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Covent Garden rape: Police seek man in CCTV appeal
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readDetectives are seeking a man captured on CCTV following a rape incident in Covent Garden. A woman in her 20s was attacked in Macklin Street on August 22. Specialist officers are supporting the victim.Read more
Man suffers life-changing injuries in Whitfield Street assaultViolent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 15:052 min readA man in his 40s has sustained life-changing injuries following an assault near Tottenham Court Road. Police cordoned off a section of Whitfield Street after the incident, which occurred on September 3. Enquiries are ongoing and no arrests have been made.
Mayfair stabbing victim recovering after attempted robberyViolent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 15:052 min readA man is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Mayfair on the evening of September 3. A 58-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted robbery and grievous bodily harm.
Woman Raped in Westminster Doorway; Police Release CCTV
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 14:053 min readA woman in her 20s was raped in a doorway on Macklin Street in the early hours of Saturday, 22 August. Detectives have released further CCTV footage as part of their ongoing investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Karnell Kelly dies after police chase into canal at Notting Hill Carnival
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 13:053 min readKarnell Kelly, 25, has died after entering a canal during a police chase at Notting Hill Carnival. Officers pulled him from the water on Sunday, August 31, and he later died in hospital. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating.
Man stabbed in Mayfair's Berkeley Square
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 12:251 min readA man was taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed in Berkeley Square, Mayfair. Emergency services were called to the scene on the evening of September 3.
Canary Wharf attacker jailed for six years after security staff intervention
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 11:053 min readSecurity staff at Canary Wharf station intervened to stop an attempted rape, leading to the arrest and subsequent conviction of Syed Imam. He was sentenced to six years in prison.
Teenager arrested after Dagenham stabbing
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 12:052 min readA 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another teenager was stabbed in Dagenham. Police responded to reports of an altercation on Porters Avenue on September 3. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
Man critical after Vauxhall head injury assault
Violent Crime—3 Sept 2026, 18:452 min readA man in his 20s is in hospital with potentially life-threatening head injuries following an assault on Bondway, Vauxhall. Police arrested a 25-year-old man at the scene.
John Mongan jailed for three years after Eltham transgender couple attack
Violent Crime—3 Sept 2026, 17:054 min readA Romford man has been sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting a transgender couple in Eltham. The attack on 18 April left both victims with significant injuries after John Mongan threatened and punched them on Baring Road. The court heard Mongan has a history of violent offences.
Man critical after Seven Sisters Road assault
Violent Crime—3 Sept 2026, 18:252 min readA man in his 60s remains in a critical condition following an assault on Seven Sisters Road, Islington. Emergency services attended the scene on August 26, and police have established a cordon while investigations continue.
Two jailed for Mayfair robbery of £137,000 watch from designer
Violent Crime—3 Sept 2026, 17:054 min readTwo men have been convicted of robbing fashion designer Catalin Botezatu of a £137,000 Richard Mille watch in Mayfair on 28 January 2026. The victim, who feared for his life, was restrained and injured during the attack outside Amazonico restaurant near Berkeley Square.
Canary Wharf security guard stops attempted rape, offender jailed
Violent Crime—3 Sept 2026, 14:463 min readSecurity staff at Canary Wharf intervened to stop an attempted rape on March 14, 2026. Syed Imam was arrested at the scene and later found guilty, receiving a six-year prison sentence.
Stella Gollovena to stand trial for Covent Garden stabbing of four men
Violent Crime—3 Sept 2026, 14:474 min readStella Gollovena will face trial in April 2027 for allegedly stabbing four men in Endell Street, Covent Garden, in August 2026. The victims, aged 34 to 56, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. A case management hearing is scheduled for 25 January 2027.
Man charged after 8 injured in Hither Green station attack
Violent Crime—3 Sept 2026, 14:052 min readBritish Transport Police are seeking four additional victims and witnesses after a man allegedly attacked eight people at Hither Green station on August 20, 2020. Myles Miller has been charged with possession of a bladed article.
Woman drugged and raped aged 15 receives six-figure Met Police settlement
Violent Crime—3 Sept 2026, 13:253 min readTina Duggan was drugged and raped from age 15 by Frederick Allchorne in Sutton. She reported the abuse to Sutton Police in 1991, but the case was closed. Allchorne was convicted in 2024 and sentenced to 22 years. The Met offered compensation after legal challenge.
Man in hospital with life-threatening injuries after Vauxhall attack
Violent Crime—3 Sept 2026, 11:052 min readA man in his 20s is in hospital with potentially life-threatening head injuries following an assault in Vauxhall in the early hours of September 1, 2026. A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
Man stabbed on Carshalton street, police investigate
Violent Crime—3 Sept 2026, 10:052 min readA man has been hospitalised after being stabbed on Green Wrythe Lane in Carshalton on the evening of September 2, 2026. Police are continuing their enquiries and have appealed for witnesses.
Neil Oak charged after Ladbroke Grove corrosive attack leaves man with life-changing eye injury
Violent Crime—2 Sept 2026, 22:054 min readA 33-year-old Brent man has been charged with throwing a corrosive substance and robbery after two men were injured in Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill. One victim suffered a potentially life-changing eye injury. Oak is due in Islington Crown Court on 28 September.