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London crime: More than a quarter of all knife crimes last year were committed by under-18s2 April 2021
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Shocking crime figures have laid bare the scale of London's youth knife crime epidemic, with more than a quarter of all knife and offensive weapon offences registered in 2020 being attributed to people under the age of 18.
The government data set, which looks at yearly sentencing for knife and offensive weapon offences in London, found that 987 teenagers between the age of 16-18, and 744 children in the age range of 10-15, had been convicted of knife offences last year.
In total, 6,457 instances of knife crime resulted in sentencing in the capital last year, with youth convictions amounting to a proportional share of 26.8 per cent.
A spokesperson for the Met told My London: "We know violence affects young people, as both victims and perpetrators, more than older age groups in London. Tackling violent crime is the top priority of everyone in the Met.
Walthamstow transformations in the last decade29 August 2020
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Walthamstow, a major hub in East London, is probably known by many Londoners as the place where the Victoria line ends.
Unless you're a resident, of course, and then it is home. A home that has gone through incredible transformation in recent years.
From new shops and restaurants going up there to the opening of Walthamstow Overground station, making transport connections even better.
All this change has made the area much more desirable as a place for both long-term Londoners and those moving to the capital for work to find a home in.
Major changes have transformed the area for both residents and those visiting Waltham Forest Council's Leader
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Average of one knife crime every day in Waltham Forest 19 March 2015
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A knife crime was committed almost every day on average in Waltham Forest last year, it has emerged.
Levels of child criminal exploitation 'almost back to Victorian times' 2 Jan 2020
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Exclusive: police chief says problem is at a high for modern era amid lack of youth facilities
The criminal exploitation of children is at its highest level in modern times as gangs capitalise on a lack of youth facilities and school exclusions to groom children, a police chief has revealed.
Chief constable Shaun Sawyer said that as state provision for children receded in the last decade, driven in part by austerity, criminals had exploited the space between “the school gate and the front door”.
Knife offences hit ten-year high with 60 recorded every day in the past year 16 January 2020
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Knife offences have hit a ten-year high and are running at the equivalent of over 60 a day, according to Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures.
'Poverty link' to youth violence - London mayor15 July 2019
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New figures from Mayor of London Sadiq Khan show what he says is a clear link between poverty in the capital and the rise in serious youth violence.
The data shows that the poorest areas of London are most likely to experience the highest levels of serious crime among youngsters
Chingford Hatch Lane: Two arrested after man suffers head injury in brawl 13 April 2021
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Two people were arrested after a man suffered a head injury during a fight in Chingford.
Police were called at just after 7pm on Tuesday (April 13) to reports of a group of men 6 in Hatch Lane.
People living nearby reported a large police presence as officers responded to the incident, with police tape later seen around an area being examined near a restaurant.
Waltham Forest hate crime rise not due to Covid conspiracies 31 March 2021
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The huge surge in racist hate crimes in Waltham Forest last year was not caused by anti-east Asian Covid conspiracies, new data indicates.
While a Met Police spokesperson suggested last month that “certain communities were targeted due to the pandemic”, only eight crimes against east Asian people were reported last year.
The vast majority of the more than 500 hate crimes in the borough were against black, white and south Asian people, with more than 100 incidents affecting each group.
The data, obtained by Freedom of Information request, also shows that less than a fifth of these reports resulted in any action against the criminal, such as a charge or caution.
Appeal for information over Amaan Shakoor murder in Walthamstow2 April 2021
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The detective leading the search for the gunmen who killed a 16-year-old boy has urged anyone with information “to break the wall of silence” surrounding his death. Amaan Shakoor was outside Walthamstow Leisure Centre on the evening of April 2, 2018 when he was approached by two males. He was shot in the head. Police and paramedics rushed to the scene and Amaan was taken to hospital. He spent the night in a critical condition and died the next day.
Detective Chief Inspector Perry Benton, from Metropolitan Police, said: “Three years have passed since this horrific incident that took a young man from his family. “They deserve justice and the chance to have some sort of closure. We will not rest until we identify those responsible and bring them before the courts.”
Walthamstow man charged by police probing car theft 18 March 2021
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An 18-year-old man was stabbed in his neck and killed yesterday in Walthamstow.
Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Lea Bridge Road at 5.20pm.
Emergency services rushed to the scene were an 18-year-old man was found with a stab wound to his neck. CPR was performed but the victim was pronounced dead at 6.08pm.
There have been no arrests and police say they do not believe the attack to be ‘gang related’.
Walthamstow stabbing: Teenager, 18, knifed to death ‘and mother slashed by thug trying to steal designer jackets’ 18 March 2021
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A teenage law student was stabbed to death and his mother slashed by a knife thug trying to steal designer jackets from their home-run business.
Hussain Chaudhry was attacked by thugs trying to steal designer jackets from his family’s home-run business, neighbours said
Hussain Chaudhry, 18, collapsed clutching a wound to his neck outside the terraced house on Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow at 5.20pm yesterday.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, near the busy street’s junction with Grove Road.
His mother and brother were also found with slash wounds to their hands.
Man treated for stab wounds after Leyton incident16 February 2021
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A man is being treated in hospital after an incident in East London on Tuesday (February 16) night.
Police were called to Newport Road in Leyton shortly after 9pm.
There was a male with stab wounds at the scene. He is said to be in his 20s.
He is currently being treated in hospital for his injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.
Officers have placed one male under arrest.
Waltham Forest police find bag of stashed weapons and knives16 March 2021
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A vigilant member of the public alerted police to a stashed bag of zombie-style knives, machetes and axes, in Waltham Forest today. The photo shows the contents of the black bag found stashed by police officers: two machetes; five zombie knives and a small hand axe.
Gang members often stash weapons and drugs in public places, to avoid the risk of them being found by police on their person or at their homes.
Police hunt man who attacked and robbed commuter at Walthamstow Central London Underground station11 February 2021
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Police are searching for the man who pushed a commuter over on an escalator and stole their wallet at Walthamstow Central Tube station.
At 9.48pm on Friday, January 15 the victim was travelling up an escalator at the North London station when he was pushed over by a man and his wallet was stolen from his back pocket.
The man then exited the station with the victim’s wallet.
Councillors in the dark about council's own joint operation
Police charge three teenagers after Walthamstow burglary14 February 2921
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Three teenagers have been charged in connection with an aggravated burglary.
On the afternoon of Monday January 11, Met Police were called to reports of a burglary at a home in Beresford Road, Walthamstow.
Detectives have been investigating the incident and have issued an update.
Police say two 17-year-old boys were charged on February 11 with aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article.
They were remanded in custody before appearing at Stratford Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Police find Rambo-style knives in Highams Park5th February 2021
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Police found two stashed Rambo-style knives following a foot chase with three suspects.
On the evening of Wednesday, February 3, officers were patrolling in Selwyn Avenue, Highams Park, when they saw a group of three males who, upon seeing the police, ran off.
Officers gave chase, catching two of the males, a 21-year-old man and 16-year-old boy.
The third male managed to escape officers.
Sniffer dogs were called in to search the area where the males had been and found two Rambo-style knives.
Councillors in the dark about council's own joint operation11 February 2021
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Councillors responsible for ensuring antisocial behaviour and crime are dealt with properly are not receiving enough information to do their job, a councillor claimed.
Some members of Waltham Forest Council's communities scrutiny committee complained last night that reports lacked substance, particularly an update on antisocial behaviour that was less than 150 words long.
Cllr Mitchell Goldie (Con, Endlebury) said it is difficult for elected members to scrutinise how council and police resources are used if they are not kept informed.
He found it particularly alarming that Operation 20x20x20, a joint operation between the council and police launched last month, was “news to him”.
Five sought in connection with aggravated burglary in Walthamstow 14 January 2021
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Detectives are appealing for people to come forward after an aggravated burglary in Walthamstow.
On Monday, 11 January 2021 at approximately 14:30hrs, a man wearing an orange high visibility jacket knocked on the door at a residential address in Beresford Road, E17 and stated that he was a delivery driver.
Once the resident opened the door, four other suspects forced their way into the address, all were armed with knives.
The suspects entered several rooms in the house, searching for valuable items to steal.
The five suspects stole jewellery, phones, passports, iPads, a designer handbag, ear pods, ID cards and designer watches from the address.
Police are making an appeal to the public for any witnesses or information in relation to the suspects that could result in their identification.
Anyone with information or who recognises the suspects is asked to contact police via 101 quoting reference CAD 3600/11JAN21 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.
Waltham Forest reports of racist hate crimes rose post-Covid8th February 2021
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Waltham Forest saw a huge surge in reports of racist hate crimes in the first few months of the pandemic - and they have yet to return to normal levels.
The number of racist hate crimes reported to police every month went from 19 in April last year to 55 in May, rising even higher to 65 in June.
Neighbouring Hackney and Redbridge both saw sharp rises in the summer but returned to pre-pandemic levels in winter, whereas the trend in Waltham Forest seems to be continuing.
In December, the last month for which statistics are available, 50 racist hate crimes were reported, well above the average of 36 a month recorded for the past four years.
Data on the Mayor of London’s website shows people were most likely to be victimised in the south of the borough, particularly Grove Green ward, where 57 crimes were reported.
Serial rapist Joseph McCann minimum jail term increased11 December 2020
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Two notorious criminals who are serving life sentences for some of the worst offences of rape ever tried in England and Wales have had their minimum jail terms increased by the Court of Appeal.
Joseph McCann, 35, was given 33 life sentences at the Old Bailey last December for a string of sex attacks on 11 women and children – one aged 11 – during a 15-day cocaine and vodka-fuelled rampage. McCann began his reign of terror when he kidnapped and raped a 21-year-old woman walking home from Pryzm nightclub in Watford. Four days later, McCann abducted two women from Walthamstow and Edgware. A 25-year-old woman was kidnapped just a few metres from her home in Walthamstow after midnight on April 25. Over the next 14 hours, McCann raped her repeatedly, driving her to different parts of north London and into Epping Forest. McCann then forced a 21-year-old woman into his car in Edgware. The women managed to escape after he tried to book a hotel room in Watford and the 25-year-old hit McCann over the head with a vodka bottle.
Reynard Sinaga, 37, was handed a life sentence at Manchester Crown Court in January after being convicted of more than 150 offences, including 136 counts of rape, committed against 48 men – although police have linked him to more than 190 potential victims.
The Attorney General’s Office referred the 30-year minimum jail terms handed to McCann and Sinaga to the Court of Appeal as “unduly lenient” earlier this year.
Woman fined £10,000 after New Year party near Chingford1 January 2021
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A woman was fined £10,000 after police shut down a New Year party taking place in an area with the highest Covid infection rate in England.
Essex Police were granted a dispersal order after responding to reports of a "large, unauthorised, gathering" in Epping Forest shortly after midnight.
A Snapchat video published on Twitter, claiming to be shot overnight in Sewardstonebury, showed multiple young adults dancing and partying inside a room.
There were balloons, sparklers, a DJ, and alcohol was being served in large ice buckets by waiters.
Police appeal after series of Waltham Forest sexual assaults 26 November 2020
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Three women and a teenage girl were sexually assaulted in a five-hour spree of "linked" attacks in Waltham Forest.
The four assaults, which police have described as "linked", all took place in Waltham Forest between approximately 7.25am and midday on Tuesday, October 20.
Detectives investigating the assaults have only now, one month later, released CCTV footage of a man wanted for questioning in connection with the attacks.
One woman was assaulted in the area of Hall Lane. Another assault took place on a teenage girl at a bus stop in the area of Leonard Road.
Illegal party busted at Walthamstow bar and everyone present fined25 November 2020
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Police broke up an illegal party at a bar and fined everybody present £200.
Mint Club in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, was already under police scrutiny after an event with around 200 people was discovered at the venue on August 30.
Police and council officers noticed lights on inside the locked and shuttered venue shortly before 9pm on Sunday (November 22). Officers, who arrived at 8.50pm, were unable to enter the venue for 20 minutes, when they found around 20 people in two rooms and evidence of shisha smoking
Tottenham's Harry Kane’s £100,000 Range Rover ‘stolen’ in Chingford 15 November 2020
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Premier League star Harry Kane’s luxury Range Rover has been stolen from outside an address, according to reports.
Thieves used an electronic device to open the £100,000 car in Chingford before making off with it, the Sun newspaper reported.
The England captain reportedly obtained CCTV footage which shows a car driving past his luxury vehicle on multiple occasions last month, leading to fears he was targeted by a gang.
Man charged following two Ilford shootings on same night18 November 2020
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A man has been charged as police investigate two shootings.
Mushin Mohamed, 24, of Leytonstone Road was charged today (November 19) with murder and attempted murder.
Police were called to Balfour Road, Ilford, on November 1 at 10.14pm to reports of a shooting.
A man, 30, died at the scene after suffering a gunshot injury to the head. He was later identified as Jason Diallo from Ilford.
Walthamstow C17 gang member jailed5 October 2020
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A gang member has been jailed after being caught wearing a hoodie and in possession of “items used in drug supply”.
Calito Hall has been imprisoned for 20 months for breaching an injunction – designed to disrupt the operations of the C17 gang in Thurrock – six times.
The 21-year-old, from Walthamstow, is banned from making entering parts of Thurrock, making drill music video, wearing hoodies or face coverings and associating with other C17 members.
Gang members must give Essex Police all details of their social media profiles and are banned from congregating in a public place in groups of two or more.
Despite the order, Hall was caught wearing a hooded top, being in possession of mobile phones which weren’t registered under the injunction, and being in possession of items used in drug supply.
At a hearing at Chelmsford County Court on Friday, October 2, Hall, of Lewis Avenue, was sentenced to 20-weeks in prison.
Walthamstow stabbing: Teenage boy killed in street
24 October 2020
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A 17-year-old boy has been killed in a street stabbing in east London.
