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Young sons of Brixton Academy crush victim 'starting to realise mum isn't coming home'

Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, and security worker Gaby Hutchinson, 23, died days after being hurt when ticketless fans tried to get into a show in December.

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2023

Brixton Academy crush: Corporate manslaughter probe launched as family reveals agony of children who lost mother

Rebecca Ikumelo and Gaby Hutchinson died after ticketless fans tried to force their way into a concert by Nigerian Afrobeats artist Asake in December

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2023

Plea for help from relatives of those who died after Brixton Academy crush

Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector Nigel Penney says a criminal investigation is being conducted involving a range of potential offences.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

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Prisoner found by police in Brixton five days after escaping jail transport van

A prisoner who slipped out of his jail-bound security van before escaping officer’s clutches on the Victoria Line train has been found by police.

Evening Standard · May 31, 2023

Appeal after man escapes from police custody in Brixton

Police have issued an appeal after a man escaped from custody in south London.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2023

Police warn 'do not approach' burglar who ESCAPED prison van and fled on transport

Kwami Richards, 42, escaped from the van outside Brixton Police Station in South London at 2pm yesterday - police chased him into Brixton Underground Station where he jumped on a train

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2023

Musician Fuse ODG says Met Police ‘racially profiled’ him after being handcuffed in Brixton

Singer Fuse ODG has claimed he was “racially profiled” by the Met Police after he was handcuffed by officers in south London.

Evening Standard · May 20, 2023

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Family of woman stabbed to death in Brixton question year-long wait for trial

Johanita Kossiwa Dogbey was murdered in broad daylight as she walked home on May 1

Evening Standard · May 17, 2023

Is it lights out for Brixton Academy?

From The Clash to Rihanna, the legendary venue has hosted them all. Then tragedy struck and it closed. Shannon Mahanty looks at whether it will remain shut forever

Evening Standard · May 12, 2023

Johanita Dogbey: Mohamed Nur appears at Old Bailey charged with Brixton murder

Mohamed Nur, 33, allegedly attacked the 31-year-old from behind with a sharp weapon in broad daylight

Evening Standard · May 9, 2023

The Guide #85: The brouhaha over The Last Dinner Party, indie’s buzziest band

In this week’s newsletter: The baroque Brixton band came out of nowhere to be one of indie’s hottest new acts – but is there more to their hype than there seems?

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

Man charged with murder after woman stabbed to death

Johanita Kossiwa Dogbey, 31, died in Stockwell Park Walk, Brixton, on Monday.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Man charged with murder of 31-year-old Johanita Dogbey in Brixton

A man has been charged with the murder of 31-year-old Johanita Kossiwa Dogbey in Brixton on Monday.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2023

Family of woman stabbed to death in Brixton pay tribute to ‘smart, loving girl’

Johanita Kossiwa Dogbey is believed to have been attacked by a stranger in daylight in south London

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

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Daily Record · May 3, 2023

Tributes paid to woman 'stabbed by stranger' while heading home for family party

Johanita Dogbey was said to be heading to a family party at the time of the brutal attack in Brixton in London on Monday afternoon.

Evening Standard · May 3, 2023

Family pay tribute to ‘beautiful daughter’ stabbed to death by ‘stranger’ in Brixton

The family of a woman believed to have been stabbed to death by a stranger yards from her Brixton flat have described her as “beautiful and kind hearted”.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2023

Brixton Academy: Why have Met Police called for closure of the historic venue?

Lambeth councillors in January temporarily suspended the venue’s licence for three months while inquiries into its safety took place

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023

Get Alexa Chung’s Met Gala brunette locks with this £6.50 Bleach London colour

Visiting Brixton’s Bleach London salon a week before the main event, Alexa worked with Alisha Dobson and Alex Brownsell to make sure her hair was red carpet ready - with own brand products

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The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Suspect arrested after 31-year-old woman stabbed to death by stranger

The 31-year-old woman died in Stockwell Park Walk, Brixton, just after 4pm on Monday.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2023

Grandmother sued by Brixton neighbour after ‘making lives a misery playing 90s dance music at 2am’

PR boss says his life has become a ‘living hell’ with a decade-long campaign of noise nuisance and harassment

Evening Standard · May 2, 2023

Brixton: Police make arrest after ‘random’ fatal stabbing of woman, 31

The 31-year-old was on the phone to her grandmother when she was attacked

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Murder arrest after woman stabbed to death by stranger in Brixton

The woman was walking along Stockwell Park Road when she was attacked by a man from behind

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2023

Woman stabbed to death in broad daylight in Brixton

Victim in her 30s pronounced dead at the scene in south London on Monday afternoon

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

Online petition to save Brixton Academy surpasses 50,000 signatures

The south London music venue faces permanent closure after the Metropolitan Police urged the council to strip the venue of its licence.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2023

Woman stabbed to death in street in Brixton

The victim, thought to be in her thirties, was pronounced dead at the scene

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