jeffrey Epstein is reportedly close to collapse. US authorities have not responded to requests for information, hindering the probe.
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Crime Data · LondonGHB Use Spreads Beyond London Gay Clubs
GHB, once confined to London's gay clubs, is now appearing in mainstream nightlife. Its cheap price, short-lasting euphoria, and lack of a hangover contribute to its growing popularity. However, the drug carries a significant risk of overdose due to a very narrow margin between recreational and dangerous doses.
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Man dies in Croydon police custody
A 52-year-old man has died in police custody at Croydon's Windmill Road custody suite. He was arrested on August 19 and found unresponsive during cell checks early on August 21. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating.
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Policing · Waltham ForestWaltham Forest to fund Met Police coroner officers from 2028
Waltham Forest Council will begin contributing to the salaries of Metropolitan Police coroner officers from the 2028/29 financial year as part of a new agreement. The Met faces a significant budget deficit, necessitating a shift in funding for the service which supports families dealing with unexpected deaths.
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Violent Crime · HounslowHounslow murder probe after woman's bones found in Feltham woodland
A murder investigation has been launched after human bones, believed to belong to a woman aged 25 to 45, were found in woodland in Feltham. Police are appealing for information to help identify the victim and establish the circumstances.
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Violent Crime · CroydonMan bailed after Sanderstead stabbing
A 25-year-old man has been bailed following a stabbing incident in Sanderstead on July 29. A 53-year-old victim sustained multiple stab wounds, but his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.
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Murder investigation launched after human remains found in Feltham woodland
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after human remains were discovered in woodland in Feltham. The remains are believed to belong to a woman aged between 25 and 45.
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Courts · WandsworthThree admit jewellers tunnel plot at Kingston Crown Court
Three men have admitted their part in a plot to tunnel into a Tooting jewellers. The gang is linked to burglaries across London between May and July, stealing goods worth over £700,000. Sentencing is scheduled for October 23.
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Policing · LondonClapham and Vauxhall police get powers to order face covering removal
Uniformed officers in parts of Clapham and Vauxhall can now legally require individuals to remove face coverings. The Metropolitan Police stated the decision follows local crime data and community concerns about offences committed while identities are concealed.
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Violent Crime · HarrowThree men arrested on suspicion of kidnapping in Harrow
Three men have been arrested in Harrow on suspicion of kidnapping and false imprisonment. The incident is believed to have occurred on August 13, with police receiving a report on August 17 and making the arrests on August 20. Investigations by the Metropolitan Police are ongoing.
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Three men admit London jewellery shop tunnel plot
Three men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary after being caught attempting to tunnel into a jewellery shop in Tooting. The organised crime group is linked to burglaries across London valued at over £700,000.
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Courts · EalingEaling man accused of threats to Met Police chief and judges
Karim Ben Ali, 38, from Ealing, appeared at Inner London Crown Court charged with threatening to kill Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and harm judges. He remains in custody.
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Violent Crime · NewhamMasum Miah named by police after fatal shooting in East Ham car
Police have named Masum Miah, 42, as the man found shot dead inside a car in East Ham. Detectives are appealing for witnesses and footage as no arrests have yet been made.
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Policing · BarnetPolice carry out controlled explosion at Golders Green bus stop
Metropolitan Police conducted a controlled explosion on 20 August 2026 after two attaché cases were left unattended at a bus stop in Golders Green. The packages were later confirmed as non-suspicious, though enquiries remain ongoing. The area was cordoned off as a precaution.
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Violent Crime · BrentWembley shooting leaves man in hospital as police close Kings Drive
A man in his 20s was shot on Kings Drive, Wembley, at 3.54 am on 20 August 2026. Police have sealed the street, set up a forensic tent and increased patrols while no arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamAlan Dore charged with murder after Askew Road stabbing kills woman
A 48-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after Samantha Turner, 52, died in a stabbing on Askew Road, W12. Three other people were injured in two separate attacks within 48 hours in West London, police confirmed.
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Masum Miah, 42, shot dead in Newham early morning attack
A murder investigation has been launched after Masum Miah, 42, was fatally shot in Newham in the early hours of 18 August. Police are urging anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward as no arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichCollin Vargo charged with cyberflashing and sexual assault in Canary Wharf and Charlton
Collin Vargo, 29, faces three counts of cyberflashing, sexual assault and exposure after alleged offences between February and May 2024. Three women are listed as victims in Canary Wharf and Charlton. He remains held at HMP Berwyn in North Wales.
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Violent Crime · BrentMan shot on Kings Drive, Wembley, in early hours of 20 August
A man was treated at the scene and taken to a major trauma centre after a shooting on Kings Drive, Wembley, at 3.51am on 20 August 2026. Residents said they heard no gunshots, and police have not yet released a statement.
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