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Bermondsey man charged with murder after stabbing victim dies
Violent Crime—8 Oct 2026, 20:052 min readA 60-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of Raymond Hardinges, 53, who sustained stab wounds in Bermondsey on August 2. Hardinges died in hospital on August 29.Read more
Man sought after sexual assault on train to London BridgeViolent Crime—8 Oct 2026, 18:252 min readA woman was sexually assaulted on a Southeastern train travelling from Charing Cross to London Bridge on the evening of September 23. British Transport Police are seeking to identify a man pictured in connection with the incident and are appealing for witnesses.
Stabbing Victim Rushed to Hospital After Plaistow Road IncidentViolent Crime—8 Oct 2026, 15:461 min readOne person has been taken to a major trauma centre after a stabbing on Plaistow Road in Plaistow. Emergency services, including London's Air Ambulance, attended the scene on October 8, prompting road closures and bus diversions.
Woman dies after Westminster car collision
Violent Crime—8 Oct 2026, 13:462 min readPolice are appealing for witnesses after Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, died following a collision with a car on Argyll Street in Westminster. She was found unconscious on April 19 and passed away in hospital a week later. Proceedings are active against a woman charged in connection with the incident.
Harrow teenager Emilija Marta Baranova missing
Violent Crime—8 Oct 2026, 12:062 min readA 13-year-old girl with links to Harrow, Emilija Marta Baranova, has been reported missing. She was last seen in Margate, Kent, on Wednesday, October 7. Kent Police are appealing for the public's assistance to locate her.
Man shot dead at Acton memorial service named
Violent Crime—8 Oct 2026, 08:053 min readLevi Davidson, 40, was shot and killed on Braybrook Street in Acton on October 2. The incident occurred during a memorial service attended by 40-50 people, including children. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie is leading the Metropolitan Police murder investigation.
Man fatally shot at memorial gathering in Hammersmith
Violent Crime—7 Oct 2026, 22:452 min readLevi Davidson, 40, was fatally shot on Braybrook Street in Hammersmith on October 2. The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident, which occurred during a memorial gathering attended by dozens of people, including children.
Levi Davidson fatally shot on Braybrook Street in East Acton
Violent Crime—7 Oct 2026, 22:052 min readLevi Davidson, 40, died after being shot on Braybrook Street in East Acton on Friday, October 2. Between 40 and 50 people, including children, were present at the time of the incident. No arrests have yet been made.
Fiona Holm murder: Killer Carl Cooper jailed for 35 years, body still missing
Violent Crime—7 Oct 2026, 19:462 min readCarl Cooper has been sentenced to a minimum of 35 years for the murder of Fiona Holm, who was last seen in June 2023. Her body has not been found, and police are re-issuing an appeal for information.
Nazire Koreli: Bexley Police Appeal Two Years After Welling Woman Vanished
Violent Crime—7 Oct 2026, 17:253 min readNazire Koreli, 56, was last seen near her Welling home in September 2024 and reported missing five months later. Police have conducted searches, and a man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail.
Man injured, two arrested after Kensington Church Street fight
Violent Crime—7 Oct 2026, 16:262 min readA man was taken to hospital with head injuries following a fight on Kensington Church Street. Two individuals, aged 18 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The incident led to the closure of Kensington High Street.
80-year-old man arrested after Sydenham fight leaves two in hospital
Violent Crime—7 Oct 2026, 16:252 min readPolice arrested and bailed an 80-year-old man following an alleged fight in Sydenham on Tuesday, October 6. Two men were taken to hospital after the incident on Southend Lane, one sustaining injuries from a stick.
Police search Kilburn High Road after reports of teens with knives
Violent Crime—7 Oct 2026, 16:251 min readA police helicopter and officers on foot searched Kilburn High Road on Tuesday evening after reports of two teenagers carrying knives. No arrests were made and no injuries were reported.
Man jailed for life for Tulse Hill murder days after prison release
Violent Crime—7 Oct 2026, 16:264 min readRobert Sabat, 60, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his former partner, Dickiesha Nurse, 42, at her Tulse Hill flat. He committed the crime less than two weeks after his release from prison.
Three arrested after Crouch End fight leaves man hospitalised
Violent Crime—7 Oct 2026, 11:262 min readA man is in hospital with serious injuries following an altercation in Crouch End on October 5. Three men have been arrested and remain in custody. The Metropolitan Police stated the incident is believed to be isolated.
Police still searching for black van linked to 2018 Glushkov murder in New Malden
Violent Crime—6 Oct 2026, 19:273 min readNearly nine years after Nikolai Glushkov was found strangled at his New Malden home, London police have not identified the black Volkswagen seen nearby. The case remains open with no active leads, and officers urge the public to report any information.Sainsbury's Store Cordoned Off After Blood Seen Outside
Violent Crime—6 Oct 2026, 18:452 min readA police cordon has been put in place outside a Sainsbury's store in south east London. Blood was reported to have been seen splattered on the ground near the entrance.
Man suffers life-changing injuries in Vauxhall Bridge Road stabbing
Violent Crime—6 Oct 2026, 12:262 min readA man in his 40s has sustained potentially life-changing stab wounds in an incident on Vauxhall Bridge Road, Westminster. Police arrested a 39-year-old woman on suspicion of attempted murder.
Man taken to hospital after stabbing near Victoria Station
Violent Crime—6 Oct 2026, 10:052 min readA man was taken to a major trauma centre after a stabbing on Vauxhall Bridge Road near Victoria Station. One lane of the road remains closed while police investigate the incident.