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Woman self-harms at Kensington and Chelsea Council service desk on Hornton Street
Violent Crime—5 Aug 2026, 13:264 min readA woman injured herself at Kensington and Chelsea Council’s customer service centre on 17 June. The centre closed for the rest of the day and reopened the following afternoon. Emergency services, including London’s Air Ambulance, attended the mental health-related incident.Read more
Alfie and Paul Sampson charged with attempted murder after Hanwell stabbingViolent Crime—5 Aug 2026, 13:074 min readTwo Hanwell men, Alfie Sampson (23) and Paul Sampson (52), have been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing on Boston Road in the early hours of 31 July 2026. The victim, a 39-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries. The accused will appear at the Old Bailey on 28 August.
Woman attacked by dog outside Homerton Overground station, police seek ownerViolent Crime—5 Aug 2026, 11:473 min readPolice are searching for a woman in her 30s after her dog attacked a passerby outside Homerton Overground station. The incident occurred at around 7pm on 28 July. Officers urge anyone with information to contact them via 101.
16-year-old girl sexually assaulted at Abbey Wood Tube station on 18 July
Violent Crime—4 Aug 2026, 17:064 min readA 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at Abbey Wood Tube station after being followed from a bus. Police have released a CCTV image of a suspect and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident occurred on 18 July 2026.
Three charged after Abdulkadir Mahamed stabbed to death in Clapham street fight
Violent Crime—4 Aug 2026, 17:464 min readAbdulkadir Mahamed, 22, died after being stabbed in Clapham in the early hours of 25 July 2025. Three men have been charged, including one with murder, and a provisional trial date is set for March 2027. Four others suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds.
British Transport Police seek man after 16-year-old sexually assaulted on Elizabeth line train
Violent Crime—4 Aug 2026, 16:463 min readBritish Transport Police have released CCTV footage of a man wanted for questioning after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on an Elizabeth line train. The incident began near Abbey Wood station and ended at Tottenham Court Road on 8 July.
Met Police Inspector Dave Newman on Trial for Alleged Sexual Assaults in Soho
Violent Crime—4 Aug 2026, 18:465 min readA Metropolitan Police inspector is on trial at Southwark Crown Court, accused of sexually assaulting three female colleagues in Soho. One complainant testified she felt 'like a piece of meat' after the alleged incident, which she reported via the 101 non-emergency line the following day.
Four charged with attempted murder after Arsenal parade violence in Islington
Violent Crime—4 Aug 2026, 16:065 min readFour people have been charged with attempted murder following violent incidents at Arsenal’s Premier League victory parade in Islington. Six people were stabbed, two police officers injured, and nine men are still sought by the Met, which deployed over 500 officers to manage the event.
Metropolitan Police seek men after violence during Arsenal parade
Violent Crime—4 Aug 2026, 14:503 min readThe Metropolitan Police have released images of men they want to identify following several violent incidents during the Arsenal victory parade in Islington on 31 May. Police have made 29 arrests so far, resulting in 12 charges including attempted murder and sexual assault.
Twelve charged after violent incidents mar Arsenal victory parade in Islington
Violent Crime—4 Aug 2026, 11:064 min readTwelve people have been charged with offences including attempted murder and sexual assault following 29 arrests during Arsenal’s victory parade on 31 May. Police confirmed a racially aggravated assault and a late-night attack at the Kings Head pub left two men seriously injured.£20,000 reward offered for Jordan Asije after Finbar Sullivan killed in Primrose Hill
Violent Crime—4 Aug 2026, 08:074 min readPolice investigating the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Finbar Sullivan on Primrose Hill on 7 April 2026 have offered a £20,000 reward for information leading to Jordan Asije. Three men have been charged with murder, while another faces grievous bodily harm charges.
Tate Modern attack victim leaves hospital after seven years, family confirms
Violent Crime—3 Aug 2026, 16:145 min readA six-year-old boy thrown from the Tate Modern viewing balcony in 2019 has left hospital after seven years of treatment, his family said. He suffered brain injury and broken bones in the attack by Jonty Bravery, who was jailed for life. The family’s GoFundMe page has raised over £500,000 for medical costs.
Man arrested after assault in Woolwich leaves 30-year-old injured
Violent Crime—3 Aug 2026, 12:514 min readPolice arrested a 52-year-old man in Greenwich on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a 30-year-old was assaulted in Beresford Square, Woolwich. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
Five Al Fayed survivors confirmed as trafficking victims by Home Office
Violent Crime—3 Aug 2026, 00:266 min readThe Home Office has confirmed five survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed’s abuse as victims of human trafficking, including four former Harrods employees. Decisions issued between May and July 2026 follow referrals by charity Unseen UK, with survivors describing systemic exploitation across Al Fayed’s businesses and properties.
102-year-old Jewish veteran Monty Goldstein speaks on rising antisemitism in London
Violent Crime—2 Aug 2026, 18:285 min readMonty Goldstein, 102, a Jewish veteran who served in the Royal Artillery during WWII, has spoken about the rise in antisemitic hate crimes in London, including stabbings in Golders Green and an arson attack in Whitechapel. He questions why Jewish people face hostility despite his lifelong service to Britain.
Man arrested after stabbing incident on Limpsfield Road
Violent Crime—4 Aug 2026, 14:492 min readA 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.
Lewisham man jailed for Stratford Overground robbery of teenager
Violent Crime—1 Aug 2026, 08:274 min readA 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.London knife crime statistics: what the figures count and what they leave out
Violent Crime—1 Aug 2026, 05:007 min readHow to interpret London knife crime data: knife-enabled classifications, borough totals, police recording, comparison periods and why one headline number cannot describe personal risk.
Two arrested after stabbing on Aylesham Road, Orpington
Violent Crime—4 Aug 2026, 15:054 min readPolice 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.