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Policing · HaringeyMet Police failures let Tottenham killer murder twice, watchdog says
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating whether Met Police officers followed procedures after Simon Levy was released on licence in 2023. Levy, 34, of Beaufoy Road, Tottenham, murdered two women and raped a third while on bail in 2025. The Met admitted remand failures at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court.
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Violent Crime · LondonSimon Levy jailed for life after murdering two women in Tottenham
Simon Levy, 40, was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins in 2025, and raping a third woman. The Met Police acknowledged multiple failures, including not treating Valencia-Trujillo’s death as murder initially. Two officers face IOPC investigation for downgrading Levy’s risk level.
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Violent Crime · LondonMet Police downgraded murderer Simon Levy’s risk before two women killed
Simon Levy, 40, was convicted of murdering Carmenza Valencia Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins in 2025 after the Metropolitan Police reduced his risk classification. The force closed a rape investigation despite potential identification, while British Transport Police delayed charges for six months despite video evidence.
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Violent Crime · WestminsterIvan Toney charged with assault in Soho, court date set
England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a nightclub on Wardour Street in Soho on 6 December. The 30-year-old is due to appear in court next month, as reported by the BBC.
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Violent Crime · HounslowAxe attack on Brentford towpath leaves man with life-changing injuries
A man in his 40s was attacked with an axe on the Grand Union Canal towpath in Brentford on 4 August. Police have closed the path near Lock 99 while searching for the attacker, who remains at large. No arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · LambethStabbing victim leaves Brixton scene before police arrive on 4 August 2026
A stabbing victim left Windrush Square, Brixton, before police arrived at 3.32pm on 4 August 2026. Officers have identified the victim but have not located them. No arrests have been made, and the crime scene is now closed.
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Violent Crime · MertonBekhal Mahmod breaks silence on sister Banaz’s 2006 Mitcham murder
Bekhal Mahmod, in witness protection since testifying against her family, has spoken publicly for the first time about the 2006 ‘honour’ killing of her sister Banaz in Mitcham. She is pushing for a change in law to treat such abuse as an aggravating factor in sentencing.
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Stella Gollovena charged with four counts of wounding after Covent Garden stabbings
A woman has been charged with wounding four men in a daytime stabbing on Endell Street, Covent Garden. The victims, aged 34 to 56, were treated and discharged from hospital. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the charges and remanded the suspect in custody.
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Arthur Clifton charged with encouraging theft and criminal damage linked to Take Back Power
Arthur Clifton, of Gipsy Road, Lambeth, has been charged under the Serious Crime Act 2007 for allegedly encouraging theft and criminal damage. The charge follows a Metropolitan Police investigation into the group Take Back Power, which has claimed responsibility for high-profile stunts in London.
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Violent Crime · BexleyGerard Parkinson jailed for 28 years after Swanley hammer and knife attacks
Gerard Parkinson, 64, was sentenced to 28 years in prison with an additional five on licence after a violent hammer and knife attack on two women in Swanley on 1 March 2023. One victim suffered a punctured lung. Police described Parkinson as a dangerous individual.
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Violent Crime · Lewisham25-year-old man arrested after woman dies in Lewisham's Connington Road
A 28-year-old woman was declared dead at the scene in Connington Road, Lewisham, on 5 August 2026. Police arrested a 25-year-old man and are treating the death as unexpected. The investigation, led by Detective Inspector Steven Andrews, remains at an early stage.
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Violent Crime · WestminsterFour men stabbed in Covent Garden, 47-year-old woman arrested
Four men aged 34 to 52 were taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed on Endell Street, Covent Garden. A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault. Police continue to appeal for witnesses.
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Violent Crime · SouthwarkTwo arrested after man suffers skull fracture in Waterloo BrewDog fight
A pubgoer was left with a fractured skull after a fight at BrewDog Waterloo station following England’s World Cup match against Mexico. Two men were arrested on suspicion of common assault and affray and released on bail. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
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Violent Crime · WestminsterFour hospitalised after stabbing on Endell Street, Covent Garden
Four people were taken to hospital following a stabbing on Endell Street, Covent Garden, on 15 October 2024. Police have not named suspects or released victim details. The area remains cordoned off while investigations continue.
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Violent Crime · EalingAlfie and Paul Sampson charged with attempted murder after Hanwell stabbing
Two Hanwell men, Alfie Sampson (23) and Paul Sampson (52), have been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing on Boston Road in the early hours of 31 July 2026. The victim, a 39-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries. The accused will appear at the Old Bailey on 28 August.
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Four charged with attempted murder after Arsenal parade violence in Islington
Four people have been charged with attempted murder following violent incidents at Arsenal’s Premier League victory parade in Islington. Six people were stabbed, two police officers injured, and nine men are still sought by the Met, which deployed over 500 officers to manage the event.
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£20,000 reward offered for Jordan Asije after Finbar Sullivan killed in Primrose Hill
Police investigating the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Finbar Sullivan on Primrose Hill on 7 April 2026 have offered a £20,000 reward for information leading to Jordan Asije. Three men have been charged with murder, while another faces grievous bodily harm charges.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonTate Modern attack victim leaves hospital after seven years, family confirms
A six-year-old boy thrown from the Tate Modern viewing balcony in 2019 has left hospital after seven years of treatment, his family said. He suffered brain injury and broken bones in the attack by Jonty Bravery, who was jailed for life. The family’s GoFundMe page has raised over £500,000 for medical costs.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichMan arrested after assault in Woolwich leaves 30-year-old injured
Police arrested a 52-year-old man in Greenwich on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a 30-year-old was assaulted in Beresford Square, Woolwich. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
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Crime Data · LondonNewham records highest crime rate in east London for first half of 2026
Newham reported 20,924 criminal offences in the first six months of 2026, the highest among east London boroughs. Theft was the most common crime, with 6,489 cases, while violence against the person dominated in Redbridge and other boroughs.
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