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2 weeks ago
London

Woman charged with murder of 21-year-old

A woman has been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old woman in east London. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

South east London sexual predator raped and abused teen girl

Colin Moore convicted of rape and sexual abuse after victim reported crimes from the 1990s. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Have your say on crime and disorder in Havering

Havering Council launched a Community Safety Residents' survey to understand residents' views on crime and shape future actions. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Seriously injured pensioner dies in hospital as man charged with attempted murder

An elderly man died after being found seriously injured; a 20-year-old was charged with attempted murder. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London

Police want strip club's licence removed after finding dancers 'touching' customers

The Met Police has requested the revocation of Sunset Strip club's license due to dancers breaching no-touch rules and insufficient security measures. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
London

Warning over rise in spiking offences in London

Spiking crimes are on the rise in London, with drugs like MDMA and Spice used in vapes, affecting both men and women. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
London

Woman charged with murder of 21-year-old

A woman has been charged with the murder of a 21-year-old woman in east London. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

South east London sexual predator raped and abused teen girl

Colin Moore convicted of rape and sexual abuse after victim reported crimes from the 1990s. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Have your say on crime and disorder in Havering

Havering Council launched a Community Safety Residents' survey to understand residents' views on crime and shape future actions. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Seriously injured pensioner dies in hospital as man charged with attempted murder

An elderly man died after being found seriously injured; a 20-year-old was charged with attempted murder. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London

Police want strip club's licence removed after finding dancers 'touching' customers

The Met Police has requested the revocation of Sunset Strip club's license due to dancers breaching no-touch rules and insufficient security measures. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
London

Warning over rise in spiking offences in London

Spiking crimes are on the rise in London, with drugs like MDMA and Spice used in vapes, affecting both men and women. [ more ]
moremet-police
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Four Met Police Officers under investigation after fighting while off-duty

Four Met Police officers have been put on restricted duties while being investigated for a brawl in central London.
The Met is seeking information from anyone involved, including a group of Romanian men who may have more information about the fight. [ more ]
#hate crimes
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Met police chief warns force bent out of shape' by Gaza protests as cost revealed

The Met Police has faced significant challenges in policing the protests in London sparked by the conflict in Israel.
The cost of policing the protests has reached 12.6 million pounds, and the protests have led to a rise in hate crimes. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Met investigating hate crimes since Hamas attacks probe more than 970 incidents

The Met Police is investigating over 970 incidents following the Hamas attacks in Israel.
Images of over 60 people have been released in an appeal to help identify suspects of hate crimes and other offenses.
434 people have been arrested, with 85 people charged, for offenses including hate crimes and public order offenses. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Met police chief warns force bent out of shape' by Gaza protests as cost revealed

The Met Police has faced significant challenges in policing the protests in London sparked by the conflict in Israel.
The cost of policing the protests has reached 12.6 million pounds, and the protests have led to a rise in hate crimes. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Met investigating hate crimes since Hamas attacks probe more than 970 incidents

The Met Police is investigating over 970 incidents following the Hamas attacks in Israel.
Images of over 60 people have been released in an appeal to help identify suspects of hate crimes and other offenses.
434 people have been arrested, with 85 people charged, for offenses including hate crimes and public order offenses. [ more ]
morehate crimes
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Sir Mark Rowley: Met Police 'severely bent out of shape' by protests and hate crimes

Met Police under strain due to protests over conflict in Israel and Gaza
Over 800 open hate crime cases requiring thousands of officer hours [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Motorbike rider taken to hospital after crash

A motorbike rider was taken to the hospital after a crash in Hornchurch.
The rider's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Met Police criticised after stop and search more than doubled at Notting Hill Carnival

Twice as many people were stopped and searched at this year's Notting Hill Carnival compared to last year
80% of stop and searches at the carnival resulted in no further action being taken [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan slammed after police survey receives 'abysmal' number of responses

London's Victim Voice Survey has received only 112 complete responses since its launch in June 2022.
No analysis of the survey data has been done due to the low number of responses.
The low response rate raises concerns about the mayor's commitment to supporting crime victims. [ more ]
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www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Drink spiking in London has quadrupled over last five years

The number of drink spiking offenses in London has increased by over 300% from 2018 to 2022.
There were 2,066 drink spiking offenses in London in 2022 and 1,788 offenses so far in 2023, with the possibility of the final number being even higher.
Only 57 of the reported drink spiking offenses in 2023 led to criminal charges, indicating a need for more prosecutions. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Drink spiking offences in London quadruple in five years

Reported offences of drink spiking in London have quadrupled in the last five years.
Data for 2023 suggests that this year's total may be even higher than last year's.
There is no single offence that covers spiking, making it difficult to accurately measure the scale of the problem. [ more ]
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Drink spiking in London has quadrupled over last five years

The number of drink spiking offenses in London has increased by over 300% from 2018 to 2022.
There were 2,066 drink spiking offenses in London in 2022 and 1,788 offenses so far in 2023, with the possibility of the final number being even higher.
Only 57 of the reported drink spiking offenses in 2023 led to criminal charges, indicating a need for more prosecutions. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Drink spiking offences in London quadruple in five years

Reported offences of drink spiking in London have quadrupled in the last five years.
Data for 2023 suggests that this year's total may be even higher than last year's.
There is no single offence that covers spiking, making it difficult to accurately measure the scale of the problem. [ more ]
moredrink spiking
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 months ago
London

Record breaking 999 calls for shoplifting

There has been a significant increase in the number of calls to the Met Police this year compared to last year and the previous three years.
If the trend continues, this year will have the highest number of calls to the Met Police since Sadiq Khan's election in 2016.
Shoplifting is a major contributor to the increase in calls, with criminals believing they can get away with it due to a lack of police presence. [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
7 months ago
London

Seven charged after disorder over pro-Palestine march in central London

Met Police made 145 arrests during a demonstration and counter protest
Charges include assault, possession of weapons, criminal damage, and public order offences [ more ]
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