The Latest Breaking News from Southwark Crown Court

Graham Linehan criminal damage conviction overturned

Linehan, who now lives in Arizona in the US, had been fined £500 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last November.

Evening Standard · May 1

Russell Brand mocked over ‘painful’ Piers Morgan interview as he struggles to find Bible passage

Former comedian took Bible into his hearing for rape and sexual assault charges

The Independent UK · Apr 25

Man accused of stealing £125,000 of wine and whisky from Mayfair shop

Mohamed Hammoud, 20, pleaded not guilty to burglary at Southwark Crown Court on Friday

Evening Standard · Apr 24

Two men jailed over £65k watch robbery outside Mayfair café

Besart Krasniqr was robbed of his Patek Philippe watch while walking through central London in the afternoon

Evening Standard · Mar 23

Police officer made women ‘feel sorry for him’ so they loaned him money – court

Lewis Rollins, 28, is alleged to have used his ‘vile rage’ and threats of suicide to take money from several partners to feed his gambling addiction.

Evening Standard · Mar 18

Thomas Partey to deny two new rape charges, court hears

The former Arsenal midfielder intends to plead not guilty to allegations dating to December 2020, court hears

Evening Standard · Mar 13

Moment ‘prolific’ thief grapples with wealthy tourist outside Mayfair restaurant in bid to snatch £37k watch

Mohamed Sellaoui, 19, has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing

Evening Standard · Mar 12

Immigration officers accused of stealing money and property from small boat migrants

Six immigration officers employed by the Home Office face money laundering charges

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Thief stole handbag from victim in Soho containing Faberge egg and watch worth at least £2million

The court heard the Faberge egg taken from the victim has not been located

Evening Standard · Feb 24

Thief stole handbag containing Faberge egg worth £2.8 million

The whereabouts of the valuable egg is unknown

The Independent UK · Feb 24