Raphael Fakoya, 35, was jailed for nine years on May 13 after he was found guilty of numerous sexual offences. The assault occurred in February 2022 at Fakoya's home, with a woman who he knew. Fakoya will be on the sex offenders register for life. Following a hearing at Croydon Crown Court on January 24, Fakoya, from Beatrice Avenue, SW16, was declared a serious risk to women. He plead guilty to three counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault. Detective Constable Jo Cheung who led the investigation to convict Fakoya said: “I hope this...…Raphael Fakoya, 35, was jailed for nine years on May 13 after he was found guilty of numerous sexual offences. The assault occurred in February 2022 at Fakoya's home, with a woman who he knew. Fakoya will be on the sex offenders register for life. Following a hearing at Croydon Crown Court on January 24, Fakoya, from Beatrice Avenue, SW16, was declared a serious risk to women. He plead guilty to three counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault. Detective Constable Jo Cheung who led the investigation to convict Fakoya said: “I hope this...WW…

On Monday, April, 29 police received a public referral in relation to online posts allegedly showing support for Hamas. The matter was referred to specialist officers in the national Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit to assess the posts, and subsequently passed to detectives within the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command for further investigation. On Tuesday (May 14), a 47-year-old man was arrested in south west London on suspicion of showing support to a terrorist organisation, contrary to section 12 of the Terrorism Act, 2000. He was taken into police custody and officers also...…On Monday, April, 29 police received a public referral in relation to online posts allegedly showing support for Hamas. The matter was referred to specialist officers in the national Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit to assess the posts, and subsequently passed to detectives within the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command for further investigation. On Tuesday (May 14), a 47-year-old man was arrested in south west London on suspicion of showing support to a terrorist organisation, contrary to section 12 of the Terrorism Act, 2000. He was taken into police custody and officers also...WW…

He now remains in police custody, but police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and more information about the shooting. Officers were called by medical staff to St Thomas’ Hospital after the man was dropped off by a “private vehicle” at 2.30am on May 11. Jazmel Dashourn Patterson-Low, 26, from Lambeth, died about half an hour later. Detectives believe that Jazmel was shot on the Westbury Estate in St Rule Street. His family are being supported by specially trained officers. His death was confirmed by a post-mortem examination on May 12 and it was determined the fatal injury...…He now remains in police custody, but police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and more information about the shooting. Officers were called by medical staff to St Thomas’ Hospital after the man was dropped off by a “private vehicle” at 2.30am on May 11. Jazmel Dashourn Patterson-Low, 26, from Lambeth, died about half an hour later. Detectives believe that Jazmel was shot on the Westbury Estate in St Rule Street. His family are being supported by specially trained officers. His death was confirmed by a post-mortem examination on May 12 and it was determined the fatal injury...WW…

Loading...Automatically injected HTML goes herePiano meter debuggerData returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event.As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles.Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services.These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community.It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.…Loading...Automatically injected HTML goes herePiano meter debuggerData returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event.As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles.Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services.These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community.It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.WW…

CrimeSuttonShareArrests have been made in Sutton after a car chase from Surrey, just less than a mile away from the scene of a stabbing where a 42-year-old man died.At 9.30pm yesterday (October 4), Sutton police were told that Surrey Police were chasing a vehicle.The vehicle stopped in Barlow Close, Wallington, and the occupants allegedly fled the car.However, shortly afterwards the suspects were stopped and arrested.Police have reassured the community that despite this being close to the scene where Luke Blackmore was stabbed to death, this is not a connected incident.Sutton MS shared a...…CrimeSuttonShareArrests have been made in Sutton after a car chase from Surrey, just less than a mile away from the scene of a stabbing where a 42-year-old man died.At 9.30pm yesterday (October 4), Sutton police were told that Surrey Police were chasing a vehicle.The vehicle stopped in Barlow Close, Wallington, and the occupants allegedly fled the car.However, shortly afterwards the suspects were stopped and arrested.Police have reassured the community that despite this being close to the scene where Luke Blackmore was stabbed to death, this is not a connected incident.Sutton MS shared a...WW…

