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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.Read more
Three injured in Ladbroke Grove incidentViolent 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 assaultViolent 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.
Police seek man after Elizabeth Line sexual assault
Violent Crime—27 Aug 2026, 16:252 min readBritish Transport Police have released an image of a man they wish to identify following a sexual assault on an Elizabeth Line train. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 18, between Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street.
Mitcham fire destroying homes treated as suspicious
Violent Crime—27 Aug 2026, 13:462 min readA fire in Mitcham that destroyed two houses and an industrial site is being treated as suspicious. Around 125 firefighters tackled the blaze for four hours on August 26. Four residents fled their homes, and no injuries were reported.
Man in hospital after Islington assault
Violent Crime—27 Aug 2026, 13:052 min readA man in his 60s is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after being assaulted on Seven Sisters Road, Islington. The road has been closed since the incident on Wednesday, August 26, and police are appealing for witnesses and footage.
Man assaulted on Seven Sisters Road; police investigate
Violent Crime—27 Aug 2026, 10:052 min readA man was taken to a major trauma centre after being assaulted on Seven Sisters Road in Islington late on August 26. Police have cordoned off the area and a forensics team is on scene. Several bus routes have been diverted.
Canal killer John Sweeney dies in prison
Violent Crime—26 Aug 2026, 21:253 min readJohn Sweeney, a double killer convicted of murdering and dismembering two women, has died in prison. He was serving a whole-life sentence for the killings of Paula Fields in London and Melissa Halstead in the Netherlands.
Man sought over homophobic assault in Hackney
Violent Crime—26 Aug 2026, 17:452 min readA 23-year-old man was subjected to homophobic abuse and assaulted in Hackney on Saturday, 4 July. He sustained an injury to his face and is receiving support from LGBT+ liaison officers. The Metropolitan Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.
Man stabbed on Well Street in Hackney
Violent Crime—26 Aug 2026, 17:052 min readA man was taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed on Well Street in Hackney on August 26. Emergency services attended the scene, leading to the closure of the road and diversions for several bus routes.
Teenager arrested after Wembley stabbing, 17-year-old victim identified
Violent Crime—26 Aug 2026, 16:253 min readA 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a stabbing in Wembley. The victim, believed to be 17-year-old David Wynter, was pronounced dead at the scene. A Section 60 order has been put in place granting enhanced stop and search powers.
Young man stabbed to death, council buildings closed
Violent Crime—26 Aug 2026, 13:252 min readA young man has died after being stabbed, leading to the closure of council buildings in Barnet. The incident prompted a significant response from local authorities.
Lambeth flat raided, man arrested over imported weapons
Violent Crime—26 Aug 2026, 11:053 min readA man in his twenties was arrested in Lambeth on suspicion of importing prohibited weapons after police found ten knives, including zombie knives, in his flat. The Met Police conducted a dawn raid, cutting down the property's door.
Inquest opened into death of 13-year-old Faud Adebanjo at Royal Victoria Dock
Violent Crime—26 Aug 2026, 13:252 min readAn inquest has been opened into the death of 13-year-old Faud Oladapo Adebanjo, who drowned in Royal Victoria Dock on June 29. The teenager entered the water to retrieve a football. A full inquest is scheduled for January.