Man, 20, Stabbed to Death in Newham Park Named; 16-Year-Old Charged with Murder
A 20-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Plashet Park, Newham, at the end of July has been identified as Imran Maroof. The tragic incident occurred on July 27, at approximately 7:30 p.m. Despite the efforts of paramedics, Imran succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service responded […]
Forest Hill Man Admits to Killing Wife Found in Attic, Murder Trial Set for October
Shane Simmonds, 39, has admitted to killing his wife, Tia Simmonds, whose body was discovered in the attic of their Forest Hill home earlier this year. The 32-year-old’s body was found at their residence on Parbury Road on January 3, 2024, prompting a police investigation that led to Simmonds’ arrest. Simmonds is accused of murdering […]
Teenager Charged After Fatal Stabbing in Plashet Park
A teenager has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a young man in Plashet Park, East London. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 27, when police were called to the scene at approximately 7:38 PM following reports of a fight. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, identified as Maroof, suffering from multiple […]
Mother stabbed in front of three-year-old at Notting Hill Carnival named
Cher Maximen, a 32-year-old mother, has been named as the victim of a stabbing that occurred during the ‘family day’ of the Notting Hill Carnival on Sunday, August 25. The incident, which took place while Ms Maximen was attending the event with her three-year-old daughter, family, and friends, has left her in a critical condition. […]
A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder following a stabbing at Notting Hill Carnival on Monday
Rumarni Tuitt, 18 of Waltham Forest was charged on Wednesday with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where he was remanded to appear at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 26 September. An 18-year-old man had been stabbed, sustaining a number of injuries including a serious […]
Riot Situation Erupts involving Six Prisoners at HMP Feltham Young Offenders Institution in West London
A serious riot broke out at the notorious HMP Feltham Young Offenders Institution in Bedfont Road, West London. Emergency services, including Tornado riot squads and negotiators from the UK Prison Service, have been scrambled to the scene in a bid to regain control of the situation. [penci_liveblog] Sources indicate that the disturbance began at approximately […]
11-Year-Old Stabbing Victim Thanks Hospital Staff After Realizing Dream of Attending Taylor Swift Concert
An 11-year-old Australian tourist who was stabbed in Leicester Square has expressed gratitude to hospital staff who helped her recover in time to see a Taylor Swift concert, a long-awaited dream for the young fan. Speaking to 7News Australia, the girl’s mother described how their “dream” holiday to see Taylor Swift turned into a nightmare. […]
Elderly man found dead in a Lewisham home died due to ‘blunt force trauma’
A woman has been remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of a 72-year-old man who was found dead in a Lewisham home following blunt force trauma. Habiba Naveed, 34, was charged with the murder of Christopher Brown, the Metropolitan Police confirmed. Naveed and Mr. Brown were known to each other, and a […]
Man Charged Following Dalston Shooting That Left Nine-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured
A 32-year-old man has been charged in connection with a shooting incident in Dalston that left a nine-year-old girl seriously injured. The charges stem from an incident that occurred earlier this week, where the young girl was caught in the crossfire during a violent altercation. She was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries and […]
Teen Appears at Old Bailey Over Fatal Peckham Shooting
A 17-year-old has appeared at the Old Bailey in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Peckham. The incident occurred on July 10, when Lloyd-Smith was shot five times in an alleyway in Peckham. The tragic event has left the community in shock and mourning.
Police Officer Cleared in Fatal Peacehaven Crash; Family Outraged
The family of a young man who died after being hit by a police patrol car have expressed their shock and disappointment after charges against the officer involved were dropped at the last minute.
Incident Overview PC Christopher Corker, 40, was due to face trial at the Old Bailey in London for causing the death of Arthur Holscher-Ermert by dangerous driving in Peacehaven. It was alleged that PC Corker deliberately steered on the wrong side of the road towards the 27-year-old pedestrian in a “misguided and dangerous attempt to stop him running away.”
The Incident Mr. Holscher-Ermert died on April 30, 2022, after being struck by a police car. The prosecution’s case was based on graphic video footage from the police car and a passing motorist, capturing the incident just after 11:10 pm.
However, the court heard on Monday that two expert reports had since agreed that PC Corker’s manoeuvre would have avoided a collision had the victim not also changed direction. Prosecutor Jonathan Sandi..
Teenager Appears at Old Bailey Charged with Peckham Murder
A 17-year-old boy has appeared at the Old Bailey, accused of murdering 20-year-old Jesse Lloyd-Smith in an alleyway near his home in south-east London. Judge Richard Marks KC set a plea hearing for October 22, with a provisional trial date scheduled for May 6, which is expected to last up to three weeks. The defendant […]
Sussex Police Officer Cleared of Killing Arthur Holscher-Ermert
The family of a young man who died after being hit by a police patrol car have expressed their shock and disappointment after charges against the officer involved were dropped at the last minute. Mr Holscher-Ermert died when he was struck by a police car on April 30, 2022. The case against PC Corker was […]
A man has been sentenced for attempted murder after a diligent investigation led by detectives that involved his extradition from France
Bodrul Alam, 25, of Orde Hall Street, Bloomsbury, appeared on Friday, 2 August at the Old Bailey, where he was sentenced to 25 years in prison having been convicted at an earlier hearing of attempted murder. The court heard that police were called to an address in Camden on 29 April 2023 to reports that […]
Van Driver Admits Causing Death of Rugby Coach in Eltham Crash
A van driver has admitted causing the death of a beloved rugby coach in a crash that occurred in Eltham last year. Incident Details Challen will be sentenced at the Old Bailey, with a date yet to be fixed. The admission of guilt brings some closure to a case that has deeply affected the local […]
Man Found Guilty of Kidnapping, Torturing, and Killing Popular DJ in Tottenham
A man has been found guilty of the horrific kidnapping, torture, and murder of popular DJ Mehmet Koray Alpergin in Tottenham. The Investigation A post-mortem examination revealed 94 separate injuries on Mr. Alpergin’s body. The prosecution alleged that the killing bore “all the hallmarks” of serious organized crime and the world of drugs. Mr. Alpergin, […]
Second Youth Charged in Connection with Fatal Fire in Dagenham
Detectives investigating a fatal fire in Dagenham have charged a second youth in connection with the incident that led to the death of 76-year-old Robert Price. Charges and Court Appearances A 17-year-old boy, referred to as [B], was previously charged on 30 July with murder and arson with intent to endanger life. He appeared in […]
Two Charged in Connection with Alleged National Security Act Offences
In a significant development, two more individuals have been charged in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged offences under the National Security Act. This investigation is part of a broader Counter Terrorism Policing operation. Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, reassured the public, stating, “While these are very serious allegations, […]
