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They rob you visibly, with no repercussions' the unstoppable rise of phone theft

Losing a phone disrupts lives significantly, impacting personal, professional, and emotional security.

Catching the snatchers: Fightback as London becomes the phone theft capital of Europe

The alarming rise of phone theft in London poses significant personal and professional risks to victims.

Woman shocked to find phone stolen in Stratford mugging turn up in China

Phone stolen in east London recovered in China; Find My iPhone app helpful in tracing it across continents.

Serial phone snatcher had bag with 22 phones after day-long spree

A serial phone snatcher was caught in London after stealing mobile phones on electric motorbikes.

Jedward star Edward Grimes left 'shaken' after being robbed in London

Edward Grimes' phone was stolen in London, highlighting the rising issue of phone theft, particularly in urban areas like London.

Man jailed for snatching 24 phones in an hour

Phone theft can have significant impacts, leading to serious consequences for the perpetrator.

They rob you visibly, with no repercussions' the unstoppable rise of phone theft

Losing a phone disrupts lives significantly, impacting personal, professional, and emotional security.

Catching the snatchers: Fightback as London becomes the phone theft capital of Europe

The alarming rise of phone theft in London poses significant personal and professional risks to victims.

Woman shocked to find phone stolen in Stratford mugging turn up in China

Phone stolen in east London recovered in China; Find My iPhone app helpful in tracing it across continents.

Serial phone snatcher had bag with 22 phones after day-long spree

A serial phone snatcher was caught in London after stealing mobile phones on electric motorbikes.

Jedward star Edward Grimes left 'shaken' after being robbed in London

Edward Grimes' phone was stolen in London, highlighting the rising issue of phone theft, particularly in urban areas like London.

Man jailed for snatching 24 phones in an hour

Phone theft can have significant impacts, leading to serious consequences for the perpetrator.
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Murder investigation launched after man shot dead in south-east London

Murder investigation launched after man shot in London
Appeal for witnesses to come forward

Murder probe as 21-year-old man shot dead in West Kensington

A young man was shot dead in West Kensington on Easter Monday.
The incident is part of a murder investigation with no arrests made yet.

Police issue CCTV of getaway car after mother killed in drive-by shooting at Harlesden church wake

Investigators are seeking witnesses after the murder of Michelle Sadio during a shooting outside a church, urging anyone with information about the getaway car to come forward.

Drug dealer convicted of Finsbury Park murder after mobile phone data put him at crime scene

Murder convict linked to crime scene through phone data and abandoned vehicle.
Drug dealer David Odunuga convicted of murdering Brian Edwards in Finsbury Park.

Man in his 50s dies after being fatally stabbed

A murder investigation has started after a man in his 50s was fatally stabbed in east London, with no arrests made yet.

Woman found dead in Ilford car 'didn't live a very happy life' in London

Harshita Brella, a victim of suspected domestic violence, was found dead in a car, prompting an international manhunt for her husband, Pankaj Lamba.

Murder investigation launched after man shot dead in south-east London

Murder investigation launched after man shot in London
Appeal for witnesses to come forward

Murder probe as 21-year-old man shot dead in West Kensington

A young man was shot dead in West Kensington on Easter Monday.
The incident is part of a murder investigation with no arrests made yet.

Police issue CCTV of getaway car after mother killed in drive-by shooting at Harlesden church wake

Investigators are seeking witnesses after the murder of Michelle Sadio during a shooting outside a church, urging anyone with information about the getaway car to come forward.

Drug dealer convicted of Finsbury Park murder after mobile phone data put him at crime scene

Murder convict linked to crime scene through phone data and abandoned vehicle.
Drug dealer David Odunuga convicted of murdering Brian Edwards in Finsbury Park.

Man in his 50s dies after being fatally stabbed

A murder investigation has started after a man in his 50s was fatally stabbed in east London, with no arrests made yet.

Woman found dead in Ilford car 'didn't live a very happy life' in London

Harshita Brella, a victim of suspected domestic violence, was found dead in a car, prompting an international manhunt for her husband, Pankaj Lamba.
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#burglary

Police release images of suspects after 200k luxury handbag burglary in north London

Detectives are seeking public help to identify suspects involved in a high-value burglary at a luxury handbag store in north London.

