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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.
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Met officer Timothy Fory sentenced for stalking ex-girlfriend Stephanie Lane
A Metropolitan Police officer, formerly with the Directorate of Professional Standards, has been sentenced for stalking his ex-girlfriend. Timothy Fory, 34, received a 12-month community order, 150 hours of unpaid work and a five-year restraining order. He will face an accelerated misconduct hearing.
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Local News · LewishamCoroner warns Met Police after Lewisham woman's death linked to delayed response
A coroner has urged the Metropolitan Police to review its policies after an inquest found delays in responding to Catherine Morgan’s disappearance may have contributed to her death. The 37-year-old from Lewisham died in Kent on 4 September 2024, hours after police declined to investigate despite reports of her high-risk status.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police officer drives seized £3.7m Ferrari through Mayfair
A Metropolitan Police officer drove a seized Ferrari Monza SP2, worth £3.7 million, through Mayfair after it was confiscated at a supercar event near Hyde Park Corner. The vehicle, one of just 499 made, was part of a haul retrieved from uninsured drivers linked to anti-social behaviour complaints.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterWestminster Council proposes Soho pub rules to curb standing drinkers
Westminster Council has proposed new licensing rules for Soho pubs to limit standing drinkers, citing safety concerns. The draft policy includes stricter opening times and a Cumulative Impact Zone for the West End. The council claims the Met Police’s objections are the biggest barrier to nightlife in the area.
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Crime & Safety · LondonHannah Sims of Bexleyheath receives suspended sentence for cocaine supply role
Hannah Sims, from Bexleyheath, was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for two years, after admitting to being concerned in the supply of cocaine. She was cleared of conspiracy to commit robbery but must complete 100 hours of unpaid work.
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Crime & Safety · LondonBarnet excluded as London retailers trial instant CCTV sharing with police
Tesco, Boots, Marks & Spencer and Greggs are trialling a system that shares CCTV and witness statements with the Metropolitan Police instantly. The scheme, active in eleven London boroughs, has raised the caution or charge rate from 7.3% to 29.4% and contributed to a 4% drop in shoplifting across the capital.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Inspector Dave Newman denies sexually assaulting three officers in Soho
A Metropolitan Police inspector is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of sexually assaulting three female officers during a night out in Soho. Dave Newman denies three counts of sexual assault, with one complainant saying she felt 'like a piece of meat' after the alleged incident.
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Met Police tech quadruples shoplifting prosecutions in London rollout
The Metropolitan Police’s digital evidence platform has increased prosecution rates for shoplifting from 7.3% to 29.4% in pilot boroughs. The system, used by Tesco, Boots, M&S and Greggs, will cover 14 London boroughs from 3 August 2026, with reported offences down 3.7% in the last year.
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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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Council & Politics · WestminsterSupreme Court to hear Palestine Action ban appeal after 117 arrests
The Supreme Court will review the Home Office’s ban on Palestine Action after 117 protesters were arrested outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The case, expedited for autumn, follows a Court of Appeal ruling upholding the group’s proscription under terrorism laws.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonThree Essex men jailed for £225,000 Richmond jewellery raid
Three men from Essex have been sentenced to a total of 16 years and nine months for smashing a jewellery shop window in Richmond and stealing £225,000 of stock. The Metropolitan Police said the robbery on 31 January caused significant concern among local businesses and residents.
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