CrimeCroydonShareTwo males have been arrested after police found drugs, knives, weapons and a firearm at a home in Croydon.The males are currently in custody.Police went to the address yesterday (Thursday, October 5) in search of a wanted male.Croydon MPS tweeted: “Yesterday officers from @MetTaskforce U4:4 attended an address looking for a wanted male.Yesterday officers from @MetTaskforce U4:4 attended an address looking for a wanted male, on attending officers found a significant amount of Drugs, Knives and Weapons, including a Firearm.2 males have been arrested and are currently in...…CrimeCroydonShareTwo males have been arrested after police found drugs, knives, weapons and a firearm at a home in Croydon.The males are currently in custody.Police went to the address yesterday (Thursday, October 5) in search of a wanted male.Croydon MPS tweeted: “Yesterday officers from @MetTaskforce U4:4 attended an address looking for a wanted male.Yesterday officers from @MetTaskforce U4:4 attended an address looking for a wanted male, on attending officers found a significant amount of Drugs, Knives and Weapons, including a Firearm.2 males have been arrested and are currently in...WW…

EmergencyBatterseaShareA man in his 20s has died after being shot in Battersea.Police received calls about gunshots on Shuttleworth Road last night (Thursday) at around 9.50pm.Officers and paramedics discovered the injured man and provided emergency first aid.He died at the scene.His family have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.A formal identification and a post-mortem examination in the near future.At this stage, no arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call 101 quoting reference CAD...…EmergencyBatterseaShareA man in his 20s has died after being shot in Battersea.Police received calls about gunshots on Shuttleworth Road last night (Thursday) at around 9.50pm.Officers and paramedics discovered the injured man and provided emergency first aid.He died at the scene.His family have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.A formal identification and a post-mortem examination in the near future.At this stage, no arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call 101 quoting reference CAD...WW…

Nestled in the heart of Wimbledon Village, this charming restaurant exudes warmth and ambiance from the moment you step inside. The restaurant's inviting décor, featuring elegant Thai-inspired accents and bright floral pieces scattered across the walls, sets the stage for a relaxed and enjoyable meal. One of the highlights of dining at Giggling Squid is the extensive menu, which boasts a wide array of Thai dishes crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. From the vibrant Papaya Salad and aromatic Thai Green Curry to fragrant Pad-Thai’s and mouth watering seafood, there is...…Nestled in the heart of Wimbledon Village, this charming restaurant exudes warmth and ambiance from the moment you step inside. The restaurant's inviting décor, featuring elegant Thai-inspired accents and bright floral pieces scattered across the walls, sets the stage for a relaxed and enjoyable meal. One of the highlights of dining at Giggling Squid is the extensive menu, which boasts a wide array of Thai dishes crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. From the vibrant Papaya Salad and aromatic Thai Green Curry to fragrant Pad-Thai’s and mouth watering seafood, there is...WW…

We reported earlier this month that the Metropolitan Police Service had shut down its probe into allegations by Keith Hinchliffe. Keith’s testimony last year saw a serial paedophile sent back to jail for six years. Keith came forward after the Jimmy Savile revelations to report that Philip Saunders, 67, of Queens Road, Aylesham, had abused him for years in the 1980s, in and around Twickenham. He even took Keith out of the council’s notorious Grafton Close children’s home, in Hounslow, where he was briefly sent, so he could continue his campaign of abuse. Keith was described by the...…We reported earlier this month that the Metropolitan Police Service had shut down its probe into allegations by Keith Hinchliffe. Keith’s testimony last year saw a serial paedophile sent back to jail for six years. Keith came forward after the Jimmy Savile revelations to report that Philip Saunders, 67, of Queens Road, Aylesham, had abused him for years in the 1980s, in and around Twickenham. He even took Keith out of the council’s notorious Grafton Close children’s home, in Hounslow, where he was briefly sent, so he could continue his campaign of abuse. Keith was described by the...WW…

The incident happened in Roehampton Lane just after 5.30am today (April 29). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene and found a man unresponsive. He was taken to hospital for treatment where his injuries are currently being assessed. Police say he has gained consciousness and does not believe anyone else was involved in the incident. A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called to Roehampton Lane, Wandsworth, SW15 near Putney by London Ambulance services at 05:48hrs on Monday, 29 April following reports that a there was a road...…The incident happened in Roehampton Lane just after 5.30am today (April 29). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene and found a man unresponsive. He was taken to hospital for treatment where his injuries are currently being assessed. Police say he has gained consciousness and does not believe anyone else was involved in the incident. A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called to Roehampton Lane, Wandsworth, SW15 near Putney by London Ambulance services at 05:48hrs on Monday, 29 April following reports that a there was a road...WW…