Three youths arrested after spate of burglaries

Teenagers arrested after a burglary spree in Finchley.
Police responded quickly to reports of fleeing suspects.

Police release images of suspects after 200k luxury handbag burglary in north London

Detectives are seeking public help to identify suspects involved in a high-value burglary at a luxury handbag store in north London.

Three youths arrested after spate of burglaries

Teenagers arrested after a burglary spree in Finchley.
Police responded quickly to reports of fleeing suspects.
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#murder

Two men jailed for 'brutal' murder of teenager

Two men jailed for life for murdering teenager in east London, sparking police appeal for information on brother's previous unsolved murder.

Man admits murder of Sarah Mayhew in Croydon after dismembering her body

Steven Sansom pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Mayhew and related charges regarding crime scene cleanup and body disposal.

Man jailed for murder after teen he attacked in Clapham dies six years later

Tyrese Osei-Kofi received a minimum prison sentence of seven years and ten months for the murder of Jamel Boyce.

Two men jailed for 'brutal' murder of teenager

Two men jailed for life for murdering teenager in east London, sparking police appeal for information on brother's previous unsolved murder.

Man admits murder of Sarah Mayhew in Croydon after dismembering her body

Steven Sansom pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Mayhew and related charges regarding crime scene cleanup and body disposal.

Man jailed for murder after teen he attacked in Clapham dies six years later

Tyrese Osei-Kofi received a minimum prison sentence of seven years and ten months for the murder of Jamel Boyce.
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#metropolitan-police

Rape reported every hour in London

London experiences a rape offence reported every hour, with over 8,800 incidents reported in 2023, highlighting a critical need for action against sexual violence.

Luxury thefts in London reach record high - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Luxury thefts in London have increased by 22% over the past year, with designer handbags being the most targeted items.

Man fighting for his life after being stabbed on Westminster Bridge

A man is critically injured following a stabbing incident on Westminster Bridge, with multiple arrests made and investigations ongoing.

Female victims of crime in London being let down as charges drop across the capital

Female victims of crime in London are being let down by the authorities, with decreasing charge rates for violent crimes over the last five years.
The number of cases resulting in a charge has dropped, including in domestic abuse, murder or manslaughter, and violence against women.

Man sought by police after four men stabbed in face

Police are searching for a man after four unprovoked stabbings in west London, leaving victims with significant injuries.

Rape reported every hour in London

London experiences a rape offence reported every hour, with over 8,800 incidents reported in 2023, highlighting a critical need for action against sexual violence.

Luxury thefts in London reach record high - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Luxury thefts in London have increased by 22% over the past year, with designer handbags being the most targeted items.

Man fighting for his life after being stabbed on Westminster Bridge

A man is critically injured following a stabbing incident on Westminster Bridge, with multiple arrests made and investigations ongoing.

Female victims of crime in London being let down as charges drop across the capital

Female victims of crime in London are being let down by the authorities, with decreasing charge rates for violent crimes over the last five years.
The number of cases resulting in a charge has dropped, including in domestic abuse, murder or manslaughter, and violence against women.

Man sought by police after four men stabbed in face

Police are searching for a man after four unprovoked stabbings in west London, leaving victims with significant injuries.
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#community-safety

Man, 77, stabbed to death at Walworth market named for first time

A 77-year-old man named Hilkiah McLeggan was fatally stabbed in Walworth, leading to heightened police presence in the area.

Three teens injured in south London shooting

Reducing shootings is a key focus in tackling violent crime in London.

Man, 77, stabbed to death at Walworth market named for first time

A 77-year-old man named Hilkiah McLeggan was fatally stabbed in Walworth, leading to heightened police presence in the area.

Three teens injured in south London shooting

Reducing shootings is a key focus in tackling violent crime in London.
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#police-investigation

Lewisham stabbing: Detectives hunt 'dangerous' man they want to speak to after attempted murder of woman

Detectives are seeking Mateo Valencia Cano in connection with the attempted murder of a woman in south east London.

Crossbow suspect released after arrest on suspicion of attempted murder in Shoreditch

A manhunt launched after crossbow attacks in London
Police arrested a suspect carrying weapons

Police manhunt after attempted rape of woman in West Ham

A woman bravely screamed for help, forcing an attacker to flee during a rape attempt in east London.

Detectives launch manhunt as victim fights for life after south London shooting

Police investigating a shooting incident in south London where a 28-year-old man is in a life-threatening condition after being found with a gunshot wound.

