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WorldMet Police referred to watchdog over letter about Meghan's father
The Metropolitan Police has voluntarily referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over its handling of a letter containing allegations against Thomas Markle. The letter, written by his first wife, was passed to his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex, in 2019.
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WorldMet Police record 25% rise in antisemitic offences
Antisemitic offences recorded by the Metropolitan Police have risen by 25% in the year to July, with 1,379 incidents reported. The force will receive £86 million to recruit additional officers for Jewish communities.
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WorldNoel Clarke charged with sex offences
Actor Noel Clarke has been charged with multiple sex offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure. The charges relate to alleged incidents involving five women between 2007 and 2016. He is scheduled to appear in court next month.
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Crime & Safety · WealdstoneAnthony McGregor escapes Willesden court, police hunt in Wealdstone
Anthony McGregor, sentenced to 18 weeks for stalking and assault, escaped from Willesden Magistrates’ Court on 26 August 2026. Police believe he is in the Harrow and Wealdstone area and have launched a manhunt, appealing for public assistance.
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Crime & Safety · HarrowThree arrested over Harrow kidnapping
Three men aged 25 have been arrested in Harrow on suspicion of kidnapping. Two of the men also face false imprisonment allegations. Police received the report on August 17, with the alleged incident believed to have occurred on August 13.
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WorldMina Smallman: "System is crumbling" after Simon Levy failings
Mina Smallman, whose daughters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman were murdered in 2020, has voiced her anger and frustration over the case of Simon Levy, a convicted sex offender who murdered two women and attacked others. She believes the justice system is failing.
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Crime & Safety · WealdstoneMan, 25, stabbed in Wealdstone park suffers life-changing injuries
A 25-year-old man was stabbed in Byron Park, Wealdstone, in the early hours of 16 August 2026. Police confirmed his injuries are potentially life-changing but not life-threatening. An 18-year-old remains in custody as officers appeal for witnesses to come forward.
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Crime & Safety · WealdstoneMan in 20s stabbed in Wealdstone, suspect arrested
A man in his 20s was taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed in Wealdstone on Monday morning. Police arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of affray and assault causing grievous bodily harm. The victim’s injuries are not life-changing, and enquiries continue.
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Crime & Safety · WealdstoneMan stabbed in Wealdstone taken to major trauma centre
A man was treated at the scene and rushed to a major trauma centre after being stabbed in Wealdstone on 10 August 2026. The Metropolitan Police cordoned off The Cross Way and surrounding roads following the incident, while the London Ambulance Service confirmed the patient was transported by road.
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WorldMan in 30s injured in Woolwich attack, 52-year-old arrested
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital after an attack near Woolwich Elizabeth line station on 2 August 2026. A 52-year-old man was arrested in Greenwich and remains in police custody. The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident.
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WorldJay Archibald jailed for three years and nine months for Stratford Overground robbery
Jay Archibald, 23, was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison after pleading guilty to robbing a teenager of an e-bike and e-scooter at Stratford Overground station. He was also ordered to pay a £228 victim surcharge.
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WorldHarrow Man Critical After Stabbing in Hanwell Town Centre
A 40-year-old man from Harrow remains in a critical condition after being stabbed in Hanwell town centre in the early hours. Police have closed Boston Road between Uxbridge Road and Lower Boston Road while investigations continue, with no suspects detained as of yet.
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WorldVirgin engineer died after Heathrow fuel tank blast
Virgin Atlantic engineer Georgie Buxton, 23, died on 7 July from injuries sustained in a fuel tank explosion at Heathrow Airport on 11 June. A criminal investigation is underway.
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WorldThree jailed for Richmond jewellery shop raid
Three men have been sentenced to jail for a daylight jewellery shop raid in Richmond on 31 January. The theft involved £225,000 worth of stock. Deniz Mehmet, Robert Clarke, and Lee Ramsey admitted the offence and were identified through CCTV and forensic analysis.
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WorldPolice take no action over Polanski guillotine image
The Metropolitan Police has decided not to pursue further action against Green Party leader Zack Polanski regarding an image he shared online. The force stated that the threshold for criminal action was not met, a conclusion also reached by Avon and Somerset Police concerning a related T-shirt incident.
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WorldMan comforts boy handcuffed by police
A man has been praised for comforting a young black boy who was handcuffed by police in East London on July 26. The Metropolitan Police stated the video showed only part of the incident, and no offences were identified.
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