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Violent Crime · CroydonMan arrested after stabbing incident on Limpsfield Road
A 53-year-old man was hospitalised with multiple stab wounds after an incident on Limpsfield Road in Sanderstead on 29 July. Metropolitan Police arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, who has since been released on bail while investigations continue.
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Violent Crime · LewishamLewisham man jailed for Stratford Overground robbery of teenager
A 23-year-old from Lewisham has been imprisoned after robbing a 17-year-old of an e-bike and e-scooter at Stratford Overground station. The victim identified Archibald after seeing the stolen bike advertised online, leading to his arrest by British Transport Police.
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Violent Crime · BromleyTwo arrested after stabbing on Aylesham Road, Orpington
Police arrested a 45-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after a stabbing at a residential address in Orpington. The victim, also 43, was treated in hospital and later discharged.
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Violent Crime · LewishamJay Archibald jailed for Stratford Overground robbery of teenager’s e-bike and scooter
Jay Archibald, 23, of Loampit Vale, Lewisham, was sentenced to three years and nine months’ imprisonment at Southwark Crown Court on 21 July 2026 for robbing a 17-year-old of a £1,500 e-bike and £700 e-scooter at Stratford Overground station in June 2024. He was also ordered to pay a £228 victim surcharge.
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Violent Crime · EalingMan fighting for life after Hanwell town centre stabbing
A 40-year-old man remains in critical condition after being stabbed in Hanwell town centre in the early hours. Police have closed Boston Road between Uxbridge Road and Lower Boston Road while investigations continue, with no arrests made so far.
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Violent Crime · LewishamJonas Amogbokpa sentenced to 14 years for predatory rape of drunk student in Deptford
Jonas Amogbokpa was sentenced to 14 years in prison plus a 4-year extended licence for raping a drunk student in Deptford High Street on 30 August 2024. Police believe more victims may exist and are appealing for information.
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Violent Crime · BrentMan stabbed on Preston Road shopping parade in Wembley
A 40-year-old man was stabbed on a Wembley shopping parade shortly before 8pm on 30 July. Police confirmed no arrests have been made and the victim’s injuries are not life-threatening. Witnesses are urged to contact officers with information.
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Violent Crime · WandsworthTeenager charged after Clapham e-bike hit-and-run collision
A 15-year-old boy is due in court on 28 July following a hit-and-run in Clapham. He is accused of causing serious injuries to a 16-year-old on an e-bike after allegedly taking his mother's car without consent.
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