Warehouse fire causes rush-hour delays in North London At around 02:00 this morning, a fire broke out at a large warehouse in Neasden, North London. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters […]
Neasden warehouse fire and other stories
Evidence collected from NHS scandal and other stories
Evidence to be gathered from blood transfusion scandal A public inquiry has begun taking evidence into the blood transfusion scandal which is said to have cost the lives of more than 2,000 […]
Juan Guaidó travel ban and other stories
Travel ban for Venezuelan opposition leader A travel ban has been imposed on Juan Guaidó, the leader of the opposition by the Supreme Court of Venezuela. It prohibits him from leaving the […]
Palestinian death toll rises in Gaza border clashes, and other stories
Death toll rises following protests against US embassy move to Jerusalem The number of Palestinian protestors shot dead by Israeli troops in Gaza has risen to 41, according to Palestinian officials. Thousands […]
Wiley calls on young people to stop using weapons, and other stories
The rapper Wiley has called for young people to stop using weapons, while the rise in knife and gun crime continues. The Grime star, who has been stabbed twenty one times, criticised […]
Trump hints at sticking by Iran nuclear deal, and more
Trump hints at staying in Iran deal Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron have suggested that there could be a new agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme. Following talks in the US with his […]
Alfie Evans parents last ditch appeal, and other stories
Severely ill child Alfie Evans’ case to face Court of Appeal The parents of Alfie Evans are today making a final challenge against the High Court ruling on Monday, that prevents them […]
Man convicted of Brent barber’s shop stabbing
A 34-year-old man has been convicted of murdering another man in a knife attack in Brent, North West London. Anthony Allen was found guilty on Friday the 12th of January at the […]
Two men in court for stabbing of model Harry Uzoka in West London
Two men have been arrested and charged by detectives investigating the murder of British model Harry Uzoka. 24 year old George Koh and 23 year old Jonathan Okigbo, both from North London, […]
Met Police renewing appeal over New Year’s Eve stabbing in Newham
The Met Police is renewing its appeal for more information about the murder of 20-year-old Taofeek Lamidi in Newham. He was killed in Memorial Avenue, West Ham two days before his birthday during […]
Trump accused of sharing classified information with Russians and other stories
Labour officially launch manifesto Labour have launched their manifesto, becoming the first major political party to do so before the general election. The party describe it as a ‘radical and responsible’ plan […]
EU and UK at odds over Brexit bill and other stories
Brexit Secretary David Davis says that the UK will not pay the claimed €100 billion bill that the Financial Times has reported the EU will be demanding. While no figure has been […]
Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, says ‘my father was murdered’
In an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, Paris Jackson says she believes her father’s death was a ‘set up’. Michael Jackson died from an overdose of an anesthetic called Propofol. He was […]
15 year old girl in court for murder of 7 year old and other stories
A 15-year-old has appeared at York Magistrates’ Court after being charged for the murder of seven-year-old Katie Rough. Katie was found severely injured near Alness Drive in York and taken to hospital, […]
Man charged with shooting murder in Denmark Hill
A 23 year old man has been charged with the shooting murder of Ogarra Dixon in Denmark Hill on 17th June. Shaden Cadette from Marcella Road, SW9 was charged on Saturday, 27th […]
Five arrests in Stefan Appleton murder inquiry
Detectives investigating the murder of 18-year-old Stefan Appleton in Islington have made five arrests. On Saturday, 13th June, police officers arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of murder. He currently remains in […]
Tower Bridge murder inquiry
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man near Tower Bridge in the London Borough of Southwark. Police were called at around 2.35 in the early hours of […]
Suspect moped in Islington murder
Detectives investigating the murder of 18-year-old Stefan Appleton in Islington, have released images of two suspects leaving the scene on a moped. Stefan was in Nightingale Park with friends, when two youths […]
Moped suspects sought in Islington murder inquiry
A murder investigation is underway in north London after a 18 year old youth was stabbed to death last night in Islington. Detectives are seeking the driver and pillion passenger of a […]
Hackney man loses legal compensation bid after serving seven years for murder he was cleared of
A Hackney man who served seven years behind bars before his ‘unsafe’ murder conviction was overturned has lost his High Court bid for compensation. Sam Hallam asked two judges to rule that UK […]
Three men remanded in custody at Old Bailey accused of murdering 75 year old in Tooting
Three men have appeared at the Old Bailey accused of murdering 75 year old Peter Lee in Welham Road, Tooting. They’ve been remanded in custody. They are: 33 year old Jason Lewin […]
Sean Heiss convicted of murdering his mother in Kingston and fleeing to Spain where he killed again- jailed for life.
