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Detectives investigating a shooting of a teenage boy in Lambeth are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Police were called by London Ambulance Service at 21:45hrs on Wednesday, 11 October following reports of a shooting in Fairmount Road SW2. Specialist firearms officers were among those responding.

A 16-year-old boy was found in a residential address with a gunshot injury. He was treated at the scene before taken to a south London hospital. His condition has been assessed as non life-threatening.

There have been no arrests. Detectives from Central South Command investigate.

Detective Constable Nick Fletcher said: “This could easily be a murder investigation. The victim of this shooting, a 16-year-old boy, has suffered a serious injury but is now in a stable condition in hospital. I’m keen to speak to anyone who was in the Fairmount Road area on Wednesday evening.”

Anyone with information or footage that could help police should call 101 ref CAD 8470/11 Oct. Or Crimestoppers, 100 per cent anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a road traffic collision in Southall which left a pedestrian seriously injured.

The collision occurred in Uxbridge Road at the junction with Greenford Road at around 05:55hours on Sunday, 15 October.

A man, aged in his 40s, was hit by a car while standing at a bus stop. He is currently in a critical condition at hospital and his next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.

The driver of the vehicle did not stop at the scene and enquiries are underway to locate this person.

A man who was believed to be in the car was arrested close to the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving; he has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are investigating. They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who captured the collision on dash cam, who were in the area around the time of the collision or have any information regarding the driver of the vehicle.

Any witnesses yet to speak with police are asked to call the SCIU at Alperton Traffic Garage on 020 8246 9820 quoting CAD 1496/15Oct. You can also report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Today there have been a number of small events in central London and all have passed off without any significant issues.

We continue to review footage and material from yesterday’s demonstration and the events of yesterday evening.

Where there is evidence of criminal offences having been committed, we will work to identify and arrest those responsible.

We will look at both Public Order and Counter Terrorism legislation when identifying any potential offences, and officers from both commands are working closely together.

Three of the 15 people arrested during the protest in central London on Saturday, 14 October, have been charged with criminal offences and one has been issued with a penalty notice for disorder. Three others have been referred to Youth Offending Teams.

Aldib Nour, 20, (28/09/03) of St George’s Circus, SE1 was arrested on King Charles Street. He has been charged with possession of a knife in a public place and bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 2 November.

Robert McKenzie, 68, (13/09/55) of Long Stratton, Norfolk was charged with intentionally causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress. He has also been bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 2 November.

Ibrahim Hlaiyil, 38, (10/09/85) of Littleton Road, HA1 was charged with failing to comply with a requirement (under Section 60aa of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act) to remove a face covering. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 13 November.

A penalty notice for disorder (PND) was issued to a 20-year-old man from Waltham Forest for throwing a firework in a public place.

Three juveniles were referred to Youth Offending Teams for, respectively, assaulting an emergency worker, possession of a firework in a public place and failing to comply with a requirement to remove a face covering.

Enquiries continue in respect of four males who have been bailed, three of whom were arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and the fourth for threatening behaviour. A man arrested on suspicion of criminal damage to a police vehicle has been released under investigation.

Three of those arrested have been released without further action.

There is no place for hate in London and we will use the law to ensure anyone who engages in such behaviour is held to account.

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The protest in central London yesterday, 14 October, concluded without major issues, and thousands of people were able to express themselves at the planned demonstration.

In the evening there were small pockets of disorder and unacceptable criminality towards police officers in Trafalgar Square. Nine officers were treated for minor injuries.

Seven arrests were made during the protest. Four were for breach of section 60AA of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act, two for public order offences and one for criminal damage.

The evening saw a further eight arrests for offences including assaults on emergency workers, setting off fireworks in a public place and public order offences.

Police officers are urgently viewing footage and other material of the protest and the aftermath. Where we have evidence of criminal offences having been committed, officers will work to identify and arrest those responsible..

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Detectives investigating the death of the death of 16-year-old Tafari Thompson-Mintah have charged a man with murder.

Joseph Barnes – 40 (14.09.83) of no fixed abode was arrested on Thursday, 12 October on suspicion of murder. He was charged on Saturday, 14 October and will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 16 October.

Tafari’s family have been updated with this development and continue to be supported by officers.

Tafari was riding a moped along Sevenoaks Way in St Paul’s Cray when the incident happened at around 15:30hrs on Monday, 9 October.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene. His family continue to be supported by officers.

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Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a murder in Hounslow.

An investigation was launched after police were called at approximately 22:45hrs on Friday, 13 October to reports of a stabbing in Parkside Road, TW3.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended but despite their efforts he died at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and, while formal identification awaits, he can be named as 43-year-old Naython Muir from Hounslow.

