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Courts · SuttonSutton man charged over Balham fatal motorbike crash
A 53-year-old man from Wallington has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision in Balham that resulted in the death of pedestrian Seidi Abdulkhadir. The case has been sent to the Old Bailey for further proceedings.
Sutton2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 15- Courts · Croydon
Man denies murder over Valentine's date remark in Croydon
Ellis Anim-Annor denies murdering Lorik Abazi, 22, and wounding another man in Croydon on 15 February. The court heard the alleged fatal row was sparked by a comment about a Valentine's Day date.
Croydon3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Courts · Croydon
Man Accused of Murder After Fatal Bowling Alley Stabbing
Ellis Anim-Annor, 29, faces charges of murder and wounding with intent after a fatal stabbing outside a Croydon bowling alley on February 15. The prosecution alleges the incident began after a comment about the defendant's girlfriend's appearance.
Croydon3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Courts · City of London
Paul Ferris, convicted at Old Bailey, dies aged 62
Paul Ferris, who was convicted of arms trafficking offences at the Old Bailey in 1998, has died at the age of 62. His funeral took place in Glasgow. His life story was the basis for the film 'The Wee Man'.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 40 - Courts · City of London
Child murderer charged with attacking prison officer with boiling water
Axel Rudakubana, who is serving a life sentence for child murder, has been charged with attacking a London prison officer with boiling water. The alleged assault occurred at Belmarsh prison in south London.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 
Courts · City of LondonNorwegian Teen Jailed 20 Years for UK Assassination Plot
A 19-year-old Norwegian national, Johannes Kongsnes Natland, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison at the Old Bailey for conspiracy to murder. He was arrested with firearms and ammunition hidden under his hotel bed, having received detailed instructions for an assassination plot.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Courts · GreenwichTeenage hitman convicted of murder plot for Iran-backed gang
Johannes Kongsnes Natland, a 19-year-old from Norway, has been found guilty by an Old Bailey jury of conspiracy to murder. He was arrested in Huddersfield with firearms and ammunition, allegedly as part of a plot for an Iran-backed gang.
Greenwich4 min readTrust 44 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Courts · Kensington and ChelseaDeepak Sandhu guilty of Earl's Court murder
Deepak Sandhu has been found guilty of murdering Xiaoqing Ke at the Old Bailey. He travelled from Southampton to Earl's Court on December 9, 2025, to carry out the fatal stabbing. Sandhu was arrested days later as he attempted to leave the country.
Kensington and Chelsea3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Latest
Baby P's mother admits manipulation in parole bid
Tracey Connelly, mother of Peter, known as Baby P, has admitted to being manipulative and opportunistic during her parole hearing. The hearing was adjourned for further assessments.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 - Courts · City of London
Nine deny factory raid charges at Old Bailey
Nine individuals are on trial at the Old Bailey facing charges of criminal damage, burglary with intent, and violent disorder. They are accused of targeting Instro Precision, a company linked to Elbit Systems, in an early morning raid on June 17, 2024.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Courts · HaringeyParole hearing resumes for Baby P mother Tracey Connelly on Tuesday
Tracey Connelly, the mother of the child known as Baby P, will face a public parole hearing on Tuesday. The Standard reports the session will be livestreamed, with the panel set to decide her future custody after a recall in August 2024.
Haringey3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 95 · Hype 28
Courts · LewishamMelbourne Thompson guilty of rape and robbery in Catford
Melbourne Thompson, 41, has been found guilty of rape and robbery following an attack on a woman in Catford. He faces sentencing on December 4 at the Old Bailey.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 66 · Craft 70 · Hype 35
Courts · City of LondonKerry charged with Widdecombe murder, Farage home plot
Joshua Kerry, 28, faces charges of terrorist preparation and murder after Ann Widdecombe was killed in Devon. The court heard the incident may be connected to an alleged attempt to enter Nigel Farage's south London home.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 41
Courts · IslingtonLondon doctor faces October 2027 trial over Rwanda genocide charges
Dr Vincent Brown, a London doctor, is set to face trial in October 2027 at the Old Bailey. He is charged with one count of conduct ancillary to genocide and six offences of conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity, relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
Islington3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 15- Courts · Westminster
Man denies murder of woman found on Old Brompton Road
Deepak Sandhu, 24, denies murdering Xiaoqing Ke, 39, who was found dead on Old Brompton Road on December 10 last year. He admits taking £500 from her and has pleaded not guilty to murder and perverting the course of justice.
Westminster3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Courts · Westminster
Navy sailor faces Old Bailey over security act charges
A Royal Navy sailor has appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with offences under the National Security Act. Teddy Young, 24, is accused of accessing and retaining sensitive UK defence and intelligence material between November 2024 and May 2025. The case will now be heard at the Old Bailey.
Westminster3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Violent Crime · LondonMan jailed for life for Tulse Hill murder days after prison release
Robert Sabat, 60, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his former partner, Dickiesha Nurse, 42, at her Tulse Hill flat. He committed the crime less than two weeks after his release from prison.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Courts · LewishamHither Green man avoids jail for racist cat row attack
Andrew Jones, 63, has been given a suspended prison sentence for a racist attack on his neighbours in Hither Green. The incident on George Lane was sparked by a dispute over cats.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · GreenwichGreenwich kidnapper admits sexual motive, faces prison
Omoniyi Peter has admitted to kidnapping a woman in Greenwich with sexual intent. He pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial at the Old Bailey, and sentencing has been adjourned pending a public danger report.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Courts · Kensington and ChelseaMan jailed for life over Israeli embassy knife attack plot
A failed asylum seeker has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum 20-year term for planning a knife attack at London's Israeli embassy. Abdullah Albadri was tackled by armed police after jumping a fence at the Kensington site.
Kensington and Chelsea2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45