30 year old Sean Heiss has been jailed at the Old Bailey for life with a minimum recommendation he serves at least 27 years and three months. An Old Bailey jury […]
Two men in court accused of murdering 75 year old man in Tooting
Two men have been charged with the murder of a 75 year old man in Tooting who was apparently killed in collision with a vehicle in Tooting. 33 year old Jason Lewin […]
16 year old girl held for murder of 18 year old man in Sydenham
Met Police detectives have arrested a 16 year old girl for the stabbing murder of 18 year old Nathan Murray just after midnight 1st June. He died from his injuries in the early […]
Life plus minimum of 26 years for Southall stabbing murderer
34 year old Gurav Sharma has been jailed for life after fatally stabbing a man in Southall he’d been in a dispute with over a relationship. Sharma, who had no permanent address, […]
Fourth man released without charge following the investigation into Dr Imran Farooq’s murder
MPS Counter Terrorism Command detectives are continuing their investigation into the murder of Dr Imran Farooq after another man has been released without charge. Officers arrested the man at an address in […]
Two men convicted of the murder of 18 year old David Maxwell in Southwark
Two men have been convicted of murder after they stalked a teenager down the street and stabbed him in the back. 20 year old Ronnie Atuqiya from Dagenham and 18 year old […]
16 year old faces court today accused of attempted murder after shooting in New Cross
A 16-year-old boy from Deptford detained by the Met Police has been accused of accused of attempted murder. The unnamed teenager is also accused of possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition […]
Five jailed following the murder of a builder in broad daylight
Five men have been jailed at the Old Bailey following the murder of a builder in broad daylight as he returned home from work with his father. 38 year old victim Zydrunas […]
Three teenagers sentenced to life for the fatal stabbing of ‘gentle giant’ Warren Ramdeen
Three teenagers have received life sentences at the Old Bailey for the fatal stabbing of Warren Ramdeen at his home in Northolt, North West London. The minimum recommendations for all three youths […]
UPDATE: Names released of family members found dead
[This is an update of our previous story] Detectives have released the names of a mother and her twin daughters who were found dead in a property in Chadwell Heath in east […]
UPDATE: A man has been charged with the murder of a Polish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in the Grand Union Canal
[Update of our previous story] A man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was found in a suitcase in the Grand Union Canal on Sunday. 38 year old […]
23 year old man arrested in Leicester for Camden murder
A 23-year-old man has been arrested this morning on suspicion of the murder of Mahad Abdi Abshir. The man was arrested at a residential address in Leicester and has been taken to […]
Appeal on the fourth anniversary of murder in Bow
On the fourth anniversary of the fatal shooting of Wayne Stockdale in Bow in 2011, detectives continue to appeal for witnesses and information. There’s a reward of up to £20,000 for information […]
Man charged with murder of fellow prisoner at HMP Wandsworth
An inmate at Wandsworth prison has been charged with the murder of one of his fellow prisoners. Tarsa Nykolyn, who’s 46 years old, is charged with the murder of 56 year old […]
Further appeal for information in Peckham murder
Two weeks on from the murder of 21 year old Ola Raji in Peckham, detectives are appealing for the occupants of a black 2011 BMW to come forward. The vehicle was parked […]
Prisoner murdered at HMP Wandsworth
A murder enquiry has been launched after a man was found dead in his cell at Wandsworth Prison. Police were called to the prison at 7.35 AM on Monday 4th of May. The dead […]
Minimum of 28 years for murderer of love rival in Stratford
A man who killed his love rival in a ferocious knife attack has been sentenced at the Old Bailey to life imprisonment with a recommendation he serves at least 28 years. Gulam […]
How justice caught up with man fleeing to Nigeria after committing murder- life sentence today- minimum 17 years
A man who sparked a five year international manhunt when he fled the UK following a murder has been sentenced to life imprisonment at Woolwich Crown Court. Jeffrey Okafor will serve a minimum […]
Man who killed CBBC presenter then fled to Nigeria is found guilty
A man who sparked a five year international manhunt when he fled to Nigeria after stabbing a CBBC presenter has been found guilty of murder at Woolwich Crown Court. 24 year old Jeffrey […]
‘Honeytrap’ Leonie Granger sentenced to 16 years for manslaughter- Two men who carried out the murder each to serve at least 37 years
A woman who lured a wealthy gambler to his death in a ‘honeytrap’ killing was sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment today at the Old Bailey. 25 year old Leonie-Marie Granger from Gillingham […]
Two men jailed for life with minimum recommendation of 20 years for murder of Ashley Latty in Dagenham
An Old Bailey judge has recommended that two men getting life sentences for the murder of Ashley Latty should each spend at least 20 years behind bars. Three other men were found not […]
Three sentenced to life for murder of David Headlam
Three teenagers who fatally stabbed a church minister’s son in an unprovoked attack in Willesden Green have received life sentences at the Old Bailey. 18 year old David Headlam was chased down […]
Old Bailey jury finds 24 year old man from Barking guilty of ‘ferocious’ murder of East London minicab worker
A jury at the Central Criminal Court has convicted 24 year old Gulam Chowdhury of murdering 22 year old Mohammed Yasser Afzal in March Last year. Mr Afzal was stabbed to death […]
New arrests in Abdul Hadi Arwani murder case
Counter-terrorism Command detectives have announced that they have arrested a third person in connection with their inquiry into the shooting of the Syrian born Imam Abdul Hadi Arwani in Wembley on 7th […]
Man charged and appears in court for the murder of preacher Abdul Hadi Arwani
The Met Police have announced that a 35 year old man from Brent has been charged with murdering 48 year old father of six, Abdul Hadi Arwani. Leslie Cooper from Nightingale Road, […]
Arrest in Wembley murder of Imam Abdul Hadi Arwani
A 49 year old man has been arrested in Brent by Counter Terrorism Command detectives investigating the murder of the Syrian born Imam Abdul Hadi Arwani in Wembley last Tuesday. He was found slumped […]
Killer of young Walthamstow mother jailed for over 26 years
A man who claimed ‘the devil came into his head’ has been sentenced to 26 and a half years at the Old Bailey after pleading guilty to the murder of a woman from […]
Minimum of 11 years for 13-year-old boy who stabbed 53 year old man to death in Edmonton
A 13-year-old boy and gang member has been sentenced for the murder of Christopher John Barry at Brickland Court flats, The Broadway, Edmonton on December 14th last year. As he pleaded guilty to […]
The Shooting of Joan Vollmer: Radio Feature
Joan Vollmer died in 1951 when her husband – the famous writer William Burroughs – shot her with a pistol, apparently while attempting to shoot a glass off her head. In this radio […]
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