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A man has been charged as part of an investigation into a fatal collision in Romford.

Police were called to the Whalebone Lane of the A12 in Romford on Sunday, 19 July at 21:20hrs following reports of a collision involving a car and a motorbike.

Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service, London’s Air Ambulance and the London Fire Brigade.

Despite best efforts of emergency services, the motorcyclist – 28-year-old Anwar Shinwari sadly died at the scene. His next-of-kin continue to be supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the car left the scene on foot, and an investigation was launched within the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

On Saturday, 25 July a 45-year-old man was arrested in connection with the investigation.

Lee Culleton, 45 (25.12.1981) of Rattwick Drive, Canvey Island has since been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without insurance, driving whilst disqualified and fraudulent use of a registration mark.

He appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 27 July and was remanded into custody. He will next appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, 25 August.

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A Met officer is due to appear in court charged with two counts of rape and one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Inspector Jason Wu, attached to Met Detention and based at Colindale, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 29 July.

The charges relate to offences against a woman in August 2019 and October 2021. Allegations were first reported in June 2022 and an investigation was launched by Met detectives working in public protection.

Following further enquiries, the case was referred to the Crown Prosecution Service which authorised charges. A postal charge and requisition was served on Friday, 15 May 2026.

Insp Wu is suspended from duty.

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Two men have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into a fatal stabbing in Clapham.

Police were called at 04:37hrs on Saturday, 25 July following reports of a man attending hospital with a stab wound.

The victim, a 22-year-old man, sadly died in hospital despite best efforts of medical professionals. His next-of-kin continue to supported by specialist officers.

A murder investigation has been launched, with enquiries indicating that the victim was fatally stabbed on Tremadoc Road in Clapham.

Officers quickly arrested six men on suspicion of murder.

Javed Khan, 22 (24.07.2004), of Maskell Road, Wandsworth, has been charged with murder and violent disorder.

Adonay Berhan, 27 (01.09.1998), of Mason’s Avenue, Croydon, has been charged with assisting an offender.

Both men will appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court this morning, Monday, 27 July.

A 25-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, remains in police custody. He had received hospital treatment for injuries that were neither life-threatening nor life-changing and has since been discharged.

Three men, two 22-year-olds and one aged 24, who were arrested on suspicion of murder have been released with no further action, following further enquiries.

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Detectives are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man after a woman was sexually assaulted in Islington.

At around 03:00hrs on Friday, 4 July the woman, in her early 20s, was approached by an unknown man in the Essex Road and Northchurch Road area. He began harassing her while walking alongside her.

He dragged her into the entrance of a building on Northchurch Road, where he physically and sexually assaulted her.

The attacker fled in the direction of Angel when two members of the public, including a man who has not been identified, heard the woman shouting for help and came to her aid. The woman continues to be supported by specialist officers.

The investigation team are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the Essex Road, Northchurch Road or Angel area between 02:45hrs and 03:30hrs on Friday, 4 July and may have seen anything suspicious.

Following the attack, the suspect is believed to have briefly attended a nearby shop on Essex Road but did not make any purchases.

He is described as being of average build and approximately 5ft 8ins to 6ft tall. He had short hair or a shaved head and was wearing a distinctive tie-dye T-shirt featuring blue and pink streaks.

Detectives are also releasing CCTV footage and are appealing for the public’s help as the investigation progresses.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Ridley, who is leading the investigation, said:

“We take reports of this nature incredibly seriously and are committed to supporting victims and putting those responsible before the courts.

“This was a deeply distressing attack on a young woman, which we are investigating as an attempted rape. My officers have been working tirelessly to identify the suspect as quickly as possible.

“CCTV shows a man fleeing along Essex Road, running past a bus stop towards Angel. There were a number of vehicles on the road at that time.

“Please get in touch with us if you recognise the man or if you have CCTV or dashcam footage that could help our investigation. No piece of information is too small, and what may seem insignificant to you could prove vital to our investigation.

“Two members of the public bravely came to the woman’s assistance. While officers have spoken to a woman who intervened, we are yet to speak to man who also stepped in. He is described as a white male in his late teens or early 20s, with an athletic build and curly, ash-blonde hair.

“I would like to make a direct appeal to him to get in touch with officers. He may have crucial information to support the investigation and would ask that you contact us as soon as possible.”

Information can be provided online via the Metropolitan Police website or by calling 101, quoting CAD 1303/4JUL26.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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Police have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to speak following an assault outside the Alexandra Palace, which left the victim severely injured.

On Saturday, 13 December, 2025, a man, aged in his 20s, attended the World Darts Championship. Around 16:30hrs, he left the venue, where he encountered a group of men dressed as lobsters.

