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Buckingham Palace 'maid arrested' after Christmas party turned into drunken fight

News December 13, 2024 By Liam Coleman

Dad-of-two's final messages to his wife after vanishing in Camden more than two weeks ago

Dad-of-two’s final phone call with wife before vanishing on day trip to London weeks ago

UK January 29, 2025 By Brooke Davies

Hit-and-run crash leaves woman, 25, hospitalised

UK December 8, 2024 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

A woman has tragically died after being struck by a car that collided with a building on Eastern Avenue, Ilford, on Saturday afternoon (7 December 2024). Woman Killed In Car And Building Collision In Ilford Emergency services, including officers from the Metropolitan Police, paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, medics from the London Air Ambulance, and crews from the London Fire Brigade, attended the scene at around 4:10 p.m. Despite the best efforts of emergency responders, the pedestrian was pronounced dead shortly after 5 p.m. ?? Investigation Underway The victim, whose age has not yet been confirmed,its understoodto have been out christmas shopping and on her way tom to family when the incident happened. Her next of kin?? have been informed by Police. They are now?? being supported by specialist officers. Woman Killed In Car And Building Collision In Ilford The driver of the car remained at the scene and has been spoken to by police. They have not been arrested. Woman Killed In Car And Building Collision In Ilford Road Closures and Appeal for Information Woman Killed In Car And Building Collision In Ilford A number of roads in the area remain closed as police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the incident. Woman Killed In Car And Building Collision In Ilford The Metropolitan Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. ???Anyone with information is asked to call 101, providing the reference 4459/07DEC,??? a Met spokesperson said. This devastating incident has left the local community in shock. Further updates will follow as more information becomes available. A Met Police spokesperson said: ???At around 16.10hrs on Saturday, 7 December police were called to reports of a car being involved in a collision with a pedestrian and a building in Eastern Avenue Ilford. ???Officers attended with London Ambulance Service paramedics, medics from the London Air Ambulance and the London Fire Brigade. ???

Woman in her 60s killed after car crashes into house

UK December 8, 2024 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Rye Lane in Peckham remains in lockdown after a man was stabbed multiple times late on Thursday evening, 5 December. Emergency services were called to the area following reports of a violent incident outside GNS Mobile. Rye Lane In Peckham On Lockdown After Man Stabbed Multiple Times Officers from the Metropolitan Police were the first to arrive at the scene and provided immediate first aid to the victim using trauma kits before paramedics from the London Ambulance Service arrived. Rye Lane In Peckham On Lockdown After Man Stabbed Multiple Times The man, who suffered multiple stab wounds, was rushed to the hospital. The severity of his injuries is currently unknown. Rye Lane In Peckham On Lockdown After Man Stabbed Multiple Times A crime scene remains in place, and forensic officers are conducting a fingertip search of the area for evidence. The busy stretch of Rye Lane has been cordoned off, with local bus services diverted and traffic disrupted as investigations continue. Rye Lane In Peckham On Lockdown After Man Stabbed Multiple Times Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about the attack to come forward. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police has stated that inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Residents expressed shock at the violence. ???It???s very unsettling; this is usually a busy area. I hope the person recovers quickly,??? one local said. Further updates will be provided as more details become available. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police or Crimestoppers anonymously.

Man stabbed outside mobile phone shop after 'fight in the street' in south London

UK December 6, 2024 By John Dunne

Elizabeth line worker killed in station attack was ‘the most loving granddad’

UK December 7, 2024 By Liam Coleman

Family of innocent mum shot dead in gang feud say she will 'never be forgotten'

UK December 5, 2024 By John Dunne

New stalking laws in the UK explained and why they are needed

UK December 3, 2024 By Jen Mills

Cristopher De Carvalho Guedes (Picture: Vakinha)

Police officer charged after moped driver, 26, was killed in crash

UK December 2, 2024 By Lucia Botfield

Rocks hurled at Jewish children while attackers shout ‘f*** Israel’

UK November 30, 2024 By Brooke Davies

The back of a police officer in high viz vest.

Girl, 14, found after going missing from home in west London

UK December 1, 2024 By Brooke Davies

Phone snatchers who stole more than 5,000 devices across London finally jailed

UK November 29, 2024 By Brooke Davies

Police called to gun threat in wealthy London suburb found man holding umbrellaOfficers raced to Addison Crescent near Holland Park in West London at 5.30pm this evening (Thursday, November 28) to reports of a man carrying a gun.But upon arrival the chap was carrying a brolly. No weapon was found.

Man seen with a gun on wealthy London road was actually holding an umbrella

UK November 29, 2024 By Brooke Davies

An E-fit of a man police want to speak to and the park in Morden when the sexual assault happened

Mum sexually assaulted in front of her children while they played in a park

UK November 29, 2024 By Oliver Jones

Anthony MarksA 16-year-old girl has been charged with the murder of a man in King?s Cross.The teenager, from Brixton, will appear at Croydon Magistrates? Court later today charged with the murder of 51-year-old Anthony Marks, who died after being assaulted on Cromer Street on Saturday, 10 August.A 17-year-old boy has previously been charged and remanded in custody to face trial next year.Officers remain keen to hear from any witnesses who have not yet spoken to them, as well as any of Anthony?s next of kin, who so far remain unidentified.Anyone with information should contact the incident room direct on 0208 358 0300, dial 101 or post on X @?MetCC quoting CAD 1428/10AUG24.

Girl, 16, charged with murder of homeless man in King's Cross

UK November 29, 2024 By Sam Corbishley

UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON, 25th November 2024 Shooting in Ladbroke Grove Police attend the scene of a shooting in Labbrooke Grove on Southern Row where a shooting took place outside the grand union studios last night. Reports from an officer in the scene a young girl of 8 was being caught in the cross fire when a man was shot. ??2024 Tom Bowles +44 7956 938547

Man, 32, charged with attempted murder after girl, 8, and her father shot in west London

UK November 29, 2024 By Gethin Hicks

Police at the scene in St James Lane in Muswell Hill where a woman in her 40s was stabbed (Picture: UKNIP)

‘Lovely church worker’ stabbed on doorstep attack on affluent London street

UK November 28, 2024 By John Dunne

UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON, 27th November 2024 Additional police arrive as the protesters spilled onto Green Lanes blocking traffic, the police moved the protesters back onto StanhopeRoad where scuffles took place A heavy police presence was observed at the Kurdish Community Centre in Harringay, north London, early this morning. Several arrests were made as part of a major Counter Terrorism Policing operation. Officers conducted searches at eight locations across London, including the community centre. The investigation, led by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, focuses on suspected activities linked to the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). ??2024 Tom Bowles +44 7956 938547

Police clash with protesters after Kurdish terror group arrests in London

UK November 27, 2024 By John Dunne

A street view showing a London bus stop and a red TfL bus approaching it.

Map shows London areas with new CCTV cameras at bus stops

UK December 4, 2024 By Noora Mykkanen

Man, 22, bailed after girl, 8, injured in car shooting outside her home

UK November 26, 2024 By John Dunne

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