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Vauxhall man pleads guilty to murdering friend on New Year's Eve
Violent Crime—2 Sept 2026, 12:454 min readDaniel Levy, 48, has pleaded guilty to the murder of Abdul Kaleem Shaik, 41, in a Vauxhall flat on New Year's Eve. Levy, who has a previous conviction for killing his grandmother, handed himself in to police on January 1.Read more
Daniel Levy jailed for life after second killing in LambethViolent Crime—2 Sept 2026, 12:065 min readDaniel Levy, 48, admitted stabbing Abdul Kaleem Shaik, 41, in the neck at a Vauxhall flat after telling police 'It’s happened again'. Levy had previously been convicted of killing his grandmother in 2000 and will be sentenced on 9 September 2026.
Man dies after Liverpool Street Station assault, charge to be upgradedViolent Crime—2 Sept 2026, 11:054 min readA 32-year-old man died after being assaulted on the eastbound Central line platform at Liverpool Street Station on 30 August. Police will apply to upgrade the charge against Jeremiah Maximo, who is due in court on 2 September. The victim was returning from Notting Hill Carnival.
Man Shot Dead in East Ham Car
Violent Crime—2 Sept 2026, 12:453 min readAn inquest has opened into the death of Masum Miah, 42, who was fatally shot while sitting in a car in East Ham. Sergiu Leahu, 40, has been charged with murder.
Wood Green gunman faces sentence after acquittal on attempted murder
Violent Crime—2 Sept 2026, 12:052 min readMustafa Bolat will be sentenced on November 13 at the Old Bailey after being acquitted of attempted murder charges. He admitted possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence following an incident at WG Express on Lordship Lane, Wood Green.
Sidcup Charity Shop Window Smashed
Violent Crime—1 Sept 2026, 15:453 min readA British Heart Foundation charity shop in Sidcup experienced vandalism last week when its front window was smashed. Sidcup Partners BID has obtained CCTV footage and offered the identifiable suspects a chance to pay for the repairs before involving the police. Staff and volunteers expressed shock.
Man arrested over Liverpool Street station head injury attack
Violent Crime—1 Sept 2026, 00:052 min readA man in his 30s was found with life-threatening head injuries on the Central Line platform at Liverpool Street Station. Police have arrested a 38-year-old man in East London on suspicion of attempted murder.
Man dies after canal entry during Notting Hill Carnival
Violent Crime—31 Aug 2026, 22:053 min readA man in his 20s has died after entering a canal near Meanwhile Gardens during Notting Hill Carnival. Police pursued the man before he entered the water, and a rescue attempt was made by officers and the public. The Metropolitan Police will refer the incident to the IOPC.
Stanmore crash: Man dies, three arrested
Violent Crime—31 Aug 2026, 16:453 min readA 25-year-old man has died following a collision on Honeypot Lane, Stanmore. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The road remains closed.
Man taken to major trauma centre after Leicester Square incident
Violent Crime—30 Aug 2026, 12:052 min readA man has been taken to a major trauma centre following an incident in Leicester Square on Sunday, August 30. The London Ambulance Service attended the scene after being called at 6.03am.Man in life-threatening condition after Stratford assault
Violent Crime—29 Aug 2026, 17:252 min readA man in his 30s sustained life-threatening injuries following an assault on Penny Brookes Street, Stratford. The incident occurred on Saturday, 22 August, and police enquiries are ongoing.
Elderly man seriously injured in Biggin Hill van collision
Violent Crime—28 Aug 2026, 20:452 min readAn elderly man has been seriously injured and a van driver arrested following a collision in Biggin Hill. The incident occurred on August 28, with police appealing for witnesses.
Three injured in Ladbroke Grove incident
Violent Crime—28 Aug 2026, 15:252 min readTwo men in their twenties were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries after an incident in Ladbroke Grove. A third man received treatment for a hand injury. Police enquiries are ongoing.
Two men hospitalised after Ladbroke Grove substance assault
Violent Crime—28 Aug 2026, 15:052 min readTwo men in their 20s were taken to hospital following an assault involving an unknown substance in Ladbroke Grove. A third man was treated at the scene for a hand injury. No arrests have been made.
Man stabbed on Kings Avenue, Muswell Hill
Violent Crime—28 Aug 2026, 15:051 min readA man was found with stab wounds on Kings Avenue in Muswell Hill in the early hours of August 28. Emergency services attended the scene and transported the injured individual to a major trauma centre for treatment.
Woman raped in Covent Garden doorway, police appeal for witnesses
Violent Crime—28 Aug 2026, 11:053 min readA woman in her 20s was raped in a doorway on Macklin Street in the early hours of Saturday, 22 August. Detectives are appealing for witnesses in the Covent Garden area between 04:30 and 06:00 that morning..jpg?width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75)
Four boys sought by police after Paddington station assault
Violent Crime—28 Aug 2026, 08:452 min readBritish Transport Police have released images of four boys they wish to speak to following an assault at Paddington station. A man sustained a broken nose after being approached by a group of youths on July 17.
Four arrested after Dagenham pub assault leaves man in cardiac arrest
Violent Crime—27 Aug 2026, 20:052 min readFour men have been arrested in connection with an assault at a Dagenham pub that left a man in his 40s suffering a cardiac arrest. The victim's condition has since improved.
Nine youths arrested after Bedfont Lane disturbance, one boy injured
Violent Crime—27 Aug 2026, 17:462 min readA 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening following a disturbance on Bedfont Lane. Nine youths, aged 12 to 16, were arrested and have since been released on bail.