The victim and the group had an argument, and were separated by site security.

Shortly after, the victim was walking along the venue’s concourse when he ran into the group again. One of the men then punched him, knocking him unconscious.

The victim attended hospital, where his injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening but serious significant, and subsequently contacted police. He is still suffering with significant injuries.

Detective Constable Lizzie Coster, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with the victim in this case, and we hope the best for his recovery.

“This assault occurred outside at a major sporting event, and the suspect was wearing a distinctive costume.

“We are releasing a CCTV image of the suspect in the hope that it will jog the memory of attendees, or anyone else who was in the area at the time.”

Anybody with information is urged to call 101, quoting 6879/13DEC

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Officers have arrested six men on suspicion of murder as part of an investigation into a fatal stabbing in Clapham.

Police were called at 04:37hrs on Saturday, 25 July following reports of a man attending hospital with a stab wound.

The 22-year-old victim sadly died in hospital despite best efforts of medical professionals. His family have been made aware and continue to receive support from specialist officers.

Shortly after the victim was admitted to hospital, four other men also attended with stab wounds. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing; however they remain in hospital receiving treatment. The four men –three aged 22 and one 24– have since been arrested on suspicion of murder.

As part of urgent enquiries, officers also arrested two further men at the hospital on suspicion of murder. They are aged 27 and 23 and remain in police custody.

While the investigation is in its early stages, officers are currently carrying out enquiries in and around Tremadoc Road and Clapham High Street, where the incident is believed to have taken place. Detectives are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and are gathering crucial evidence to support the investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, who is leading the investigation said:

“Our enquiries are progressing quickly, and we understand that the victim was stabbed at around 04:20 hrs close to Tremadoc Road in Clapham.

“Those in the area will continue to notice an increased police presence throughout the day as these enquiries continue.

“Officers have arrested six men on suspicion of murder and we are working quickly to establish what has happened.”

Superintendent Mark Gallacher, a policing lead for the area said:

“This is a tragic incident and our officers continue to support the family of the young man who has sadly died.

“We understand that this will cause concern among the local community and specialist detectives are doing everything possible to determine what has happened.

“We are asking anyone with any information or anyone who may have witnessed anything in the early hours to contact us and support with the ongoing investigation.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1474/25July.

Information can also be provided anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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The Metropolitan Police has seized more than 2,500 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters in the first seven months of this year, surpassing the total number seized during the whole of 2025.

The record-breaking figures highlight the success of the Met’s ongoing crackdown on the illegal modification and dangerous use of two-wheelers, helping to improve road safety and cut crime across London.

The Met is also one of the first police forces in the country to deploy new technology, such as ‘rolling roads’, enabling officers to test the speed of suspected modified bikes at the roadside and quickly determine whether they comply with legal requirements.

Last year, officers removed more than 2,200 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters from London’s roads. This year’s seizures bring the total to more than 4,750 since January 2025.

Commander Neerav Patel, who leads the Met’s crackdown on e-bikes, said:

“We are continuing to come down hard on those who use illegally modified e-bikes, whether to drive dangerously or to commit crimes such as phone snatching and drug dealing.

“By combining the use of new technology like ‘rolling roads’ with an intelligence-led approach to precisely target hotspot areas, we have cleared thousands of two-wheelers from our streets and crushed them.

“What we are doing is clearly working. Phone theft in the West End, increasingly perpetrated by thieves riding illegal e-bikes, has nearly halved. We’ll continue to do everything we can to make London an even safer city for everyone to enjoy.”

On Friday, 24 July, officers set up a stop-site in Camden where they deployed ‘rolling roads’ to test suspected modified e-bikes and e-scooters. 36 vehicles were seized, with 2 arrests made.

The Met continues to drive down local crime. Newly released figures show neighbourhood offences are down by 14 per cent in the 12 months to June, compared with the previous year – the equivalent of 35,000 fewer reported offences.

This includes reductions in theft from person (-23 per cent) and personal robbery (-11 per cent). Illegal e-bikes and mopeds are frequently used by offenders to commit these crimes.

In Westminster – one of London’s major tourist hubs – neighbourhood crime has fallen by 36 per cent over the same period – the equivalent of nearly 14,000 fewer offences.

In March, officers seized 52 e-bikes and mopeds during a two-day operation in the West End and Harlesden, as well arresting a man in possession of a combat knife.

Phone thieves are increasingly using high-powered e-bikes to snatch phones and evade police, often riding dangerously through busy areas.

