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Met Police incidents, court reports and community safety across the capital.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetThree hospitalised after fire and crowd surge at Barnet festival
Three people were taken to hospital after a fire near the entrance of Ghana Party in the Park in Barnet caused gates to close, leading to a crowd surge when they reopened. The festival was stopped early, with 23 people receiving assistance from emergency services.
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Crime & Safety · GreenwichMan in twenties tasered and arrested in Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath
A man in his twenties was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and suspicion of indecent exposure after police responded to a welfare call in Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath. Officers used a taser to detain him during the incident.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetGhana Party in the Park cancelled after fire triggers crowd surge at Copthall Playing Fields
A small fire at the Ghana Party in the Park festival in Barnet led to temporary gate closures, followed by a crowd surge when they reopened. Emergency services treated 23 people, with three hospitalised. The event was cancelled early on safety advice.
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Crime & Safety · IslingtonRSPCA rescues Nelson, dog strangled by owner in Islington garden
A dog found with two skull fractures and severe injuries after its owner attempted to strangle it in an Islington garden has been rehomed following a year of rehabilitation. The RSPCA prosecuted the owner, while Nelson now lives with Donna Batchelor in Chelmsford.
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Crime & Safety · NewhamJay Archibald jailed for Stratford Overground robbery of teenager’s e-bike and scooter
A 23-year-old man from Lewisham has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for robbing a teenager at Stratford Overground station in June 2023. The victim reported lasting impacts on his safety when using the railway network.
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Crime & Safety · HackneyJason Forde charged with unlawful sexual activity at Homerton Hospital
Jason Forde, 56, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 3 August after extradition from Barbados. He is accused of unlawful sexual activity with a vulnerable patient at Homerton Hospital in Hackney during the 2000s. He was remanded in custody ahead of a Crown Court hearing on 25 August.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonNewham records highest crime reports in east London for first half of 2026
Newham had the highest number of reported crimes in east London between January and June 2026, with 20,924 cases. Theft accounted for nearly a third of all offences. Tower Hamlets followed with 18,650 reports, while Waltham Forest saw a decline compared to 2025.
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Crime & Safety · NewhamParole Board to decide Sunny Islam release in private hearing
Sunny Islam, 37, convicted of seven rapes and other attacks in 2012, will have his parole reviewed behind closed doors. One victim sought a public hearing, but the Parole Board cited Islam’s reported anxiety and the risk to other victims.
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Crime & Safety · HackneyFormer Homerton Hospital nurse charged with sexual offences against patient
A former nurse at Homerton Hospital in Hackney has been charged with unlawful sexual activity involving a woman treated for a mental disorder. Jason Forde appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 26 July 2026 after extradition from Barbados and was remanded in custody ahead of a Crown Court hearing.
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Crime & Safety · CamdenPolice pelted with bottles during Primrose Hill fight on 31 July
Metropolitan Police officers were targeted with bottles while breaking up a fight on Primrose Hill on 31 July 2026. One youth was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker but later released. A dispersal order remains in place to curb antisocial behaviour in the area.
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Crime & Safety · CroydonMan stabbed near Sanderstead petrol station, suspect bailed
A 53-year-old man was taken to hospital after being stabbed near a petrol station in Sanderstead on 29 July 2025. Police arrested a 25-year-old on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and released him on bail while investigations continue. Residents are asked to contact police with information.
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Crime & Safety · LondonIslington tops London crime rates outside Central London
Islington has the highest crime rate in London outside Central London, with 132 crimes per 1,000 residents, according to Home Office figures. Theft, robbery and drug offences rose across the capital, but overall crime fell by 3% in the year to March 2026.
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Crime & Safety · LondonStratford bike thief jailed after victim spots stolen e-bike online
A Lewisham man has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after stealing a £1,500 e-bike and £700 e-scooter from a teenager at Stratford Overground station. The victim identified the thief after seeing the bike advertised on social media days later.
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Crime & Safety · GreenwichCoroner finds clinical errors contributed to Eltham teacher's death
An inquest concluded that a primary school teacher from Eltham would likely have survived if a blood clot had been diagnosed and treated. The coroner identified clinical judgment errors in both her GP visit and hospital assessment, including overlooked risk factors such as her contraceptive pill use.
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Crime & Safety · LewishamMet seizes £4m in Catford linked to organised crime
Metropolitan Police seized £4 million in cash and a kilogram of cocaine in Catford after stopping a vehicle. A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing criminal property. The Met called it one of London’s largest cash seizures.
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Crime & Safety · EalingMan critically injured in Hanwell stabbing as police search for attacker
A 40-year-old man is in a critical condition after being stabbed in Hanwell town centre early this morning. Police have sealed off Boston Road and are conducting a forensic examination between Maunder Road and Jessamine Road. No arrests have been made.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police officer charged with eight child sex offences in Surrey
A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with seven counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15, and one count of causing or inciting her to engage in sexual activity. The alleged offences occurred in Surrey, and the officer remains on bail.
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Axel Rudakubana charged with assaults on Belmarsh prison staff
Axel Rudakubana, jailed for life for the 2024 Southport knife attack, has been charged with assaulting prison staff at HMP Belmarsh. The Metropolitan Police confirmed four charges, including two assaults on emergency workers and possession of an offensive weapon in prison.
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Crime & Safety · BrentMan stabbed on Preston Road, Wembley near Elmstead Avenue
A 40-year-old man was stabbed near the junction of Preston Road and Elmstead Avenue in Wembley on 30 July 2026. Police confirmed no arrests have been made and are urging witnesses to come forward.
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Crime & SafetyHavering grass fire burns six hectares near Hornchurch
Approximately six hectares of grass caught fire near South End Road in Hornchurch on Tuesday. The London Fire Brigade deployed 60 firefighters and a specialised Terrain Support Vehicle to manage the blaze, which was declared under control by mid-afternoon.
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