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- Violent Crime · Hounslow
Motorcyclist, 27, dies after Feltham collision
A 27-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision with a pedestrian in Feltham. The incident occurred on New Road on Friday, October 30. The pedestrian sustained minor injuries. The Metropolitan Police are investigating.
Hounslow2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 - Policing · City of London
City of London police offer safety video instead of £50 fine for cyclists
City of London police have launched a new initiative where cyclists caught running red lights can opt to watch a safety video rather than pay a £50 fine. The 'stop, look, listen, change' scheme aims to educate riders on the consequences of their actions.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 87 · Hype 30 
LatestDriver admits killing woman and dogs in Ilford crash
Dantay Roche has admitted killing Marie Theobald and her two dogs in Ilford on December 22, 2023. Roche was driving at more than double the speed limit when the collision occurred. He fled the scene before surrendering to police.
2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 71 · Hype 41- Courts · Lewisham
Blood delivery driver jailed for cyclist attack
A blood delivery driver has been jailed for deliberately running over a cyclist in Lewisham after the cyclist spat at his van. Mark Okotie, 44, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court for causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 75 · Hype 25 - Violent Crime · Barnet
Man dies in Mill Hill after tree falls on car
A man in his 20s has died in Mill Hill after a large tree fell onto his moving car. Emergency services attended the scene near Dollis Road and Abercorn Road on Sunday, October 25, but the man was pronounced dead at the location.
Barnet2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 45 
Policing · HaveringMotorcyclist, 19, dies after police pursuit on A12
A 19-year-old man has died after his motorcycle crashed on the A12 near Gallows Corner. Police had indicated for the rider, who was not displaying registration plates, to stop before the collision occurred. Both the Met's Directorate of Professional Standards and the IOPC have been informed.
Havering2 min readTrust 74 · Craft 60 · Hype 30
Violent Crime · HaveringMan dies after crash near Gallows Corner
A man has died following a car crash in East London on Saturday, October 24. Emergency services were called to Masefield Crescent near Gallows Corner, where a London Air Ambulance was dispatched.
Havering2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 41- Policing · City of London
105 arrested in London-Essex border crackdown
A two-week police operation along the London-Essex border resulted in 105 arrests. Officers seized over three kilograms of cannabis, seven weapons, and 14 stolen vehicles, alongside £3,000 in cash.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 41 
Transport Crime · City of LondonTour bus and 4x4 hit souvenir stand near Trafalgar Square
A Golden Tours bus and a black 4x4 both collided with a souvenir stand on Spring Gardens near Trafalgar Square. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, causing significant traffic disruption. No injuries were reported, and emergency services attended the scene.
City of London2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 61 · Hype 45
Transport Crime · CroydonMan, 25, arrested after police pursuit ends in Croydon crash
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking following a collision in Croydon. The incident occurred after officers attempted to stop a motorcycle, leading to a pursuit and subsequent crash with a van.
Croydon2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41- Violent Crime · Enfield
Teenager Ishmael Sankoh killed in Enfield e-bike crash
Ishmael Sankoh, 17, died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his e-bike on Elsinge Road in Enfield. A 60-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit.
Enfield3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41 
Transport Crime · Waltham ForestW19 bus hits car and shop in Walthamstow
A W19 bus collided with a car and then a shop on Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, at approximately 7:30 am on October 19th. No injuries were reported, though one person was assessed by paramedics. The bus operator and TfL are investigating the incident.
Waltham Forest2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20
Courts · HackneyMan arrested after moped rider dies in Hackney crash
A 64-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a crash on Lea Bridge Road in Hackney. A 51-year-old moped driver died at the scene. The Metropolitan Police are investigating and seeking information.
Hackney2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 45- Violent Crime · Hackney
Moped driver, 51, dies in Lea Bridge Road crash
A 51-year-old moped rider has died following a collision with a car on Lea Bridge Road in Clapton. A 64-year-old driver has been arrested and police are appealing for witnesses.
Hackney2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 20 - Policing · City of London
City cyclists can watch film instead of paying red light fines
Cyclists caught running red lights in the City of London may now opt to watch a road safety film instead of receiving an immediate fine. The 'STOP, LOOK, LISTEN, CHANGE' initiative aims to educate riders on the consequences of dangerous cycling.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Policing · City of London
City of London cyclists face video option for red light offences
City of London police have introduced a 'sin bin' approach for cyclists caught running red lights. Offenders can opt to watch a 47-second road safety video, featuring testimonials from visually impaired individuals and accident footage, or pay a £50 fixed penalty notice.
City of London3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 
Transport Crime · Tower HamletsTower Hamlets Council Considers Dockless Bike Parking Zones
Tower Hamlets Council is exploring designated parking zones for dockless bikes following a petition highlighting pavement hazards. Campaigners have raised concerns about obstructions for 18 months, particularly around Brick Lane.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41- Violent Crime · City of London
E-bike rider collision leaves Hendon father with life-changing injuries
A father-of-three from Hendon, north London, has spoken of his gratitude to emergency services after suffering life-changing injuries when an e-bike rider knocked him into the path of a coach in central London. Victor Arotsky lost sight in one eye and hearing in one ear.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 20 
Courts · HaringeyHaringey couple killed in crash; US servicewoman gets suspended sentence
A US servicewoman has received a suspended jail sentence after a crash on April 15, 2023, in Suffolk killed a married couple from Haringey. Jasmine Dessaure lost control of her vehicle, leading to a collision that caused the deaths of Dilipan and Dorota Sebastiampillai.
Haringey3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Courts · Hackney
Driver jailed for 10 years and nine months for killing cyclist
A 27-year-old woman has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for causing the death of a music student by dangerous driving. The collision occurred in Hackney after the driver had been inhaling nitrous oxide and speeding.
Hackney3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45