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8 stories, newest first.
- Violent Crime · London
Paramedic sexually assaulted by patient jailed for 18 weeks
A London paramedic was sexually assaulted by a patient she was treating, only to discover he had attacked another ambulance worker earlier the same day. The patient was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison for sexual assault in March this year.
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GMC faces calls for inquiry over Fayed abuse doctor referrals
Victims of Mohamed Al Fayed are calling for a public inquiry into the General Medical Council's handling of complaints against doctors allegedly complicit in his abuse. Survivors claim the GMC's initial refusal to investigate doctors sharing patient information allowed abuse to continue.
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Al Fayed abuse claims could top £150m, says law firm
Claims from 275 survivors alleging sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed could total between £100m and £150m, according to law firm KP Law. This figure is two to three times the £51.8m Harrods had set aside for compensation as of January 2026.
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Violent Crime · LondonWomen detail child exploitation by London drug gangs
Four women have spoken out about their experiences of being targeted by drug gangs as children, detailing manipulation, sexual exploitation, and a perceived failure by authorities to protect them. The BBC documentary 'Britain's Forgotten Girls' highlights their stories.
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Violent Crime · SuttonWoman drugged and raped aged 15 receives six-figure Met Police settlement
Tina Duggan was drugged and raped from age 15 by Frederick Allchorne in Sutton. She reported the abuse to Sutton Police in 1991, but the case was closed. Allchorne was convicted in 2024 and sentenced to 22 years. The Met offered compensation after legal challenge.
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Policing · SuttonMet Police pays Tina Duggan after 30-year fight over Sutton abuse failures
Tina Duggan, abused by Frederick Allchorne in Sutton from age 15, received compensation from the Metropolitan Police after a civil claim. A review found no misconduct by officers, though the force acknowledged more should have been done to protect her.
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Courts · Kensington and ChelseaGary Glitter denies eight sexual abuse charges
Gary Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of sexual abuse against a child in Kensington and Chelsea between 1978 and 1981. He appeared via videolink from HMP Channing Wood at Southwark Crown Court.
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Courts · City of LondonGraeme Dott convicted of sexually abusing two children
Snooker player Graeme Dott has been convicted of sexually abusing two children. He targeted a girl between 1993 and 1996, and a boy between 2006 and 2010. One victim first reported Dott's behaviour to the police in 2001.
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