The Met Police said officers were called to Westbury Road in Walthamstow at 21:20 BST on Friday, where they found the boy injured.
Paramedics treated the teenager at the scene but he was pronounced dead shortly after.
Officers are in the process of establishing his identity and informing his next of kin. No arrests have been made.
Leyton man who stabbed wife 21 times to death jailed1st September 2020
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A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after stabbing his wife 21 times to death.
Yi Xing Song, 54, of Mangolia Close in Leyton, pleaded guilty to the murder of 35-year-old Li-Qing Wang at the Old Bailey, and was sentenced with a minimum term of 19 years.
Li-Qing was found with multiple stab injuries at the address on February 25, with Song lying next to the body pretending to be unconscious before he was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Man jailed for raping woman in Leytonstone2 October 2020
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A man who raped a woman as she was walking home after a night out with friends in Leytonstone has been jailed for nine years
On January 26 of this year, Leon Rochester followed the victim along Leytonstone High Road before approaching her and offering to buy her a drink.
The 33-year-old then walked with the victim to a secluded location off Kirkdale Road where he raped her, ignoring repeated pleas for him to stop.
The woman eventually managed to break free and run away.
Woman fought off attempted rapist in Walthamstow 27 August 2020
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A woman fought off an attacker who attempted to rape her in the early hours of morning while she was walking home.
Police have only now released an e-fit image of a man they want to question in connection with the incident in Walthamstow on July 25.
A woman was walking home along Church Hill at about 2.40am when the incident happened.
As she reached the zebra crossing near Folkestone Road she became aware of a man who followed her towards a small park in East Avenue.
A struggle ensued and the woman managed to fight off the attacker who is reported to have touched her inappropriately.
The man then ran away and the woman called police.
Cyclist accused of killing pedestrian in east London 26th August 2020
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A 22-year-old cyclist has appeared in court accused of knocking down and killing a pensioner.
Ermir Loka, of Manor Road, Waltham Forest, east London, allegedly killed 72-year-old pedestrian Peter McCombie in a collision in Tower Hamlets.
The crash happened in Bow Road on Friday July 3, and Mr McCombie died in hospital on July 11.
Murderer and serial rapist 'E17 night stalker' jailed 20 August 2020
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A murderer and serial stranger rapist dubbed the “E17 night stalker” has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 37 years.
Aman Vyas, 35, was sentenced on Thursday for six counts of rape of four women, grievous bodily harm and the 2009 murder of 35-year-old Michelle Samaraweera, after a trial at Croydon Crown Court.
Murder probe launched after man 'stabbed in neck and dumped in park' in Walthamstow 26 August 2020
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Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed in the neck and left by a brook in a park in north east London.
Officers were called at 1.40pm on Monday to St James Park in Walthamstow after a man was found unresponsive, Scotland Yard said.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and police have named him as Yassar Mustakim Moussa, 37, from Walthamstow.
Three charged following early morning Waltham Forest raids 8 August 2020
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Two men and a teenager have been charged with possession of imitation firearms following a series of early morning raids.
The warrants, executed on Thursday, August 6, followed a three-month operation, named Operation Beamond, targeting suspected drug dealing in Waltham Forest.
A number of officers were involved in the operation, including the North East Gangs Unit, local borough officers, the Violence Suppression Unit, and Territorial Support Group. Two men and a teenager have since been charged
Teenager rushed to hospital after stabbing by Highams Park station18 August 2020
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A teenager is fighting for his life with stab injuries after a fight with three other men.
Police were called to Larkshall Road, Chingford to reports of a man with stab injuries near to the railway crossing on Jubilee Avenue by Highams Park. Before the London Ambulance Service arrived, officers carried out first aid to the 18-year-old.
He was rushed to an east London hospital and his injuries are believed to be life threatening.
Police say they believe that he was stabbed during a fight with three other men near to the railway crossing.
Woman attacked at knifepoint while walking dog in Ridgeway Park24 July 2020
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The victim, 25, was walking her dog in an alleyway beneath Ridgeway Park, Waltham Forest, on Monday (July 20) when she was approached by a man sometime between 3.30pm and 4.30pm.
Police say the man cut her clothes with a knife, banged her head against a wall, and kicked her dog as he attempted to sexually assault her.
But the woman fought back, and the suspect fled along the alley towards Chingford Avenue.
Second man convicted over hit-and-run in Leytonstone 6 August 2020
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A man who changed the number plates of a car involved in a murder has been jailed for perverting the course of justice.
Jack Bush, 24, of Oakdale Road, Leytonstone, switched the plates on a Toyota Prius which had been driven into Constantin Sin in High Road, Leytonstone, on May 5 2019.
Murder and rape accused went prowling for lone women in early hours, court told 7 June 2020
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An alleged serial rapist who is charged with murdering one of his victims targeted women on their own and under cover of darkness, a court has been told.
Aman Vyas turned a small area near his home in Walthamstow, east London, into his “hunting ground” for a “series of violent rapes” between March and May 2009, prosecutor Tom Little QC said.
The barrister told Croydon Crown Court in south London: “The prosecution say the defendant would go out prowling in the early hours of the morning, looking for lone women on whom he could prey.”
Council discover 1,500-strong rave minutes from nature reserve 14 July 2020
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An illegal rave with more than 1,000 attendees was discovered minutes away from the Waterworks Nature Reserve.
Waltham Forest Council enforcement officers and police attended the party at an industrial unit in Rigg Approach on July 4.
Around 1,500 people are thought to have attended the event, although neither police nor a council spokesperson would confirm if it was connected to other illegal raves held in the borough.
Man arrested after woman shot through front door in Walthamstow9th June 2020
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Police have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was shot.Police and ambulance services were called to shots fired in Banbury Road, Walthamstow, at around 11.40pm on March 3, where a woman, 30, was found with gunshot injuries.
The woman was rushed to hospital and her condition was found to be on-life threatening.
It is believed the suspect – or possibly suspects – fired from the street through the front door, which struck the victim.
Today (June 9) the Met’s Violent Crime Taskforce arrested a man, 32, on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of ammunition and possession of class A and B drugs.
Serial burglars involved in London bank heists jailed 6 July 2020
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Two men who posed as workmen to carry out a series of commercial burglaries across London – including the theft of more than quarter of a million pounds from a bank – has been sentenced.
Jason Perry, 48, of Clover Court in Waltham Forest, was involved in six burglaries across London, including the theft of more than £200,000 from a bank in Whitechapel.
He pleaded guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court today and was sentenced to eight years in jail.
Man rushed to hospital after Walthamstow stabbing 2 June 2020
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A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing this afternoon.
Police were called to Boundary Road, Walthamstow at around 4.53pm today (June 2) to reports of a stabbing. The victim, said to be in his 20s, was quickly taken to hospital.
An air ambulance was seen landing at Thomas Gamuel Park, next to Boundary Road. Metropolitan Police say that his condition is currently unknown and no arrests have yet been made. Officers remain at the scene and police have warned that there are several road closures in place on Boundary Road and Colchester Road.
'Hostile crowd' forms as man arrested in Walthamstow 13 June 2020
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A hostile crowd formed as police arrested a man in Walthamstow on Friday afternoon.
Police were undertaking an operation to tackle people uninsured drivers in in Hoe Street and Greenleaf Road on June 12.
Officers, who had already seized two moped from uninsured drivers, stopped a third who refused to get off his moped.
When the man was arrested a large 'hostile crowd' gathered.
The man was de-arrested after being driven out of the area – released before being processed at a police station.
Jaden Moodie: 'Chances missed' to protect boy groomed by dealers26 May 2020
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The 14-year-old was stabbed to death in Bickley Road, Leyton in a drugs turf war after being groomed by drug dealers had been arrested in a crack den months earlier but police did not contact child exploitation staff, a report has found.
At the time of his death Jaden was living with his grandmother in Leyton.
His mother, Jada Bailey, had been sleeping on friends' sofas while she waited to be rehoused.
She had told housing officers she was trying to keep her son out of trouble and was keen to find somewhere for them to live in Waltham Forest, the report said. She was allocated a flat two weeks before Jaden was stabbed to death.
The review found Ms Bailey and Jaden's housing needs "could have been handled in a timelier manner", especially as his vulnerability to exploitation became clear.
Murdered teen Jaden Moodie could have been housed months earlier 26 May 2020
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Waltham Forest Council could have housed the family of murdered 14-year-old Jaden Moodie two months before his death, a report published today estimates.
Jaden was living on his grandmother’s sofa, away from his mother, when he was stabbed to death in January 2019, nine months after the family moved to the borough from Nottingham.
Antiques worth £30,000, including photo of James Joyce, stolen 1 May 2020
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A collection of rare and unusual antiques worth £30,000 - including a framed black-and-white photo of author James Joyce - has been stolen.
Police were called to a storage facility in Waltham Forest on the morning of April 20 by a member of staff, who said that one of the storage units had been broken into.
Detective investigating death of man found unconscious in Chingford make third arrest16 May 2020
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Detectives investigating the death of a man who died in hospital 16 days after he was found unconscious have made a third arrest.
Chingford resident Mark Barber was found unconscious in Peacock Close shortly before midnight on Sunday, April 19.
The 62-year-old was taken to an east London Hospital where he died on Tuesday, May 5. A post-mortem examination at Queens Road Mortuary gave the provisional cause of death as a head injury.
Homicide detectives from the Specialist Crime Command have made a third arrest.
Five appear in court charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs 3 April 2020
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Five people have appeared in court charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
The people, aged between 29 and 35, were arrested as part of "pre planned" warrants on Wednesday, April 1.
Among those arrested were Nkasana Senda, 35, of Coventry Road, Ilford, and Annabel Dalus, 30, of Oliver Road, Leyton.
Also arrested and charged Javian Gordon, 29, of Urswick Road, Hackney, Corey Godonu-Morgan, 27, of Cassland Rd, Hackney, and D] Keston Allen, 31, of Rowland Hill Avenue, Tottenham.
Men wanted for questioning in connection with series of burglaries 4 April 2020
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Police are hunting a number of men they wish to question in connection with several burglaries.
The Met has only just released images of the men they wish to speak despite the incidents happening a "few months ago".
A spokesperson for Waltham Forest MPS said: "Detectives from the North East BCU of the Metropolitan Police Service are appealing for help from the public to identify a number of different suspects from CCTV images who police wish to question regarding Burglaries in the Waltham Forest area
Investigation in place after man stabbed to death in Walthamstow 1 April 2020
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A murder investigation has been launched and a man was arrested following a fatal stabbing.
Police were called to reports of a man seriously injured on Alexandra Road, Walthamstow, on Tuesday (March 31) at 10.55pm.
Shortly after officers and ambulances attended, the man, in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man, in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into police custody.
Three men charged with attempted murder in connection with Chingford firearm incident2 April 2020
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Nooha Sillah, 18, of Armstrong Avenue, Woodford Green, appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, April 1 charged with attempted murder, possession of firearm with intent to endanger life, possession with intent to supply class A drugs, and possession of cannabis.
Two co-defendants - Darren John Stafford, 22,of Aldriche Way, Chingford, and Benjamin Agyeman-Badu, 21, also of Aldriche Way - were charged on March 18, 2019, with attempted murder, and possession of firearm with intent to endanger life.
They first appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on March 18.
They have all been remanded in custody, and are next due to appear at The Old Bailey at a later date to be confirmed.
The attempted murder and firearm charges relate to an incident in Aldriche Way on the afternoon of March 9
Two men charged with drugs offences following early morning raids26 March 2020
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Two men have been charged with drugs offences, Scotland Yard has confirmed.
The two men were arrested and charged following a recent proactive operation by the Metropolitan Police to suppress drug dealing in the Waltham Forest borough.
Mohamed Mohamed, 19, and Yusef Nur, 29, both of no fixed address, were charged on Tuesday, March 24 with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Both men will appear at Stratford Magistrates’ Court later today (Thursday, March 26).
The men were arrested on March 4 following early morning warrants by the north-east Proactive Gangs Unit and Territorial Support Group.
Three men rushed to hospital after Chingford triple stabbing29 March 2020
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Police are looking for witnesses after three men were stabbed during a fight.
Officers were called to reports of a fight at Broad Oak Close, Chingford on Friday (March 27) at 5am.
Three men, aged in their mid-twenties, were found suffering stab injuries at the scene.
They were rushed to hospital and were discharged later that day.
Another 28-year-old man, separate from the group of three, was arrested and released on bail.
Woman shot in Banbury Road in Walthamstow7 March 2020
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Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to come forward after a woman was shot in Walthamstow.
Police were called at around 11,40pm on Tuesday March 3 to reports of shots fired in Banbury Road.
A 30-year-old woman was found with gunshot injuries. She was taken to hospital, where her condition was assessed as not life-threatening. It is believed the suspect or suspects fired from the street through the victim’s front door, striking her.
Four teens hospitalised and seven arrested following Walthamstow stabbings12 March 2020
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Four teenagers have been taken to hospital and seven arrested following a multiple stabbing in Walthamstow.
Yesterday evening, at about 9pm, police officers responded to reports of a group of youths fighting with weapons in Manston Court.
Met officers attend along with the London Ambulance Service; four males, aged between 15 and 16 were taken to hospital with stab injuries - none believed to be life-threatening.
A Met spokesperson said: “Seven arrests have been made in total for offences including violent disorder, affray, and possession of an offensive weapon. Officers remain at the scene and a crime scene is in place. Enquiries into the circumstances continue.”
A section 60 was put in place until 7am this morning – granting frontline officers the power to conduct stop and searches without establishing “reasonable grounds” – in the Walthamstow, Leyton and Leytonstone areas.
