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Violent Crime · HaringeyHaringey: Gunshots fired in Green Lanes machete confrontation
Gunshots were fired on Green Lanes in Haringey on Tuesday, September 29, during a confrontation involving a man armed with a machete. No injuries were reported, but a bullet casing was found and a door was dented. Police are seeking information and footage.
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Violent Crime · HillingdonTeenagers arrested after man injured in Cowley Recreation Ground machete attack
A man in his 50s sustained injuries consistent with machete wounds in Cowley Recreation Ground. Two teenagers were arrested and have since been released on bail.
Hillingdon2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 65
Violent Crime · NewhamMan injured in East Ham altercation, police investigation ongoing
A man has recovered from injuries sustained in an altercation on High Street North, East Ham, on Sunday, September 27. Emergency services attended the scene, and police investigations are continuing.
Newham2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 41- Courts · London
London criminals jailed in September
Several individuals received prison sentences in London during September for a range of offences, including fraud, violent assault, and a planned sexual offence.
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Violent Crime · LondonMan Kicked in Head During Earl's Court Station Assault
A man was assaulted on a District line train and again at Earl's Court station barriers on August 7. British Transport Police are investigating and have released images of people they wish to identify.
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Violent Crime · Kensington and ChelseaKariem Abdelhalim named as victim of fatal North Kensington collision
Kariem Abdelhalim, 24, has been named by police as the victim of a fatal collision on North Pole Road in North Kensington. Detectives are investigating the possibility that he was being pursued on a moped before the incident.
Kensington and Chelsea2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41- Violent Crime · London
Man kicked in head on District Line train
A man was assaulted on a District Line train and again at Earl's Court Underground station on Friday, August 7. British Transport Police have released CCTV images of individuals they wish to speak to.
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Violent Crime · Kensington and ChelseaTwo arrested on suspicion of murder after e-bike rider dies in North Kensington
A 24-year-old man has died after a crash involving an e-bike in North Kensington. Police believe he was being chased by a moped. A 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Kensington and Chelsea2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · RedbridgeMan found unconscious after Ilford altercation
A man in his 50s was found unconscious on the ground in Ilford after an altercation on Sunday, September 27. He was taken to hospital for treatment, and police are appealing for information. No arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichMan injured in substance attack on Plumstead Common Road
A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after a substance was thrown at his face on Plumstead Common Road. The Metropolitan Police are conducting enquiries but no arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichMan found with injuries on Woolwich street
A man in his 20s was found with injuries on Herbert Road, Woolwich, on Saturday, 26 September. Emergency services attended the scene, including an air ambulance, and the man received hospital treatment for non-life-changing injuries. No arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · IslingtonMan arrested after fight on Essex Road, Islington
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possessing an offensive weapon following a fight on Essex Road, Islington. CCTV operators alerted police to the incident which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 25.
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Violent Crime · HackneyMan arrested after alleged stabbing in Hackney group fight
A man has been arrested following a group brawl and alleged stabbing in Hackney. Police were called to Appleby Street on Friday 25 September 2026, after witnesses reported seeing a knife. The victim left the scene before officers arrived.
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Violent Crime · HillingdonBoys arrested after man stabbed with machete in Uxbridge park
A man in his 50s sustained stab wounds consistent with a machete during a fight at Cowley Recreation Ground in Uxbridge. Two boys, aged 15 and 17, have been arrested.
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Violent Crime · Kensington and ChelseaCyclist, 24, dies in North Kensington moped hit-and-run
A 24-year-old cyclist has died following a suspected hit-and-run incident involving a moped on North Pole Road, North Kensington. The driver of the moped failed to stop at the scene. Detective Chief Inspector Phil Wilkins is leading the investigation.
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Violent Crime · HackneyHackney gang boss jailed for life over Dalston restaurant shooting
Hackney gang leader Beytullah Gunduz has been sentenced to life imprisonment for orchestrating a shooting outside a Dalston restaurant. The victim, Onur Guzel, suffered life-altering injuries after being targeted following threats and attempted extortion.
Hackney4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45- Violent Crime · London
Gang linked to three London murders
A Dominican American gang, Los Trinitarios, has been linked to three murders in London during 2025. The gang, known for recruiting young people, operates within Spanish-speaking communities around Elephant and Castle.
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Violent Crime · NewhamThree charged with murder of man shot in Newham
Three further men have been charged with the murder of Masum Miah, who was shot dead in his car in Newham on August 18. Four men are now facing charges in connection with his death.
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Violent Crime · RedbridgePolice seek Ilford park dog walker after rape
Metropolitan Police are searching for a dog walker who assisted a woman following a rape in Goodmayes Park, Ilford. The man, who was walking a Staffordshire Terrier, is urged to contact officers urgently.
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Violent Crime · LambethWoman raped in Brixton churchyard, police appeal for information
A woman in her 40s reported being raped at St Matthew's Churchyard in Brixton Hill on September 17. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses, but no arrests have yet been made.
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