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

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation said: “We are the very early stage of our investigation and my team of experienced detectives are working diligently to find out who is responsible and to establish the full circumstances of Naython’s murder and why he was attacked.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and witnessed this incident, or the events leading up to it, to get in contact. I am particularly keen to speak to people who were in the vicinity of Parkside Road, Argyle Road and St Stephen’s Road between 10pm and 11pm – you may have seen or heard something that could assist us.

“I would also ask residents to check CCTV, dash cam and doorbell cameras to see if they have captured anything of interest. We have set up a dedicated web portal where material can be uploaded.

“Someone must know why Nathyon, also known as ‘Nayff’, was attacked – his family are devastated and are desperate for answers. If you can help, then please get in touch.”

“A crime scene remains in place and I thank the community for their patience while this vital work is carried out.

“The Met is committed to tackling violence of all kinds, and my team of experienced detectives are working diligently to find out who is responsible.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD8926/13Oct. You can upload material including video footage here.

If you do not feel comfortable speaking to police, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

At this stage there has been no arrest, and enquiries continue.

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A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Hounslow.

Police were called at 22:46hrs on Friday, 13 October, to a report of a man stabbed in Parkside Road, TW3.

Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service.

A man, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquires are ongoing to trace and inform his family.

There has been no arrest at this early stage.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call 101 ref CAD 8926/13oct. To remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers.

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The Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit (CTIRU) has opened reviews into 55 new cases this week, following a significant number of referrals from the public reporting potential terrorist content online.

Commenting on the work done by the CTIRU, Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “When it comes to tackling the use of the internet to further terrorism, support from the public is essential.

“Following last week’s horrific terrorist attack by Hamas, and the escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has led to significant concern in communities in London and across the country, I want to thank the public for helping us by reporting potential terrorist content online to our Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit (CTIRU).

“These referrals have already made a significant impact and we are currently reviewing 55 cases.

“They will also enable Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) to work with tech companies to remove content assessed to breach UK terrorism legislation, making the internet less permissive for terrorists and safer for those in our communities who may be vulnerable to radicalisation. They can also lead to investigations being launched into those in the UK who are suspected of breaching UK terrorism legislation through their online conduct.

“If you see something online that you think is inciting terrorist violence or activity, report it anonymously via our Public Referral Tool.

“You can also download the iREPORTit app on your smartphone which enables you to report content anonymously and directly from a browser or an app.

“In an emergency, call 999.”

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Two men have been jailed for robbery after they followed a tourist to steal his watch.

Mohammed Ababsa, 38 [2.11.84] of Salisbury Road, NW6 and Achraf Hammouth, 26 [20.1.97] of Cricklewood Broadway, NW2 appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, 13 October where they pleaded guilty to robbery.

At the same hearing the judge sentenced Ababsa to two years and eight months imprisonment. Hammouth was sentenced to two years and three months imprisonment. Both were also sentenced to pay a victim surcharge of £228 each.

On Friday, 15 September, the victim, a 51-year-old male tourist, left a bar on Wardour Street, W1 to walk back to his hotel.

The two suspects approached him from behind on Shaftesbury Avenue and barged into him from both sides – as they did this, one of them took his watch from his wrist before running away toward Compton Street.

As the victim chased the suspects, he called police and following a search by officers of the surrounding streets, one suspect was arrested on Litchfield St, WC2 and the other was detained at Newport Place, WC2.

They were taken to west London police stations and were charged that same day.

Detective Constable Dalila Gomes investigating said: “The Canadian victim was a former soldier, he had travelled the world in his professional career and the watch, that had great sentimental value, had travelled with him.

“The defendants have let down the people of London who value tourism and the contribution it makes to our vibrant city. Their callous and cowardly actions toward a visitor to our capital has, quite rightly, cost them their freedom.

“It saddens me that the watch was not recovered – I sincerely hope that the sentences handed down bring the victim some satisfaction.”

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A demonstration is due to take place on Saturday 14 October, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign in Central London.

Ahead of the ‘March for Palestine’ a Section 12 (3) Public Order Act 1986 has been authorised for the route of the march, which will be in effect from midday on Saturday. This means those taking part, must observe the route from Portland Place to Regent’s Street, Piccadilly, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. Any person participating in or associated with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign protest, must not deviate from this route, or they could be subjected to arrest. The map of the route can be found in image 1.

Similarly a Section 14 (3) Public Order Act 1986 condition has also been imposed from midday on Saturday, ahead of a protest expected to take place on Kensington High Street. The conditions prohibit an assembly within the designated Section 14 area, which can be found in image 2. The area in Kensington High Street will be clearly marked by barriers. Any person assembling here or in the areas marked in image 2 in order to participate in or associate with the London Palestine Protest or Palestine Solidarity Campaign may be subject to arrest.

Officers will work hard to ensure that the right to peaceful protest is maintained.

NB: Please see ‘related media’ section below to download Image 1 and Image 2.