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Croydon driver jailed for killing highways worker on M23 slip road
Transport Crime—11 Aug 2026, 07:054 min readA 38-year-old man from Croydon has admitted killing a 65-year-old highways worker after driving into a coned-off area on the M23 slip road near Junction 9. Blood tests showed Domarkas was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit. Sentencing is due on 28 September 2026.Read more
Peter Facer’s oboe stolen at St Pancras station in distraction theftTransport Crime—10 Aug 2026, 18:065 min readA professional oboist had his three-year-old oboe d’amore stolen outside St Pancras station in a distraction theft. Peter Facer, a member of Britten Sinfonia, said police response was ‘infuriating’ after British Transport Police directed the case to the Met.
Driver arrested after cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Stepney Green crashTransport Crime—7 Aug 2026, 14:474 min readA 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a cyclist in his 50s was struck on Aylward Street, Stepney Green. The victim was rushed to a major trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. Police continue to investigate the incident.
Cyclist injured in Stepney Green collision as driver accused of inhaling nitrous oxide
Transport Crime—7 Aug 2026, 14:463 min readA cyclist was injured in a collision with a car on Aylward Street, Stepney Green, on 6 August 2026. Video footage shows the incident, and a social media post alleges the driver was inhaling nitrous oxide. The Metropolitan Police have not confirmed the claim or the cyclist’s condition.
Child assaulted at Northfields Underground station on 13 July
Transport Crime—7 Aug 2026, 09:053 min readA child was assaulted at Northfields Underground station in Ealing on 13 July at around 8pm. British Transport Police said a man followed the boy and his father through the station before shoving the child at the gateline. Detectives are seeking witnesses and have asked the victim and his father to come forward.
British Transport Police seek boy shoved at Northfields Underground barriers
Transport Crime—7 Aug 2026, 07:454 min readBritish Transport Police are appealing for a boy and his father to come forward after the child was shoved at Northfields Underground station on 13 July. The incident occurred at around 8 pm near the ticket barriers, and no arrests have been made.
TfL fare evasion costs £190m as prosecutions halve since 2020
Transport Crime—6 Aug 2026, 12:075 min readTransport for London lost £190m to fare evasion last year, with prosecutions dropping from 29,113 in 2020 to 14,406. A Westminster councillor claims senior staff bonuses are unjustified while evasion rises, calling for more enforcement officers and higher barriers.
Bus drivers in Barnet report fatigue risks as TfL pledges monitoring tech
Transport Crime—6 Aug 2026, 06:455 min readForty-eight per cent of London bus drivers have had a close call due to fatigue in the past year, a Unite survey shows. Barnet drivers describe shifts of up to 12 hours with only one 40-minute break, as TfL confirms plans to install fatigue-detection cameras next year.
Lib Dems propose £1,000 fines for loud phone use on London transport
Transport Crime—6 Aug 2026, 06:455 min readThe Liberal Democrats have proposed fines of up to £1,000 for passengers using phones on loudspeaker on public transport. Transport for London found 70% of respondents were bothered by the practice, while tech firms have not addressed the issue.
Inquest opens into Anwar Shinwari’s death in Chadwell Heath hit-and-run
Transport Crime—5 Aug 2026, 13:074 min readAn inquest into the death of motorcyclist Anwar Shinwari, killed in a hit-and-run on the A12 at Whalebone Lane North, has been opened at East London Coroner’s Court. The driver, charged with five offences, is due in Snaresbrook Crown Court on 25 August.
British Transport Police seek man after Bond Street Tube sexual assault
Transport Crime—5 Aug 2026, 10:473 min readBritish Transport Police have released images of a man wanted for questioning after a sexual assault at Bond Street Tube station during rush hour. The attack occurred in the tunnel connecting the Elizabeth Line and Central Line on 15 June 2026.
Elizabeth line fare dodger caught at Whitechapel after £2,000 evasion
Transport Crime—3 Aug 2026, 07:274 min readA Transport for London revenue officer intercepted a man at Whitechapel Station who had avoided paying £2,000 in Elizabeth line fares over 12 months. TfL secured 14,406 fare evasion convictions in 2025/26, as losses reach £165 million annually.Who polices the London Underground, stations and rail network?
Transport Crime—1 Aug 2026, 05:005 min readA practical guide to which police force handles incidents on London trains, the Underground, stations, buses and streets, including the BTP 61016 text route.
TfL worker assaulted at Whitechapel station after vaping request
Transport Crime—31 Jul 2026, 10:204 min readA Transport for London employee suffered a fractured eye socket and chest injuries after asking a passenger to stop vaping on an Elizabeth line platform. Police have released CCTV images and urged witnesses to come forward.