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Violent Crime · SouthwarkMan arrested in Southwark over Sevenoaks stabbing
Police have arrested a 46-year-old man in Southwark in connection with a serious assault in Borough Green, Kent. The incident on October 8 resulted in two men sustaining stab wounds, with one taken to a London hospital for life-changing injuries.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamMan fatally shot at memorial gathering in Hammersmith
Levi Davidson, 40, was fatally shot on Braybrook Street in Hammersmith on October 2. The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident, which occurred during a memorial gathering attended by dozens of people, including children.
Hammersmith and Fulham2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · EalingLevi Davidson fatally shot on Braybrook Street in East Acton
Levi Davidson, 40, died after being shot on Braybrook Street in East Acton on Friday, October 2. Between 40 and 50 people, including children, were present at the time of the incident. No arrests have yet been made.
Ealing2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · Kensington and ChelseaMan injured, two arrested after Kensington Church Street fight
A man was taken to hospital with head injuries following a fight on Kensington Church Street. Two individuals, aged 18 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The incident led to the closure of Kensington High Street.
Kensington and Chelsea2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Violent Crime · Lewisham80-year-old man arrested after Sydenham fight leaves two in hospital
Police arrested and bailed an 80-year-old man following an alleged fight in Sydenham on Tuesday, October 6. Two men were taken to hospital after the incident on Southend Lane, one sustaining injuries from a stick.
Lewisham2 min readTrust 38 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Violent Crime · LondonMan jailed for life for Tulse Hill murder days after prison release
Robert Sabat, 60, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his former partner, Dickiesha Nurse, 42, at her Tulse Hill flat. He committed the crime less than two weeks after his release from prison.
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Violent Crime · HaringeyThree arrested after Crouch End fight leaves man hospitalised
A man is in hospital with serious injuries following an altercation in Crouch End on October 5. Three men have been arrested and remain in custody. The Metropolitan Police stated the incident is believed to be isolated.
Haringey2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 45- Violent Crime · London
Sainsbury's Store Cordoned Off After Blood Seen Outside
A police cordon has been put in place outside a Sainsbury's store in south east London. Blood was reported to have been seen splattered on the ground near the entrance.
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Violent Crime · WestminsterMan suffers life-changing injuries in Vauxhall Bridge Road stabbing
A man in his 40s has sustained potentially life-changing stab wounds in an incident on Vauxhall Bridge Road, Westminster. Police arrested a 39-year-old woman on suspicion of attempted murder.
Westminster2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
Violent Crime · SouthwarkJohn Boyega recalls Damilola Taylor's death in new BBC documentary
Hollywood actor John Boyega has shared his experiences of the psychological impact following the death of his childhood friend Damilola Taylor. The pair were schoolmates in Peckham, and Boyega was among the last to see Damilola alive before he was fatally stabbed in November 2000.
Southwark3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Violent Crime · London
Man carrying baby bitten in violent train row
A man carrying a baby was allegedly bitten during a violent confrontation on a London Underground train. British Transport Police have released an image of a man they wish to trace following the incident on September 5.
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Man detained indefinitely for west London killings
A man has been given an indefinite hospital order for manslaughter after killing dog walker Wayne Broadhurst and attacking two other people in west London. The incidents took place in October 2025.
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Croydon colleges locked down after machete chase
John Ruskin College and Quest Academy in Croydon were placed on lockdown on September 30 after a masked teenager was seen chasing another person with a machete. No arrests have been made and police are seeking the suspect.
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Violent Crime · Hammersmith and FulhamTwo women arrested after Shepherd's Bush Green fight
Two women have been arrested on suspicion of affray and grievous bodily harm following a fight on Shepherd's Bush Green. Both were taken to hospital before being taken into custody by police.
Hammersmith and Fulham2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · Tower HamletsBethnal Green rape: £10,000 reward for information on two wanted men
Detectives are appealing for information regarding the rape of a teenage girl in Bethnal Green on August 1, 2024. A £10,000 reward is offered for details leading to an arrest and conviction of two men seen in the area.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · GreenwichThree arrested after teen stabbed in Greenwich
Three teenagers have been arrested following a stabbing in Charlton, Greenwich. The 19-year-old victim was found in a critical condition and taken to hospital. Police detained the suspects in Eltham.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · HaringeyTottenham Man Charged After Hornsey Firearm Incident
A 27-year-old man from Tottenham has been charged with affray, drug possession, and threatening with a bladed article. The charges stem from a firearm discharge incident on Pemberton Road, Hornsey, on September 29. No injuries were reported.
Haringey2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · SouthwarkWoman dies after fall from Southwark tower block
A woman in her 20s has died after falling from a tower block in Southwark. The Metropolitan Police are not treating the incident as suspicious. This follows the deaths of a family of three from the same building in May.
Southwark2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 55
Violent Crime · CroydonBoy, 14, injured in Croydon park assault
A 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital after an assault at Coulsdon Memorial Recreation Ground in Croydon. The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene on September 30. No arrests have been made.
Croydon2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · BrentMan stabbed on Kilburn High Road; no arrests made
A man in his 40s was stabbed on Kilburn High Road on 30 September 2026. He was taken to hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening. No arrests have been made and police investigations are ongoing.
Brent2 min readTrust 54 · Craft 60 · Hype 15