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A man in his 50s was detained under the Mental Health Act on April 3 in 2023 after reports of him behaving erratically in the street, threatening members of the public and setting fire to his clothes. While in hospital, the man became agitated and was restrained by officers. He was later released from hospital the following month. The officers, all police constables in the Central North Command, have been charged following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct with two counts each of grievous bodily harm. They are PC David Hollands, PC Anthony Bhar, PC Robert Wall,…

The incident happened in Sandown Close, Hounslow at 1.10pm yesterday (August 3). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a boy injured. He was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition was assessed as non life threatening. No arrests have been made as police enquiries continue. A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “At 1.10pm on Sunday, August 3 officers and the London Ambulance Service responded to reports of a fall from height from an address on Sandown Close, Hounslow. “A three-year-old boy was taken to hospital – his condition has not been deemed life-changing or life-threatening. “He…

The changes are due to engineering work and will affect trains from Monday to Friday (August 4 to August 8). We have outlined and simplified the details so you can plan your journey this week. Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday only (August 4): From 10.45pm until the end of service, buses will run between Tonbridge and Wadhurst and Hastings. Because of a local road closure, buses are unable to serve Crowhurst.  Passengers travelling to Crowhurst should change at Tunbridge Wells where staff will arrange taxis…

The changes are due to engineering work and will affect trains from Monday to Thursday (August 4 to August 7). Trains on Friday (August 8) will run as normal. We have outlined and simplified the details so you can plan your journey this week.   Monday to Thursday (August 4 to August 7): Engineering work is taking place between Brighton and Worthing, closing all lines. After 11.30pm each night, buses will replace trains between Brighton and Worthing and West Worthing. Trains that normally run between London Victoria and Worthing will be diverted to terminate at Brighton instead of Worthing. Additionally, the…

Around 70 firefighters were called to the fire at 3.34am today (August 4) at a commercial building on Cornhill Road in the City of London. The blaze broke out in a basement room of a seven-storey office building. Ten fire engines and a 32-metre turntable ladder were sent to the scene, with crews from Dowgate, Whitechapel, Shoreditch, Dockhead, and surrounding stations attending. There have been no reports of injuries. Station Commander Duncan Rees, who was at the scene, said: “Due to the location of the fire, which was in the basement of the property, extra resources were called to the…

Ayowale Aladejana was found injured in Monson Road just before 7.30pm on August 2. Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended, however, he was pronounced dead at the scene.  (Image: Met Police)Ben Wazabanga, 23, of Fairfax Road, Bedford was charged with murder and possession of a knife today (August 4). He was remanded in custody and will appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court today. Ronique Belfon, 23, of Morinsbury Road, Bedford was also charged with murder. (Image: Lucy North) She was remanded to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today.  A post-mortem examination took place yesterday (August 3) and gave a preliminary cause…

Installations are expected to begin in September with available beds on the ward being temporarily reduced from 18 to 11 during the six-month refurbishment period, the hospice revealed. Seven beds are being switched to the Hospice at Home service which has been planned with staffing adjusted to ensure continuity of its palliative care.  The scheme got the green light last week with the appointment of a contractor to get the project off the ground. The hospice at Havering-atte-Bower is installing new showers and updated bathrooms, hoists, furnishings, TVs, lighting and flooring. MORE NEWS: The most popular baby names in each east London borough…

They had just 15 minutes to pitch their concepts to 150 business leaders to explain their thinking, up against 1,000 competitors from all over the country all creating digital solutions for real-world problems. But the team from the Rush Green campus came away with two major awards — best reflection for their “thoughtful presentation on tackling violence against women” and the student of the year title that went to Adebola Oyepeju. MORE NEWS: Knives, gangs, robberies – what children encounter to and from school “Our students were creative and showed professionalism,” college tutor Katie Morgan said. “This project opened their eyes to how…

We’ve rounded up the cheapest petrol and diesel stations in south east London to help you save money this August. With fuel prices fluctuating and summer travel plans in full swing, keeping your tank topped up without breaking the bank is more important than ever. Whether you’re planning a staycation, heading off on day trips, or managing your daily commute during the school holidays, knowing where to find the best fuel deals can make a noticeable difference to your budget. We’ve compiled a list of the cheapest petrol and diesel prices across key areas in south east London – including…

The store, located at 31 High Street, shut its doors in July 2024 for what the company described at the time as “essential maintenance”, though mystery surrounds what the issue is and why it’s taken so long to resolve. However this week Morrisons told the LDRS “significant structural repairs” are required, without going into further detail. Local salon owner Sanjay Vyas, of Anavrin Beauty Clinic & Hair, said the closure has had a direct effect on businesses like his at the top of the High Street. “It has massively affected us, Morrisons was so convenient to us,” he said. Mr Vyas…