Category: England

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Three people have been charged with showing support for Palestine Action, a proscribed terrorist group.

Two women and a man, who were arrested in Westminster on 5 July, have been charged under section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000, following authorisation by the Crown Prosecution Service.

The three charged are:

Jeremy Shippam, 71 (21.08.53) of West Sussex

Judit Murray 71 (24.06.54) of Surrey

Fiona Maclean 53 (23.09.71) of Hackney

They are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 16 September.

Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “Anyone who displays public support for Palestine Action, a proscribed organisation, is committing an offence under the Terrorism Act and can expect to be arrested and, as these charges show, will be investigated to the full extent of the law.

“These charges relate to three people arrested in central London on 5 July.

“We are also planning to send case files to the Crown Prosecution Service for the other 26 people arrested on the same day.

“I would strongly advise anyone planning to come to London this weekend to show support for Palestine Action to think about the potential criminal consequences of their actions.”

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Police are continuing to appeal for information following the murder of a man in Stoke Newington.

While formal identification awaits, detectives have named the victim as Erdal Ozmen, aged 45.

Police were called at 00:18hrs on Tuesday, 5 August to Dynevor Road, N16 to reports of gunshots.

Officers arrived and found Erdal suffering with gunshot injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Erdal’s family continue to receive support from specialist officers.

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams, who is leading the investigation, said: “We continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward following the fatal shooting of Erdal. He was a father-of-one and was deeply loved by his family.

“Today, we are asking the public for assistance. Were you in the Dynevor Road area late on Monday night into early Tuesday morning? Did you see anyone acting out of the ordinary? Did you hear anything at all which perhaps seemed unusual – maybe people shouting, or a loud vehicle?

“The smallest piece of information could play a significant role in our investigation.”

At this stage, the motive for the murder remains unclear and no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 0208 345 3775 quoting CAD 108/5AUG, or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to give information 100 per cent anonymously.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A man who carried out a violent, sustained assault that killed his father has been convicted of murder following a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Aston Lambert, 33 (01.02.1992) of Longridge Road, SW5 was found guilty of murdering 78-year-old Alban Lambert at the conclusion of a trial on Wednesday, 6 August.

The court heard how Aston Lambert had been living at his father’s flat in Longridge Road in the years preceding the murder. However, in the months prior to the fatal attack in March 2024 his behaviour had declined and he had become violent and aggressive towards Alban, to such an extent that Alban had told him to leave.

On Sunday, 17 March at around 11:40hrs Aston Lambert returned to the flat and Alban let him in. Alban was a frail man who was struggling with his mobility at this time.

At around 13:35hrs Alban also phoned his partner to state Aston Lambert was in his flat demanding £40. However, the phone call was abruptly cut off and Alban’s partner tried repeatedly, yet unsuccessfully, to call him back.

By 14:00hrs, neighbours began to hear sounds of a disturbance coming from inside the flat. Over the next hour, the disturbance escalated to a level of ferocity that aroused sufficient concern for one of them to call the emergency services.

Officers and London Ambulance Service arrived shortly after 15:15hrs and found Alban lying lifeless in the hallway of his flat – a dumbbell was lying on the side of his head. Aston Lambert was in another room, partially clothed. He claimed he had acted in self-defence after Alban had assaulted him, but was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Aston Lambert’s theory was quickly disproved when footage captured on a CCTV camera showed various part of the attack as it unfolded. This showed Aston carried out a prolonged and increasingly violent attack on his father, the majority of which took place while Alban lay stricken on the hallway floor.

Following the conclusion of the trial, Alban’s family paid tribute to him saying:

‘Mr Alban Lambert was deeply loved by all who knew him, in particular, his family and friends. He brought love and laughter to all around him. It is therefore immensely sad to find ourselves trying to comprehend the senseless tragic act which resulted in the loss of his life. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who’s been supporting us throughout this difficult time. We would also like to say thank you to the medics who tried to save his life, the legal team and the police.”

“We are devastated by the loss of our Alban who was many things to many people – he was a father, grandfather, stepfather, brother, uncle, cousin, partner friend.

“We kindly ask for privacy to process and grieve the loss of our dear Alban.”

Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command led the investigation and said:

“The motivation for Aston Lambert’s attack appears to have been money. He went to his father’s flat and demanded cash but when Alban told him he didn’t have this, a violent rage took over leading to this murderous act.

“Alban Lambert was a frail and defenceless man, killed in his own home by someone he should have felt safe to be with.

