London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Dylan Brown, 33, has been charged with stalking one person and blackmailing three individuals. He appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court and was remanded in custody, with a further hearing set for October 2026.
Robert Beckman admitted to a four-year stalking campaign against YouTuber Joe Sugg, involving emails, social media messages, and letters. The campaign began in August 2022 and caused Sugg significant alarm and distress, affecting his daily life. Beckman also pleaded guilty to failing to provide access to his phone.

Reece Blake, 32, of Reeves Road, Greenwich, has been sentenced to a one-year community order and a three-year restraining order after admitting to stalking and obstructing a police officer. He was also fined £120.
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.