Last night Waltham Forest MPS moved to reassure the public, tweeting: “ This is an isolated incident and we don’t believe there is a risk to members of the public.
Police boost stop and search powers across Waltham Forest for second time in three days3 March 2020
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Stop and search powers boosted following Walthamstow stabbings 2nd March 2020
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Stop and search powers have been heightened following a wave of violence yesterday in which two men were stabbed in separate incidents.
A section 60 order is in place until 6pm today (Monday, March 3), meaning police officers have the power to stop and search people across Waltham Forest without having to establish “reasonable grounds”.
At about 5pm yesterday (Sunday, March 1), a 20-year-old man was stabbed in Longfield Avenue, Walthamstow.
He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Almost 6 hours later, another man was stabbed in Queen’s Road, Walthamstow, just 1-mile away from the first stabbing.
Police were called at about 10.40pm to the incident. The victim, aged in his 20s, was also sprayed with an unconfirmed substance. He was taken to hospital.
Early morning Walthamstow raids lead to 24 arrests4 March 2020
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A series of early morning raids targeting suspected drug dealers across Walthamstow this morning led to 24 arrests.
Over 300 officers executed warrants across 27 addresses in the St James’s Street area of Walthamstow at 5am today (Wednesday, March 4).
Detectives seized suspected class A and B drugs, large amounts of cash and several zombie style knives.
The arrested suspects, males aged between 16 and 32 years old, have been taken into custody.
The early morning operations followed a five-month investigation – in partnership with Waltham Forest Council – as part of a proactive operation to tackle the drivers of violent crime and act on community concerns.
Over the last year, Waltham Forest Council has been working with police to tackle anti-social behaviour, drugs, and violent crime, under its Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) scheme.
Waltham Forest cabinet member for community safety, Cllr Ahsan Khan, added: “Waltham Forest’s VRP delivers a public health approach to violence, by working alongside the criminal justice systems which respond to crime.
“The VRP recognises that many young people caught up in the drugs trade are groomed by adult criminal networks, and works shoulder-to-shoulder with communities, the Metropolitan Police, health and education services to ensure vulnerable young people provided with the right support at the right time to escape criminal exploitation and recover from the trauma they have experienced.”
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies in Leyton25 February 2020
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 35-year-old woman who was found stabbed to death at a residential property.
Metropolitan Police officers were called to a property in Magnolia Close, Leyton, at around 11.50am this morning to reports of concern for residents' welfare.
Medics from London Ambulance Service and London Air Ambulance also attended and found the woman with suspected stab wounds. Despite treatment she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 54-year-old man who was inside the property was arrested and is currently in police custody.
Detectives name woman found with fatal stab wounds at Leyton residential address27 February 2020
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Murder detectives have named a woman who died after being found with multiple stab wounds at a residential address in Leyton.
Li Qing Wang, 35, was found in an address in Magnolia Close suffering from fatal injuries just before midday yesterday (Tuesday, February 25).
Emergency services were unable to save her life and she died at the scene.
Officers have yet to complete a formal identification, however they are satisfied the victim is Ms Wang of Leyton.
Teenager who smashed police officer's head gets suspended sentence18th February 2020
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A police constable has called for guaranteed time behind bars for those who assault officers after a teenager who slammed his head into a patio received a suspended sentence.
PC Darren Jenkins, 47, was left with facial injuries that shocked his family after Riley Hope, 18, smashed his head into a patio and punched him in the face, breaking his nose.
The teenager had crashed a moped into a concrete post during the morning rush hour in Leyton, east London, on January 23.
As officers moved in to arrest him he ran off, with Pc Jenkins giving chase and finding him hiding in a conifer bush.
In the ensuing struggle, Hope repeatedly punched the constable and hit his head on the paving slabs.
On Friday at Thames Magistrates' Court, Hope was given a six-month prison sentence suspended for two years, and 200 hours unpaid work, after admitting assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Pc Jenkins, who is still off work with his injuries, said: "I love protecting the public, but who protects us?
Police would like to speak to these people after Phoenix Club shooting23rd February 2020
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olice have re-issued pictures of three people they would like to speak to after a fatal shooting last summer.
These images have been released again since they were initially sent in September 2019 as police continue investigating the death of Grineo Daka, 27, who was fatally shot in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton on July 7.
Police were called to the Phoenix Club shortly before 3am that day to reports of gunshots.
Officers, including firearm officers, attended and found Mr Daka, of Stratford, suffering gunshot injuries.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man kicked friend to death over £30 debt31 January 2020
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A thug who brutally kicked a pal to death following a "petty" argument over a £30 debt has been jailed for manslaughter.
David Dalling, 45, left 60-year-old Hubert Hall dying face down on the pavement in a pool of his own blood after the "vicious" attack.
Wood Green Crown Court heard the pair starting rowing over the cash at about 6.30am on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 after a night of drinking.
Dalling threw Mr Hall to the ground before kicking him six times in the head.
He then picked up items that had fallen from his victim's pockets before delivering a seventh "sickening" kick to his head and calmly walking away.
Leytonstone attempted murderer jailed for minimum of 12 years18 February 2020
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A 29-year-old man has been jailed after being found guilty of attempted murder in broad daylight for a minimum of 12 years.
Reece Burton, of no fixed address, was previously found guilty of attempting to shoot another man and possession of a firearm at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
The court heard how Burton armed himself with a loaded firearm and travelled to Birch Road, Leytonstone on the morning of Monday, June 17, 2019.
When the 28-year-old victim left his house at around 11:30am, Burton discharged the firearm at least twice.
One of the shots struck the victim in the neck, narrowly missing vital arteries and blood vessels.
Staggering home, the victim was convinced he was dying, while Burton fled the scene on a bicycle.
Police investigation launched into alleged Leytonstone rape28 January 2020
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The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation after a woman was allegedly raped in Leytonstone High Road, near the junction with Kirkdale Road.
The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Sunday, January 26.
At this early stage, no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information should contact officers on 101.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police are investigating a report of a rape alleged to have taken place at High Road, Leytonstone at around 1.30am on Sunday, January 26.
Leyton man jailed for life for role in 'ferocious' gang machete murder28 January 2020
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Machete wielding gang members have been jailed for the murder of a 19-year-old man near a busy cinema complex in a ‘ferocious’ post code rivalry attack.
The gang were arrested by police after boasting about the attack in on 'drill' rap music videos.
Tyrell Graham, 18, of Leyton, was jailed for life, to serve a minimum of 25 years for his role in the calculated plan to attack a rival gang.
On the night of February 22, 2019, the group of seven males – including Graham, Sheareem Cookhorn, 21, Jayden O’Neil-Crichlow, 17, Shane Lyons, 17, Ojay Hamilton, 17, and two individuals unknown to the police – rode to Wood Green on bikes in search of rivals.
Tanesha Melbourne-Blake gun linked to Joseph William-Torres murder 23 January 2020
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A 17-year-old girl killed in a drive-by shooting was shot by a "gun for hire" used in another murder, Scotland Yard said.
Tanesha Melbourne-Blake was socialising with friends when she was shot dead from a vehicle in Tottenham, in April 2018.
A month earlier, 20-year-old Joseph Williams-Torres was killed in a case of mistaken identity in Walthamstow.
Although the Metropolitan Police say there is no suggestion that the two murders are linked, forensic tests on the bullet recovered from Tanesha's body found that the same handgun was used.
Man charged with murder following death of 61-year-old woman in Chingford24th January 2020
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Mitchell Denahy, 24 of Waverley Avenue, was today (Friday, January 24) charged with the murder of 61-year-old Beverley Denahy
Police were called at 11.35pm on Wednesday, January 22, to reports of a disturbance at a residential address in Waverley Avenue.
Officers found the victim suffering head injuries; she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mitchel Denahy was remanded in custody and will appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, January 25.
Machete-wielding man allegedly left policeman with fractured skull, court hears 15 January 2020
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A machete-wielding motorist who left a policeman with six head wounds and a fractured skull allegedly told officers "my life is worth more than his life", a court heard.
Muhammad Rodwan, slashed 29-year-old PC Stuart Outten with a foot-long blade in August after a routine traffic stop went terrifyingly wrong, the Old Bailey was told.
The 'ferocious and savage' attack also left the officer with an arm wound and fractured fingers, the court heard.
PC Outten was attacked by handyman Rodwan when he tried to stop him driving his van away after pulling him over in Leyton, east London, to check he was insured.
Man arrested following Leyton rooftop stand-off with police23 January 2020
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A man has been arrested following a rooftop stand-off with police after a foot chase left an officer in hospital.
The man ran across rooftops in Francis Road, Leyton, following a foot chase, Police have said.
Officers were on patrol in Francis Road, Leyton, at about 8.25am on Thursday, January 23, when a man on a moped collided with a small post.
A Police spokesperson said: “The man, aged 18, made-off from the scene on foot and was chased and detained by an officer.”
Gang members jailed after man shot dead in Walthamstow 10th January 2020
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Joseph Williams-Torres, was shot dead by mistake in a "ruthless and planned attack" as part of a bloody turf war by rival youths, the Old Bailey has been told.
Three gang members who murdered an innocent man after mistaking him for someone else, have been jailed.
Joseph William Torres, 22, died after he was shot whilst sat in a van listening to music in Walthamstow at 9.30pm on March 13, 2018.
He was sat in the van with a friend, before the men appeared with hoods and shot him in the chest and leg.
Arrest made following fight outside of Kelmscott School 14 January 2020
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Police have made an arrest after breaking up a fight outside a Walthamstow school.
The Met Police were called to a fight involving “a large number of males” outside Kelmscott School, in Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, at about 3.25pm yesterday (January 13).
Walthamstow stabbing victim named as Michael Paul Baptista 23rd December 2019
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Walthamstow stabbing victim named as Michael Paul Baptista
Detectives have formally identified the victim of a fatal stabbing in Walthamstow last week.
Michael Paul Baptista, 24, of Waltham Forest was stabbed to death on the evening of Thursday, December 19.
Police were called at 7.17pm to an altercation on Bromley Road.
Emergency services found Baptiste suffering stab injuries; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A teenager was stabbed in Walthamstow 10 January 2020
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A teenager was left fighting for his life after a stabbing.
Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Chingford Road, at the junction with Rowden Road, on Thursday (January 9) at 4.13pm.
Emergency services found an 18-year-old man who had been stabbed at the leg.
He was taken to an east London hospital by ambulance services where he remains in stable condition.
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Teenager fighting for life following double shooting30 December 2019
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A teenager is fighting for his life and another youth is also in hospital after being shot.
Police say the victims, aged 17 and 18, were rushed to hospital after being gunned down in St. James Street, Walthamstow, late last night (Sunday, December 29).
Armed police were deployed, but there have been no arrests.
Detectives from the Met's Trident anti-gang unit are investigating.
The 17-year-old, who was also stabbed, remains in a "critical" condition while the 18-year-old is "stable" although his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Arrest after fight that left man in hospital6 January 2020
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A man has been arrested following a fight which left another man hospitalised.
Police were called at about 6.50pm on Sunday, January 5 to reports of a fight involving two males in New Road, Chingford.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended.
A man, aged in his 30s, was taken to an east London hospital for treatment to head injuries; his condition is not life-threatening.
A second man, aged 55, was arrested at a nearby address on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.
Man taken to hospital after being stabbed in Chingford 27 December 2019
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A man has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed in an early morning attack.
Police were called at about 6.15am today (Friday, December 27) to reports of a stabbing in Buckrell Road, Chingford.
Officers found a man, believed aged in his 20s, suffering injuries – he was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
The victim's condition has been confirmed by police as "not life-threatening".
A police cordon remains in place at the scene.
On duty PC repeatedly stabbed29 December 2019
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PC Stuart Outten was stabbed multiple times on Thursday, August 8, when he and another officer tried to stop a van at the junction of Coopers Lane and Leyton High Road.
He was treated by his colleagues and paramedics before being taken to hospital.
In a statement his family said: “We have been overwhelmed by the amount of support we have received from the public, Stuart’s colleagues and the wider policing family.
“We are incredibly proud of the bravery Stuart showed.
“His injuries could have been fatal and we are thankful that he is stable and recovering in hospital with his loved ones around him.”
Tilbury man wanted in connection to attempted robbery 19 December 2019
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A man is wanted by police for questioning in connection of an attempted robbery and possession of a firearm.
Carlito Hall, 20, is 5ft 7in tall and is from Tilbury.
He also has links to the Walthamstow area.
Members of the public are encouraged not to approach him and please call us with the information.
BBC News - London stabbings: Two dead and two injured
20 December 2019
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Two men have been stabbed to death and two others injured in separate attacks across London.
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene in Bromley Road, Walthamstow, at about 19:15 GMT on Thursday.
The Metropolitan Police said a man in his 20s who was also found injured in Walthamstow had been taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Teen found guilty for murdering Walthamstow teen Jaden Moodie 11 December 2019
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A teenager has been found guilty of the "cowardly and shocking" gang murder of a 14-year-old boy who was knocked off a moped and stabbed to death.
Drug dealer Ayoub Majdouline, 19, was one of five youths linked to the Mali Boys who drove around east London in a stolen Mercedes looking for members of the Beaumont Crew gang to attack.
When they came across Jaden Moodie, who was out dealing drugs on a scooter for the Beaumont Crew, they crashed into him and "butchered" him as he lay seriously hurt and defenceless on the ground.
Man jailed for causing life-changing injuries in acid attack 12 December 2019
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A man who left his neighbour with catastrophic injuries after throwing acid over him during an argument has been jailed.
Santokh Johal, 53, of Leyton, was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, December 10 to 20 years’ imprisonment, to serve a minimum of 15 years with the remainder on licence.
He was found guilty by a jury at the same court on Friday, June 14, of throwing a corrosive fluid with intent to burn, maim, disfigure or to do grievous bodily harm.
