Van driver admits causing death of highways worker in M23 crash
A van driver has admitted causing the death of a 65-year-old highways worker who was struck on the M23 in a fatal early-morning collision. Vilius Domarkas, 38, pleaded guilty at Hove Crown Court on Thursday to causing the death of Anthony Howe by dangerous driving. Domarkas admitted driving a Citroen Relay dangerously on the southbound […]
Bexley Islamic Centre resumes prayers after suspected break-in as police investigate
Daily prayers have resumed on a limited basis at Bexley Islamic Centre after the premises were unlawfully entered, with police continuing to investigate the incident. The incident occurred during the early hours of Sunday, 26 July, at the charity’s premises on Park View Road, Welling, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Police. The centre said […]
Seven Criminals Jailed Across London and South East in July for Burglary, Drug Dealing, Loan Sharking and Stalking
A burglar who left a family too frightened to feel safe in their own home, a county lines drug boss, an illegal loan shark and one of the first people jailed under new gender-based harassment laws are among seven offenders sentenced to prison during July. The convictions span offences including burglary, organised drug supply, illegal […]
Police Investigate Alleged Assault on Care Home Resident in Croydon as Staff Member Suspended
Police have launched an investigation into an alleged assault at a care home in Croydon after a witness claimed a staff member kicked a vulnerable resident during an incident captured in photographs. The alleged incident is said to have taken place at Eeze Residential Care on Lower Addiscombe Road on the evening of Sunday, 26 […]
County Lines Drug Line Holder Jailed for Role in London-to-Essex Cocaine and Heroin Network
A south London man has been jailed for his role in a county lines drug network that trafficked cocaine and heroin from London to Essex using a network of street dealers, including children. Ricole Douglas-Francis, 31, of Croydon Road, Anerley, was sentenced to 38 months’ imprisonment after admitting his involvement as a line holder for […]
Sidcup Man Placed on Sex Offenders Register After Attempting to Sexually Communicate with Child
A man has been sentenced after admitting attempting to engage in sexual communication with who he believed was an underage girl, only to discover he had been communicating with a decoy account set up to expose suspected child predators. Harrison Bodnar, 29, formerly of Sidcup and now living elsewhere in Kent, appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ […]
Murder Suspect Dies in Prison Before Trial as Watchdog Publishes Findings
A man accused of murdering his wife at their Kent home died in prison from natural causes before he could stand trial, a Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report has confirmed. Brian James, 81, was charged with the murder of his wife, Carol James, also 81, following her death at their home in Dunwich Road on […]
Man Charged Over American Bulldog Attack at Eltham High Street Shop
Abdul Jagun, 26, has appeared in court charged with three counts of common assault and being in charge of a dog that injured two people when it was dangerously out of control. The alleged attack involving a grey American Bulldog took place at Smart Tech on Eltham High Street shortly before 3.20pm on January […]
South London Nurse Struck Off for Predatory Sexual Abuse of Patient
Eliot Aluge, a South London mental health nurse, has been struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register after a disciplinary panel found he engaged in a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient under his care. The patient, detained under the Mental Health Act and treated by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation […]
Erith Man Jailed for Threatening Text Message in Bromley
Mitchell Mills, 30, from Erith, has been sentenced to ten weeks in prison after pleading guilty to sending a threatening message in Bromley on June 28. The offence, classed as domestic violence, was committed while Mills was on licence. Bromley magistrates ruled the threat posed a serious risk, justifying a custodial sentence. Serious Domestic Threat […]
Sidcup Burglar Cyrus Caesar Jailed After Break-In Leaving Kids Afraid
Cyrus Caesar, 25, was sentenced to 14 months in prison on Tuesday (June 30) for a 2021 burglary in Sidcup that left the victims and their grandchildren feeling unsafe in their own home. The break-in occurred at a property on Longmead Drive when the family were out between 11am and 4pm. The burglars forced off […]
YouTube Prankster Augustine Mitchell Denied Bail Ahead of Lewisham Rape Trial
Augustine Mitchell, a YouTube prankster known as LV General, was denied bail at Woolwich Crown Court as he awaits trial for an alleged Lewisham rape offence that allegedly took place on May 24. The 37-year-old from Ladywell appeared via video link from HMP Belmarsh on June 25 alongside co-defendant Marcel Johnson, 39, who attended in […]
Teenagers Arrested for Knife Robberies on Kent Trains
Five teenagers aged 15 to 17 were arrested on suspicion of robbery after incidents on trains travelling through Kent on the evening of Wednesday, 24 June. British Transport Police responded to reports around 9pm of a group threatening commuters with knives and using violence to steal phones and valuables on trains running from Margate towards […]
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Sydenham Tesco Days After Ban
Collett Bartley, 42, smashed her car into the Tesco supermarket on Kirkdale, Sydenham, at around 11am on Wednesday, June 10, just 48 hours after being banned from driving. Police found her well over the drink-driving limit with a breathalyser reading of 61 micrograms, exceeding the legal limit of 35. Despite the collision, no injuries were […]
Man Shot Near Lewisham Rap Video Shoot Police Search
Police were called to Lewisham Way in south-east London on Sunday 21 June at 8.38pm after reports of gunshots. Officers searched the area but found no victims or suspects on the scene. Around 40 minutes later, a 19-year-old man arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound linked to the incident. The shooting occurred […]
