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Crime & Safety · CroydonCroydon man convicted of Sarah Reynolds murder
Earlston Bennett, 58, of Croydon, has been convicted of murdering Sarah Reynolds at Southwark Crown Court. The Crown Prosecution Service highlighted a pattern of abuse, with a post-mortem revealing blunt force trauma as the cause of death.
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Council & Politics · All LondonCampaigners urge government to make online safety guidance legally binding
Domestic abuse campaigners are urging the government to make online safety guidance legally enforceable, following a report that found a third of UK women have experienced online abuse. Concerns are particularly high regarding AI's role in providing harmful advice and generating abusive content.
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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.
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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.
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