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Cyclist, 24, killed in Ladbroke Grove hit and run
Violent Crime—25 Sept 2026, 15:252 min readA 24-year-old e-bike cyclist has died following a hit and run incident on North Pole Road in Ladbroke Grove. The collision occurred in the early hours of Friday, September 25, prompting a police manhunt for a moped driver.Read more
92-year-old man dies in West Norwood van collisionViolent Crime—25 Sept 2026, 15:052 min readA 92-year-old man has died following a collision with a van on Curnick's Lane, West Norwood. The driver of the van has been arrested as the Met Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Cyclist, 24, dies in North Kensington moped hit-and-runViolent Crime—25 Sept 2026, 16:252 min readA 24-year-old cyclist has died following a suspected hit-and-run incident involving a moped on North Pole Road, North Kensington. The driver of the moped failed to stop at the scene. Detective Chief Inspector Phil Wilkins is leading the investigation.
Man arrested after school pupil targeted in e-bike robbery
Violent Crime—25 Sept 2026, 14:252 min readPolice arrested a man in Mottingham on suspicion of robbery after a school pupil was targeted. The suspect was spotted on Court Farm Road and detained on Beaconsfield Road following a pursuit.
Hackney gang boss jailed for life over Dalston restaurant shooting
Violent Crime—25 Sept 2026, 12:054 min readHackney gang leader Beytullah Gunduz has been sentenced to life imprisonment for orchestrating a shooting outside a Dalston restaurant. The victim, Onur Guzel, suffered life-altering injuries after being targeted following threats and attempted extortion.Person dies in Ladbroke Grove, bus diversions in place
Violent Crime—25 Sept 2026, 09:461 min readA person has died after emergency services were called to North Pole Road in Ladbroke Grove. The incident has led to road closures and diversions for two London bus routes.Gang linked to three London murders
Violent Crime—24 Sept 2026, 18:454 min readA Dominican American gang, Los Trinitarios, has been linked to three murders in London during 2025. The gang, known for recruiting young people, operates within Spanish-speaking communities around Elephant and Castle.
Man arrested after fatal collision in Southall
Violent Crime—24 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readA 68-year-old man died following a collision involving a van in Emerald Square, Southall, on Tuesday, September 22. A 22-year-old man has been arrested and released on bail.
Teenager killed on way to Highgate School
Violent Crime—24 Sept 2026, 15:252 min readA 16-year-old girl, a Year 12 student at Highgate School, died in a road collision on North Road on September 24. A 68-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
Girl, 16, dies in collision near Highgate School
Violent Crime—24 Sept 2026, 14:252 min readA 16-year-old girl has died following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on North Road in Highgate. The incident occurred near Highgate School on Monday morning. A 68-year-old driver was arrested at the scene.
Teenager, 16, dies after Highgate crash
Violent Crime—24 Sept 2026, 13:461 min readA 16-year-old girl has died after being struck by a car on North Road in Highgate. The incident occurred near Highgate School shortly after 8am. Police have arrested a 68-year-old man in connection with the collision.
Fatal Incident Closes North Road, Highgate
Violent Crime—24 Sept 2026, 13:462 min readA fatal incident on North Road, Highgate, on September 24 led to a significant police presence and road closures. Bus routes 143 and 263 were diverted as emergency services responded.
Man stabbed on Hackney road; three arrested
Violent Crime—23 Sept 2026, 19:452 min readA man in his 40s was taken to hospital with stab injuries after an incident on Aden Grove Road in Hackney on September 23. Two men and a woman were arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
Three charged with murder of man shot in Newham
Violent Crime—23 Sept 2026, 18:053 min readThree further men have been charged with the murder of Masum Miah, who was shot dead in his car in Newham on August 18. Four men are now facing charges in connection with his death.
Police seek Ilford park dog walker after rape
Violent Crime—23 Sept 2026, 17:052 min readMetropolitan Police are searching for a dog walker who assisted a woman following a rape in Goodmayes Park, Ilford. The man, who was walking a Staffordshire Terrier, is urged to contact officers urgently.
Goodmayes Park rape investigation continues with no arrests
Violent Crime—23 Sept 2026, 14:452 min readMetropolitan Police are investigating reports of a rape in Goodmayes Park, Ilford, which is believed to have occurred between August 15 and August 16. The victim reported the incident on August 19, and no arrests have been made as of September 23. Officers are seeking a man walking a dog who assisted the victim.
Woman raped in Brixton churchyard, police appeal for information
Violent Crime—23 Sept 2026, 12:462 min readA woman in her 40s reported being raped at St Matthew's Churchyard in Brixton Hill on September 17. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses, but no arrests have yet been made.