Baby Goats Stolen in Bromley Farm Theft Police Investigate
Baby goats were stolen overnight between June 22 and June 23 from the Christmas Tree Farm on Cudham Road, Downe, Bromley. The farm manager, Paul, who has worked there for 43 years, discovered the theft after returning in the morning to find the goat kids missing and their mothers distressed. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed […]
Person Dies After Casualty On Tracks At Woolwich Dockyard
British Transport Police were called to Woolwich Dockyard on Saturday, June 20, at around 5.50pm after reports of a casualty on the railway tracks. The person, whose details have not been released, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have confirmed the death is not suspicious and are preparing a file for the […]
EastEnders TV Schedule Changes This Week Due to World Cup Matches
EastEnders fans in the UK should note the BBC soap’s TV schedule is shifting this week thanks to the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2024. Key World Cup matches, including Argentina versus Austria and England versus Ghana, will cause EastEnders to air at different times from Monday, June 22 to Thursday, June 25. Mondays Late Start […]
Banned Driver Jailed After Dangerous Police Chase in Hither Green and Catford
Johnathan Conian, 40, was jailed for eight months after leading police on a dangerous chase through Hither Green and Catford on June 5. The pursuit began in Campshill Road, Hither Green, and ended in Polecroft Lane, Catford, where officers finally stopped him. Conian, who has no fixed address, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while […]
South East London Comedian LV General Charged with Rape in Lewisham
Augustine Mitchell, 37, known as comedian and social media personality LV General, was remanded in custody after being charged with rape following allegations from May 24 in Lewisham, South East London. He appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court and had a bail hearing at Woolwich Crown Court on June 8, with the outcome pending. The case […]
Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Hit by Car in Orpington
A 55-year-old woman was left with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car on Chipperfield Road, Orpington, at around 7.50am on Thursday, June 19. Emergency services, including the Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service, and London Fire Brigade, responded swiftly to the incident. The woman was treated at the scene before being rushed to a […]
Man Arrested After Large Brawl Outside Nando’s in Beckenham
Dozens gathered outside the Nando’s on High Street, Beckenham, late on Wednesday, June 17, where a large brawl erupted around 11:10pm. Emergency services responded quickly, treating a man and woman in their 20s and another man for minor injuries. The Metropolitan Police arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Violent […]
Four Men Arrested After Stabbing Incident in Erith on Bexley Road
Police were dispatched to Bexley Road, Erith, just after 10pm on June 17 following reports of an assault. A 50-year-old man was found injured at the scene and taken to hospital, where his wounds were deemed non-life-threatening. While receiving treatment, the victim was also arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill. Multiple Arrests […]
Mass Brawl Erupts Outside Beckenham Nando’s Late Night
Dozens of men were involved in a violent mass brawl on Beckenham High Street outside Nando’s at around 11:30pm on June 18. The chaotic scene saw several individuals kicked and knocked to the ground as cars struggled to pass the area amid the fight. The Metropolitan Police attended the scene to break up the disturbance, […]
Body discovered in south east London woods during search for missing person
Metropolitan Police officers discovered the body of a man in his 30s in Bostall Woods, south east London, on the afternoon of June 16. The discovery came during an ongoing search launched after the man went missing on the evening of June 14. Specialist officers have informed and are supporting the next of kin as […]
Huge Fire Rips Through Erith Scrapyard Causing Thick Smoke
A massive fire broke out today (June 17) at a scrapyard on Landau Way, Erith, engulfing large amounts of scrap metal and producing heavy smoke. The London Fire Brigade was called at 10:50am and deployed crews from Erith, Bexley, Plumstead, and nearby stations, alongside support from Kent and Essex fire services, to tackle the blaze. […]
Three Teens Arrested After 200 Turned Away at Bluewater Kent
Police arrested three 16-year-old boys after around 200 teenagers were turned away from Bluewater Shopping Centre in Greenhithe, Kent, on Monday, June 15, 2026, following reports of antisocial behaviour. Officers and centre security acted swiftly after being called at 3pm about disruptive behaviour in the food court, enforcing a dispersal order to control the situation. […]
Major Emergency Response at Springfield Grove SE7 in South East London
Police, fire crews, and London Ambulance Service rushed to Springfield Grove in SE7, South East London, at 11:56am on June 15 following reports of a serious ongoing incident. Emergency services remain at the scene hours later, while the exact nature of the incident is yet to be confirmed by the Metropolitan Police. Emergency Services Deployed […]
Erith Man Jailed for Brutal Assault Leaving Woman with Broken Cheekbone
Marcus Nadon, 51, from Erith, was sentenced to 25 months in prison at Woolwich Crown Court on June 9 after being found guilty of common assault, grievous bodily harm, and actual bodily harm against his former partner. The violent abuse spanned two years, culminating in a savage punch in 2023 that broke the victim’s cheekbone, […]
Man in 40s Fighting for Life After Group Assault in South Bank London
The Metropolitan Police were called at around 12:15am on June 14 to Belvedere Road near the Southbank Centre, London, following reports of a violent assault. A man in his 40s was attacked by a group of about four men who knocked him to the ground and severely assaulted him. The victim was rushed to the […]
