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- Violent Crime · London
E-cyclist, 24, dies in Ladbroke Grove crash; moped rider flees
A 24-year-old e-cyclist has died following a collision with a moped on North Pole Road, Ladbroke Grove. The moped rider fled the scene, prompting a police investigation and diversions for London buses.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 65 
Policing · WandsworthSisters say Met Police 'negligent' in 'Putney pusher' probe
The sisters of Nicholas Brandram, the man suspected of being the 'Putney pusher', have accused the Metropolitan Police of negligence and recklessness. Brandram was arrested in June and released under investigation before his death on Tuesday.
Wandsworth4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Courts · City of LondonHousehold Cavalry soldier jailed for 12 years for child sex offence plot
A soldier from the Household Cavalry has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempting to arrange child sex offences. Graham Jarvis plotted to rape a seven-year-old girl and a 10-month-old baby he met online, before being arrested by an undercover police officer.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
LatestMigrant arrivals spark clashes in Portsmouth
Anti-migration protesters clashed with police and blocked roads in Portsmouth following the arrival of hundreds of migrants. Eight boats carrying 625 people arrived on Sunday, leading to a stand-off with activists.
4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
LatestPortsmouth protest: Vehicles damaged, officers injured
Masked protesters caused damage to official vehicles and injured a number of police officers during a stand-off in Portsmouth. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is investigating the incidents.
4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · City of LondonTwo jailed for nine years after City of London watch robberies and stabbings
Two men have been sentenced to a total of 14 years in prison after violent robberies in the City of London left one victim stabbed twice and another kicked in the head. CCTV footage confirmed the attacks, which involved knives and the theft of watches worth around £400 each.
City of London4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 40 · Hype 55