In June, the Met launched a ten-day crackdown on phone theft across London. Hundreds of arrests were made, including those of known, prolific and violent thieves. The operation forms part of the Met’s largest ever crackdown on phone theft which has resulted in 13,000 fewer offences across London during the last financial year.

Tackling two-wheel enabled crime remains a priority, with plans in place to expand the Met’s fleet of high-powered e-bikes to pursue offenders more effectively.

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Detectives are appealing to the public to help identify the person responsible for an unprovoked antisemitic attack in Markfield Park earlier this month.

Police were called at around 17:30hrs on Saturday, 4 July after a man, aged in his 20s, was assaulted alongside his three-year-old son.

The suspect also made threatening remarks towards the victims as well as the wider Jewish community. Neither required any medical attention.

The suspect is described as a mixed-race man, of medium height and of muscular build. He has short hair, stubble and a tattoo on his left bicep. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a white cap and riding a red-orange e-bike.

The incident was reported to police by a member of the public, and response officers arrived within ten minutes.

Since the attack, detectives have carried out extensive enquiries, including examining CCTV and gathering victim-statements.

Detective Constable Benny Palmer, leading the investigation, said: “This was a shocking, unprovoked attack and we know it will cause concern to the local community.

“We’re doing all we can to identify the offender and are asking the public to get in touch with us if they have any relevant information – particularly any footage that was filmed at the park during the early evening of Saturday, 4 July or those with doorbells or dashcams near to Crawford Road, Seven Sisters.

“Across the Met, we are continuing our work to provide visible, intelligence-led and co-ordinated patrols to protect our Jewish communities and keep people safe.”

Those who wish tospeak to the Met can do so via 101, quoting 5884/4Jul. Anyone who requiresanonymity can go through independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Two men have pleaded guilty to affray following a Met investigation into an assault at a nightclub in Mayfair

Chris Brown, 37 (05.05.1989), of California, and Omololu Akinlolu, 40 (20.06.1986), of Florida, pleaded guilty to affray at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, 24 July.

Both men will be sentenced on Monday, 26 October

The conviction comes after a lengthy investigation, which saw Met officers work with colleagues across UK policing to ensure that the pair would face justice.

The Met’s investigation began on 19 February 2023, after police received a report that a man had been assaulted at a nightclub in Hanover Square in the early hours of the morning.

Enquiries established that the victim had been at the nightclub at around 03:00hrs when he was approached by two men and assaulted.

The victim attended hospital, where he was found to have suffered a head injury and a minor injury to his knee.

Police were made aware of the incident and attended the hospital to take an initial statement from the victim.

Detectives then worked to piece together the circumstances and trace the two suspects. Brown and Akinlolu were identified by investigators and repeated attempts were made to interview them under caution. They were given multiple opportunities to attend voluntarily, but did not attend and were subsequently circulated as wanted.

CCTV enquiries showed that Brown struck the victim’s head several times with a glass bottle, while Akinlolu punched the man to the back of the head. The victim was then chased, pushed to the floor and kicked.

The attackers were known to the victim.

Police were alerted that Brown was flying to the UK on 14 May 2025 and he was arrested in Manchester in the early hours of 15 May.

Akinlolu was arrested in Manchester on 15 May 2025.

Detective Constable Zara Ripamonti, from the Metropolitan Police Service, said:

“This was a disgraceful, unprovoked assault that put a man in hospital.

“There is no place for serious violence like this in the London and I’m pleased these men accepted what they did wasn’t just completely unacceptable – but criminal.

“This has been a long investigation and we’ve worked with police colleagues in the UK to bring these two men to justice.”

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Met detectives have named a man they wish to urgently speak with following a fatal road traffic collision in Romford last week.

Police were called to the A12 – Whalebone Lane, Romford – on Sunday 19, July at 21:20hrs following reports of a collision involving a car and a motorbike. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service, London’s Air Ambulance and London Fire Brigade.

Paramedics treated a 28-year-old man, the motorcyclist, but despite their best efforts he sadly died at the scene. His next-of-kin continue to be supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the car fled the scene on foot, in the direction of Chadwell Heath.

Following several lines of enquiry, police would now like to speak with 45-year-old Lee Culleton. Culleton is described as being approximately 5”9’-5”10’ in height, with a medium to large build. He is known to frequent Canvey Island, Essex.

Detective Inspector Mark Braithwaite, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are keen to speak with Mr Culleton in connection with this incident, which has resulted in a man tragically losing his life.

“If any members of the public see Culleton, we strongly advise you not to approach him and to call 999 as soon as possible.”

Detectives ask that any sightings or information about Lee Culleton are reported by calling 999 citing reference CAD 7142/19JUL.

Anonymous reports can be submitted via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.