Author: Blake Foster

David Pead, 82, died at Queen’s Hospital on March 23 with sepsis after suffering extreme constipation, resulting in faecal impaction. His family complained to East London Coroner’s Court that it was the second time he had been hospitalised with the condition and they feared it was a result of poor care at Romford Grange in Collier Row Lane. “The reason for the death referral is that the family members had explained to the doctors that they had significant concerns about the standard of care provided to Mr Pead prior to his admission to hospital,” senior coroner Graeme Irvine told East…

Mohamed Awaleh of Mayesbrook Road, Dagenham, has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for his crimes.  A Criminal Behaviour Order was secured against Awaleh as a result of his “persistent anti-social behaviour and constant criminal activity”.  As part of the order, he was prevented from entering a number of high street supermarkets.  Awaleh was identified and arrested by officers at the scene of a recent theft that saw him steal more than £200 worth of meat products.  READ MORE: Dagenham man who asked child for nude images avoids prison time CCTV images were used to help secure a conviction against him. …

Constantin Silvio Ditescu, 55, of Richard House Drive, sustained the injuries in a fall outside Kingsway Pharmacy on the A124 Barking Road, East Ham. He “had been drinking with friends”, said senior east London coroner Graeme Irvine, and “stumbled backwards”. The incident occurred on March 9 and resulted in a “serious brain injury”. He was urgently transferred to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel – but, “despite treatment, he succumbed to his injuries”, the coroner said. He died on March 18. An inquest into his death was formally opened at East London Coroner’s Court, Walthamstow, on Tuesday, March 8. Inquests are…

The three were all arrested on suspicion of robbery at the station in Station Parade on April 8. Chris Casey, Chief Superintendent of the British Transport Police, shared the news of the arrests the next day on X. The teens were found by the officers after a phone that was reported stolen the day before was tracked. Following the arrests, the phone was found along with another phone wrapped in tin foil. Officers are continuing to investigate. Chief Supt Chris Casey said: “Yesterday, 3 teenagers were arrested by BTP on suspicion of robbery at Barking station. “The trio were arrested…

The incident happened in Upper Street near Canonbury Lane just before 8am today (April 10). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found four people injured. Upper Street Islington crash: Live traffic updates One driver, a man in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.  He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening and life-changing injuries. The driver of another car, a man, and a female passenger in her 40s, were also taken to hospital. The woman remains in a life-threatening or life-changing condition. A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called to…

Fanel Nechita, 39, of Peacock Close, Dagenham, was found dead in his bed on the morning of May 7 last year. He was cold to the touch and rigor mortis had already set in, suggesting he had died hours earlier. A coroner ruled his death alcohol-related at an inquest on Tuesday (April 8). Seven family members, including two sisters and a brother, attended the hearing at East London Coroner’s Court, Walthamstow. Senior coroner Graeme Irvine told them: “The reason this case has taken so long to reach an inquest is because a number of different pathology tests needed to be undertaken…

A poll of 2,000 adults aged 18 to 28 found 39 per cent feel a ‘strong urge’ to look at their phone while conversing with someone in real life. Social events (28 per cent), speaking with friends (18 per cent) and parents (17 per cent) are some scenarios where the younger generations switch off. And 28 per cent said they are even switching off at work, potentially impacting their productivity. The biggest temptations to look at your phone when chatting face-to-face with someone include checking messages (48 per cent), scrolling social media (44 per cent) and even opening YouTube (18…

Emergency services were alerted after the car crashed in Porters Avenue shortly before 4pm yesterday (April 9).(Image: Stuart Spire) Paramedics arrived and found one person had been hurt – they were released after being treated at the scene. The police were also in attendance and spoke with people at the scene of the crash. It is not known if there have been any arrests in relation to the incident.(Image: Stuart Spire) A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 3.50pm yesterday (Wednesday 9 April) to reports of a road traffic collision in Porters Avenue, Dagenham. “We sent…

Nexhat Ukehaxhaj,  57, of Dunkeld Road, pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.  The details of the charge state that he sent messages to who he believed to be a boy aged under 16 discussing meeting the child for sex and asking for nude images.  Ukehaxhaj appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Monday, April 7.  He was given a one-year sentence suspended for two years, meaning he will not see the inside of a cell unless he offends again during that time.  Ukehaxhaj was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work.  He will…

The resident, in her 30s, who wishes to be kept anonymous, said she became aware of the alleged treats being made across Snapchat and TikTok, such as individuals planning to bring “knives and acid” to the event in Prince Charles Road on April 8. She showed the News Shopper comments made from several users under a TikTok video posted on April 4, titled “Blackheath funfair 2025”. One comment said, “don’t go people are bringing shanks and acid” and another one added “guys are trying to raid.” After seeing the videos, she said that it was her duty to alert officers…