Met Police hunt man who fled trial for possession of loaded gun 22 November 2019
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Police are hunting a man who fled while on trial after being caught with a gun in Walthamstow.
Yusuf Ahmed – who fled in the third week of the trial and has been sentenced in his absence – and Ibrahim Cabdulgadir were found in possession of a handgun while driving down Billet Road last year.
Ahmed and Cabdulgadir, both 26 years old, were jailed for 13 years and nine-and-a-half years respectively.
Leytonstone driver convicted of manslaughter after driving into man28 November 2019
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A man who deliberately drove a car at a group of people, killing to one of them, has been convicted of manslaughter.
Riyaz Adam, 25, of Pearcroft Road, Leytonstone, appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murder, attempted murder, and perverting the course of justice.
Following a trial, today (Thursday, November 28) was found guilty of manslaughter after the jury returned not guilty verdicts for murder and attempted murder.
Adam had pleaded guilty to the perverting the course of justice before the trial started. He will be sentenced on Wednesday, December 4, at the same court.
Teenage boy stabbed last night in Walthamstow4 November 2019
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A 17-year-old boy has been stabbed in Walthamstow, east London, Scotland Yard said.
Police were called to Carisbrooke Road at 6.41pm on Sunday to reports of a stabbing.
Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and found a 17-year-old boy with stab injuries.
He was taken to hospital and his injuries are not said to be life-threatening.
So far there have been no arrests, police said, and a crime scene remains in place.
Pair jailed for kidnapping man from outside his Leyton home
22 November 2019
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Two men have been jailed for kidnapping a man at gunpoint and blackmailing his family.
Carlos Boente, 38, and Aqeel Smith, 20, kidnapped the victim from outside his home in Leyton in October last year.
The pair were locked up for a total of 17 years following a three-week-long trial.
Police were called shortly after 10.30pm on October 25, 2018, by a man who told officers his brother-in-law had been dragged into a vehicle at gunpoint.
Soon after, the victim’s wife received calls from her husband’s phone, demanding a ransom of between £2,000 and £5,000.
Chingford man who tried to post cocaine to Australia jailed 30 October 2019
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Two men who tried to post almost £1 million worth of cocaine to Australia in hollowed out books have been jailed.
Glen Appleby, 53, of Chingford, and his accomplice Marc Warner attempted to post the class A drugs using a high-end department store shipping service, in Brompton Road, Knightsbridge.
The court heard how on Saturday, March 9 security staff at the store became suspicious of the two men after watching them on CCTV trade items while hidden behind a bookshelf.
RSPCA raid uncovers bird trading ring in The Bell, Leytonstone31 October 2019
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An RSPCA and police raid uncovered a gang of bird lovers meeting up in a pub to trade in wild goldfinches, it has been revealed.
They found 40 cages of birds when they caught several members of the group red-handed at The Bell pub in Leystonstone, east London.
Eight men aged 26 to 68, from London, Essex, Kent, County Durham and West Yorkshire, were handed fines after admitting possession of wild birds at the pub on February 2.
Teens who stabbed man to death at Brixton youth club jailed12 October 2019
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Two teenagers have been jailed for killing an aspiring mechanic in a "shocking and cruel" attack inside a youth centre.
Glendon Spence, 23, and his friends sought refuge at the Marcus Lipton Youth Centre in Brixton when two hooded teenagers from Waltham Forest and Loughton ran at them armed with large knives.
Mr Spence tripped and fell by a table tennis table and was set upon by one of the youths in a "swift and merciless" attack in front of horrified staff and youngsters.
Joseph William-Torres shot dead 'by mistake' in gang turf war29 October 2019
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A young man was shot dead by mistake in a "ruthless and planned attack" as part of a bloody turf war by rival youths, a court has heard.
Joseph Williams-Torres, 20, was targeted by three hooded youths as he sat in a van with a friend in Walthamstow, east London on the evening of March 14 last year.
The attackers had spied Mr Williams-Torres, then pulled out a gun and fired before running off in less than two minutes, the Old Bailey was told.
The victim was hit in the chest and legs and died on his way to hospital less than an hour later.
British Transport Police appeal following Victoria line assault11 October 2019
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Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a rush hour assault.
The victim, a man in his thirties, was repeatedly punched in the face on board a Victoria Line train in north London.
The assault happened at approximately 7.40am on September 16; British Transport Police have only just issued an appeal for information.
The victim had asked another man to be quiet as he was shouting. The man responded by assaulting the victim, causing a cut to his inner lip, laceration to his eyebrow and a dislodged tooth.
A 28-year-old man from Walthamstow was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm. He has since been bailed as enquiries continue.
Man jailed after shots were fired in High Road Leyton last year12 October 2019
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A man has been jailed for firearms offences after shots were fired at a group of people in a street.
Daniel Fakoya, 18, of Priory Court, E17 was one of three men travelling down High Road, Leyton, when they began shooting from their Volvo at around 11pm on December 17 last year.
The armed gang then chased two men into an off-licence but after losing sight of them, they left.
They jumped back into the car and sped away from the scene.
But within five minutes, the car had crashed into a shopfront in St James' Street, E17.
The gang fled the crash scene and when police searched the abandoned car, they found a handgun, ammunition and two bottles of ammonia.
The handgun was located in the driver's footwell.
Murder investigation launched after Waltham Forest man shot dead3rd October 2019
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A murder investigation is underway after a man died following a shooting.
Officers were called at 9:27am on Tuesday, September 17, to reports of a man suffering gunshot injuries at a residential block in Lansdowne Road, Walthamstow.
The man – 33-year-old Mark McCann-Barrett from Waltham Cross – was taken to an east London hospital for treatment. He died in hospital on Monday, September 30. His next of kin are aware.
Extradited man charged with 2009 Walthamstow murder and 16 other offences 5 October 2019
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A man has been charged with 17 offences with one including a murder which happened more than a decade ago.
Aman Vyas, 35, was charged upon his arrival at Heathrow Airport on Friday, October 4, after he was extradited from India back in 2009.
He has been charged with the murder and rape of Michelle Samaraweera who died after being attacked in Walthamstow on May 30, 2009.
Other offences are alleged to have taken place at locations across Walthamstow between March 24, 2009 and May 30 2009.
Vyas will appear in custody at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court today, Saturday, October 5.
Gangster helped kill drug dealers in Leytonstone, court hears 25 September 2019
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A gangster helped lure and trap two rival drug dealers before taking part in their "swift, frenzied and utterly brutal" murders, a court has heard.
Abderrahmane Lounici, 26, was allegedly part of a group who led Josiah Manful and Aaron Carriere down a quiet residential street before their vehicle was boxed in by four cars and the pair were stabbed 24 times in under a minute, jurors at the Old Bailey were told. Both died at the scene in Montague Road, Leytonstone in the early hours of March 1, 2014.
Four people wanted in connection with fatal Leyton shooting30 September 2019
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Police were called to the Phoenix Snooker Club on Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, shortly before 3am on Sunday, July 7, to reports of gunshots.
Officers, including firearms officers, attended and found 27-year-old Grineo Daka, who was from Stratford, suffering from a gunshot injury.
Despite the efforts of officers and the London Ambulance Service (LAS) he was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin were informed.
Two teenagers found guilty of killing man in youth centre stabbing 3 September 2019
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Two teenagers have been found guilty of killing a man who was stabbed inside a youth centre.
Glendon Spence, 23, and his friends sought refuge at the Marcus Lipton Youth Centre in Brixton, south London, when two hooded teenagers arrived armed with large knives and ran at them, the Old Bailey was told.
Rishon Florant, 17, of Peterborough Road, Waltham Forest, was accused of delivering the fatal wound. He denied being involved and told jurors he had been wrongly identified on CCTV of the attack.
But his co-accused, 18-year-old Chibuzo Ukonu, of Loughton, Essex, told the court the younger defendant had carried out the stabbing.
Woman allegedly racially abused and had headscarf pulled off3 September 2019
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A woman reportedly had her headscarf pulled off and was racially abused while walking along a street.
Police said the alleged victim, a 42-year-old woman was walking from Hoe Street to Edison Close in Walthamstow on Sunday, September 1 when the incident happened.
Another woman, 32, who witnessed what happened tried to help and the suspect then assaulted her - police said.
A 61-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of two counts of racially aggravated assault occasioning actual bodily harm. She has been bailed to a date in late September. Waltham Forest Police is investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Police officer struck to the face after fight near Chingfest2 September 2019
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A fight between two groups of youths nearby Chingfest, Chingford, caused a police officer to be struck to the face as she attempted to intervene at 6:53pm on August 31.
The fight took place near the free family music festival organised by Waltham Forest Council, outside the Parkside Centre, Peel Close.
Area at 'breaking point' could get public protection order to stop anti-social behaviour2nd September 2019
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Councillors and residents have been calling for a public space protection order (PSPO) to be put in place in Chingford and Highams Park for months.
Waltham Forest councillors Selina Seesunkur and Jemma Hemsted last year called for a PSPO for the green spaces at The Mount, Albert Crescent and Memorial Park, saying street drinking and anti-social behaviour had become commonplace.
This was initially rejected by the council as it said there was not enough evidence of the need for a PSPO in the area.
Police officer slashed in 'frenzied' Leyton machete attack 8 August 2019
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A police officer has been stabbed with a machete in a "frenzied" attack as he tried to stop a van in Leyton, east London.
The officer, aged in his 30s, was stabbed multiple times but managed to use his Taser to subdue the suspect.
His colleague then stepped in to arrest the suspect following the stabbing, shortly after midnight.
Police said he was expected to recover from his injuries.
23-year-old charged for sexual assaults and robberies against women in Waltham Forest and Newham8 August 2019
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A man has appeared in court after being charged for a series of sexual assaults.
Abdallah Baballah, 23, of no fixed address, was charged on Saturday, 27 July following a mass manhunt by the Metropolitan Police.
He appeared at Thames Magistrate’s Court on Monday, July 29.
Baballah is charged with two rapes, two attempted rapes and four counts of robbery which reportedly look place within 11 days across Waltham Forest and Newham.
Woman who murdered her neighbour in Chingford jailed for minimum of 17 years21 June 2019
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A woman has been jailed for a minimum of 17 years for murdering her neighbour.
Carol Campling, 39, of Garenne Court, Warren Road, E4, attacked 48-year-old Mark Smith with broken bottles, scissors, and an ashtray, before leaving him to die at his flat in Warren Road, Chingford.
At the Old Bailey on June 7, Campling was found guilty of murder and today, Friday, she was sentenced to life in prison, serving a minimum of 17 years.
Man in 20s dies in shooting in Leyton, east London 7 July 2019
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A man has died and another was injured in a shooting in east London.
Met Police said officers were called shortly before 3am this morning (Sunday, July 7) to reports of gunshots on Lea Bridge Road, Leyton.
E17 Art Trail knife event draws criticism6th June 2019
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An event showcasing kitchen knives is being held as part of an Art Trail and people are not happy.
Anti-knife campaigner Courtney Barrett labelled the Koivu Knives, Artisan Knife Maker event in Walthamstow “absolutely unbelievable”.
It is due to take place 10am-6pm every Saturday and Sunday between June 1 and June 16 at Walden Studios in Lynmouth Road, Walthamstow as part of the E17 Art Trail 2019.
Acid attack on market trader in Walthamstow High Street21 June 2019
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A market trader has been rushed to hospital after two men wearing burkas threw acid over him.
Police and paramedics were called to Walthamstow High Street at 6.40am this morning after a man in his 40s ran into a shop screaming for help.
He had been setting up his stall when two men reportedly tapped him on the shoulder before throwing a corrosive substance at his face - believed to be acid.
Staff at the shop doused his face with water, while others chased the attackers and a customer called for an ambulance.
His attackers ran off towards a parked car and fled the scene.
Police cordoned off the area and have confirmed they have launched an investigation into the attack.
Area at 'breaking point' calls for action on antisocial behaviour 1 June 2019
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Campaigners are calling for extra powers to stop anti-social behaviour in parks after the situation reached “breaking point”.
Waltham Forest councillors Selina Seesunkur and Jemma Hemsted last year called for a Public Space Protection Order for the green spaces at The Mount, Albert Crescent and Memorial Park, saying street drinking and anti-social behaviour had become commonplace.
The order would mean enforcement officers – volunteers who work alongside the police and the council to patrol public areas – could issue on-the-spot fines of up to £400.
The Labour-run council rejected this saying there was not enough evidence of the need for an order.
But after a street-cleaner was recently attacked while on duty in South Chingford, the two councillors are urging the public to sign a petition to strengthen a future application.
Cllr Hemsted (Con, Valley) said: “The situation is at breaking point and is totally unacceptable and will not be allowed to continue. The Mount should be a place for all residents to enjoy and not for a small minority to ruin.“We really hope that all residents will get behind our campaign so that we might all have a much more peaceful summer.”
Man found dead in Battersea which police are linking to Walthamstow rape14th June 2019
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Detectives are linking the death of a 43-year-old man who had met a stranger on dating app Grindr with the rape of another man days earlier.
The body of 43-year-old Adrian Murphy was found at an address in an upmarket part of Battersea, south London, last week.
Tests failed to establish the exact cause of his death, but police say property had been stolen from the premises, and believe he was lured to the flat after chatting with a stranger on the gay dating app.
Police are now linking the death of Mr Murphy, who lived in nearby Wandsworth, to the rape and robbery of a 40-year-old man who had invited a man he had met online to his flat 15 miles away in Walthamstow, east London, five days earlier.
Elderly man hurt in hit and run crash in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton17 May 2019
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An 81-year-old man was left in a critical condition after a hit and run crash.
Police and the London Ambulance Service were called to Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, at approximately 10pm yesterday (Thursday, May 16) to reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian.
