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Violent Crime · NewhamFifth man charged over Newham fatal shooting
A fifth man has been charged with the murder of Masum Miah, who was shot dead in a car on St Bartholomew’s Road in Newham on August 18. Nay-Quan Davis-Jodo appeared in court on October 10.
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Violent Crime · HillingdonMurder investigation launched after man found dead near Heathrow
A murder investigation is underway near Heathrow Airport after Marcin Jankowski, a father of three from Slough, was found dead. He died from blunt force trauma. Two men arrested have been released on police bail.
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Violent Crime · EalingMan shot dead at Acton memorial service named
Levi Davidson, 40, was shot and killed on Braybrook Street in Acton on October 2. The incident occurred during a memorial service attended by 40-50 people, including children. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie is leading the Metropolitan Police murder investigation.
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Violent Crime · EalingMan shot dead at East Acton memorial service
A murder investigation is underway after a 40-year-old man was shot and killed in East Acton on 2 October 2026. The shooting occurred at approximately 19:47 GMT at the junction of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street.
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Violent Crime · EalingMan killed in East Acton shooting, murder investigation launched
A murder investigation is underway following the death of a 40-year-old man in East Acton on October 2. Police were called to reports of gunshots and found the man with a suspected gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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LatestWimbledon man denies murder after body found in Kent
Jamie Cooper, 27, of Kingfisher Court, Wimbledon, has denied murdering Dale Mundell. A body was found in a suitcase in Borstal, Kent, following a Metropolitan Police investigation. Joshua Miller, 33, also of Kingfisher Court, faces murder and perverting the course of justice charges.
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Violent Crime · Kensington and ChelseaKariem Abdelhalim named as victim of fatal North Kensington collision
Kariem Abdelhalim, 24, has been named by police as the victim of a fatal collision on North Pole Road in North Kensington. Detectives are investigating the possibility that he was being pursued on a moped before the incident.
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Violent Crime · Kensington and ChelseaTwo arrested on suspicion of murder after e-bike rider dies in North Kensington
A 24-year-old man has died after a crash involving an e-bike in North Kensington. Police believe he was being chased by a moped. A 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Violent Crime · Kensington and ChelseaMurder probe opened after e‑bike rider killed on North Pole Road
A man riding an e‑bike died on North Pole Road, Kensington, around 1.20 am on 26 September 2026. Detectives believe a moped was pursuing him. Police have launched a murder investigation and are urging anyone with information to contact them, quoting reference 414/25SEP26.
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Violent Crime · NewhamThree charged with murder of man shot in Newham
Three further men have been charged with the murder of Masum Miah, who was shot dead in his car in Newham on August 18. Four men are now facing charges in connection with his death.
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LatestSecond man arrested and bailed over Southampton mother's remains found in Feltham
Human remains found in Feltham, south-west London, on August 12 have been identified as missing Southampton mother Joanne Sheen. A second man has been arrested and bailed in connection with her death.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonReece Salmon, 28, dies after stabbing in Islington
A murder investigation has been launched after 28-year-old Reece Salmon died in hospital following a stabbing in Lloyd Baker Street, Islington. Police have implemented enhanced stop-and-search powers in the area and are appealing for witnesses.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonMan, 28, fatally stabbed in Clerkenwell
A 28-year-old man has died after being fatally stabbed on Lloyd Baker Street in Clerkenwell. The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses. No arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · Islington28-year-old man dies after Clerkenwell stabbing
A murder investigation has been launched after a 28-year-old man died from stab wounds sustained in Clerkenwell. Police were called to Lloyd Baker Street on Wednesday evening and the victim was pronounced dead in hospital the following day. A Section 60 order is now in effect.
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Violent Crime · HounslowFeltham wildfire remains identified as missing mother Joanne Sheen
Human remains discovered in Feltham after a wildfire have been identified as missing mother-of-three Joanne Sheen. A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder as Hampshire Police lead the investigation.
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Man charged with murder in Lambeth
Leroy Heffron, 38, has been charged with the murder of Thomas Carey, 39, who was found with severe head injuries on Poynders Road, SW4. Two other individuals were arrested in connection with the incident.
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Violent Crime · HounslowHuman remains found at Bedfont Lakes Country Park
A woman's skull and human remains have been discovered at Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Feltham, Hounslow, following wildfires. While police are investigating, any suggested link to serial killer Levi Bellfield is considered speculative.
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Courts · Hammersmith and FulhamMan Charged After Shepherd's Bush Mother Stabbed to Death
A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a mother was fatally stabbed at her Shepherd's Bush home. Her daughter was also injured when she tried to intervene in the attack.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamWoman recovering after intervening in mother's fatal stabbing
A woman seriously injured after intervening in her mother's fatal stabbing in Shepherd's Bush is recovering at home. Keeley Turner was stabbed twice while trying to save her mother, Samantha Turner, who died from 70 stab wounds. A fundraiser has raised over £4,000 to support Keeley Turner.
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Violent Crime · LambethThomas Carey named as man found dead in Clapham
A murder investigation is underway in Clapham after Thomas Carey, 39, was found dead at an address in Poynders Road. No arrests have been made and police are appealing for witnesses.
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