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Courts · SuttonTeenager denies planning mosque attacks in Sutton
A 14-year-old boy has denied planning extreme right-wing attacks on two mosques in Sutton. He also faces charges of racially aggravated damage to a car. A trial is scheduled for April 2027 at Kingston Crown Court.
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Courts · SuttonSutton man charged over Balham fatal motorbike crash
A 53-year-old man from Wallington has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision in Balham that resulted in the death of pedestrian Seidi Abdulkhadir. The case has been sent to the Old Bailey for further proceedings.
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Community Safety · SuttonSt Helier Hospital faces daily disruption from failing infrastructure
St Helier Hospital is experiencing significant daily disruptions due to its aging infrastructure. Issues include unreliable lifts, leaking pipes, and the detection of bacteria in water systems, impacting patient care and staff working conditions.
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Violent Crime · SuttonTwo arrested after weapons incident in Carshalton
Police arrested two individuals in Carshalton on October 19 following reports of violence. A 21-year-old man was treated for injuries and arrested on suspicion of carrying a weapon, while a 15-year-old boy was arrested for the same offence and affray. Both remain in custody.
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Courts · SuttonSutton man recalled to prison after probation meeting lapse
A Sutton man, Roman Scott, has been recalled to prison after attending his first probation meeting intoxicated and falling asleep. He had been released early from a 17-month sentence for public exposure and sex offender register offences.
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Violent Crime · SuttonWoman arrested after man injured in Carshalton altercation
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with a head injury after an altercation on Lovett Drive, Carshalton. A 51-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in custody.
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Courts · SuttonSutton man jailed for 13-hour train exposure spree
Roman Scott, from Sutton, has been sentenced to six months in prison after committing five counts of exposure on trains between December 14 and 15 last year. He received a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
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Community Safety · SuttonCarshalton graveyard gates locked over drug use and aggression
Gates at All Saints Carshalton have been temporarily locked due to concerns over drug use and aggressive behaviour. Police requested the closure of two entrances following reports of antisocial behaviour and aggression towards the public.
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London school exclusions fall 14% following Inclusion Charter
London's school exclusion rates have dropped by 14 per cent in the last academic year, with a 7 per cent decrease in suspensions and a 2 per cent fall in absenteeism. The Mayor's Violence Reduction Unit has invested £1.4 million to support the charter's implementation.
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Policing · SuttonThree arrested in Hackbridge drug raid
A drug raid on Spencer Road in Hackbridge, Sutton, has resulted in three arrests and the seizure of suspected Class A and B drugs. The operation was prompted by resident concerns about anti-social behaviour and criminal activity at the property.
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Policing · SuttonSutton PC Jack Sullivan sacked for crash cover-up
Police Constable Jack Sullivan has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police after a misconduct panel found him guilty of dishonesty. He reversed a police car into a parked Mercedes in Carshalton and then attempted to conceal the incident, leading to his sacking and placement on a barred list.
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Violent Crime · SuttonMan stabbed on Carshalton street, police investigate
A man has been hospitalised after being stabbed on Green Wrythe Lane in Carshalton on the evening of September 2, 2026. Police are continuing their enquiries and have appealed for witnesses.
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Policing · SuttonMet Police pays Tina Duggan after 30-year fight over Sutton abuse failures
Tina Duggan, abused by Frederick Allchorne in Sutton from age 15, received compensation from the Metropolitan Police after a civil claim. A review found no misconduct by officers, though the force acknowledged more should have been done to protect her.
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Violent Crime · SuttonNine arrested after aggravated burglary at Sutton business
Nine males, including a 13-year-old, have been arrested following an aggravated burglary at business premises on Beddington Lane, Sutton. The arrests were made on suspicion of aggravated burglary and possession of an offensive weapon, with one also detained for vehicle theft. No injuries were reported.
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Crime Data · SuttonSutton and Croydon car thefts see 1.3% charge rate
Just 1.3% of vehicle thefts in Sutton and Croydon between July 2025 and July 2026 resulted in a charge or conviction, according to new Metropolitan Police data. Croydon recorded the highest number of car thefts in London during this period.
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Policing · SuttonManhunt after woman sexually assaulted in West Barnes, Sutton
A woman was sexually assaulted in West Barnes shortly before midnight on Thursday. Police have launched a manhunt for a suspect described as about 5ft 9in, aged around 30, and riding a pedal-assisted e-bike. Officers are increasing patrols in the area and appealing for witnesses.
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