The 81-year-old was treated at the scen before being taken to hospital. He remains in a critical condition.
The driver did not stop and an investigation is underway to trace them and the vehicle.
Dealer from Walthamstow stabbed and murdered for his drugs, jury told 23 May 2019
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A 20-year-old Class A drug dealer was lured to a street where he was murdered for his crack cocaine and cash, a jury was told.
Ahsanullah Nawazai, who was also known as Marshall, was stabbed as he sat in a grey Nissan Qashqai in Walshingham Way, London Colney, on November 28 last year.
Mr Nawazai, from Walthamstow, managed to get out of the car and was found collapsed and bleeding in the street by a jogger outside St Bernadette Catholic Primary School, St Albans Crown Court heard.
Man charged over murder of Jaden Moodie in Leyton7 May 2019
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Detectives investigating the murder of Jaden Moodie in Leyton have charged a man.
Yusuf Dubbad, 21, of Leyton was arrested on Thursday, May 2 and charged with murder on Friday, May 3
He was due to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Tottenham man second to be charged with murder of Kamali Gabbidon-Lynck7 May 2019
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Detectives investigating the murder of 19-year-old Kamali Gabbidon-Lynck have charged a second man with his murder.
Sheareem Cookhorn, 20, of Park Lane, Tottenham, was charged with his murder and the attempted murder of a 20-year-old man. He appeared in custody at Highbury Magistrates Court on Saturday (May 4).
Tyrell Graham, 18, of St Helens Place, Waltham Forest, was previously charged on Monday, April 22 with the murder of Kamali Gabbidon-Lynck, and the attempted murder of the 20-year-old man and robbery.
Leytonstone crash: Murder probe after man, 52, dies5 May 2019
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A murder investigation has been launched after a 52-year-old man was hit by a car in Leytonstone, east London.
The collision appears to have been "a deliberate act by the driver of the car" after an earlier altercation, the Metropolitan Police said.
Two men were hit in High Road in the early hours of Sunday, the force said.
The 52-year-old died in hospital at 17:18 BST. A man, 32, has serious but non life-threatening injuries
Three men shot in High Road, Leyton7 May 2019
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Three men were injured in a shooting in Leyton on Saturday night.
Police were called to reports of shots fired in High Road, Leyton, at the junction with Leyton triangle on Saturday (May 4) at 8.50pm.
Local and armed officers attended. Three men, aged 23, 29, and 30 were found suffering from gunshot injuries.
They were treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.
Detectives from the Trident and Area Crime Command are investigating
Women abducted in Chingford and Edgware before escaping in Watford 26 April 2019
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Two women were abducted and raped by a man in a car, police have confirmed.
The Met Police says one woman was abducted in Chingford, Essex, at 12.30am yesterday, and a second woman was abducted from a street in Edgware at 12.15pm the same day.
They were both taken to Watford.
They later managed to escape from their attacker in Osborne Road, North Watford.
The women, both aged in their 20s, are receiving specialist care.
Teen jailed for stabbing friend Joseph Cullimore to death in Chingford flat3 May 2019
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A teenager who stabbed a man to death in a flat has been jailed for manslaughter.
The teenager, who is aged 17 and so cannot be named, was found guilty of the manslaughter of 42-year-old Joseph Cullimore at Southwark Crown Court yesterday (Thursday, May 2) and sentenced to six years imprisonment. Police were called to reports of a stabbing at an address in Flaxen Road, Chingford, on Friday, August 17 at around 4.40am.
Officers found Mr Cullimore suffering from stab injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 5.22am.
18-year-old from Waltham Forest arrested in connection with teenager stabbed to death by gang riding bikes in Wood Green23 April 2019
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A 18-year-old man from Waltham Forest was arrested on Sunday (April 21) in connection with the murder of a man stabbed by a gang riding bikes.
Kamali Gabbiddon-Lynck, 19, was murdered on Vincent Road in Wood Green on Friday, February 22.
Mr Gabbidon-Lynck and a second man, aged 20, were found both suffering from stab wounds.
They were treated by paramedics and then taken to hospital, but Mr Gabbidon-Lynck was pronounced dead shortly after 3am.
Two victims stabbed in High Road in Leytonstone yesterday are no longer in life-threatening condition25 April 2019
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Two stabbing victims reported yesterday resulting from a fight between two men are no longer in life-threatening condition.
Police were called yesterday evening, April 24, at 7.50pm to High Road in Leytonstone near the London Overground station.
A 21-year-old man was found suffering from stab wounds and was taken to hospital.
Later, officers were informed that a 19-year-old male self-presented at another East London hospital also suffering from stab wounds.
Both men's conditions are being treated as non life-threatening at this time.
Man stabbed after brawl in Walthamstow9 April 2019
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A man has been admitted to hospital after being stabbed during a fight. Met Police were called to reports of a brawl between a group of men on High Street, Walthamstow, at around 4.30pm today.
Officers found a man, 20s, near the junction with Hoe Street suffering a stab wound to his leg. He was taken to an east London hospital for treatment. His condition is not life-threatening.
No arrests have been made.
Any young people with information about knife crime can visit www.fearless.org where they can pass on information anonymously - the I.P address will not be traced.
Young man in Leyton stabbed repeatedly after his car was stolen and later found on Primrose Road18 April 2019
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Police were called at 8.30pm to Grange Park Road outside Oriana House in Leyton yesterday, Wednesday April 17 to reports of a stabbing.
Met Police and London Ambulance Service attended the scene.
A man, believed to be in his early 20s, was found suffering from stab injuries having had his car stolen.
He was taken to hospital where his condition was assessed as non life-threatening and non life-changing.
The stolen vehicle was later found on Primrose Road.
Double shooting in Leyton just one hour after a woman was murdered in Enfield8 April 2019
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Met Police were called to Francis Road in Leyton at 6.48pm yesterday, April 7, to reports that gunshots had been heard.
The men, believed to be in their 20s, had both suffered gunshot wounds.
Both were taken to a London hospital for treatment.
Their injuries are not believed to be life changing or life threatening.
Police cordons are in place in Francis Road and Tyndall Road in Leyton.
At this stage, no arrests have been made.
Three teenagers knifed in broad daylight in Chingford8 April 2019
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A triple stabbing involving a 15-year-old and two 19-year olds has taken place.
Police were called to Lukin Cresent in Chingford at 3.07pm today, April 8, to reports of a stabbing.
A 15-year-old boy suffering from multiple stab wounds was found.
Shortly after, Police were then called at 3.19pm to nearby Westminster Gardens where two 19-year-old men were found with stab injuries.
All three victims have been taken to hospital, but none of the victims are in a life-threatening condition.
Four arrest have been made.
Various crime scenes remain in place in the area.
Final members of 22-person drug dealing network from Waltham Forest are jailed at Snaresbrook Crown Court3 April 2019
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The final two members of a 22-person drug dealing network have been jailed.
These two members were arrested in October 2018 following a series of dawn raids in Waltham Forest.
The 19 men and three women were arrested by officers from Trident, following an intelligence-led operation, codenamed Operation Nieuport, which targeted violent offenders and gang activity in East London.
During the course of the raids, drugs were seized, along with cash, mobile phone handsets, a handgun, a Samurai sword, three machetes and a can of pepper spray.
Murder investigation launched after 66-year-old man is assaulted on Hoe Street in Walthamstow5 April 2019
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A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed after an assault.
Police were called to Hoe Street in Walthamstow at 6.44am on Tuesday, April 3, to reports of a man having been assaulted.
Met officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene.
The victim was a 60-year-old man found suffering from a head injury.
He was taken to an East London hospital where he died at 5.40pm on Wednesday, April 3.
The next of kin have now been informed
A 44-year-old man in Dagenham was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday, April 4 at around 10.50pm.
Detectives from the Met's Homicide and Major Crime Command are leading the investigation.
He was taken to an East London police station where he remains in custody.
Police enquiries continue.
Update on condition of 17-year-old male stabbed on Markhouse Road in Walthamstow29 March 2019
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A 17-year-old boy who was rushed to hospital after being stabbed has been assessed as having non-life-threatening injuries.
Police were called to the incident on Markhouse Road in Walthamstow yesterday evening.
The crime scene remained in place late last night.
Reports suggested that the teenager was stabbed in the Markhouse Passage alleyway and then ran to a shop to seek help.
The teenager was rushed to hospital and his condition has now been assessed as not life-threatening.
Man shot in Walthamstow31 March 2019
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A man aged 22 was shot in Walthamstow last night The gunshot wound was "not life threatening" and detectives from Scotland Yard's unit that investigate gangs are leading the hunt for the shooter.
The man was found in Penrhyn Avenue, just before 3am today (Sunday).
"Police were called at approximately 2.50am on Sunday to Penrhyn Avenue to reports of a man suffering a gunshot injury.
"Officers and London Ambulance Service attended; he was taken to an east London hospital for treatment - his condition is not life threatening.
A teenager has been locked up for throwing incredibly strong alkaline in two men's faces. 15 March 2019
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At 1.33pm on February 12 the 16-year-old from Walthamstow became involved in a fight on Argyle Square, Kings Cross.
The groups of men involved then headed to the nearby Cresfield Street where the suspect approached his victims - two men aged 19 and 20 - and squirted a noxious liquid in their faces.
The victims were found nearby being treated for facial injuries by paramedics after an ambulance was flagged down.
They were then taken to a central London hospital.
Forensic examinations were conducted and the liquid was later found to be alkali of the highest Ph level outside of laboratory conditions.
On Wednesday, February 13 the suspect was arrested at his home address having been identified from CCTV.
Having previously pleaded guilty to throwing a corrosive substance with intent at Highbury Corner Youth Court on Friday, 15 February, the teenager was sentenced to three years' imprisonment.
Man keys car, neighbours blame council27 March 2019
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A man has been found guilty of criminal damage for keying his neighbour’s car – but residents are blaming the council.
Those living on Manor Road, Walthamstow were dismayed when a number of cars were keyed along their street at the start of this year.
The culprit of one such keying was caught on CCTV and subsequently found guilty of one offence of criminal damage.
Mahmut Altun, 50 of Manor Road, pleaded guilty at the hearing at Thames Magistrates Court on Friday, March 22, and was fined £1,400 to give in compensation to his neighbour.
Horrifying footage of the moment a man with a huge knife is tasered by police on Leytonstone High Road 14 March 2019
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Metropolitan police were called to High Road in Leytonstone yesterday morning (March 13) to report to reports of a man with a knife.
Officers attended the scene and a Taser was discharged.
The man, aged in his 30s, was subsequently detained under the Mental Health Act.
The footage was provided by community organisation You First, a team that is working to tackle knife crime in the area.
Later that day, police were called to attend the scene of the stabbing a 17-year-old boy on Station Road outside Leyton tube station.
13-year-old involved in a collision with a police car on an emergency call on Blackhorse Road in Walthamstow15 March 2019
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A young teenager was involved in a collision with a police car on an emergency call yesterday (March 14).
The 13-year-old boy was hit by a marked police car on blues and twos responding to an emergency call on Blackhorse Road in Walthamstow at 4.33pm.
The boys' injuries have been assessed as non-life-threatening and non-life-changing.
Temporary road closures were put in place yesterday but have now been lifted.
There were no other reported injuries.
Man stabbed to death in Leyton7 March 2019
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The man stabbed in what police believe was a follow-up to an argument in London has been named.
The victim, David Martinez, 26, was found in the street with multiple knife wounds on Wednesday afternoon in Leyton.
Mr Martinez was a Spanish national and although formal identification has not yet taken place, detectives are confident he is the victim.
Metropolitan Police officers, London Ambulance Service and London Air Ambulance were called to North Birkbeck Road in Leyton on Wednesday at 4.26pm to reports of a stabbing.
Officers have said the killing followed a clash that started in a nearby residential address.
It is thought that the victim and the perpetrator knew each other and that the killing was not gang related.
After Mr Martinez was stabbed six times - at least once in the neck - he collapsed in the arms of strangers on North Birkbeck Road.
17-year-old boy fighting for his life after knife attack on Station Road outside Leyton tube station13 March 2019
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Police and paramedics were called to Station Road in Leyton today at 12.45pm to reports of a 17-year-old boy with stab injuries. His condition is currently being treated as life-threatening.
Police are currently investigating. No arrests have yet been made.
Leyton man racially and religiously threatened two health workers 28 February 2019
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Mohammed Amin, 37, of Lea Bridge Road in Leyton was convicted today at Snaresbrook Crown Court on two counts of racially or religiously aggravated offences against NHS staff.
On April 9 last year, Amin gave a handwritten note to a female staff member at St Andrew's Health Centre in East London which told the woman she was not following the Islamic dress code. The staff member confronted him and he made threats towards her.
Stabbing and knife-related youth arrests reported this weekend 3 March 2019
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A stabbing and a knife-related arrest were reported within 35 minutes of each other this weekend.
The first incident happened at 4.35pm on Saturday (March 2) when police were called to a report of a young man suffering from stab injuries to his leg on Woodland Road in Chingford. The victim, believed to be in his early teens, was taken to an east London hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
The second incident occurred at KFC in Albert Crescent, Chingford at 5.08pm on Saturday following reports that youths were present with one suspected of holding a knife. Officers attended and two male youths were arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. The police are currently unable to say if the incidents are linked.
Two 15-year-olds arrested on suspicion of stabbing a 16-year-old on Valognes Avenue in Walthamstow on Valentine's Day15 February 2019
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Police were dispatched by the London Ambulance Service at 7.01pm yesterday to reports of a stabbing in Valognes Avenue in Walthamstow.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and was taken to an east London police station where he remains in custody.
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in a house fire today.19 February 2019
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At around 1.10pm a blaze broke out in Genever Close, Chingford.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed it is investigating a "suspicious death" while another person caught in the fire was being treated at hospital.
