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A murder investigation is under way following the death of a man in Sutton.

Officers were called at approximately 21:01hrs on Monday, 2 October to reports of a 42-year-old man suffering stab injuries outside an address in Typhoon Way.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and the man was treated at the scene.

Sadly, despite the best efforts of medical professionals, he died as a result of his injuries.

His family are aware.

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

A crime scene remains in place at the location.

A woman was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill. She remains in custody.

The investigation is led by Detective Chief Inspector Mike Nolan in Specialist Crime. He said: “Our investigation is in the very early stages. Specially trained officers are supporting the victim’s family and they have our assurances that officers will do everything we can to support them and bring to justice whoever is responsible for this senseless act of violence.

“We have spoken to a number of people, but I still want to hear from anyone who may have captured footage via their doorbell, car or camera, to come forward and speak to us as quickly as possible.”

Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain, lead for policing in Sutton, said: “Local people will see an increased presence in the area as our colleagues in Specialist Crime investigate.

“Police and the public must work together to tackle violence on our streets. We need the support of the local community here; I urge anyone who has information that could help investigators to approach officers at the scene, or call 101 immediately.

Anyone with information, video or images that could help police should call 101 or post @MetCC via X ref CAD 7417/2 Oct.

To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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A man has appeared at Cumbria Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday, 3 October), charged with a number of firearms offences, following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police.

David Huber, 60 (22.06.63) of North Stainmore, Cumbria was charged yesterday, 2 October, with:

– Possession of a bladed article, contrary to Sections 139(1) & (6) of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) 1988;

– Possession of an offensive weapon, contrary to Section 141 (1) of the CJA 1988;

– Three counts of possession of ammunition without holding a firearm certificate, contrary to Section 1 of the Firearms Act 1968;

– Possession of a weapon subject to general prohibition, contrary to Section 5 (1)(b) and Schedule 6 of the Firearms Act 1968.

He has been bailed to appear at Carlisle Crown Court on 3 November, for a plea and case management hearing.

On 2 May 2023, police officers detained a man after he approached the gates of Buckingham Palace and threw a number of items into the Palace grounds.

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Detectives are continuing their appeals for information following the fatal stabbing of a teenage boy in Edmonton.

Police were called at 23:27hrs on Sunday, 1 October, to a stabbing in Kendal Gardens, N18. Officers attended along with ambulance colleagues.

Tragically, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the 16-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives have now confirmed the victim is 16-year-old Taye Faik, who was from the area.

DCI Joanna Yorke from the Specialist Crime Command, and who leads the investigation said: “This is a tragic incident in which another young person has lost their life on the streets of London.

“We are in the early stages and are currently working on a number of lines of enquiry in what is a fast-moving invesigation.

“We are urgently appealing for anyone who may have any information about this incident to contact us. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have any footage including CCTV or dashcam of the incident or the local vicinity around the time of the attack.”

Any witnesses who are yet to speak with police and anyone with information that may assist the investigation should submit this here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS23V75-PO1

A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 4 October to establish the exact cause of death.

A crime scene remains in place in Kendal Gardens as detectives, local police officers and forensic specialists continue their painstaking work at the scene.

Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, the senior officer responsible for the Met’s North Area BCU, added: “I would like to thank the local people for their patience as our officers have conducted enquiries within the local area today and yesterday.

“They will continue to see a police presence and ongoing activity in their neighbourhood in the coming days, and I encourage people in the community to speak with those officers if they have any information or concerns that they wish to share.

“My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are with the family and friends of Taye. His family will be supported by dedicated police officers throughout the unimaginably difficult days and months ahead. We will be there for them, and I can assure them that skilled and tenacious detectives will be working to bring to justice whoever was responsible for this terrible crime.”

Anyone who wishes to provide information but would like to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or contact them online.

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A man has been charged after a child was injured after being bitten by a dog in Greenwich.

Police were called at 10:10hrs on Monday, 2 October to reports that a 20-month-old child has been bitten by a dog in Catherine Grove, SE10.

Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.

The child was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing.

The dog and its owner were located by officers. The owner was arrested and the dog was seized and taken to police kennels.

On Tuesday, 3 October, Thomas Ackah, (26.04.94), of Old Kent Road, SE1, was charged with being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog.

He is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 3 October.

The dog was reported to be an XL Bully, however further tests are required to confirm this.

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Police investigating a series of arson and criminal damage incidents have released an image of a man they want to identify and speak with.

The crimes took place on several different occasions in Du Cane Road, W12, in May and September this year. A man set fire to a car, someone’s front door and caused criminal damage to people’s property. The tyres of a car were also slashed.

The man is also believed to carry a large rambo style knife in a sheath, which he used to damage the door.

PC Manojh Sivagnanasangar, who is leading the investigation, said: “We would like to speak to this man in connection with a series of criminal activities in Du Cane Road, W12.

“Whilst nobody has been physically injured in these attacks, the victims have understandably been left very shaken as they have been targeted in their homes.

“We believe this man may be known within the community and we are keen to hear from anyone who can help to identify him.

“If you know this man or can provide any information that will help the investigation, I urge you to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CRIS 6025129/23.

