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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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Local News · HarrowEmergency alert system 'undermined' by barbecue warning
A national security alert about barbecues, sent to millions of phones, has been criticised for undermining the emergency alert system's credibility. Some residents called 999, while others have disabled the feature.
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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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