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News London has published 20 stories involving Old Bailey, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
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.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 76 · Craft 87 · Hype 48
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.
Kensington & Chelsea3 min readTrust 76 · Craft 87 · Hype 28- Crime & Safety · London
Man 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.
London4 min readTrust 80 · Craft 80 · Hype 40 - Crime & Safety · London
Wimbledon man denies murder charge
Jamie Cooper, 27, of Kingfisher Court, Wimbledon, has denied murdering Dale Mundell. Mr Mundell's body was discovered in a suitcase in a wooded area of Borstal, Kent, on July 10, 2026, following a report of a possible murder at Mr Cooper's address.
London2 min readTrust 66 · Craft 60 · Hype 15 
Crime & Safety · LewishamMan guilty of murder after victim dies 15 years on
Jordan Burton has been found guilty of murder after Daniel Allright died from a fatal epileptic seizure 15 years after a head injury sustained during an attack in Lewisham. Burton, 33, was 14 at the time of the 2006 assault.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
Crime & Safety · NewhamNewham man jailed for life for strangling mother
A Newham man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for strangling his mother, Angela Clayton, to death in her bedroom. Richard Clayton must serve at least 22 years before he can be considered for parole.
Newham4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 69 · Hype 70
Crime & Safety · HackneyGang member jailed for 20 years for plotting gun attack
Beytullah Gunduz has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison for plotting a gun attack. The sentence follows a feud between the Hackney Turks and Tottenham Turks, which has seen violent incidents including a shooting that injured a nine-year-old girl.
Hackney3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
Local News · SouthwarkWoman admits manslaughter after boyfriend's death
Joanna Cierpka, 51, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. Her boyfriend, Henrik Slotsaa, 52, was found dead at their Elephant and Castle home on March 15, 2026.
Southwark4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 78 · Hype 45
Crime & Safety · LondonJoanna Cierpka arrested after murder of banker Henrik Slotsaa in Elephant and Castle
Police found Henrik Slotsaa dead at his Newington Causeway flat on 15 March 2026. Joanna Cierpka, arrested at the scene, has pleaded not guilty to murder but argues manslaughter on the basis of severe depression, a claim supported by a defence psychiatrist.
London3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 87 · Hype 35
Crime & Safety · WestminsterMan killed in Abbey Orchard Street stabbing; trial of 18‑year‑old continues
Sulaiman Tajzai, 18, travelled from Leeds to Abbey Orchard Street in Westminster on 27 March, where he stabbed Farmanullah Sherzad to death. The suspect was arrested two days later and is now facing murder charges at the Old Bailey.
Westminster4 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 33- Crime & Safety · Barnet
Jamie Duncan remanded after murder charge over Finchley shooting
Jamie Duncan, 21, of Highgrove Close, New Southgate, was charged with murder after a 19‑year‑old woman was shot dead in Dale Grove, Finchley on 8 June 2026. He was arrested in Spain on 23 August, appeared at the Old Bailey on 1 September and is due to stand trial on 7 June 2027.
Barnet3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 70 · Hype 10 - Crime & Safety · Barnet
Four men plead guilty to Golders Green ambulance arson, £1m damage confirmed
Four young men admitted to destroying four Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green in March, causing roughly £1 million of damage. They were remanded in custody and will be sentenced in spring 2027, while a fifth defendant remains on trial.
Barnet3 min readTrust 80 · Craft 78 · Hype 45 
Crime & Safety · LondonDriver admits killing passenger in M4 crash
A driver has admitted causing the death of a passenger and serious injury to two others in a motorway crash near Heathrow Airport. Aadil Sabir pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to charges including causing death by dangerous driving.
London2 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 45- Crime & Safety · Brent
Boy, 15, charged with murder over Wembley stabbing
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old David Wynter, who was fatally stabbed at Brent Civic Centre on Engineers Way on 25 August 2026. The teenager appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court and is due at the Old Bailey.
Brent2 min readTrust 78 · Craft 69 · Hype 45 
Crime & Safety · Hammersmith & FulhamMan accused of killing partner with 70 stab wounds
Alan Dore, 48, appeared at the Old Bailey accused of murdering Samantha Turner, 52, in her Shepherd's Bush home. Her daughter Keeley Turner, 32, was also stabbed when she intervened. A plea hearing is set for November 9.
Hammersmith & Fulham3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 85 · Hype 30
Crime & Safety · LondonKiller jailed for life for Walthamstow murder over £5
Eugeniu Neamtu has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 27 years for the murder of his flatmate Gheorghe Trica in Walthamstow. The killing occurred on 20 February 2026 following a dispute over a £5 debt.
London3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Crime & Safety · LondonSimon Levy jailed for life after Met and CPS errors let him kill twice
Simon Levy, 40, was sentenced to a whole-life prison term at the Old Bailey for the murders of two women in 2025. Police and prosecution errors allowed him to remain free after the first killing, leading to a second murder in Tottenham five months later. The Met and CPS have admitted failings.
London6 min readTrust 74 · Craft 83 · Hype 21
Crime & Safety · Hammersmith & FulhamTristan Renshaw spared jail after killing Fulham cyclist in tipper truck crash
Tristan Renshaw, 47, was sentenced at the Old Bailey for causing the death of Zinovly Savyulak, 60, on North End Road in Fulham. The judge suspended an 18-month prison term but ordered 150 hours of unpaid work and a year-long driving disqualification.
Hammersmith & Fulham5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 77 · Hype 25
Crime & Safety · LondonAshley Wallace convicted of murdering Tyrece Balcha near Wembley Stadium
Ashley Wallace has been convicted of murdering Tyrece Balcha, 18, after an altercation near Wembley Stadium in September 2025. Wallace fled the scene but was later traced to South East London, where police found a revolver linked to the killing. He will be sentenced at a later date.
London5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 83 · Hype 21
Crime & Safety · CamdenMet Police offers £20,000 reward to find Jordan Asije after Primrose Hill stabbing
The Metropolitan Police has announced a £20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jordan Asije, wanted over the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Finbar Sullivan in Primrose Hill on 7 April. Three other men have been charged and will stand trial in April 2025.
Camden4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 15