Crime

Out of the 12 businesses visited, only one sold alcohol to the young volunteer

Havering Council

Sting operation sees Gidea Park business 'sell alcohol to child'

The one-year-old dog weighed less than three stone

The one-year-old dog weighed less than three stone

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Man starved dog to death while tied to tree outside Romford bungalow

Man charged after drugs, weapons and cash found in Romford and Shoreditch

Man charged after drugs, weapons and cash found in Romford and Shoreditch

Man charged after drugs, weapons and cash found across Romford and Shoreditch

See how many full driving licence holders in Romford were caught using their mobile phones from 2020 until 2023, according to DVLA data.

See how many full driving licence holders in Romford were caught using their mobile phones from 2020 until 2023, according to DVLA data.

Romford has third highest number of drivers in UK caught using mobile phones

Police were called to Anchor Retail Park in Stepney Green on November 5 at 11.43am

Police were called to Anchor Retail Park in Stepney Green on November 5 at 11.43am

Police update one week after staff stabbed at Stepney Green Asda

Paedophile choirmaster and teacher David Pickthall has been jailed for 12 years

Paedophile choirmaster and teacher David Pickthall has been jailed for 12 years

Teacher and choirmaster with MBE jailed for horror child sex abuse spanning 40 years

Rainham man among four arrested after 400kg cocaine cargo found on fishing boat

Rainham man among four arrested after 400kg cocaine cargo found on fishing boat

Rainham man among four arrested after 400kg cocaine cargo found on fishing boat

They discovered a substantial cannabis farm in the loft space, along with drug production equipment, large sums of cash, and multiple bags of cocaine

They discovered a substantial cannabis farm in the loft space, along with drug production equipment, large sums of cash, and multiple bags of cocaine

Man jailed after drugs raid in Havering uncovered cannabis farm hidden in loft

Activist and politician Ajay Pal Singh's car was vandalised in a seemingly targeted 'acid attack' outside his home on November 5

Activist and politician Ajay Pal Singh's car was vandalised in a seemingly targeted 'acid attack' outside his home on November 5

London Fire Brigade

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'Acid attack' on car leaves activist fearing for his family's safety

Police were called to Anchor Retail Park in Stepney Green on November 5 at 11.43am

Police were called to Anchor Retail Park in Stepney Green on November 5 at 11.43am

Asda supporting staff after 'security stabbed' at Stepney Green supermarket

Brentwood High Street receives a funding boost to tackle antisocial behaviour

Brentwood High Street receives a funding boost to tackle antisocial behaviour

Brentwood High Street

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Money pledged to address 'antisocial behaviour hotspot' Brentwood High Street

A crime scene at Asda, Stepney Green

A crime scene at Asda, Stepney Green

Crime scene in place at Asda supermarket after 'incident' - recap

Arrest after ‘man seen armed with sword’ in Hornchurch street

Arrest after ‘man seen armed with sword’ in Hornchurch street

Arrest after ‘man seen armed with sword’ in Hornchurch street

Police were called to Anchor Retail Park in Stepney Green on November 5 at 11.43am

Police were called to Anchor Retail Park in Stepney Green on November 5 at 11.43am

‘No arrests’ after staff member at Asda in Stephney Green stabbed

A crime scene at Asda, Stepney Green

A crime scene at Asda, Stepney Green

Man stabbed at Asda in Stepney Green

Picture from scene of stabbing

Picture from scene of stabbing

Man left with life changing injuries after Halloween stabbing in Leytonstone

These men were jailed in October 2024

These men were jailed in October 2024

Murderers and teen killer among east Londoners jailed in October

A man, 46, has been charged with eight counts of shoplifting

A man, 46, has been charged with eight counts of shoplifting

Dagenham man charged with shoplifting eight times and using 'abusive' behaviour

Daniel Stewart broke into Mr Suds Car Wash in Colchester

Daniel Stewart broke into Mr Suds Car Wash in Colchester

Crook burgled car wash, stole Mercedes, then drove at 110mph before hitting cyclist

