South Londoners Jailed for Various Crimes in May
In a series of court proceedings this May, several individuals from South London have been handed prison sentences for a range of offences, including assault, rape, drug dealing, and possession of firearms. Here’s a summary of the cases:
Woman Traumatised After Burglar Enters Her Home, Culprit Jailed
A woman in Abbey Wood has been left emotionally scarred after waking up to find a burglar inside her home. Reuben Lloyd Johnson, 31, has been sentenced to jail for the break-in, which occurred on Rushdene last year. The incident unfolded when the victim, who had gone to bed with her property secure, awoke to […]
Man’s Body Found in Abbey Wood Police Rule Out Suspicion
A man’s body was discovered today in Abbey Wood, prompting a response from the police and emergency medical services. Police were alerted to the incident at Lesnes Park at 12:43 pm on April 22, with the London Ambulance Service joining the police at the scene. Upon arrival, responders found an unresponsive man in his 40s. […]
Woman Jailed After XL Bully Incident Appears in Court Again for Shopkeeper Terrorising
Amy Legemah, 37, found herself back in court after a tumultuous series of events, culminating in her sentencing to 10 months in prison for battery, criminal damage, and possession of cannabis. This latest incident comes just months after Legemah’s XL Bully, Hugo, was deemed dangerously out of control and ordered to be put down by […]
Investigation Launched as Ambulance Car Crashes into Railings in Abbey Wood
Authorities have launched an investigation following an incident where an ambulance car collided with a set of railings in Abbey Wood. The vehicle was found embedded in metal fencing at the bottom of Bostall Hill yesterday (April 8), prompting a swift response from emergency services. Images from the scene depict a police cordon surrounding the […]
London Ambulance Service Vehicle Crashes into Railings in Abbey Wood
In a startling incident earlier today, a London Ambulance Service vehicle was involved in a crash at the bottom of Bostall Hill, Abbey Wood, leaving the vehicle embedded in a set of metal railings. The accident, which drew immediate attention from passersby, occurred just before 1:45 pm on April 8. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the aftermath […]
Investigation Launched After Two Women Escape Maisonette Fire in Abbey Wood
London Fire Brigade has initiated an investigation following a fire incident in Abbey Wood, where two women managed to escape from a maisonette blaze. The incident occurred on Lensbury Way, just before 1:50 pm on Saturday, March 20, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Six fire engines and approximately 40 firefighters were deployed to […]
17-Year-Old Boy Hospitalised After Stabbing in Thamesmead
In a distressing incident, a 17-year-old boy has been taken to the hospital following a stabbing in Thamesmead. The incident unfolded in Southmere Drive at approximately 12:35pm today (March 13). Authorities swiftly responded to the scene, with officers from the Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service, and an air ambulance attending to the injured boy. The […]
Man Arrested in Abbey Wood After False Knife Claim
A male has been arrested in Abbey Wood after “falsely claiming he had a knife”.
Officers attempted to stop a male in Eynsham Drive yesterday just before 10.30am (Sunday).
The male ran away and was chased by officers.
The male said he had a knife, and police subsequently shot a taser at him.
He was the arrested over numerous offences, including on suspicion of breach of bail conditions, and “going equipped”.
Police say he did not have a knife on him.
The male was then taken to hospital for treatment to a pre-existing hand injury before going into police custody where he remains.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “On Sunday, 10 March at approximately 10:25hrs officers attempted to stop a male in Eynsham Drive, SE2.
“The male made off and was chased on foot by officers.
“The male stated he had a knife; Taser was discharged, and the male was arrested for numerous offences including breach of bail conditions and going equipped. He was not in possession of a knife.
“He was taken to hospital for treatment to a pre-existing hand injury before being discharged into police custody where he remains.”
Man Arrested and Hospitalised Following Incident in Abbey Wood
A man has been arrested and taken to hospital after an incident in Abbey Wood.
Paramedics were called to Eynsham Drive today at 10.28am alongside police.
Officers attempted to stop a man, but he fled on foot and was chased by officers.
A taser was discharged and the man was arrested on suspicion of numerous offences including a breach of bail conditions and going equipped.
London Ambulance Service sent an ambulance crew and an incident response officer to the scene.
They treated one patient and took a man to hospital for further treatment.
Officers say this was for a pre-existing hand injury and he was later discharged.
He was taken into police custody where he remains
Officers have confirmed he was not in possession of a knife.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “On Sunday, 10 March at approximately 10:25hrs officers attempted to stop a male in Eynsham Drive, SE2.
“The male made off and was chased on foot by officers.
“The male stated he had a knife; Taser was discharged and the male was arrested for numerous offences including breach of bail conditions and going equipped. He was not in possession of a knife.
“He was taken to hospital for treatment to a pre-existing hand injury before being discharged into police custody where he remains.
“Enquiries continue.”
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 10.38am today (10 March) to reports of a stabbing in Eynsham Drive, SE2.
“We sent an ambulance crew and an incident response officer to the scene.
“We treated one patient and took him to hospital.”
Major Disruption on Rail Services Following Incident at Hither Green
Following a person being struck by a train at Hither Green, rail lines have reopened between Lewisham and Dartford/Orpington. However, commuters should expect continued disruptions throughout the day as services resume. The incident, which led to the closure of all lines for over three hours, prompted a swift response from emergency services. What Happened? Emergency […]
Tragic Incident at Sainsbury’s: Staff Member Passes Away
It has been confirmed that the individual who tragically died at Sainsbury’s in Abbey Wood was a member of the store’s staff. Emergency services were summoned to the supermarket located in Chantry Close shortly before 5 p.m. yesterday (Monday, February 26), responding to reports of an incident. Upon arrival, responders found a man, believed to […]
