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Thomas Carey named as man found dead in Clapham
Violent Crime—7 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readA murder investigation is underway in Clapham after Thomas Carey, 39, was found dead at an address in Poynders Road. No arrests have been made and police are appealing for witnesses.Read more
Man in his 30s found with life-threatening stab wounds in IslingtonViolent Crime—7 Sept 2026, 09:052 min readA man in his 30s is in a life-threatening condition after being found with stab wounds in Packington Street, Islington. Police were called by the London Ambulance Service in the early hours of Sunday, September 6. No arrests have been made.
Three London Men Arrested After Essex Hotel StabbingViolent Crime—7 Sept 2026, 08:252 min readThree men from London have been arrested by Essex Police following a stabbing incident at a hotel event in North Stifford, Essex. The arrests were made on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after four people sustained injuries.
Thomas Carey named as murder victim on Lambeth's Oaklands Estate
Violent Crime—6 Sept 2026, 14:452 min readThomas Carey has been named and pictured as the victim of a murder on the Oaklands Estate in Lambeth. Detectives believe he died between September 3 and 4, 2026, and are seeking information from the local area.
Man found dead, murder investigation launched in Lambeth
Violent Crime—5 Sept 2026, 17:462 min readA murder investigation is underway after a man in his 30s was discovered deceased at an address on Poynders Road in Lambeth. Officers were called to the scene on Friday evening and the Metropolitan Police have confirmed no arrests have been made.
Man dies from head injuries in Clapham; murder probe launched
Violent Crime—5 Sept 2026, 15:452 min readA murder investigation has been launched in Clapham after a man in his 30s died from serious head injuries. Police were called to Poynders Road on Friday, September 4, and found the man at the scene. No arrests have been made.
£20,000 reward offered for information on Kilburn murder
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 20:453 min readA reward of up to £20,000 is available for information leading to a conviction in the murder of Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters, who was shot on Bravington Road, Kilburn. The Met Police have made four arrests, but the killer remains at large.
Reward increased for information on Kilburn fatal shooting
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 16:453 min readDetectives are renewing their appeal for information two years after Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters was fatally shot in Kilburn. A reward of up to £20,000 is offered for exclusive information leading to a conviction.
Boy, 16, stabbed in Dagenham street fight
Violent Crime—4 Sept 2026, 15:462 min readA 16-year-old boy sustained stab injuries in Porters Avenue, Dagenham, on Thursday, September 3, following reports of a fight. Police arrested another 16-year-old at the scene.
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.
Man suffers life-changing injuries in Whitfield Street assault
Violent 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 robbery
Violent 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.