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Community Safety · BexleyBexley police use dispersal order against antisocial behaviour
Police have implemented a Section 35 dispersal order in the Lesnes Estate area of Abbey Wood, Bexley. The order, active from September 18 to September 20, grants officers powers to address antisocial behaviour and disorder.
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Community Safety · GreenwichGrandfather, 68, graduates with first-class social work degree
Chris Osagbaekhoe, a 68-year-old grandfather from Thamesmead, has achieved a first-class BA in social work from Goldsmiths, University of London. Inspired by a desire to help vulnerable people, he plans to launch a community project for young people and seek employment as a qualified social worker.
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Community Safety · LondonGrandfather, 68, graduates with first-class social work degree
Chris Osagbaekhoe, a 68-year-old grandfather of 12 from Thamesmead, has achieved a first-class honours degree in social work from Goldsmiths, University of London. He plans to use his qualification to support young people and vulnerable individuals.
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Violent Crime · BexleyCoroner warns Home Secretary after Thamesmead murder reveals safeguarding gap
A coroner has urged ministers to extend child protection notices beyond 18 after Natasha Hill was murdered by her abusive partner in Thamesmead. The Child Abduction Warning Notice on Clifford expired when she turned 18, leaving no adult safeguarding plan in place. The Home Office is investing £6.1m in a new taskforce.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichCoroner warns safeguarding gaps after Thamesmead woman killed by ex-partner
An 18-year-old care leaver was murdered by her abusive partner after safeguarding support ended when she turned 18. A coroner has urged agencies to review protections for vulnerable young people transitioning to adulthood, citing failures in Natasha Hill’s case.
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Courts · GreenwichTony Standing pleads guilty to grooming offences involving 15-year-old girl
Tony Standing, 46, admitted three charges relating to sexual communication with a child and grooming. Woolwich Crown Court heard his defence claim cocaine addiction drove the offences, but Judge Charlotte Welsh dismissed the explanation as "far-fetched". Standing remains in Belmarsh Prison awaiting sentencing next month.
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