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Met Police release photo of man after serious assault following England Norway game

A man was left with serious head injuries in the assault just after 1am

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Robber jailed for life after murdering pensioner in north London to steal his shopping

Peter Mackey was attacked for his shopping as he left his local Co-Op in Manor House

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2025

Search for asylum seeker mistakenly released from prison enters third day

The Metropolitan Police has revealed the last sighting of Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was in Hackney, London, on Friday.

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025

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Fugitive aristocrat and partner to be sentenced over death of newborn baby

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon exposed Victoria to dangerous conditions when they went into hiding to avoid her being taken into care.

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025

‘Calculated prolific’ rapist who drugged victims admits 24 sexual offences

Chao Xu, 33, admitted the offences against at least 12 victims over the course of three years.

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025

Man, 26, charged with murder after ice cream seller stabbed to death

Zaher Zaarour, 26, is due to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Friday

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Woman said she was ‘Jesus sent to eliminate evil’ after killing landlord and cat

Habiba Naveed, 35, previously denied the murder of her landlord and friend Christopher Brown but pleaded guilty to his manslaughter.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

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Woman charged over murder of her 69-year-old sister in north London

Nancy Pexton, 69, has been charged with murder.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Woman charged over murder of 69-year-old in north London

Nancy Pexton, 69, has been charged with murder.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025

Chinese student who raped 10 women is ‘one of the most prolific predators’

Zhenhao Zou, 28, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years.

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

Predator who drugged and raped 10 women facing ‘very long’ jail term

Engineering student Zhenhao Zou, 28, may have targeted dozens more victims in harrowing attacks that he filmed, police fear.

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

Three girls admit killing 75-year-old man in attack filmed on phone

Fredi Rivero was standing near a bus stop in north London when he was punched and kicked by his attackers

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Ola Raji: Family of man shot and stabbed to death in Peckham launches fresh appeal 10 years on from his death

No criminal charges have been brought over Ola’s death in 2015

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

Stolen jewellery worth more than £1 million recovered by Met

A Rolex watch belonging to a First World War officer, gold necklaces and several engraved pieces among items officers want to reunite with rightful owners

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

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The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Police recover stolen jewellery worth more than £1 million

The items include a Rolex watch belonging to a First World War officer, gold necklaces and several engraved pieces.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Who is Zhenhao Zou? Student’s ‘charming’ manner hid a sinister truth

Zou, 28, was wealthy enough to study in the UK for several years.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

Mother killed with zombie knife in front of young child at carnival, court told

Cher Maximen was caught up in ‘shocking violence’ during Notting Hill Carnival’s family day, the Old Bailey heard.

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2025

Praise for ‘brave’ police officer who tackled knife-wielding suspect alone

The officer had stopped at a petrol station to quickly buy a drink when he spotted an attack in progress.

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The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024

Man charged with murdering 42-year-old teacher in south London

A 38-year-old man, who was known to Gemma Devonish, was arrested in the early hours of Friday and charged with her murder on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2024

Thirty-one years after the murder of my son Stephen Lawrence, I can forgive his killers – but not the Met

I cannot forget how badly my family was treated. I live each day with the toll this has taken, says campaigner Neville Lawrence

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

Madeleine McCann's sister speaks for first time since her disappearance at vigil

The ceremony took place in the McCann's home village of Rothley, Leicestershire, with Amelie lighting a candle for her sister on Wednesday night at the 16th year anniversary of her disappearance

Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2023

Stephen Lawrence's mum Doreen blames Tory youth service cuts for surge in gang violence

Doreen Lawrence, whose son was killed 30 years ago next week, warned that children have "nowhere to go" as she spoke at an event to mark the anniversary of his death

Irish Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

Madeleine McCann latest: Girl claiming to be Madeleine McCann reduces woman to tears ahead of DNA results

She previously took to Instagram and presented a swathe of evidence in support of her claim to be Maddie

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2023

Polish police shut down Madeleine McCann claims from 'fraud' who insists she is missing girl

Julia Wendell, 21, shocked the world when she made an Instagram account claiming she was Maddie with "evidence" to support her theory.

Glasgow Live · Feb 23, 2023

Woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann ruled not to be missing girl after biometric analysis

Julie Wendell from Poland created an account on Instagram named @iammadeleinemcann, leading to social media blowing up this week, saying she began to wonder if she was Madeleine 'a few months ago'.

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