The spokesman: "Police are dealing with a suspicious death in Waltham Forest.
"Officers were called at 1.12pm on Tuesday, 19 February to a residential address in Genever Close, E4.
Police appeal for driver to come forward after Walthamstow hit-and-run11 February 2019
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A woman has suffered “life-changing” injuries after a suspected hit-and-run.
Met Police were called just after 5am to reports of a serious collision in Selborne Road, Walthamstow yesterday.
A woman in her 40s was discovered with serious leg injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle.
She was taken to hospital for treatment, and her injuries are thought to be “life-changing”, according to police.
No vehicle stopped at the scene.
Homeless Dwayer Jude jailed after 'shocking' ATM robbery in Walthamstow11 February 2019
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homeless woman has been jailed following a “shocking” robbery at a cash machine.
Dwayer Jude, 28, of no fixed abode, appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday where she received two years and nine months’ in prison for the robbery of a woman on Leytonstone Road, Walthamstow on November 28, 2018.
Four gang members accused of trying to kill police officers in Leytonstone have been convicted30 January 2019
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Police were called to Lascelles Close in Leytonstone on July 26, 2018, at around 10.45pm to reports of men in the area brandishing a firearm. The armed officers made their way around the area and found a BMW Series 1 matching the description of the car on Cathall Road in Leytonstone.
All the men were wearing face coverings, gloves and one man wore a clown mask.
Walthamstow men involved in a police car chase ending in South Woodford have been charged31 January 2019
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Police were called on Wednesday at 3.37am to reports of a vehicle being stolen from Fitzalan Road, Finchley.
The police pursuit began in Finchley where Khuram Zaman, 21, and Mohammad Chowdhury, 23, fled and ended in Rokeby Gardens, South Woodford.
Zaman of Violet Road, Walthamstow, and Chowdhury of Edinburgh Road, Walthamstow, were charged with aggravated taking of a vehicle, driving away and resisting arrest.
Vehicle dispute in Walthamstow leaves woman with broken arm16 January 2019
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It was reported that a 32-year-old woman driving a green Ford Focus had been involved in a verbal dispute with a driver of a Volkswagen Sirocco.
The dispute turned into an altercation which led to the female sustaining injuries to her arm. Detective Constable Jamie Howden, of North East Command Unit, said: "As a result of this incident, the female victim has sustained a double fracture to her arm, which has required surgery.
Drug dealing gang sentenced29 January 2019
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Known as the “Chris” line, the gang was uncovered by Essex Police’s Operation Raptor West team.
Chad Morris, 20, of The Mile End, Walthamstow, and Jordan Young, 30, of Elmsdale Road, Walthamstow, were the key organisers within the gang. Joel Young, 22 also of Elmsdale Road, Walthamstow admitted possessing a Class B drug with intent to supply
Those targeted were alleged to be making up to £3,000 a day from selling drugs in Debden, Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Limes Farm and Hainault.
Bromley Road in Leyton was cordoned off9 January 2019
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At 1.28pm the force received reports of a man being chased by a group of youths on St Stephen’s Close, Waltham Forest.À
Officers attended the scene and found no trace of any victim.
At 1.35pm police were notified of a man with a slash injury to his face on Bromley Road.
The road is one street over from where a 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death last night.
No arrests have been made; enquiries are ongoing
14-year-old boy dies following stabbing near Leyton8 January 2019
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A 14-year-old boy has died after he was stabbed in a street this evening.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the boy died after he was found with stab wounds in Bickley Road, near Leyton, at 6.30pm.
A crime scene is in place in Bickley Road, within the borough of Waltham Forest, and enquiries are ongoing.
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Walthamstow devastated to report a young boy - just 14- has lost his life in our community tonight. This terrible event on Bickley Road has only just been confirmed. At moment that is all the info I have - anyone with evidence or info on tonight's incident please do call 101.
12:44 PM - 8 Jan 2019
Leyton stabbing: Woman in critical condition and two others found with slash wounds after attack in east London5 January 2019
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A woman and two men have been taken to hospital in east London after a triple stabbing at a property in Leyton.
The female victim, believed to be in her 30s, was attacked along with two men at an address in Church Road on Saturday afternoon.
She remains in critical condition following the stabbing. The slash wounds suffered by the two men were not life-threatening, according to the Metropolitan Police.
An air ambulance was also sent to the scene. A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We sent three ambulance crews, a paramedic in a car and an incident response officer, and also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance. “We treated two men and a woman at the scene and took all three as a priority to hospital.”
Man stabbed outside tube station in Walthamstow 6 January 20196 January 2019
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Met Police said one man was taken to hospital with "stab injuries" following an occurrence outside Blackhorse Road station in Walthamstow at around 2.30pm today.
A crime scene has been established and no arrests have been made, police said.
A full update on the condition of the stabbed man is still pending.
Police enquiries are ongoing.
Cashpoint robbery: Woman, 28, is charged6 December 2018
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A 28-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a cashpoint robbery outside a post office in Leytonstone Road, Stratford.
Dwayer Jude, who is homeless, was charged with robbery today (Thursday, December 6) after being arrested yesterday evening.
A woman in her 40s had her money stolen as she withdrew cash from an ATM on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 28.
Three men injured in fight in Wood Street, Walthamstow, on New Year's Day3 January 2019
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Police believe the fight broke out near a private party at a flat in Wood Street, Walthamstow, at around 6am on Tuesday.
The men, in their 30s, were taken to hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.
Police say there is nothing to suggest the incident is gang-related.
Enquires continue and so far no arrests have been made.
Crime "hotspot" will be targeted in new operation26 November 2018
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Waltham Forest Council conducted an in-depth review of its anti-social behaviour strategy and found the borough’s overall performance was unclear because “no complete picture” emerged from research.
Problems included a need to improve how anti-social behaviour is reported and improve its use of resources.
St James Street in Walthamstow was singled out as a crime “hotspot”.
Ahsanullah Nawazai from Walthamstow died after he was found stabbed in London Colney1 December 2018
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Ahsanullah Nawazai, 20, from Walthamstow died after he was found stabbed multiple times in Walsingham Way, London Colney at 7.15pm on Wednesday.
A 30-year-old woman, also from London Colney, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. She remains in police custody.
Mr Nawazai was taken to hospital shortly after he was discovered seriously injured in the street by a member of the public, but later died.
Twenty construction workers arrested for immigration offences in Waltham Forest12 November 2018
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Twenty construction workers were arrested on suspicion of immigration offences at a building site in Waltham Forest.
It happened after immigrations officers assisted by police from the Lea Bridge neighbourhood policing team visited the site on Wednesday, November 7, in the Lea Bridge area in Leyton.
One of the workers arrested had been wanted by police for a separate offence.
Police appeal for witnesses after man stabbed in Leytonstone20 November 2018
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The attack happened on Friday, October 12, at around 10.30pm in Artesian Walk off Cathall Road in Leytonstone.
It followed an incident in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, earlier in the day and officers believe the two are connected.
The victim was stabbed in the back.
Six teenage girls arrested after fight breaks out in bus station31 October 2018
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Six teenage girls were arrested at Walthamstow bus station on Tuesday evening after police responded to reports of a fight.
Officers were called to Selborne Walk, Walthamstow, at around 3.50pm to reports of a fight involving “a number of youths”.
When they arrived at the scene, all those involved had fled except for one teenager girl whom they spoke with.
Less than two hours later, at around 5.45pm, police were again called to reports of a fight at nearby Walthamstow bus station.
A spokesman for the Met said: “Five female youths were arrested at the scene on suspicion of affray, and one female youth was arrested on suspicion of common assault.
“They have been taken to east London police stations and remain in custody. “The bus station has now re-opened. Enquiries continue.”
Scenes of 'chaos' at McDonald's after teenagers set off fireworks inside restaurant2 November 2018
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A McDonald’s restaurant was temporarily closed after up to 50 youths gathered inside and set off fireworks.
One man who works at the fast-food joint in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, described scenes of “chaos” as teenagers ran behind the counters into the kitchen to escape the fireworks.
The restaurant remained closed for two hours while the incident was dealt with. McDonald's has been contacted for comment.
It came just one day after police were called to the corner of Hoe Street and Granville Road to reports of youths throwing fireworks at vehicles.
There were no injuries reported and no arrests have been made.
Man shot multiple times as he parked his car in residential street24 October 2018
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The victim was gunned down in Goodall Road, Leyton, at around 8.15pm on Friday, October 5.
His injuries are not life-threatening and he has since been discharged from hospital.
Police believe the suspect fled the scene in a grey vehicle and are appealing for anyone with dashcam or mobile phone footage of the incident to come forward.
Acting Detective Sergeant Lee Marley, from the Met’s Trident and Area Crime Command, said: “We know there were people in the Goodall Road area around the time the victim sustained his injuries.
Teenager stabbed in Walthamstow street25 October 2018
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The attack happened in Greenleaf Road, Walthamstow. Photo: Google Maps
A teenager has suffered a stab wound to the leg after being attacked in Walthamstow.
The 19-year-old male presented himself with injuries at an east London hospital at around 9.20pm on Monday, October 22.
His injuries are not life-threatening.
The man is believed to have been attacked earlier in the evening in Greenleaf Road.
Police have not made any arrests and enquiries continue.
WAR-THAMSTOW From rampant drug abuse to murder, Vallentin Road in London’s Walthamstow has become the UK’s most dangerous street25 September 2018
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From murder, to arson and sex attacks, we look at the crimes that have led to this stretch of road in East London being dubbed Britain's most dangerous street
Nineteen men and one woman arrested in dawn raids as police crack down on drug gangs in Waltham Forest3 October 2018
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Police raided 20 properties in east London and Essex including in Walthamstow, Chingford, Leytonstone and Buckhurst Hill, arresting one woman and 19 men.
Officers found a handgun, a sword, a hunting knife and a significant quantity of Class A and Class B drugs and cash after executing the warrants.
The raids come just 11 days after a teenager was killed in a drive-by shooting in Vallentin Road, Walthamstow.
Teenager charged with possession of knife after police find machete1 October 2018
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A teenager has been charged with possession of a bladed article after police uncovered a large machete.
Officers from Waltham Forest were backed up by an armed response unit when they arrested the 19-year-old man.
It happened in Leyton High Road at 11am on Sunday, September 30.
Man, 28, fighting for his life after suffering serious head injury2 October 2018
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Police cordoned off a section of Leytonstone High Road, near the junction with Mayville Road, as part of their investigation after the man attended a hospital on Monday afternoon.
Officers have not arrested anyone at this early stage.
A spokesman for the Met said: “Police were called at approximately 16:50hrs on Monday October 1 to reports of a 28-year-old man self-presenting himself at an east London hospital with a serious head injury.
“Officers attended. The victim’s injuries have been deemed life-threatening.“Officers have established a crime scene on Leytonstone High Road, E11
Walthamstow shooting: Teenager, 19, gunned down in weekend of violence in London 22 September 2018
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Police have launched a murder probe after a teenager was shot and killed in east London.
A 19-year-old man died in hospital after being rushed their by friends after he was shot in the incident in Walthamstow at around 11pm last night, police said.
Officers were called to reports of a shooting on Vallentin Road.
The victim's friends reportedly tried to save the man's life but he was later pronounced dead at 11.38pm.
The fatal shooting comes less than 24 hours after a 20-year-old man was killed in a "senseless" stabbing at a house party in north-east London.
Busted! Gang who smuggled 3.7 million illegal cigarettes into UK jailed for 10 years28 September 2018
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Pawel Szymanski, 33, of Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone, was among six smugglers who hid the tobacco in pallets of floor underlay before being caught red-handed.
Officers from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) made the astonishing discovery at a storage facility in Darwen, Lancashire, where they found more than 3.7 million Richmond, L&M and Brass band cigarettes stuffed into the wooden pallets.
CCTV images released after assault on 97 bus in Waltham Forest3 September 2018
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The Met’s Road and Transport Policing Command have issued an appeal for information after the incident on the 97 bus in Waltham Forest.
The route runs from Chingford station to Stratford bus station, passing through Walthamstow and Leyton.
Jailed for life: Dealer caught delivering guns and ammunition to associates in Leyton and West Ham 9 September 2018
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A firearms dealer who was caught supplying guns and ammunition after he had been released from jail has been sentenced to life in prison.
Lennie St Clare Walters, 47, who is homeless, was caught after officers witnessed him making deliveries to associates in Leyton and West Ham.
Snaresbrook Crown Court heard how on June 21 2017, Walters was seen delivering a handgun and 15 rounds of ammunition to a taxi in Erskine Road, Walthamstow.
The investigation into the stabbing of Kacem Mokrane continues23 August 2018
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A sixteen year-old is one of two people arrested following the murder of teenager.
Yesterday (August 22) a man aged 20 and male 16 year-old were arrested on suspicion of murder. Both were taken to east London police stations and have since been bailed to return to a date in late September.
Their arrests follow the stabbing of Kacem Mokrane, 18, on Thursday, 16 November 2017 in Mount Pleasant Road, Walthamstow.
Kacem died four days later from his injuries
Appeal for witnesses after teenager stabbed in Markhouse Road, Walthamstow30 August 2018
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in broad daylight.
The victim was attacked in Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, at around 3.15pm on Monday (August 27).
Three days on, no arrests have been made and detectives from Waltham Forest continue to investigate.
Man charged after police officers assaulted during drugs search 18 August 2018
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A 25-year-old man has been charged after two police officers were assaulted during a drugs search in a car.
Nanikutomisa Mpelenda of Huxley Road, Leyton was driving in Romford Road, Newham on Thursday (August 16) when he was stopped by police.
He has been charged with two counts of assault on police officers, possession of a firearm with criminal intent, obstructing a drugs search and driving while uninsured.
