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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.Read more
Canary Wharf security guard stops attempted rape, offender jailedViolent 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 menViolent 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.
Daniel Levy admits murder of Abdul Kaleem Shaik in Vauxhall flat
Violent Crime—2 Sept 2026, 13:264 min readDaniel Levy, 48, pleaded guilty to murdering Abdul Kaleem Shaik, 41, at his Vauxhall home on 31 December. Levy, who has a history of mental health issues and a prior manslaughter conviction, told police he believed he was helping Shaik. He will be sentenced on 9 September at the Old Bailey.
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.
Daniel Levy jailed for life after second killing in Lambeth
Violent 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 upgraded
Violent 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.