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Crime & Safety · LondonWoman arrested after man found with head injuries in Carshalton
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with a head injury after an altercation on Lovett Drive, Carshalton. A 51-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in custody.
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Crime & Safety · CroydonCroydon man convicted of murdering partner Sarah Reynolds
Earlston Bennett has been convicted of murdering his partner Sarah Reynolds in Croydon in April 2025. He was also found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour. Bennett will be sentenced in December 2026.
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Crime & Safety · LondonReleased shoplifter reoffends day after prison release
A prolific shoplifter committed further offences at two north-west London supermarkets within 24 hours of being released from HMP Wandsworth. The incident has prompted a senior police officer to question the impact of the government's early release scheme on communities and police resources.
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Crime & Safety · LondonLouise Gallagher jailed for four years eight months after falsifying evidence in employment lawsuits
Louise Gallagher, 50, was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for fabricating a doctor's note and false sexual‑assault evidence while suing Bunzl and Essity. The Crown Prosecution Service dropped further charges, and the companies said they spent tens of thousands of pounds defending the claims.
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Crime & Safety · GreenwichAbbey Wood resident jailed for monkey torture network
Bartosz Poklek of Abbey Wood was sentenced to three years and three months for leading a trans‑national monkey‑torture network. Operation Razorcloud, a joint UK‑US probe, secured his conviction alongside charges for child‑image possession and ketamine possession.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMonkey torture ringleader jailed for over three years
Bartosz Poklek has been jailed for three years and three months for his role in a global monkey torture ring. The 30-year-old from Bexley admitted distributing horrific videos of animal abuse which sold for hundreds of pounds. The judge called for tougher sentences for such crimes.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police Arrest 711 in Phone Theft and E-bike Crackdown
The Metropolitan Police arrested 711 individuals and seized over 110 modified e-bikes during a September crackdown on phone theft and robbery across London. The operation aimed to tackle crimes significantly impacting residents and recover stolen devices.
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Crime & Safety · LondonPolice offer £20,000 reward for information on missing Welling mother
The Metropolitan Police and the charity Crimestoppers are offering a combined £20,000 reward for information regarding the disappearance of Nazire Koreli, who vanished from Welling in September 2024. A man arrested in connection with her suspected murder has been released on bail.
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Crime & Safety · LambethMan jailed for murder days after early release
Robert Sabat has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years and one month for the murder of Dickiesha Nurse. He killed Ms Nurse at her Tulse Hill flat just days after being released from prison.
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Crime & Safety · SouthwarkHousekeeper accused of stealing princess's jewels
A housekeeper is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of stealing jewellery from the Belgravia home of Princess Firyal Irshaid. Maria Virgelina Taborda Henao denies the charges, with prosecutors alleging some items were sold at auction. The trial continues.
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Crime & Safety · LondonPolice still seek van in 2018 New Malden murder
Nearly nine years after Russian businessman Nikolai Glushkov was found strangled at his New Malden home, police are still seeking to trace a black Volkswagen van seen in the area the night before his death. The investigation remains open, but there are no active lines of enquiry.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonUber driver given hospital order for Uxbridge stabbing
An Uber driver who fatally stabbed a council street cleaner and attacked his landlord in Uxbridge has been given an indefinite hospital order. Dawood Safi pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility.
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Crime & Safety · Kensington & ChelseaMan jailed for life over Israeli embassy knife attack attempt
Abdullah Albadri has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum 20-year term for attempting a knife attack at the Israeli embassy in Kensington. He was tackled by armed police after jumping onto an 8ft fence on 28 April 2025, carrying two knives.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMan shot dead at East Acton memorial gathering
A murder investigation is underway after a man was shot dead in East Acton on Friday evening. The incident occurred near a memorial gathering attended by up to 50 people, including children. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonTwo Iranians charged with terrorism offences
Two Iranian nationals, Salam Ahmandyan and Rahman Salehi, have been charged with terrorism offences following a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation. The charges include acquiring instructions for making explosive devices and researching potential targets, with the plot believed to have targeted the Jewish community in Manchester.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMan jailed 15 years for Sidcup ULEZ camera bomb
Kevin Rees has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for detonating a homemade explosive device next to a ULEZ camera in Sidcup in December 2023. The blast caused significant damage to nearby properties and vehicles, and was deemed to have a terrorism connection.
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Crime & Safety · City of LondonTwo 17-year-olds jailed for 10 years for Gants Hill arson
Two 17-year-old boys have been sentenced to 10 years in custody for an arson attack at the Indian Aroma restaurant in Gants Hill in August 2025. The attack left diners with severe burns and life-changing injuries.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police Warns of Up to Six Protests in London
The Metropolitan Police has warned that up to six protests could take place in London over the week leading up to October 7. The force plans to take a "robust approach" to any serious disorder or intimidation, with specific concerns around a march on October 4 and potential counter-protests on October 10.
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Crime & Safety · LondonChristopher Brain convicted of rape and four sexual assaults
A jury at Inner London Crown Court found Christopher Brain guilty of rape and four sexual assaults, bringing the total to 22 sexual offences involving 13 women. Victims will be allowed to give impact statements at a sentencing hearing expected to last two days.
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Crime & Safety · LondonGrenfell investigation: 20 organisations, 54 individuals face potential charges
The Metropolitan Police has submitted an evidence file to the Crown Prosecution Service concerning the Grenfell Tower fire, naming 20 organisations and 54 individuals. Potential charges include corporate manslaughter and health and safety offences. The CPS is expected to make charging decisions before the disaster's 10th anniversary in 2027.
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