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A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of “revolting” antisemitic incidents that targeted seven Jewish premises in Barnet, north London, over recent weeks. The Metropolitan Police announced the arrest on September 12, 2025, following substantial CCTV inquiries, marking a significant development in their investigation into the religiously motivated criminal damage. The…
London Police Service Announces Major Charges Amid Surge in Gun Violence LONDON, ON – September 10, 2025 – In a significant law enforcement operation, the London Police Service (LPS) announced today that 13 individuals have been charged with a combined total of 76 offenses stemming from a series of investigations into a recent surge of…
Millions of Londoners are bracing for significant travel disruption as London Underground workers, represented by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, commence a five-day strike. The industrial action, which began on Sunday, September 7, and is set to continue through Thursday, September 11, 2025, threatens to bring the capital’s vital transport network to a…
London, UK – September 3, 2025 – London has recorded its fewest homicides during the summer months of June, July, and August since 2018, marking a significant achievement in the city’s ongoing efforts to combat violence. Provisional figures released today also show no homicides involving individuals under the age of 25 during the crucial school…
Former Conservative MP David Warburton, who represented the Somerton and Frome constituency, has died at the age of 59. His body was discovered at his west London flat on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Metropolitan Police confirmed that the death was unexpected but not suspicious, and that next of kin have been informed. The news of…
In a significant diplomatic move, the United Kingdom has barred Israeli government and defence officials from attending the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition, the nation’s largest defence trade show, scheduled to take place in London from September 9-12, 2025. The decision, announced on August 29, 2025, stems from the UK government’s condemnation of…
London Police Service has laid charges against a 27-year-old man following a series of alleged indecent acts in the downtown core. The incidents, which are reported to have occurred last week, have led to the suspect’s arrest and subsequent charges. He is currently in custody and awaiting a court appearance scheduled for September 10, 2025….
Ilford, London – August 23, 2025 – A devastating suspected arson attack has left three individuals in a life-threatening condition following a fire at a popular restaurant in Ilford, east London. Emergency services were called to the scene on Woodford Avenue in Gants Hill shortly after 9:00 PM on Friday, August 22, where firefighters battled…
London’s Metropolitan Police have launched a significant pre-emptive operation, arresting 100 individuals and seizing dozens of weapons, in an assertive bid to ensure public safety ahead of the eagerly anticipated Notting Hill Carnival weekend. This major intelligence-led intervention underscores the authorities’ commitment to preventing the kind of serious violence that has marred past celebrations of…
A man has been found guilty for his pivotal role in a shocking drive-by shooting in Hackney, East London, that left a nine-year-old girl with a bullet lodged in her brain and permanently altered her life. Javon Riley, 33, from Tottenham, North London, was convicted at the Old Bailey on Monday of causing grievous bodily…
