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John Boyega speaks on childhood friend Damilola Taylor's killing in new documentary
Violent Crime—28 Sept 2026, 18:062 min readActor John Boyega will share his experiences of the killing of his childhood friend Damilola Taylor in a new BBC documentary. 'Damilola: The Untold Story' will explore the 10-year-old's final 24 hours and the impact on the Peckham community.Read more
Man found unconscious after Ilford altercationViolent Crime—28 Sept 2026, 15:461 min readA man in his 50s was found unconscious on the ground in Ilford after an altercation on Sunday, September 27. He was taken to hospital for treatment, and police are appealing for information. No arrests have been made.
Man injured in substance attack on Plumstead Common RoadViolent Crime—28 Sept 2026, 08:252 min readA man in his 40s was taken to hospital after a substance was thrown at his face on Plumstead Common Road. The Metropolitan Police are conducting enquiries but no arrests have been made.
Fundraiser for schoolgirl Melissa Premaratne nears £90,000
Violent Crime—27 Sept 2026, 19:453 min readA fundraising appeal for Melissa Premaratne, a 16-year-old schoolgirl who died near Highgate School on 25 September, has raised nearly £90,000. The funds will help cover funeral costs and enable her grandparents to travel from Asia.
Man found with injuries on Woolwich street
Violent Crime—27 Sept 2026, 14:451 min readA man in his 20s was found with injuries on Herbert Road, Woolwich, on Saturday, 26 September. Emergency services attended the scene, including an air ambulance, and the man received hospital treatment for non-life-changing injuries. No arrests have been made.
Man dies, another critical after Enfield crash
Violent Crime—27 Sept 2026, 12:452 min readA 48-year-old man has died and a 31-year-old man is in a life-threatening condition following a crash in Enfield. A 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving offences.
Man dies in Wood Green house fire
Violent Crime—27 Sept 2026, 11:452 min readA man has died following a house fire on Granville Road in Wood Green. The London Fire Brigade was called to the incident on September 26, with around 40 firefighters attending. The cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.Police search Beckenham park after indecent exposure report
Violent Crime—27 Sept 2026, 10:462 min readA man is being sought by police after allegedly exposing himself at Harvington Sports Ground in Beckenham. Officers searched the area but could not locate the suspect, described as a white male in his 50s.
Murder probe opened after e‑bike rider killed on North Pole Road
Violent Crime—26 Sept 2026, 21:053 min readA man riding an e‑bike died on North Pole Road, Kensington, around 1.20 am on 26 September 2026. Detectives believe a moped was pursuing him. Police have launched a murder investigation and are urging anyone with information to contact them, quoting reference 414/25SEP26.
Man arrested after fight on Essex Road, Islington
Violent Crime—26 Sept 2026, 19:052 min readA 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possessing an offensive weapon following a fight on Essex Road, Islington. CCTV operators alerted police to the incident which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 25.
Police Close Road Near Hounslow Pub
Violent Crime—26 Sept 2026, 12:461 min readA significant road closure is in place near a public house in Hounslow as police respond to an incident. The area is currently being monitored with live updates.
Man arrested after alleged stabbing in Hackney group fight
Violent Crime—26 Sept 2026, 11:452 min readA man has been arrested following a group brawl and alleged stabbing in Hackney. Police were called to Appleby Street on Friday 25 September 2026, after witnesses reported seeing a knife. The victim left the scene before officers arrived.Four die in separate London traffic incidents over 48 hours
Violent Crime—26 Sept 2026, 11:453 min readFour people have died in separate traffic incidents across London within a 48-hour period. The fatalities include a 16-year-old pedestrian, a 24-year-old e-bike rider, a motorcyclist in his 30s, and a 92-year-old man.
Stratford Station to trial facial recognition after 4,500 violence reports
Violent Crime—26 Sept 2026, 06:053 min readStratford Station will trial Live Facial Recognition technology following over 4,500 reported incidents of violence against women and girls on London's public transport in 2025. The trial aims to improve suspect identification by British Transport Police.
Boys arrested after man stabbed with machete in Uxbridge park
Violent Crime—25 Sept 2026, 21:052 min readA man in his 50s sustained stab wounds consistent with a machete during a fight at Cowley Recreation Ground in Uxbridge. Two boys, aged 15 and 17, have been arrested.
John Boyega to feature in Damilola Taylor documentary
Violent Crime—25 Sept 2026, 18:052 min readActor John Boyega will appear in a new BBC documentary, 'Damilola: The Untold Story', focusing on the final 24 hours of his childhood friend Damilola Taylor's life. The film will explore the impact of Taylor's 2000 killing in Peckham.
Stabbing on Uxbridge High Street: Person taken to hospital
Violent Crime—25 Sept 2026, 18:051 min readA person was taken to hospital after being stabbed on Uxbridge High Street. Paramedics were called to the scene before 2.50pm on September 25, with London's Air Ambulance also attending.