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Violent Crime · Lewisham80-year-old man arrested after Sydenham fight leaves two in hospital
Police arrested and bailed an 80-year-old man following an alleged fight in Sydenham on Tuesday, October 6. Two men were taken to hospital after the incident on Southend Lane, one sustaining injuries from a stick.
Lewisham2 min readTrust 38 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Violent Crime · Kingston upon ThamesPolice still searching for black van linked to 2018 Glushkov murder in New Malden
Nearly nine years after Nikolai Glushkov was found strangled at his New Malden home, London police have not identified the black Volkswagen seen nearby. The case remains open with no active leads, and officers urge the public to report any information.
Kingston upon Thames3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Violent Crime · London
Sainsbury's Store Cordoned Off After Blood Seen Outside
A police cordon has been put in place outside a Sainsbury's store in south east London. Blood was reported to have been seen splattered on the ground near the entrance.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65 
Community Safety · SuttonCarshalton graveyard gates locked over drug use and aggression
Gates at All Saints Carshalton have been temporarily locked due to concerns over drug use and aggressive behaviour. Police requested the closure of two entrances following reports of antisocial behaviour and aggression towards the public.
Sutton2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · LondonFour men charged after London police raids find weapons
Four men have been charged with various offences including possession of a firearm and weapons following a series of police raids. The operation involved 800 officers and resulted in 18 arrests across London and four other counties.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Policing · HillingdonFour officers injured in Hayes police car crash
Four police officers were taken to hospital after a crash involving two police vehicles in Hayes. The collision occurred on September 29 as the officers responded to an incident. Their injuries are not life-threatening.
Hillingdon1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65- Latest
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford on terror charges
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The arrests followed a 999 call from a resident who reported suspicious vehicles and hooded men.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 55 - Violent Crime · London
Stabbing Reported Near Uxbridge Park
An incident involving a stabbing has been reported near Cowley Recreation Ground in Uxbridge. Police were present in the area following the event, which occurred in daylight.
London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 75 - Courts · City of London
Cyclist jailed after Bishopsgate knife arrest
A cyclist caught carrying a six-inch knife after being stopped for running a red light on Bishopsgate has pleaded guilty to multiple offences. Ridwan Abdilahi was detained following a struggle and faces sentencing at a later date.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 
Courts · BromleyBromley drug dealer jailed for four-and-a-half years
Navid Jamshidi, 33, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for his involvement in supplying cocaine across south east London. He was stopped by officers on June 19 in St Paul's Cray.
Bromley3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · NewhamElderly man collapses after alleged dog attack in Canning Town
An elderly man has reportedly collapsed following an alleged dog attack in Star Lane, Canning Town. Shopkeepers described the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, September 8, and one alleged the man died after being bitten.
Newham2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 65
LatestPolice injured in anti-migrant protests at Dover and Portsmouth
Police officers sustained injuries during confrontations with masked protesters in Portsmouth over the weekend. Similar demonstrations saw road access to the Port of Dover blocked. The incidents occurred following the arrival of approximately 120 migrants near the Isle of Wight.
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Fraud & Cybercrime · LondonDoorstep fraudsters seek fingerprints posing as Home Affairs Officers
Residents are warned about fraudsters posing as Home Affairs Officers who are calling at homes. They claim to be collecting identification details for a census, using official-looking documents and equipment to request fingerprints and photos.
London2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
LatestMinister urges social media firms to remove dangerous driving clips
Defence minister Luke Pollard has urged social media companies to remove dangerous driving videos after a crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough killed two police officers and five teenagers. Fundraisers for the officers' families have raised over £200,000.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45