London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Tottenham Hotspur have secured their third consecutive Premier League victory, a feat not achieved since February 2025. The team's improved form has seen them climb into the top half of the league standings following a decisive win over Crystal Palace.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has stated that the situation surrounding Richarlison is no longer his responsibility. The Brazilian forward has been excluded from the first-team squad this season and recently shared criticism of De Zerbi online.
Shakhtar Donetsk plans to seek compensation from Tottenham Hotspur regarding winger Manor Solomon. The Ukrainian club claims a verbal agreement was made for a portion of any future sale after Solomon joined Spurs on a free transfer in July 2023.
Tottenham Hotspur striker Omar Marmoush has been convicted and fined after failing to insure his McLaren 720S. The DVLA prosecuted the player after he did not pay a fixed penalty fine issued in June.
Tottenham Hotspur is pursuing an appeal against a High Court decision that quashed planning permission for its women's academy at Whitewebbs Park. The club's chief executive stated plans remain unchanged, despite Enfield Council's new administration urging them to abandon the project.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dejan Kulusevski is facing a potential six-month driving ban after being caught speeding in the Limehouse Link tunnel. The player has accumulated at least 12 penalty points on his licence and has pleaded with magistrates to keep his licence due to family and work commitments.
Lucas Bergvall has signed a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur, extending his stay at the club until 2032. The midfielder had previously indicated a desire to depart but has now reaffirmed his commitment.
A Premier League investigation into alleged secret payments totalling £47m by Chelsea to unregistered agents and third parties between 2011 and 2018 has led to questions about the club's 2016-17 title win. Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes his former club should be awarded the title.
Mauricio Pochettino has stated that Tottenham Hotspur should have been awarded the 2016-17 Premier League title. He believes Chelsea, who finished seven points ahead of Spurs that season, should have been stripped of the title due to historical breaches of competition rules.
Tottenham Hotspur winger Dejan Kulusevski has pleaded guilty to a speeding offence and faces a driving ban. The player has accumulated at least 12 penalty points on his licence and has asked the court to consider his need for a car.

Residents and a shopkeeper in Tottenham say the B&M car park where Simon Levy murdered two women remains unsafe, with persistent antisocial behaviour, drug use and no police response. B&M and Tottenham Hotspur have promised security measures by the end of September, but locals report no changes since Sheryl Wilkins’ killing in August 2025.

A £1.5 million funding boost from City Hall will expand summer youth safety programmes, including the annual football tournament held in memory of Godwin Lawson, the 17-year-old from Enfield stabbed in Stamford Hill in 2010. The money supports workshops and matches for 150 young players.
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.