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- Courts · City of London
Russell Brand accuser cites 'lad culture' for reporting delay
An alleged victim of Russell Brand told Southwark Crown Court that 'lad culture' and fear of not being believed prevented her from reporting him to the police for nearly two decades. The woman accuses Brand of rape in a Soho bar toilet in 2004.
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Ivan Toney faces assault charge at Westminster court
Footballer Ivan Toney has appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to face a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The allegation relates to an incident at a Soho nightclub on December 6. Toney denies the charge.
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Westminster Council to decide on Leicester Square salon licence
Westminster City Council is to decide on the licence renewal for The Nail Garden's Leicester Square branch after inspectors found significant safety and training issues. The decision is expected within five working days.
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Courts · WestminsterIvan Toney charged with Soho nightclub assault
England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The charge relates to an alleged incident at a Soho nightclub on December 6 last year. Toney is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and intends to contest the charge.
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Courts · WestminsterSoho club Trisha's wins later hours despite police objections
The New Evaristo Club, known as Trisha's, has been granted permission to extend its opening hours to 2am. The decision by Westminster council came despite objections from the Metropolitan Police over concerns of crime and disorder.
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Courts · SouthwarkMet Inspector cleared of sexual assault after judge criticises investigation delays
A Metropolitan Police inspector was cleared of sexually assaulting three female colleagues in Soho after a trial judge criticised the investigation for late witness statements and procedural delays. The Met rejected claims the case was handled differently due to the officer’s rank.
Southwark5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Courts · SouthwarkMet Inspector Dave Newman cleared of sexually assaulting three colleagues
A Metropolitan Police inspector was unanimously acquitted of three sexual assault charges after a trial at Southwark Crown Court. The judge raised concerns about late witness statements and the conduct of a 2023 drinks event in Soho where the alleged offences occurred.
Southwark5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Policing · LondonMet to expand facial recognition cameras in West End despite trial catching no serious offenders
The Metropolitan Police will deploy static live facial recognition cameras in London’s West End and Soho, despite a six-month British Transport Police trial at railway stations yielding no direct matches for serious offenders. A poll shows 72% of Londoners want public input on the technology’s use, while 70% still support its deployment with safeguards.
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Policing · SouthwarkMet Inspector cleared of sexual assault after judge criticises investigation
Inspector Dave Newman was acquitted of three sexual assault charges at Southwark Crown Court. Judge Bartle criticised the Met Police investigation, calling delays in witness statements 'baffling'. The force defended the probe, citing the jury's unanimous not-guilty verdicts.
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Met Police inspector cleared of sexually assaulting three colleagues in Soho
Dave Newman, 39, was found not guilty of three counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on 13 August 2026. The judge raised concerns about the police investigation’s handling of witness statements and described the Soho drinks event as ‘very troubling’ due to excessive alcohol consumption.
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Violent Crime · WestminsterIvan Toney charged with assault in Soho, court date set
England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a nightclub on Wardour Street in Soho on 6 December. The 30-year-old is due to appear in court next month, as reported by the BBC.
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Courts · WestminsterMet Police inspector denies groping three colleagues in Soho bar
A Metropolitan Police inspector is accused of sexually assaulting three female colleagues during a night out in Soho. The trial heard allegations of unwanted touching on a dancefloor. Newman denies all charges and the case continues.
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Courts · WestminsterGabrielle Carrington denies murder of Klaudia Zakrzewska in Soho
Gabrielle Carrington, 29, appeared at the Old Bailey via video link to deny murdering Klaudia Zakrzewska, 30s, after allegedly striking her with a car outside a Soho nightclub. Security guard Anoush Chyche suffered life-changing injuries in the same incident.
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