Kidbrooke: Motorcyclist arrested after pedestrian killed in south-east London

A woman in her 60s was killed by a motorbike in south-east London; the motorcyclist has been arrested.

Two teenagers arrested after man, 23, stabbed to death on Isle of Dogs estate

Two teenagers arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a young man in east London.

Lewisham stabbing: Detectives hunt 'dangerous' man they want to speak to after attempted murder of woman

Detectives are seeking Mateo Valencia Cano in connection with the attempted murder of a woman in south east London.

Crossbow suspect released after arrest on suspicion of attempted murder in Shoreditch

A manhunt launched after crossbow attacks in London
Police arrested a suspect carrying weapons

Police manhunt after attempted rape of woman in West Ham

A woman bravely screamed for help, forcing an attacker to flee during a rape attempt in east London.

Detectives launch manhunt as victim fights for life after south London shooting

Police investigating a shooting incident in south London where a 28-year-old man is in a life-threatening condition after being found with a gunshot wound.

Kidbrooke: Motorcyclist arrested after pedestrian killed in south-east London

A woman in her 60s was killed by a motorbike in south-east London; the motorcyclist has been arrested.

Two teenagers arrested after man, 23, stabbed to death on Isle of Dogs estate

Two teenagers arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a young man in east London.
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Man kidnapped girl, 9, outside Harrods before drugging and sexually assaulting her'

A man kidnapped and assaulted a nine-year-old girl in London, exploiting her separation from family, leading to a serious criminal case.

Trial of Met police marksman accused of murdering Chris Kaba in Streatham shooting to get under way

Martyn Blake is on trial for the murder of Mr Kaba, shot in September 2022.
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Car thief seen on CCTV footage admits killing man

Car theft confrontation led to tragic fatality of a 68-year-old man in east London.

Man charged with locking girl in shop to appear in court again

A man charged with false imprisonment after a teenage girl was allegedly locked in a shop in Uxbridge Road will appear in court next month.

Car thief seen on CCTV footage admits killing man

Car theft confrontation led to tragic fatality of a 68-year-old man in east London.

Man charged with locking girl in shop to appear in court again

A man charged with false imprisonment after a teenage girl was allegedly locked in a shop in Uxbridge Road will appear in court next month.
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#public-safety

Gangsters jailed after ambushing car and shooting at girl, 4, in botched hit on Hackney rivals

Two gangsters were sentenced for shooting at a family car, highlighting criminal gang violence's impact on innocent lives.

Croydon named as violence hotspot with more than 10,000 reports in a year

Croydon named most violent London borough with 10,000+ violent instances in 2023, reflecting a wider trend of increased crime.

Three men arrested after woman, 32, stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival

A 32-year-old woman was critically injured in a stabbing incident at Notting Hill Carnival, leading to three arrests.

Teenage thugs danced and rapped about brutal gun and knife attack at Hackney station

Teen gang celebrates after brutal attack
Case highlights shocking violence in public spaces

Gangsters jailed after ambushing car and shooting at girl, 4, in botched hit on Hackney rivals

Two gangsters were sentenced for shooting at a family car, highlighting criminal gang violence's impact on innocent lives.

Croydon named as violence hotspot with more than 10,000 reports in a year

Croydon named most violent London borough with 10,000+ violent instances in 2023, reflecting a wider trend of increased crime.

Three men arrested after woman, 32, stabbed at Notting Hill Carnival

A 32-year-old woman was critically injured in a stabbing incident at Notting Hill Carnival, leading to three arrests.

Teenage thugs danced and rapped about brutal gun and knife attack at Hackney station

Teen gang celebrates after brutal attack
Case highlights shocking violence in public spaces
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Rape offence reported every hour in London as charities brand figures 'horrifying'

There is a rape offense reported every hour in London, highlighting a systemic issue of underreported sexual violence.
#police-response

Met Police attending more robberies as fewer officers deal with mental health call-outs

Attending fewer mental health cases allows The Met to focus on tackling robberies.

South Londoners jailed in May so far including police officer and Beckenham rapist

Judges in south London sentenced individuals to life in prison for rape and attempted rape, highlighting the severity of the crimes.