“Alban was a caring father who was loved by his children. The family have been ripped apart by the actions of Aston Lambert and I hope that the conclusion of the trial allows them the opportunity to begin to move forward.”

Aston Lambert will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, 12 September.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

The operation follows seven high-value burglaries, where it is alleged the defendants targeted shops in the Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea area of central London.

The offences are reported to have taken place between May and July 2025.

George O’Hare, 36 (14.01.89), of Wormholt Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, was charged with-

• one count of non-residential burglary,
• one count of possession with intent to supply class A,
• two breaches of a Serious Crime Prevention Order (SCPO),
• one count of possession of criminal property.

Christopher Gibbs, 42 (06.02.83), of Talbot Road, Westminster, was charged with four counts of non-residential burglary.

Three other men were also charged with one count of non-residential burglary. They are-

• Lee McCready, 44 (27.01.81), of Grand Junction Place, Uxbridge,
• Matthew Windrass, 49 (17.01. 76), of Park Crescent, Ascot,
• Anthony Munday, 29 (28.08.85), of Harrow Road, Westminster.

The five men were arrested on Tuesday, 5 August.

They have been remanded in custody and will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 6 August.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A reward of up to £20,000 has been offered for information relating to the fatal shooting of a man in east London.

Joshua McLean, 31, died in Weavers Fields, Bethnal Green on the evening of Tuesday, 6 August 2024. A year on from his death, detectives investigating the incident are appealing for witnesses and have released new footage of Joshua an hour before the shooting took place.

In the clip, Joshua can be seen walking with friends along Bethnal Green Road. An hour later, he was found by the London Ambulance Service with a gunshot wound to the chest in Weavers Fields, E2 at 20:27hrs.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Joshua sadly died at the scene.

Now detectives are asking anyone who was around the ‘jungle’ area of Weavers Fields on Tuesday, 6 August or were leaving the Bethnal Green Tube station and saw anything suspicious, please call 101 quoting 7454/06AUG24.

The Met believes there are people in the community and area who know who killed Joshua and haven’t come forward.

The independent charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the identification and prosecution of those responsible for Joshua’s murder.

Detective Inspector Jonny Newell, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Although a year has passed since the senseless murder of Joshua McLean, the impact of the day is fresh for his heartbroken family.

“We remain committed to finding those involved in his death, and will be distributing leaflets in the local area to encourage anyone with information to come forward as a matter of urgency.

“If you were in the vicinity of Weavers Field on the day of the shooting, or know anything that could help us, please contact us via 101 quoting 7454/06AUG24. Alternatively, you can contact the Major incident Room on 0208 358 1010. All information is met with the strictest of confidence and witnesses will be supported by specially-trained officers throughout.”

Alternatively, if those sharing information wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Alexa Loukas, London Regional Manager for Crimestoppers said: “This was a shocking act of violence carried out in broad daylight in a busy public park, which led to the tragic loss of Joshua’s life.

“We know there were people in and around the area at the time of the shooting who may have seen or heard something crucial. Despite repeated appeals, we believe fear of reprisals has prevented witnesses from coming forward.

“The charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 to encourage anyone with information to speak up anonymously. You won’t be asked for your name, and we can’t trace your call or identify your telephone number or IP address if you contact us via our website.

“Joshua’s family are devastated and deserve answers. Your information could make all the difference.”

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Police are appealing for information following a collision in Lewisham.

At around 20:30hrs on Sunday, 3 August police responded to reports of a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian on Lewisham High Street, SE13, close to McDonald’s.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene.

The pedestrian, a 51-year-old woman was treated by paramedics and later taken to hospital where her condition was assessed to be life-threatening.

Her family has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Police are now appealing for any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the collision.

Detective Sergeant Rob Groombridge, from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “We urge anyone with any information to please get in touch, even the smallest bit of detail could be helpful to our investigation. If you saw what happened but have not yet contacted police please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Unit on 0208-285-1574 or via 101 quoting CAD 6356/03AUG25.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Police are continuing enquiries following the death of a 60-year-old woman in Romford.

On Sunday, 27 July, Met Police received a report from the British Transport Police at around 19:00hrs following concerns for welfare of a woman at an address in Bushy Close, RM1.

Officers located a woman at the address with multiple stab wounds, she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

She has since been named as 60-year-old Nkiru Chima from Romford.

Her family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command said:

“Our thoughts continue to remain with Nkiru’s family at this difficult time.

