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Courts · CroydonCroydon man on trial for rape denies claims
A Croydon man, Edward McGrath, is on trial at Basildon Crown Court for alleged rape and sexual assault. He told Essex Police the accuser and her friends were fabricating their claims, a police interview played in court revealed. Christopher Stannard has pleaded guilty to burglary of the woman's flat.
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Violent Crime · Tower HamletsPolice release CCTV of men sought in Tower Hamlets rape investigation
Metropolitan Police have released CCTV footage of two men they wish to identify in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old girl. The attack took place in Weavers Fields, Tower Hamlets, on August 1, 2024.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · Tower HamletsBethnal Green rape: £10,000 reward for information on two men
A £10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of two men suspected of raping a 13-year-old girl in Bethnal Green on August 1, 2024. The victim's family has spoken of the devastating impact of the attack.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Courts · Haringey
Church figure jailed for 8.5 years for sexual assaults
A former senior church figure, John Grant, 77, has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison at Wood Green Crown Court for sexual assault and indecent assault offences. The Metropolitan Police investigation began in 2023 after a victim-survivor reported abuse spanning 30 years.
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Courts · CroydonPC Christopher Gudgeon found guilty of sexual assault
Metropolitan Police officer PC Christopher Gudgeon has been found guilty of sexual assault after an incident on June 25, 2022. The 43-year-old officer, who was off-duty at the time, admitted to some actions but lied to the court about his conduct. He is currently suspended and awaits sentencing.
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Met Officer Convicted of Sexual Assault
Metropolitan Police officer PC Christopher Gudgeon has been convicted of sexual assault following an incident at a south London address in June 2022. He is currently suspended and faces a misconduct hearing.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 - Policing · London
Woman assaulted on Elizabeth line train; BTP asks public for help
A woman was sexually assaulted on an Elizabeth line service as it arrived at Bond Street on 19 April 2026. British Transport Police have issued images of the suspect and are asking the public to help identify him by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40.
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Violent Crime · LondonPolice seek man over sexual assault on Elizabeth line
British Transport Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred on a crowded Elizabeth line train in central London on Sunday, April 19. A man boarded at Tottenham Court Road and assaulted a woman as the train reached Bond Street. He then exited at Ealing Broadway.
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Courts · City of LondonMan receives suspended sentence for Liverpool Street sexual assault
Sofiane Belasri, 41, has received a two-year suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl and attempting to bribe her with a vape near Liverpool Street station. The incident occurred on July 4, 2024, and Belasri was arrested at the scene.
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Courts · HarrowKhloe Simmonds jailed for seven years for false rape claims
Khloe Simmonds, 26, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for perverting the course of justice. She made false claims of sexual assault between 2018 and 2026, leading to significant police resources being diverted.
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Policing · City of LondonTwo Met officers arrested abroad on assault allegations
Two serving Metropolitan Police officers have been arrested in Budapest on suspicion of sexual assault and assault. The arrests follow allegations of misconduct during an alcohol-fuelled evening involving a group of 15 officers on holiday. Both officers have been suspended from duty.
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Transport Crime · Barking and DagenhamMan sought after sexual assault on District line train at Barking
A woman was sexually assaulted on a District line train as it arrived at Barking station in the early hours of Sunday, August 2. British Transport Police are seeking information and have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist their investigation.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonCovent Garden rape: Police seek man in CCTV appeal
Detectives are seeking a man captured on CCTV following a rape incident in Covent Garden. A woman in her 20s was attacked in Macklin Street on August 22. Specialist officers are supporting the victim.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41- Violent Crime · Westminster
Woman Raped in Westminster Doorway; Police Release CCTV
A woman in her 20s was raped in a doorway on Macklin Street in the early hours of Saturday, 22 August. Detectives have released further CCTV footage as part of their ongoing investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Detective Sergeant Charged with Five Counts of Sexual Assault
Metropolitan Police Detective Sergeant Prakash Patel faces five charges of sexual assault. He was arrested in April 2025 and suspended from duty, with the case referred to the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Transport Crime · City of LondonPolice seek man over Northern Line sexual assault at London Bridge
A woman was sexually assaulted on a Northern Line train at London Bridge station on Friday, August 7. British Transport Police have released images of a man they believe may have information and are appealing for witnesses.
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LatestGK Barry reveals she was raped at 17
Social media personality Grace Keeling, known as GK Barry, has disclosed that she was raped at the age of 17. She expressed her hope that speaking out would encourage others to share their experiences and seek support.
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Courts · City of LondonLouis Taylor jailed for 20 years for Gravesend rape and wounding
Louis Taylor has been sentenced to 20 years in prison at Woolwich Crown Court for a violent attack in Gravesend. He pleaded guilty to eight offences, including three counts of rape and wounding with intent, and has been placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely.
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LatestPolice seek man after Covent Garden rape
Detectives are appealing for the public's help to identify a man wanted in connection with a rape that occurred in Covent Garden. The assault took place in a doorway on Macklin Street in the early hours of Saturday.
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Violent Crime · LondonPolice seek man after Elizabeth Line sexual assault
British Transport Police have released an image of a man they wish to identify following a sexual assault on an Elizabeth Line train. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 18, between Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65