Met Police attending more robberies as fewer officers deal with mental health call-outs

Attending fewer mental health cases allows The Met to focus on tackling robberies.

South Londoners jailed in May so far including police officer and Beckenham rapist

Judges in south London sentenced individuals to life in prison for rape and attempted rape, highlighting the severity of the crimes.
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Machete-wielding thugs on moped ran over victims during Rolex robbery spree

A man from Oakwood, Nizar Msaad, was jailed for violent expensive watch robberies in central London, working with an accomplice, Shaquille Allen.

Sadiq Khan unveils 14.5m violence reduction package in first post-election announcement

Mayor Khan announced a 14.5m investment in violence reduction schemes for London, focusing on community interventions in crime hotspots.

Too much woke and not enough awake, Sadiq. It's got to stop

London is facing a surge in crime with brazen thefts and attacks happening regularly, leading to a sense of fear and helplessness among residents.

Lib Dems pledge to clamp down on London sexual offences as party launches mayoral manifesto

Revamping the Met Police with a new Sexual Offences Unit led by Rob Blackie aims to double offender capture, positioning against Sadiq Khan's poor crime record.
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Man charged with Hounslow Post Office robbery as 136,000 stolen at gunpoint'

A man has been charged with robbery after making threats and stealing a large sum of money at a Post Office in west London.
Police swiftly responded and used various tactics to identify and apprehend the suspect. The incident occurred on April Fool's Day.

Shocking CCTV shows stabbed Deliveroo rider fighting back against knifeman

A Deliveroo rider was stabbed by a teenager robber in north London during a bike theft.
Despite being stabbed, the victim fought back, and witnesses intervened to stop the robber.

Man charged with Hounslow Post Office robbery as 136,000 stolen at gunpoint'

A man has been charged with robbery after making threats and stealing a large sum of money at a Post Office in west London.
Police swiftly responded and used various tactics to identify and apprehend the suspect. The incident occurred on April Fool's Day.

Shocking CCTV shows stabbed Deliveroo rider fighting back against knifeman

A Deliveroo rider was stabbed by a teenager robber in north London during a bike theft.
Despite being stabbed, the victim fought back, and witnesses intervened to stop the robber.
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Thug smashed glass in man's face and threw chairs at him in central London restaurant

Smith-Sharp jailed for attacking man in London restaurant
Victim left permanently blind due to glass attack

Drugs, weapons and 12k cash seized in dawn raids

Five individuals arrested in east London for drug-related offenses.
Police seized hundreds of packages of Class A drugs, weapons, cash from seven different locations in house raids.
#murder-charges

Man and a woman charged with murder after man killed in London house fire

Two individuals charged with murder and arson in connection with a house fire in south London.

Man charged with murdering father-of-two Josh McKay in Walthamstow stab attack

A man has been charged with murdering Josh McKay after a fatal stabbing in east London.

Man and a woman charged with murder after man killed in London house fire

Two individuals charged with murder and arson in connection with a house fire in south London.

Man charged with murdering father-of-two Josh McKay in Walthamstow stab attack

A man has been charged with murdering Josh McKay after a fatal stabbing in east London.
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Westminster named London's most dangerous borough with over 100,000 offences every year

Westminster is the crime hotspot in London, with almost 100,000 criminal offences reported in the past year.
Crime in London is on the rise, with theft nearly doubling since 2021.

Shocking video shows couple hauled to ground as robbers rip 28,000 Rolex watch from man's wrist in Camden

A man in his 50s was robbed of his luxury Rolex watch by two men in Camden.
Street robbery in London has increased by 16.6% in the past year.

Dramatic moment police capture London e-bike mugger who stole 24 phones

Police captured a prolific mugger, Sonny Stringer, who stole 24 mobile phones on an e-bike in one morning in London.

Fifty muggings a day unsolved in London, warns Lib Dem candidate Paul Kohler who was violent attack victim

Over 18,000 muggings in London were left unsolved last year, raising concerns about the effectiveness of criminal investigations and the need for improved policing strategies.

Girl, 9, named after being shot while eating at restaurant with family

A nine-year-old girl named Lissel Maria was shot in a drive-by shooting while dining with family in London, prompting concern and prayers from relatives in India.

Three teenagers charged with murder after man dies following horror Ealing shooting

Three men charged with the murder of Sebastiaan James-Kraan in west London after he was shot and later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.
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