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Community Safety · MertonMerton Council faces criticism over Burn Bullock pub enforcement
Owners of the Burn Bullock pub in Mitcham are still storing cars on their site, defying a Merton Council enforcement notice. The Grade II-listed building suffered fire damage in April 2024 and is on the Heritage at Risk Register, prompting criticism of the council's enforcement record.
Merton4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · MertonTeenager stabbed and robbed in Mitcham
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed and robbed in Mitcham on Sunday, September 13. The incident occurred on Yorkshire Road and the victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made and police investigations are ongoing.
Merton2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Fraud & Cybercrime · MertonMitcham woman admits £16,000 Universal Credit fraud
A Mitcham resident has admitted fraudulently claiming Universal Credit by hiding savings over £16,000. Jane Turner, 66, pleaded guilty at Croydon Magistrates' Court on 7 August 2026. She remains on unconditional bail ahead of sentencing on 16 October 2026.
Merton4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 30