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Crime & Safety · Kensington & ChelseaTwo men hospitalised after assault in Notting Hill
Two men in their 20s were taken to hospital following an assault involving an unknown substance on Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill. A third man was treated at the scene for a hand injury. Police enquiries are continuing.
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Crime & Safety · Kensington & ChelseaAmbulance crews faced 73% rise in alcohol incidents on bank holiday Monday
London Ambulance Service crews responded to a 73 percent increase in alcohol-related incidents on Monday, August 25, 2025, compared to the previous Monday. The service attended 467 such incidents over the August bank holiday weekend, a rise of nearly 40 percent from the preceding weekend.
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Crime & Safety · HackneyMan stabbed on Well Street, Hackney; road closed
A man was taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed on Well Street in Hackney on 26 August 2026. The incident led to the closure of the road and diversions for several bus routes.
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Transport & TfL · LondonMan taken to hospital after Dagenham crash
A man has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Dagenham on the evening of 20 August 2026. Emergency services attended the scene on Wood Lane, which resulted in a temporary road closure.
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Crime & Safety · BrentBrentford axe attack suspect arrested after man suffers life-changing injuries
A man in his 40s remains in hospital with life-changing injuries following an axe attack on Transport Avenue, Brentford, on 4 August. Police arrested a 63-year-old Brentford resident on 12 August and continue to appeal for witnesses to contact them.
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Transport & TfL · LondonWesthorne Avenue crash sends woman to major trauma centre on 10 August
A woman was taken to a major trauma centre after a collision at Westhorne Avenue and Burnt Ash Hill on 10 August 2026. The incident closed the eastbound carriageway, diverted bus route 160, and caused congestion on the A205 South Circular.
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Transport & TfL · LondonA1005 closure after Enfield collision sends M25 traffic to Potters Bar
A collision on The Ridgeway in Enfield on 6 August closed the A1005 and caused heavy M25 traffic towards Potters Bar. One man was taken to hospital. Transport for London confirmed diversions on the 313 bus route in both directions.
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Crime & Safety · LondonStabbing in Chingford Mount leaves 24-year-old man injured
A 24-year-old man was stabbed on Brook Crescent in Chingford Mount on the evening of 4 August 2026. Police say his injuries are not life-threatening, and no arrests have been made. Witnesses are urged to contact detectives quoting crime reference 7350/4AUG.
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Crime & Safety · WestminsterFour men stabbed on Endell Street, Covent Garden: woman arrested
Four men aged 34 to 52 were stabbed on Endell Street in Covent Garden at about 12:30 BST on 5 August 2026. A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault. All victims were transported to a major trauma centre by road.
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Crime & Safety · LondonStabbing on New Road, Chingford sends man to major trauma centre
A man was stabbed on New Road in Chingford at 7:38 pm on 4 August 2026. London Ambulance Service dispatched multiple crews, including an air ambulance, and took the patient to a major trauma centre. MP Iain Duncan Smith urged witnesses to contact police.
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Crime & Safety · SouthwarkFour hospitalised after Camberwell Green car fire on 3 August
Four people were taken to hospital after a car caught fire at the junction of Camberwell Green, Camberwell New Road and Denmark Hill on 3 August 2026. The incident caused a northbound road closure and disrupted bus services for over two hours.
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Crime & Safety · GreenwichMan injured in Woolwich attack, 52-year-old arrested on GBH charge
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital after an attack in Beresford Square, Woolwich, on 2 August. A 52-year-old man was arrested in Greenwich on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Police are investigating and have asked for witnesses to come forward.
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Crime & Safety · Tower HamletsMan stabbed on Whiston Road in Haggerston taken to trauma centre
A man was stabbed on Whiston Road, Haggerston, on 2 August 2026. London Ambulance Service crews, including an air ambulance, treated him at the scene before transferring him to a major trauma centre. Police have not yet released further details.
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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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Local News · LondonLondon Ambulance Service crews escort 300 veterans to Worthing seaside trip
More than 300 people, including veterans, carers and London Ambulance Service staff, travelled to Worthing for an annual trip organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. The event marked the fifth year of the service’s support since the outings resumed post-pandemic.
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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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