Boy, 16, charged with murder after man, 42, stabbed to death 18 August 2018
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A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a 42-year-old man who was found stabbed to death at a property in a quiet street.
Police were called to an address in Flaxen Road, Chingford at 4.40am on Friday (August 17) to a report of a stabbing.
Officers found a 42-year-old man suffering from stab injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene at around 5.20am.
The victim has been named as Joseph Cullimore who was from Chingford.
The teenager will appear in custody at Thames Magistrates Court on Monday, August 20.
A 35-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder has been released pending further enquiries.
The Homicide and Major Crime Command led by Detective Chief Inspector Gary Holmes are investigating and continue to appeal for information and witnesses.
Pregnant woman 'kicked and punched in head' by pair of attackers in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow6 August 2018
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A pregnant mother was kicked and punched in the head by two women after her toddler got into an argument with another child in a playground.
The 27-year-old was with her two-year-old child in Lloyd Park, Forest Road, Walthamstow, on Saturday evening when the attack happened.
Her boyfriend, who declined to give his name, claims the victim had her hair pulled out and the back of her head stomped on after being knocked to the ground.
Man ‘armed with knife’ escapes arrest after fleeing fight in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow7 August 2018
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A man ‘armed with a knife’ seen fighting with others in a park popular with families has escaped arrest after fleeing before police arrived.
The incident happened in Lloyd Park in Walthamstow’s Forest Road on Sunday afternoon, just one day after a pregnant woman was attacked by two women in the same park.
A spokesman for the Met said: “Police were called at approximately 2.49pm on Sunday, August 5 to reports of a fight and a man armed with a knife in Lloyd Park, E17. “Officers attended. The group had made off prior to police arrival and no suspects were located
Firearm officers were involved in a chase in Leytonstone last night27 July 2018
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Armed cops were involved in a shootout with gangsters during a dramatic high speed car chase across east London.
Police were shot at as they tailed a car that failed to pull over following reports of an armed man being spotted in the Leytonstone area late last night (THURS).
The chase ended a mile-and-a-half away in Bective Road, Forest Gate, where eye-witnesses described an exchange of gunshots between police and three suspects in the car, although no-one was injured.
Three men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the chase remain in police custody.
Walthamstow shooting: Teenager fighting for life after being shot outside Overground station1 August 2018
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Police and paramedics were scrambled to the scene at St James’s Street Overground station, in Walthamstow, at about 10pm on Tuesday.
The victim, believed to be 18, was rushed to hospital where he remained in a critical condition.
It is understood the victim was gunned down in the St James’s Street before stumbling into the station, Scotland Yard said.
Worcester acid attack: Three Walthamstow men arrested after boy aged three suffers burns
28 July 2018
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Three men wanted in connection with an acid attack on a three-year-old boy in his pushchair were arrested in London in the early hours today.
The toddler was with his family in a shop in Worcester when a corrosive substance was “thrown or sprayed” over him on Saturday afternoon.
Police swooped on the three suspects, aged 22, 25 and 26, in a raid at a residential address in Waltham Forest at 3am.
Two 17-year-olds arrested after stabbing in Tenby Road, Walthamstow23 July 2018
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Two teenage boys have been arrested after an 18-year-old man was stabbed in a quiet residential street.
The victim was attacked in Walthamstow’s Tenby Street, off Blackhorse Road, this morning.
Police remain at the scene and have taped off nearby Southcote Road.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 09:24hrs on Monday, 23 July to reports of a stabbing in Tenby Road, E17.
“Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended and found an 18-year-old man suffering from stab injuries.
Police issue CCTV images after man suffers broken jaw in 'unprovoked' attack12 July 2018
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CCTV images have been released of a man police want to identify after a “violent and unprovoked” attack left a man with a fractured jaw.
A 53-year-old man was left with serious injuries after being assaulted at 4.55pm on October 25 2017 in Chingford Mount Road.
London station EVACUATED after MASKED GUNMEN open fire - one hurt 13 July 2018
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A SHOOTING in London has seen St James Street train station in Walthamstow sealed off by heavily-armed police. Witnesses reported seeing masked gunmen pursue a man to the station before shooting him in the leg.
Police officers have rushed to St James Street station in Walthamstow after the incident.
They said masked gunmen had pursued a man to the station before shooting him in the leg.
Two men shot, third suffers broken leg, in drive-by attack9 July 2018
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Two men were shot and a third was left with a broken leg after a drive-by shooting in the early hours of this morning.
Police were called to Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, at 2.30am today (Monday, July 9) where they found a man in his 40s suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg.
Officers backed up by specialist firearms colleagues also found a man in his 20s with broken leg after a vehicle was “driven at him”.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: “A short time later a male aged in his 20s presented himself at an east London hospital with a gunshot injury. Officers believe this to be linked to the incident in Lea Bridge Road.
Axe wielding burglar smashes through woman's bedroom window11 July 2018
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An axe wielding man smashed through a woman's window late at night.
At around 10.50pm on June 22, a woman in her 30s was jolted awake when she heard the glass in her High Road, Leyton property smashing.
A man armed with an axe climbed through the window and into the victim's bedroom, demanding her mobile phone, bank cards and other valuables. He then left through the window.
Officers were called at 10.55pm and carried out a search of the property and surrounding area.
A 14-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Walthamstow.2 July 2018
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A boy - believed to be aged 14 years - was taken to hospital suffering stab injuries. He remains in a stable condition and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Officers have cordoned off a section of the street where the attack took place this afternoon and they remain at the scene.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at around 13:10hrs on Monday, 2 July, to reports of a male stabbed on Farmilo Road, E17.
“Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance.
Moped riders target cash delivery van in Hall Lane, Chingford6 July 2018
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Police have released CCTV images of moped riders they wish to speak with after a cash-in-transit robbery.
Two males riding a blue/silver scooter rode up to a custodian who was entering Sainsbury’s in Chingford’s Hall Lane at noon on May 3.
The pillion passenger got off the scooter, which had a stolen number plate, and ran towards the guard before grabbing the box from him.
Elderly woman mugged by three people who followed her home12 June 2018
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An elderly woman was mugged on her doorstep by three people who followed her home. The woman, in her 80s, drew out her pension in Station Road, Chingford, on Friday and took the 313 bus home to Kings Head Hill.
But three people - two Asian males and one Asian female - got the same bus and approached her outside her house.
They waved a book in her face to distract her and confused, she went into her house. But there she realised her purse, which had £238 in it, was gone.
The incident happened at around 1.45pm on Friday.
Necklace ripped from woman's neck in mugging outside school28 June 2018
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A woman in her 20s was attacked by a man outside a primary school in Walthamstow on Wednesday morning.
The victim was attacked by a man outside Roger Ascham School in Wigton Road, Walthamstow, at 10.45am on Wednesday (June 27).
Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and found the woman suffering minor injuries.
London stabbings: Three teenage boys injured in three hour spate of knife crime across capital28 May 2018
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A 14-year-old boy was found suffering stab wounds by emergency services in Walthamstow, east London. Police and paramedics rushed to Higham Hill around 1.40pm on Monday following reports of a stabbing.
The victim has been taken to hospital for treatment but his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
Police taser naked man armed with knife4 June 2018
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A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Police were called at 07:22hrs on Sunday, 3 June to reports of a naked man armed with a knife in Higham Hill Road, E17. “The suspect, aged 57, refused to drop the knife and was tasered by police.
“He was arrested and was taken to an east London hospital by the London Ambulance Service for treatment and a mental health assessment.
“Following the assessment, the man was subsequently de-arrested and was sectioned under the Mental Health Act.”
Man, 24, arrested after police seize drugs and knives in search of Chingford home16 May 2018
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A 24-year-old man has been arrested after police uncovered a large quantity of cannabis and two knives while searching a property.
The Met’s Violent Crime Task Force, backed up by officers from Hatch Lane and Hale End neighbourhood policing teams carried out the search in Chingford at around 8am on Tuesday (May 15).
Police have not released details about the exact location of the property. The man was arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply and has been released under investigation.
Two 15-year-old boys stabbed just streets apart28 May 2018
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Boys, 15, found stabbed in Chingford Mount Road and Ainslie Wood Road
Police were called to Chingford Mount Road at 4.14pm to reports of an injured male. At the scene a 15-year-old boy was found suffering from a stab wound to the chest.
A second boy, also 15, was found a short distance away in Ainslie Wood Road, E4. He was also suffering from a stab wound to his upper body.
Both injured boys were taken to east London hospitals by London Ambulance Service.
Shocking footage shows men lunging at each other with knives as brawl breaks out on Victoria line11 May 2018
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Terrifying footage captured the moment Tube passengers were forced to watch on in horror as two men lunged at each other with knives on an early-morning Victoria Line train.
The two had become embroiled in an argument before they both pulled out huge knives and began trying to attack the other.
In the CCTV footage they can be seen attempting to plunge the knives into each other before the fight spills out onto the platform.
Shocked passengers are seen sat in the carriage, watching on as the violence unfolds.
Boy, 16, stabbed and 18-year-old suffers head injury in street fight11 May 2018
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A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Police were called on Thursday May 10 to reports of an altercation in Billet Road, E17.
“Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and found an 18-year-old suffering a head injury.
A 16-year-old teenager arrived at a hospital soon after, suffering from a stab wound to his hand. He has since been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
Principal of Walthamstow Academy in Billet Road, Emma Skae said: “A small number of our students were involved in an incident near school yesterday afternoon which the police are currently investigating.
It happened a day after police closed off part of Walthamstow’s Fulbourne Road after a group of secondary school students were targeted in an ‘unprovoked’ attack.
Boy, 17, stabbed in Leytonstone Road, Stratford8 May 2018
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A 17-year-old boy was stabbed in an east London high street as three days of Bank Holiday weekend violence continued.
The teen was knifed near Tesco Express in Leytonstone Road, Stratford shortly after 4.30pm on Monday (May 7).
He remains in hospital with injuries which are not life-threatening.
Cyclist fighting for life after police chase ends in crash13 May 2018
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The 28-year-old man was knocked down in Forest Road, Walthamstow shortly after 1am on Saturday (March 12) by a light-coloured BMW.
The driver, who fled the scene, had crashed into a number of parked cars at the junction with Holmes Avenue before hitting the cyclist.
Shortly before the crash, he had failed to stop for an unmarked police car.
Police are working to trace the driver and inform the next-of-kin of the cyclist.
Four arrested after shots fired near Leyton Midland Road station18 April 2018
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No injuries were reported after the incident, which comes amid a spate of stabbings and shootings in Waltham Forest which have left three people dead.
A spokesman for Scotland Yard said: "Police were called at 15:00hrs on Friday, 13 April to reports of shots fired in Midland Road, E10.
Boy, 14, stabbed in leg during attack in Lloyd Park, Walthamstow23 April 2018
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Police were called to Lloyd Park on Saturday evening at around 6.25pm by London Ambulance Service after reports of a stabbing.
The victim, aged 14, was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening of life-changing.
Streets cordoned off as 'shots fired' in Leytonstone11 April 2018
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Police have taped off several roads in Leytonstone after a firearm was reportedly discharged in the area.
Residents reported hearing gunfire in the Cann Hall Road area in the south of the borough, during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Officers have closed off Tavistock Road, just off Cann Hall Road, while parts of Odessa Road have also been cordoned while an investigation is underway.
Family 'living in fear' after teen left with fractured eye socket in attack outside Kelmscott School in Markhouse Road, Walthamstow11 April 2018
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he mother of a 13-year-old boy who suffered a fractured eye socket after being beaten up by fellow students says her family is “living in fear” after the violent assault.
The 33-year-old mother of two, who does not wish to be named for fear of reprisals, claims the attack happened just days after she told a group of youths off for smoking and shouting outside her home.
The single mother who moved to Walthamstow in December says her two-bedroom flat has been the target of repeated attacks, the latest which involved a hammer being thrown through the kitchen window.
Man stabbed in Walthamstow5 April 2018
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A man has been stabbed in Walthamstow amid a recent spate of violent attacks in the area.
Police say the man, in his 20s, has been taken to hospital following an incident in Billet Road on Thursday afternoon.
Met officers and London Ambulance Serivce were called to the scene at around 12.50pm.
Scotland Yard said it was waiting on an update on the victim's condition.
The latest stabbing comes during a spate of violence in Walthamstow and across London as a whole.
Some 50 people have been killed in stabbings and shootings in the capital since the beginning of 2018, while three people have been murdered in Walthamstow in less than a month.
Teenager fighting for his life after shooting in Markhouse Road3 April 2018
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A teenage boy was stabbed while another is fighting for his life after being shot.
Police were called to Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, at around 10pm last night where they found a 16-year-old with gunshot injuries.
He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Meanwhile another boy, 15, was found stabbed but his condition is not currently known.
The spokeswoman said: "A 16-year-old boy was found with gun shot injuries. He has been taken to an east London hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Walthamstow stabbing: Man dies after attack in Vallentin Road20 March 2018
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A man has died after a stabbing on a residential street in Walthamstow.
Police were called to Vallentin Road at around 9.50pm on Monday evening to reports a man had been injured. Officers and London Ambulance Service paramedics attended the street and found man, believed to be in his 40s, suffering from a stab wound.
Despite attempts by emergency crews to save the man's life, he was pronounced dead at the scene at around 10.55pm.
Second teenager charged with murder after Walthamstow shooting
21 March 2018
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A second teenager has been charged with the murder of a man who was fatally shot in Walthamstow.
The boy, 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged on Wednesday with the murder of Joseph Williams-Torres.
He will appear in custody at Stratford Youth Court on today. A 15-year-old boy who was charged with murder on Tuesday appeared in custody at Stratford Youth Court yesterday.
