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Crime & Safety · LondonGang converting guns across London jailed
A gang that converted blank-firing weapons into functional firearms for supply across London has been sentenced at Harrow Crown Court. The Metropolitan Police investigation recovered 14 converted weapons.
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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 · LondonTrevin Campbell sentenced to life after Brixton silent‑disco murder
Trevin Campbell received a life sentence with a 30‑year minimum for the 2021 killing of Gary Mayhew outside a Brixton silent disco. Police used video, mobile records and expert analysis to link the pistol shot to Campbell, who was arrested at Gatwick Airport.
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Crime & Safety · LondonUnsolved London Murders Skew Towards Non-White Victims
Analysis of London homicides between 2019 and 2023 reveals that non-white victims are disproportionately represented in unsolved murder cases, particularly those involving shootings. The Metropolitan Police acknowledge trust issues within affected communities.
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Crime & Safety · NewhamMasum Miah, 42, shot dead in vehicle in Newham
Masum Miah, 42, has been named as the man fatally shot in a car on St Bartholomew’s Road, Newham. Police were called to the scene around 3am on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made.
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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.
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