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Love Island star Jack Fincham questioned after Sidcup crash
Love Island star Jack Fincham has been questioned by police following a car crash in Sidcup on September 20. He was reportedly arrested on suspicion of drug-driving, but no charges have been filed at this time.
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South London criminals jailed for serious offences in October
A series of serious criminal cases involving individuals from south London concluded in October, with sentences handed down for offences ranging from child abuse and attempted murder to acts of domestic terrorism and animal cruelty.
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Courts · BexleyDriver wins A20 speeding appeal over conflicting signs
A motorist has successfully appealed a speeding conviction on the A20 in Sidcup after a court found conflicting speed limit signs. John Abbott's fine was quashed, with campaigners calling for an investigation into Transport for London's handling of the enforcement.
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Courts · BexleyFour jailed for serious crimes across South London
Four men have been sentenced to significant prison terms for a range of serious offences. These include a shooting outside a Bexleyheath nightclub, the bombing of a ULEZ camera in Sidcup, leading an international monkey torture network, and indecent exposure on trains.
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Courts · BexleySidcup businessman receives no compensation for van destroyed by ULEZ bomber
A Sidcup businessman has not received any compensation for his work van and dirt bike destroyed by a bomb planted by anti-ULEZ activist Kevin Rees. Rees was jailed for 15 years for the December 2023 blast.
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Community Safety · BexleyBexley Council to decide on 24-hour Sidcup gambling centre
Bexley Council's Licensing Sub-Committee will review an application for a 24-hour gambling centre on Sidcup High Street. Residents of nearby Chaplin House fear increased anti-social behaviour, while a local councillor has voiced strong opposition.
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Violent Crime · BexleySidcup Charity Shop Window Smashed
A British Heart Foundation charity shop in Sidcup experienced vandalism last week when its front window was smashed. Sidcup Partners BID has obtained CCTV footage and offered the identifiable suspects a chance to pay for the repairs before involving the police. Staff and volunteers expressed shock.
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Violent Crime · BexleySidcup man jailed for 28 years after hammer and knife attack in Swanley
A 64-year-old man from Sidcup has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for attempting to murder two women in a violent hammer and knife attack in Swanley. The assault on 1 March 2023 left one victim with serious injuries after she was stabbed and struck repeatedly.
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Courts · BexleySeyhan Assaf denies manslaughter after inquest rules partner's death suicide
Seyhan Assaf, 45, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter at the Old Bailey on Thursday. An inquest ruled Gillian Morand’s death a suicide. Assaf also denies GBH and coercive control charges. He remains in custody ahead of a March 2027 trial.
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