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LatestMan dies after being shot while breaking up Woolwich road‑rage incident
A Woolwich father of three was shot while trying to stop a road‑rage clash on 22 October. He died on 4 November. Police have charged Paul Rosser‑Davies with attempted murder and firearm offences, and he remains in custody after appearing at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichGreenwich man charged after Woolwich shooting victim dies
A murder investigation is underway after a man shot in a car in Woolwich died in hospital. Terry Dearsley was found with a gunshot wound on Frances Street and later died. Paul Rosser-Davies has been charged.
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LatestPaul Rosser‑Davies charged after Woolwich car shooting, appears in court
Paul Rosser‑Davies, 48, was charged with attempted murder and firearm possession following a shooting on Frances Street, Woolwich, on 22 October. The victim remains in critical care and the suspect will appear in court on 2 November.
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Gun recovered, three arrested after Woolwich altercation
Police were called to Rushgrove Street in Woolwich on Thursday, October 29, following reports of an altercation. Officers arrested three 19-year-old men, recovered a firearm nearby, and bailed all three pending further enquiries.
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Man critical after Woolwich shooting, police appeal for witnesses
A man in his 30s is in critical condition after being shot in Woolwich on Thursday, October 22. The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at the junction of Frances Street and Ogilby Street, and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
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Man in his 30s fights for life after Woolwich shooting
A man in his 30s is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot on Frances Street in Woolwich. Police were called to the scene on Thursday evening and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Community Safety · GreenwichGreenwich Council to introduce parking permits on St Margarets Grove
Greenwich Council plans to introduce parking permits on St Margarets Grove in Woolwich. Temple leaders fear this will impact community services and attendance, while local residents welcome the changes to combat commuter parking.
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Policing · GreenwichWoolwich dispersal order in place after Tesco incidents
A dispersal order has been implemented across the Woolwich area, granting police additional powers to manage public order. The measure was authorised following social media posts detailing incidents involving schoolchildren at a Woolwich Tesco.
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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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Policing · GreenwichWoolwich stabbing victim's father backs stop and search
The father of Leo Marcus, who was fatally stabbed in Woolwich in 2019, has described stop and search as an essential police tactic. His comments come as the Metropolitan Police report a fall in knife-enabled crime across London.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichMarko Balaz eligible for early release after Woolwich killing
Marko Balaz, convicted of the manslaughter of 15-year-old Daejaun Campbell in Woolwich, is eligible for early release under the Sentencing Act 2026. The mother of the teenager expressed distress after receiving notification from the Probation Service regarding the change in law.
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Woolwich manslaughterer faces early release under new law
A man convicted of manslaughter for his role in the killing of 15-year-old Daejaun Campbell in Woolwich could be released early under new legislation. The victim's mother received notification of the potential change via email, expressing deep distress.
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