“As our enquiries have progressed, we are confident that Nkiru’s tragic death is connected to the death of a 20-year-old man on the train tracks at Romford station earlier that evening. This man was known to Nkiru and British Transport Police continue to investigate his death.

“I would like to thank the local community for their support with this investigation so far. Our officers will be continuing enquiries and we encourage anyone with any information to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or contact ‘X’@METCC and quote CAD6914/27JUL.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

The family and friends of a man who was fatally assaulted last year have appealed for the public’s help to get justice.

John Murray, 75, was attacked in his home in Carlton Road, Chiswick on Sunday, 12 October 2024. Despite the best efforts of emergency services who tried to save his life, the beloved father and grandfather was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Nine months on, officers leading the investigation are urging any potential witnesses to share any information that could prove pivotal in the arrest, charge and prosecution of those responsible for John’s death.

Detectives are also asking those in the surrounding area to look at any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from that time in case they contain any vital clues.

The independent charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the identification and prosecution of those responsible for John’s murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the Met’s investigation, said: “John was a father, grandfather, and a well-liked neighbour, who was brutally murdered in his own home. We are making progress in our investigation, but we need the public’s help to get John, his family and friends the justice they deserve.

“Did you see or hear anything unusual around Carlton Road, such as any signs of a struggle or an argument? If you knew John, did you notice a change in him in the weeks leading up to his death?

“Anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem is urged to call police on 101 providing the reference 5382/12Oct, or by visiting the Major Incident Public Portal Website.”

John’s family said: “As a family, we are still struggling to understand why someone would harm a defenceless 75-year-old man in his own home. We cannot move on with our lives until we have some answers. To anyone with information, please come forward and help the police get justice for our family.”

Neighbours of John also supported the appeal and said: “This is a close-knit community. All of us are reeling from the shock of finding out that John had been murdered. He was a lovely man, a good friend and neighbour who had been at the centre of the community for years. None of us can understand why anyone would do this to him. We hope this appeal will lead to justice for John.”

Alexa Loukas, London Regional Manager at Crimestoppers, added: “It’s clear that John was a much-loved family man and a popular neighbour and friend, which makes this murder even harder to comprehend. This was a deeply shocking crime that has left a family grieving and a community searching for answers.

“We know that someone out there has information that could help bring those responsible to justice. That’s why Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information we receive anonymously that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved.

“John’s family deserve answers. If you know something—no matter how small—please do the right thing. Your information could be the key to justice.”

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A murder investigation is underway following a fatal shooting in Stoke Newington.

Police were called at 00:18 on Tuesday, 5 August to Dynevor Road, N16 to reports of gunshots.

Officers arrived and a found a man, aged 45, with gunshot injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, sadly he was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Formal identification and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who leads policing for the area, said:
“Our team of detectives and forensic specialists are working at pace to establish the full circumstances that led to the tragic death of this man.

“We understand this incident will cause concern within the Stoke Newington community, however we do believe this to be an isolated incident at this stage of the investigation with no wider risk to the general public.

“Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area, along with a crime scene, as we carry out our enquiries. We thank them for their patience and co-operation at this time.

“We urge anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information that could assist us, to come forward as soon as possible.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 108/5AUG. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Dynevor Road and parts of Stoke Newington High Street remain closed at this stage. Please avoid the area where possible.

No arrests have been made at this stage.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A third person has been charged in relation to a fatal shooting in Enfield.

Police were called at 20:45hrs on Thursday, 26 June, to reports of gunshots in Great Cambridge Road, Enfield.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and located 18-year-old Keanu Harker with gunshot wounds. He sadly died later in hospital. His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

Following an arrest on Sunday, 3 August, a woman has since been charged with perverting the course of justice.

Anais King, 18 (20.05.2007) of no fixed address is due to appear at Highbury Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 5 August.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Paris on suspicion of murder, on Sunday, 3 August, following an international arrest warrant. Extradition proceedings will commence in due course.

Two other people have previously been arrested and charged in connection with Keanu’s murder.

A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested on Sunday, 29 June and charged on Monday, 30 June with murder.

Eliezer Mbike, 25 (08.07.00), of Oulton Road, Tottenham, was arrested and charged on Monday, 30 June with perverting the course of justice.

A trial will take place at the Old Bailey on 18 May 2026.

A 39-year old man was arrested on Thursday, 24 July on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He has since been bailed to return in September pending further enquiries.