Man jailed for 9 years in Met investigation
Lee Silvester, 41, of Bromley, sentenced for conspiring to supply drugs. Offending linked to importation of class A drugs. International investigation resulted in financial disruption to criminals. Silvester arrested after directing man unloading £600k drugs. Found in possession of £50k drugs. Evidence found at property led to charges. Found guilty and sentenced at trial.
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Family’s Appeal Continues 6 Years After Sami Sidhom Murder
Sami Sidhom, 18, was fatally stabbed on 16 April 2018 in Newham. Detectives are still searching for answers and offering a £20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of his killers. Despite multiple appeals, ten arrests have been made but no one has been charged. Sami’s family continues to seek justice and urge anyone […]
Three killed in Staples Corner retail park crash
Three people have been killed and one critically injured after a car with five occupants crashed through a fence and down an embankment in Barnet. Police were called on Sunday, 14 April, to the incident at Staples Corner retail park. The car, a Mercedes CLK convertible, struck a footbridge after crashing through a fence. All […]
Tottenham murder investigation progressing well
A man was found stabbed in Northumberland Park. Despite efforts, he died. The victim was identified as Okechukwu Iweha. Detectives are making good progress in the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Christmas Day Burglar Jailed After Officers Arrest Pursuit
A serial burglar, Ethan Veiro, targeted properties in East London on Christmas Day 2022. Met officers tracked and captured him after he robbed and burgled multiple victims. Veiro stole a car in Wood Lane, Dagenham, and targeted addresses for house keys, cash, and more. He was located in a stolen car in Redbridge, leading to […]
UPDATE: Investigation into woman’s murder in Westminster
Detectives are appealing for information following the murder of a 27-year-old woman in Westminster. The victim, Kamonnan Thiamphanit, had dual nationality and was working in London. Her family is devastated and being supported. The police suspect her attacker was known to her. Police received calls raising concerns for her welfare before her body was discovered. […]
Three men charged in Ealing murder case
Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Ealing at the weekend have charged three men with murder: Leon Woods, Cleveland McEntee, and Tron McEntee. They were arrested on Wednesday, 10 April, and charged overnight on Thursday, 11 April. They will appear in court on Friday, 12 April. Police were called to a disturbance on […]
Fourth person charged in West Kensington murder case
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Janayo Lucima, who was fatally shot in West Kennington. Detectives are urging witnesses to come forward. The boy appeared in court and is scheduled for another appearance. Additional suspects have also been charged in connection with the murder. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with […]
UPDATE: Murder Investigation in Westminster
Detectives are appealing for information following the murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit, a 27-year-old woman with dual nationality (Chinese/Hong Kong and Thai) who was working in London. The victim was fatally stabbed at an address in Westminster. Commander Owain Richards confirmed that it is likely the attacker was known to her and urged anyone with information […]
CCTV footage released of moped riders in fatal collision
Police are seeking to identify two individuals involved in a fatal collision in Hammersmith. Ina Rodrigues, 58, was struck by a moped and later died in hospital. The moped riders fled the scene on foot. Detective Constable Matt Jackson is leading the investigation and is urging the public for help in identifying the suspects. Anyone […]
Westminster murder victim named as Kamonnan Thiamphanit
A 27-year-old woman named Kamonnan Thiamphanit, also known as Angela, was found dead with stab wounds in her home on Stanhope Place in Westminster. A murder investigation has been launched, with Detective Chief Inspector Adam Clifton leading the case. The cause of death was determined to be sharp force trauma. No arrests have been made […]
Man sought after five charged in 57 SW London burglaries
The Met have charged four men and a woman for 57 burglaries in SW London. They are seeking Eric Andrews, 22, related to the crimes. Stolen bikes worth up to £10,000 were sold online. Offences happened between March and December 2023. Six warrants were executed on 21 March leading to arrests. A total of five […]
Arrest made in Haringey murder case
Detectives investigating a murder in Haringey last Sunday have made an arrest. On Wednesday, 10 April, a 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of the murder of Okechukwu Iweha. He remains in custody at this time. Police were called at 05:51hrs on Sunday, 7 April to Northumberland Park N17, after a man was found unresponsive. […]
3 Arrested in Kentish Town, Face Public Order Charges
Two women and a man were arrested in Kentish Town on Tuesday, 9 April and charged with public order offences. Leonorah Ward, 21, Zosia Lewis, 23, and Daniel Formentin, 24, are set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 10 April. They are charged with section 42 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act […]
Met focuses on predators of women and girls
Officers across the Met are working to stop those responsible for causing the most extreme harm to women and girls. Since August 2023, officers have arrested a total of 60 of these most harmful suspects, with 24 convicted so far. The Met is reprioritising how it protects the public from harm and transforming how it […]
Live Facial Recognition making difference to Londoners through arrests
The Met is continuing to remove harmful criminals from the streets of London with the assistance of Live Facial Recognition technology following 12 arrests on Tuesday (9 April). During the early hours of Tuesday morning officers arrested a man who breached his sexual harm prevention order following an alert at a previous deployment in Clapham. […]
Met’s policing plan for Arsenal vs Bayern Munich match
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan assures a robust policing plan is in place for tonight’s match. The UK terrorism threat level remains ‘substantial’. Adelekan urges public vigilance and cooperation with security staff.
Woman found stabbed to death in Westminster residence
Detectives are investigating the murder of a woman in Westminster. Officers were contacted on Sunday, 7 April by friends of a woman who were concerned for her welfare. At around 08:30hrs on Monday, 8 April officers attended her address in Stanhope Place, W2. They forced entry to the property and found the woman deceased. She […]
Two charged in murder of Croydon woman
Detectives investigating the discovery of human remains in a park in Croydon have charged Gemma Saundercock (22.07.75) of Holmbury Grove, Croydon, and Steve Samson (10.05.1979) of Burnell Road, Sutton with murder and the prevention of lawful burial. The arrests were made on Saturday, 6 April, with both individuals set to appear in Bromley Magistrates’ Court […]
Man charged with Hounslow Post Office robbery
A man has been charged by Met officers for robbing a Post Office in Hounslow. On 1 April, the man threatened staff with a firearm and stole cash. Rajvinder Kahlon, 41, was arrested and charged with robbery. He remains in custody awaiting court appearance.
Man charged with murder in Hackney
A woman was found dead in Whiston Road E2. Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche, believed to be the victim. Post-mortem scheduled. Gogoa Tape, 27, charged with murder. Tape to appear in court.