Mr Williams-Torres of Walthamstow was gunned down on March 14 while sitting in a stationary car in Essex Close near the junction with Pretoria Avenue.
He died on the way to hospital and a post-mortem gave the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the chest.
Walthamstow stabbing: Third person arrested over man's murder
29 March 2018
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A third person has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal stabbing in Walthamstow.
Police detained a man on Sunday, in connection with the death of a 41-year-old man in Vallentin Road earlier this month. The 35-year-old suspect has since been released under investigation
Walthamstow murder: 20-year-old man shot dead in Forest Road14 March 2018
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Police and ambulance crews were called to Forest Road at around 9.30pm on Wednesday after reports shots had been fired in the area.
On arrival, they found a 20-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital, but was pronounced dead en route at 10.45pm. Detectives believe the victim had been sat in a stationary vehicle when he was approached by several individuals, who opened fire.
Elijah Dornelly murder: Walthamstow teenager stabbed to death in vicious attack caught on CCTV, court hears6th November 2017
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A teenager was ambushed and disembowelled by two young men in a street attack caught on CCTV, a court has heard.
Elijah Dornelly was fatally stabbed in Walthamstow High Street but still managed to run into a nearby cafe, with his intestines spilling out of his stomach, the Old Bailey was told. The victim, from Higham Hill, suffered massive blood loss and was pronounced dead in the early hours of the morning following the attack on May 7 this year.
LEYTONSTONE: Teen gang jailed for tube robberies9th February 2010
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A TEENAGER who was part of a gang which committed robberies on the Tube after the Notting Hill Carnival has been jailed for two years. Fhazio Mulindwa, 19, of Leytonstone High Road, was part of a group who robbed passengers of phones and cash on the Central and Bakerloo Tube lines on August 24, 2008. At Snaresbrook Crown Court yesterday he was jailed along with eight other teenagers for conspiracy to rob.
Boy, 16, suffers head injuries after being attacked by pair outside Waltham Forest College in Forest Road, Walthamstow15th February 2018
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A 16-year-old boy suffered head injuries after being assaulted by a pair of youths in Forest Road, Walthamstow.
The teenager was rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been discharged. The attack happened near Waltham Forest College at around 5.45pm on Tuesday (February 13) and officers did not release information until today.
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A gunman's accomplice has been jailed for setting a trap that allowed his victim to get shot in the buttocks at point-blank range.
Adil Rana was sentenced to 11 years behind bars at Southwark Crown Court on Friday for helping to orchestrate a “revenge” plot against victim Razwan Malik last summer.
The court heard the 25-year-old, of St Leonard's Avenue, Chingford, first approached Mr Malik outside a luggage shop in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, on July 31 last year and asked for his phone number.
Man stabbed in eye in Chingford may be partially blinded after 'targeted' attack18 January 2018
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Emergency services were called to the Co-Op store in Hatch Lane, Chingford, at around 10.30pm on December 15 after staff reported a man had entered the shop covered in blood.
Metropolitan Police officers attended and found a 20-year-old man suffering from a stab injury to his eye.
DC Stephen Eyres, of Waltham Forest CID, said: "This was a targeted attack. The victim was ambushed by two men who were intent on causing him serious harm
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Two brothers have been jailed for a total of 14 years after being found guilty of conspiracy to supply almost half a kilo of Class A drugs and possessing criminal property, namely £54,000.
Aaron Perkins-Bayley, 29, of Melville Road in Walthamstow, and his half-brother Julian Mark Bayley, 38, of Longfield Road in Walthamstow, appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Wednesday, January 24.
Perkins-Bayley was given a six year sentence while Bayley was jailed for eight years.
Man flees jewellery shop after failed smash and grab using hammer15 January 2018
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A man who smashed the front window of a jewellers with a hammer fled the scene empty-handed after being chased down the street by the shop’s owner.
The attempted robbery at St. George’s Jewellers in Walthamstow High Street happened at 3.30pm on Monday when the street was busy with shoppers with young children.
Four boys arrested on suspicion of burglary at Walthamstow dog track development16 January 2018
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Four teenage boys were arrested on suspicion of burglary at the former Walthamstow dog track.
The suspects, aged between 13 and 16, were detained on Sunday evening over a suspected burglary at the site, which is currently being redeveloped for housing.
Elijah Dornelly murder: Drug dealers who stabbed 17-year-old in Walthamstow 'ambush' attack jailed for life4 December 2017
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Two drug dealers have been jailed for life after they murdered a 17-year-old boy in an ambush stabbing.
Ezra Abeka-Soares and Morgan Mockford, both 18, were handed life sentences at the Old Bailey today (Monday, December 4) for killing Elijah Dornelly in Walthamstow High Street on May 7.
The court heard how the pair had ventured “way off patch” to sell drugs on the day of the murder.
Two teenagers found stabbed in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton and Whipps Cross, Leytonstone18 December 2017
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Two teenagers were rushed to hospital after being found suffering from stab wounds in separate locations.
The first boy was found stabbed in the stomach at Tesco Express in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton last night.
Minutes later, paramedics came across a second boy suffering a stab wound to the leg outside Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone.
Their injuries are not life threatening and both of them were subsequently arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
Officers believe the stabbings may be linked.
Boy, 17, shot in fast food restaurant in Wood Street, Walthamstow21 November 2017
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The 17-year-old was attacked in Wood Street, Walthamstow last night.
Police cordoned off the area around Charcoal Grill kebab, Wood Street Opticians and Coral betting shop opposite Wood Street Plaza.
Third stabbing in six days: Stop and search powers issued after boy, 17 attacked in Carlton Road, Walthamstow20 November 2017
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A teenager was stabbed in the leg just two streets away from where a man was stabbed three days earlier. The 17-year-old was attacked in Carlton Road, Walthamstow at 12.35pm on Sunday, November 19. He was taken to hospital by ambulance and his condition is not life-threatening.
'I was terrified' says Subway worker who watched man get stabbed as he waited for sandwich in St James Street, Walthamstow17 November 2017
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The man was stabbed on Tuesday evening in Subway in St James St, Walthamstow. Pic: Google Maps.
A fast food worker has spoken of the “terrifying” moment a man was stabbed as he waited for a sandwich in a restaurant.
The 18-year-old victim was attacked by a masked gang in Subway in St James Street, Walthamstow, while another man was sprayed with an “unknown substance”.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: “Four men and four male youths were arrested on suspicion of GBH.
18-year-old man fighting for his life after being stabbed in stomach in Mount Pleasant Road, Walthamstow17 November 2017
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An 18-year-old man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the stomach.
The victim was attached by a group of men armed with weapons in Mount Pleasant Road, Walthamstow shortly after 11pm on Thursday.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called to reports of a group of males armed with weapons and an altercation in the street at Mount Pleasant Road, Walthamstow, at 11.14pm on Thursday, November 16.
Man stabbed and another sprayed with 'unknown substance' in St James Street,14 November 2017
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A man was stabbed and another sprayed with an “unknown substance” after a fight broke out in a busy street.
Police were called to St James Street in Waltham stow at about 6.40pm on Tuesday, November 14 to reports of a fight involving people armed with weapons.
Four men and four male youths were arrested in a nearby road on suspicion of GBH.
Walthamstow acid attack: Teenage boy arrested after delivery driver left fighting for life3 November 2017
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The victim may be left permanently blind after the horrific attack, police said.
A teenager has been arrested after a delivery driver was left fighting for his life in hospital following an acid attack in Walthamstow.
The takeaway delivery man was “repeatedly” doused with a corrosive liquid in what is thought by police to have been an attempted moped robbery.
The 32-year-old victim is likely to be left blinded in both eyes and is currently in a critical condition in hospital, police said.
Walthamstow teenager stabbed to death in vicious attack caught on CCTV, court hears6 November 2017
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A teenager was ambushed and disembowelled by two young men in a street attack caught on CCTV, a court has heard.
Elijah Dornelly was fatally stabbed in Walthamstow High Street but still managed to run into a nearby cafe, with his intestines spilling out of his stomach, the Old Bailey was told.
The victim, from Higham Hill, suffered massive blood loss and was pronounced dead in the early hours of the morning following the attack on May 7 this year.
Man rushed to hospital after being shot in Bakers Arms area of Lea Bridge Road, Leyton29th September 2017
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Police and fire crews called after acid attack scare in Walthamstow High Street27th September 2\017
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Shocking toll of teenagers stabbed and shot to death in London rises to 1516 August 2017
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The shocking death toll of teenagers stabbed and shot to death in London has risen to 15, three months after Elijah Dornelly was killed in Walthamstow. In April, Scotland Yard recorded a surge of 51 per cent in gun crime and a 34 per cent rise in knife crime in Waltham Forest. Elijah was walking home with a friend from an anti-knife rally before his attackers pounced on him and made off on bicycles.
In just three months another six young men have found the same fate, with two teenagers losing their lives in 24 hours on Friday (August 8).
Neighbours describe 'horror' scenes as cars smashed and missiles thrown in riot in Church Road, Leyton27 July 2017
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Hundreds of youths gathered in Church Road, Leyton on Wednesday, July 26 after being refused entry to a party in nearby Willow Brook Primary School.
Cars parked on the road were jumped upon and had their windscreens smashed while traffic was brought to a standstill.
Riot police were called in at 9pm and it took three hours for the crowd to be dispersed. One police officer was injured after missiles were thrown from the crowd.
An elderly resident who has lived in the street for 12 years said: “When I heard the noise I turned off all my lights and peeked out through the curtains. “I saw people jumping on cars and smashing windscreens. It was absolute horror. “I was so afraid I closed my curtains and didn’t want to be seen. It was terrible. I was getting messages from neighbours to see if I was ok.
“There was so much noise. There was a line of police from one side of the road to the other and they had shields and were covering their heads.”
Another witness said she believes the youths, who looked to be in their late teens or early 20s were drunk because of the “hysterical” way they were behaving.
Muslim woman 'attacked' at Walthamstow polling station for wearing Labour sticker on hijab8th June 2017
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A political campaigner has been the victim of an “Islamophobic hate crime” for wearing a Labour party sticker on her hijab, according to Stella Creasy.
The Labour candidate for Walthamstow condemned the “attack” in a video posted online to her 20,000 followers.
Ms Creasy said she had just returned from campaigning in Ilford North when she heard a member of her Labour team was attacked at a polling station in Walthamstow.
A GANG of eight men have been jailed for over 30 years for peddling drugs on a housing estate.12 June 2017
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The men, known as the ‘Thatched House Thugs’, dealt Class A drugs and set up a drug den in a flat against the occupant’s will in Avenue Estate in Leytonstone.
'It was like a horror movie': Witness describes moment after 'serious' acid attack in Leyton23 August 2017
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Police said the victim was walking with a bicycle at the time, but it was not stolen.
The incident has rocked the community living in the estate, which backs onto Downsell Primary School.
Safraz said: “Both parks are empty and no children to be seen.
“Everyone here is traumatised by what happened. It’s not safe here anymore with moped gangs and general gangs loitering around. “The whole estate is in shock.”
A surge in acid attacks has left victims all over east London and Essex, with incidents in Chingford, Loughton, Leyton, Buckhurst Hill, Walthamstow, Wanstead and Leytonstone in the last year alone.
Armed gang open fire into Walthamstow high street casino 11 May 2017
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This is the terrifying moment an armed gang opened fire indiscriminately into a high street casino after smashing through the plate-glass front door.
Two cashiers were lucky to escape unscathed after diving for cover behind roulette machines as a hooded teenager shot twice into the 24-hour arcade before fleeing.
Security guard shot during raid on Nationwide bank in Walthamstow High Street18 May 2017
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A security guard has been shot during an attempted robbery at a bank in Walthamstow town centre.
Police were called to the Nationwide branch in the High Street at around 3.25am this morning (Thursday, May 18), to respond to reports a robbery was in progress.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the security guard, a 53-year-old man, suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was taken to hospital by paramedics from London Ambulance Service. His injuries are not being treated as life-threatening or life-changing.
Gun crime soars by 51 per cent in Waltham Forest13 April 2017
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Scotland Yard registered annual rises across a number of serious offence categories in Waltham Forest over the past 12 months.
GUN crime offences in Waltham Forest have surged by 51 per cent in the last year, according to Scotland Yard.
Knife crime offences resulting in an injury also increased, by 22 per cent to 155 from 2016 to 2017, compared to 127 offences the year before.
Robbery in the borough is up 10 per cent from the year before, with 651 offences, while sexual offences also jumped 12 per cent with 539 offences recorded. Islamaphobic hate crime is up 16 per cent while fraud offences soared by a staggering 46 per cent from the previous year.
Man found collapsed and screaming on street after acid attack in Leyton21 March 2017
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A man was found screaming "help me" in a heap on the floor after an acid attack.
The 29-year-old was found collapsed on Calderon Road, Leyton, shortly before 7am on Monday, March 20.
Masir Uddin, who works as a shopkeeper nearby, said the victim, who is believed to be eastern European, is a regular customer at his shop. Mr Uddin said after hearing the man’s cries for help he went outside and found him collapsed on the street.
Teenager knifed to death in 11th fatal London stabbing in two weeks8 May 2017
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A teenage boy has been stabbed to death in an east London high street, becoming the 11th person to die from knife crime on the capital’s streets in just two weeks.
Police and paramedics were scrambled to the High Street in Walthamstow late on Sunday night, where they found the 17-year-old suffering from a serious stab wound.
He was rushed to an east London hospital in critical condition where he died a short while later, Scotland Yard said.
Teenager stabbed in Vallentin Road, Walthamstow23 May 2017
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A TEENAGER has been stabbed in a residential street this afternoon.
A 16-year-old was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service after he was stabbed at 2:06pm in Vallentin Road, Walthamstow. .