Two Men Sentenced to Life for Brutal Murder of Former Friend in Croydon
Two young men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of their former friend, Lucas Sutton, in Croydon. The attack, motivated by a perceived betrayal, left Lucas dead and his family devastated. Keahn Williams, 20, from Coulsdon, and Kai Nelson-Palmer, 17, from Croydon, were found guilty of murder at the Old Bailey […]
Man Denies Causing Public Nuisance After Allegedly Scaling Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower
A man accused of climbing Big Ben’s iconic Elizabeth Tower while waving a Palestinian flag has denied charges of causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site. Daniel Day, 29, of Palmerston Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where he pleaded not guilty to both offences in connection with the March […]
Former Met Police Officer Admits to Multiple Counts of Misconduct Over Unauthorised System Searches
PC Matthew Olive Pleads Guilty to Abusing Police Access for Personal Use A former Metropolitan Police officer, PC Matthew Olive, has admitted to five counts of misconduct in public office after conducting unauthorised searches on police computer systems and sharing sensitive information with members of the public, including a journalist. Appearing at Southwark Crown Court, […]
Met Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Misconduct Over Unauthorised Searches
PC Matthew Olive Admits to Illegally Accessing Police Systems and Sharing Information A Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to four counts of misconduct in public office after carrying out unauthorised searches on police systems and sharing confidential information in WhatsApp chats with members of the public. Police Constable Matthew Olive, 26, who was attached […]
Two Met Police Officers Sentenced for Destroying Evidence and Lying About High-Speed Chase
Two former Metropolitan Police officers have been sentenced for perverting the course of justice after they destroyed body-worn camera footage and lied about their involvement in a high-speed chase in Hayes. Former PC Neil Churchley, 40, and former PC Michael Salmon, 50, were found guilty and received suspended prison sentences at Southwark Crown Court on […]
Man Convicted of Murdering Partner in Kilburn
Man Convicted of Murdering Partner in Kilburn Tuesday, 18 February 2025 | London A 50-year-old man has been convicted of murdering his elderly partner at her home in Kilburn, following a thorough investigation by the Metropolitan Police Service. Guilty Verdict A jury at Southwark Crown Court found Steven Clark, of Bravington Road, Kilburn, guilty of […]
Met Police Officer Accused of Illegally Sharing Information with Journalist
A Metropolitan Police officer has been accused of illegally accessing police databases to pass sensitive information to a journalist, a court has heard. Matthew Olive, 26, faces five counts of misconduct in a public office, relating to alleged offenses committed between 29 December 2022 and 22 June 2023. The journalist involved has been identified as […]
Metropolitan Police Officer Charged with Misconduct Over Unauthorised Computer Searches
A Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court accused of conducting unauthorised computer searches and sharing sensitive information with members of the public. Charges Against the Officer Matthew Olive, 26, from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, was charged with five counts of misconduct in public office. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, facing allegations that he […]
Two Pharmacists Sentenced for Illegal Supply of Controlled Drugs in Large-Scale Operation
Two pharmacists have received suspended prison sentences after admitting to illegally supplying vast quantities of controlled drugs in a case described as operating on an “industrial scale.” The convictions follow a detailed investigation by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) Criminal Enforcement Unit. Sentencing Details Mandip Sidhu, 47, from Littleover, Derby, and Nabeil […]
Drink Driver Jailed Following Hit-and-Run That Killed 12-Year-Old Girl
A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for causing the death of a 12-year-old girl in a hit-and-run collision in North London. Edward Tully, 30, of Norfolk Road, St John’s Wood, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, 29 November, following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police. The tragic incident […]
Bentley Driver Jailed for Killing 12-Year-Old Girl in Drunk Driving Crash
A Bentley driver who struck and killed a 12-year-old girl after running a red light while intoxicated has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Edward Tully, 30, a commodities trader from Barnet, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at Southwark Crown Court, where he was sentenced on Friday, November 29. Fatal Crash […]
Met Police Officer Found Guilty of Assault While Off-Duty
PC Lewis Rollins, an officer attached to the Metropolitan Police’s Central West Command Unit, has been found guilty of assault by beating following a trial at Southwark Crown Court. The incident occurred on Saturday, 18 May, when officers received a report of an assault inside a residential property in Balham. Rollins, who was off-duty […]
Heaven Nightclub Ordered to Remain Closed Amid Investigation Into Alleged Rape
London’s iconic Heaven nightclub will remain shut after Westminster City Council upheld a suspension of its license following allegations of rape involving one of its security staff. The club will remain closed until a full licensing hearing is scheduled for next month. The decision came after a lengthy meeting on November 19, during which council […]
Dartford Nightclub Bouncer Accused of Rape Named by Police
A bouncer at Heaven nightclub in London has been named after being charged with the rape of a woman earlier this month. Morenikeji Adewole, 47, of Dunlop Close, Dartford, also known as Olu Julius or Olusolu Alabi, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, November 14. Adewole has been remanded in custody and is scheduled […]
Man Charged with Murder Following Death of Elderly Man in Covent Garden
A man has been charged with murder following the tragic death of 74-year-old James O’Neill, affectionately known as Jim, who succumbed to injuries sustained in an assault in Covent Garden last month. The incident took place on Sunday, 6 October, when police were called to Odhams Walk in Covent Garden at 11:56 am after reports […]
FCA Launches Criminal Prosecution Against Brothers for Insider Trading
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated criminal proceedings against brothers Matthew and Nikolas West on charges of insider dealing. The case, involving alleged offences between 2016 and 2020, was first heard at Westminster Magistrates Court on October 3, 2024. The West brothers face joint charges of conspiracy to deal in four stocks while […]
Olumide Osunkoya Pleads Guilty to Illegally Operating Crypto ATM Network
Olumide Osunkoya has pleaded guilty to five offences related to illegally operating a network of cryptocurrency ATMs, marking the first UK conviction of its kind. Mr. Osunkoya appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court yesterday and admitted to running multiple crypto ATMs without Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registration, using false documents, and possessing criminal property. First […]
Former Solicitor Philip Shiner Pleads Guilty to Three Counts of Fraud
Philip Shiner, 67, a former human rights lawyer, has pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud at Southwark Crown Court. The plea comes after Shiner’s controversial pursuit of legal claims against British soldiers accused of ill-treatment of Iraqi detainees following the 2003 Iraq war. Shiner was the principal solicitor of the law firm Public Interest […]
