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Violent Crime · SouthwarkTwo jailed for manslaughter after fatal stabbing outside Southwark McDonald's
Two 18-year-olds have been sentenced to four years each for the manslaughter of Yeray Sanchez Morales, who was fatally stabbed nine times outside a Southwark McDonald's. Eight others were also convicted for their involvement in the attack.
Southwark3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Courts · SouthwarkTwo teens jailed for eight years over Southwark stabbing death
Two teenagers have been sentenced to a total of eight years for their roles in the killing of 17-year-old Yeray Sanchez Morales. The attack took place on Old Kent Road in Southwark on August 27, 2025.
Southwark3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · SouthwarkAdell Groves, 33, dies after New Kent Road car collision
Adell Groves, 33, died on September 14 after being struck by a car on New Kent Road in Southwark. A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene. The collision caused significant traffic disruption.
Southwark2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Courts · SouthwarkWoman pleads not guilty to murder of City banker partner
Joanna Cierpka has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. Her partner, City banker Henrik Slotsaa, was found dead at their Elephant and Castle home on March 15, 2026, with 14 stab wounds. Cierpka admitted to a hospital staff member, 'I killed my partner'.
Southwark4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · SouthwarkDriver arrested after woman dies in Southwark crash
A 31-year-old driver has been arrested in Southwark after a 33-year-old pedestrian died following a collision on New Kent Road. The incident occurred on September 14, and police are continuing their enquiries.
Southwark2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · SouthwarkWoman, 33, dies after rush hour collision in Southwark
A 33-year-old woman has died following a collision with a car on New Kent Road, Elephant and Castle, on September 14. Police have arrested a man and are appealing for witnesses.
Southwark2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41
Community Safety · SouthwarkCity of London Corporation seeks GLA funding for 681 new homes in Southwark
The City of London Corporation has applied for Greater London Authority funding to build 681 new homes across two Southwark sites. The £94.86 million project includes social rent and mixed-tenure properties, with construction expected over the next decade if approved.
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Community Safety · SouthwarkSouth London woman, 82, regains strength after hospital programme
An 82-year-old South London resident has significantly improved her physical strength and ability to perform daily tasks after participating in a hospital-based resistance training programme. The initiative aims to enhance functional fitness and balance in older adults.
Southwark3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Courts · SouthwarkSouthwark man charged with murder after woman's fatal fall
A man has been charged with murder after a woman died from injuries sustained after allegedly exiting a window of his Southwark flat. Mohamed Sherif, 54, is accused of killing Kerry Ann Goodbrand, 31, who was found fatally injured on August 21.
Southwark2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Community Safety · SouthwarkSainsbury’s pauses AI face scans in East Dulwich after wrongful ejection
Sainsbury’s has suspended its AI-assisted Facewatch technology in its East Dulwich store after a customer was wrongly identified as a shoplifter. Matt Arnold, 46, was ejected despite no prior incident. The supermarket chain apologised but maintains the system has a 99.98% accuracy rate.
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Courts · SouthwarkDaniel Ata-Baah banned from teaching after assaulting pupil at Southwark school
A former mathematics teacher at City of London Academy in Southwark has been banned from teaching indefinitely after being convicted of assaulting a girl under 13. Daniel Ata-Baah received an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a prohibition order from the Teaching Regulation Agency on 24 July 2026.
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Courts · LondonSimon Levy jailed for life for murders of two women in London
Simon Levy, 40, has been convicted of murdering two women and raping a third in London. The Met Police, British Transport Police and Crown Prosecution Service admitted failings in handling Levy, who was on bail as his attacks escalated. He will be sentenced on Wednesday at the Old Bailey.
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Policing · SouthwarkBritish Transport Police seek witnesses after attempted sexual assault on City Thameslink train
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man on a mobility scooter attempted to sexually assault a woman on a train between City Thameslink and London Bridge on 28 July 2026. Two passengers intervened, and police have released a description of the suspect.
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Violent Crime · SouthwarkMan arrested after Peckham garden fire triggers road closures
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out in a garden on Mission Place, Peckham, on 8 August. Police and the London Fire Brigade evacuated the area and closed roads between Peckham High Street and Commercial Way. No injuries were reported, and investigations continue.
Southwark3 min readTrust 54 · Craft 60 · Hype 12
Violent Crime · SouthwarkTwo arrested after man suffers skull fracture in Waterloo BrewDog fight
A pubgoer was left with a fractured skull after a fight at BrewDog Waterloo station following England’s World Cup match against Mexico. Two men were arrested on suspicion of common assault and affray and released on bail. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Southwark4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50- Policing · Tower Hamlets
Met arrests 297 in Lambeth and Southwark gang crackdown led by Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond
A Metropolitan Police operation in Lambeth and Southwark resulted in 297 arrests and 38 weapons seized, including knives and firearms. Knife crime fell by 18% during the week-long crackdown, which targeted gang violence and drug supply networks.
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