“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, and provide information anonymously on 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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Officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on a bus in west London.

At around 11:00hrs on Sunday, 13 August the woman was travelling on the SL8 bus towards Acton Town Hall when a man reportedly sat next to her and touched her leg.

The woman tried to move away but the man moved closer.

Officers from the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command have carried out a number of enquiries. They are now asking for the public’s help to name this man.

Anyone who can help is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 5251/02Oct. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Detectives investigating the murder of 43-year-old Koray Alpergin who was found dead in Loughton in October have charged a number of people in connection with their investigation.

Koray Alpergin was found near to Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate in Loughton on the morning of 15 October 2022 by officers from Essex Police. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following a number of enquiries the Met took primacy of the investigation.

Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command continue to support Koray’s family.

Six people have been charged with murder and kidnap and are currently on trial at the Old Bailey (trial commenced on 18 September). They are:

[B] Ali Kavak, 26 (05.08.97) of De Quincey Road, Tottenham.

[E] Junior Kettle, 32 (15.01.91) of Kingsdown Road, Islington.

[H] Steffan Gordon, 34 (09.04.89) of Dehavilland Close, Northolt.

[I] Tejean Kennedy, 32 (07.10.90) of Cricklewood Broadway, NW2.

[J] Samuel Owusu-Opoku, 35 (27.05.88) of Dunbar Road, N22.

[K] Kyrie Mitchell-Peart, 32 (21.06.92) of Grange View Road, N20.

Another person has been charged with perverting the course of justice and is standing trial alongside those accused of murder

[A] Erdogan Ulcay, 56 (05.05.67) of Oakeshott Avenue, Camden.

A 17-year-old boy [C] was also charged with perverting the course of justice and pleaded guilty to this and awaits sentencing.

A ninth person has since been charged with murder, kidnap and false imprisonment.

[L] Isay Stoyanov, 43 (11.04.80) of Remington Road, N15 has been remanded in custody with a trial date set for 1 July 2024 at the Old Bailey.

Six other men, aged 29, 34, 28, 38 and 44, have also been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain on bail pending further enquiries.

A 55-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, has been released without further action.

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From 1 April to 30 September, the Met recorded 795 crimes relating to ULEZ cameras.

This includes 200 reports of cameras being stolen and 595 cameras being damaged.

On Friday, 22 September, a 52-year old man was arrested in Bexley on suspicion of criminal damage. He has been bailed until 19 December pending further enquires.

The arrest is part of an ongoing operation launched in May in relation to the criminal damage of ULEZ cameras.

The man was taken to a South London police station for questioning, before being released on bail..

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In May, an operation was launched by the Met to ensure a proportionate approach was in place to relation to ULEZ-related crimes.

Please also note that a recorded crime can include multiple offences.

The Met continues to treat criminal activity in relation to ULEZ seriously and has deployed considerable resources to our operation. Where there are possible lines of enquiry, local investigators will follow up using a range of investigative approaches including CCTV trawls, witness searches and an assessment of forensic opportunities.

To date, Met investigations have led to the arrest of two other individuals, one charged and bailed for trial to June 2024 and the other discontinued by the CPS.

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A man has been charged with murder and appeared in court following a fatal stabbing in Wembley.

[B] Joshua Oladele – 19 (12.04.04) of Wyld Way, Wembley has been charged with the murder of 25-year-old Hamza Iqbal and possession of an offensive weapon.

He appeared in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 2 October and was remanded in custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, 4 October.

An investigation was launched after police were called just after 23:00hrs on Sunday, 24 September to reports of a stabbing in Olympic Way, Wembley.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found Hamza Iqbal suffering injuries – he was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

A post-mortem examination took place on Wednesday, 27 September and gave a preliminary cause of death as sharp force trauma to the chest.

Two other men – [A] and [C] both aged 19 – were arrested on suspicion of murder as part of this investigation – have been bailed pending further enquiries to dates in December.

A 19-year-old woman [D] and a 29-year-old woman [E], arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have been bailed pending further enquiries to dates in December.

Enquiries into the circumstances continue.

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A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a teenager in Edmonton.

Police were called at 23:27hrs on Sunday, 1 October, to a stabbing in Kendal Gardens, N18. Officers attended along with ambulance colleagues.

Tragically, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the 16-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The boy’s family have been informed and they will be supported by specialist officers.

A post-mortem examination and formal identification will take place in due course.

A crime scene is in place in Kendal Gardens as detectives, local police officers and forensic specialists begin their painstaking work at the scene.

Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, the senior officer responsible for the Met’s North Area BCU, said: “I thank local people for their patience as police have worked through the night. They will continue to see a police presence and ongoing activity in their neighbourhood in the coming days, and I encourage people in the community to speak with those officers if they have any information or concerns that they wish to share.

“My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim. The family will be supported by dedicated police officers throughout the unimaginably difficult days and months ahead. We will be there for them, and I can assure them that skilled and tenacious detectives will be working to bring to justice whoever was responsible for this terrible crime.”

There has been no arrest at this early stage. Any witnesses who are yet to speak with police and anyone with information that may assist the investigation are asked to call 101, ref 7767/01oct. To remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or contact them online.