Traffic lights in Cherry Tree Lane

Traffic lights in Cherry Tree Lane

Transport for London

Temporary traffic lights in place after vandalism left junctions with no signals

Traffic lights in Cherry Tree Lane were cut down on Sunday (October 27) (image of lights in Cherry Tree Lane)

Traffic lights in Cherry Tree Lane were cut down on Sunday (October 27) (image of lights in Cherry Tree Lane)

Transport for London

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Traffic lights at busy junction 'will be fixed ASAP' after 'dangerous' vandalism

Search for man after assault on Elizabeth Line

Search for man after assault on Elizabeth Line

Passenger 'punched' on Elizabeth Line after intervening in 'racial abuse'

The Met Police has admitted a series of investigative failures after Rosslyn Wolff (inset) died in a house fire - but has refused to answer her son Gary Parkin's questions about what he calls the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death

The Met Police has admitted a series of investigative failures after Rosslyn Wolff (inset) died in a house fire - but has refused to answer her son Gary Parkin's questions about what he calls the suspicious circumstances surrounding her death

Metropolitan Police

'I believe Mum's death was suspicious, but police refuse to answer my questions'

Residents of Millard Terrace, in Dagenham, are plagued by crime and anti-social behaviour

Residents of Millard Terrace, in Dagenham, are plagued by crime and anti-social behaviour

Barking and Dagenham Council

Mum 'living in fear' after being 'left to rot' in council estate plagued by crime

Picture from scene of Dagenham stabbing

Picture from scene of Dagenham stabbing

Man ‘slashed toddler’s throat before attacking schoolgirl and woman’ in Dagenham

There are yet to be any arrests

There are yet to be any arrests

Metropolitan Police

Man injured in gas canister assault outside Hornchurch pub

Hutton Road Shenfield: Search for man after assault in bar

Hutton Road Shenfield: Search for man after assault in bar

Search for man after assault at Shenfield bar leaves victim with serious injuries

Officers are briefed ahead of the action day

Officers are briefed ahead of the action day

Metropolitan Police

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Arrests made in Romford town centre during action day

A man has been taken into custody

A man has been taken into custody

Metropolitan Police

Man arrested after group seen with 'machetes' in Rainham

Jordan Kukabu was fatally stabbed while sat in a car

Jordan Kukabu was fatally stabbed while sat in a car

Gang with machetes stabbed 18-year-old to death as he sat in a car

A man was stabbed at London Victoria Station

A man was stabbed at London Victoria Station

British Transport Police

Suspect named after stabbing at busy London underground station

A gang responsible for 35 robberies across east London has been brought down. Kenzie Taylor (inset) was at the centre of it

A gang responsible for 35 robberies across east London has been brought down. Kenzie Taylor (inset) was at the centre of it

Metropolitan Police

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How police brought down thugs responsible for knifepoint robberies across east London

Police have confirmed it was an isolated incident

Police have confirmed it was an isolated incident

Man arrested and police up patrols after 'assault' near school

Raish Ahmed named as Canning Town stabbing victim

Raish Ahmed named as Canning Town stabbing victim

Murder charge after man dies following stabbing in Canning Town home

Serving North London Met officer charged with rape

Serving North London Met officer charged with rape

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Serving North London Met officer charged with rape

Police are looking to speak to witnesses or those with information

Police are looking to speak to witnesses or those with information

Man seriously injured in midnight 'assault' at bar

Officers have released images of people they want to identify and speak with

Officers have released images of people they want to identify and speak with

Islington Chinese community left ‘shaken’ after families threatened in blackmail scam

Romford is one of the areas with the highest number of car thefts in the country, according to new data from Confused.com (stock image)

Romford is one of the areas with the highest number of car thefts in the country, according to new data from Confused.com (stock image)

More than 9,000 cars stolen in Romford since 2018, new data reveals

Three people are due to appear before Magistrates Court in Ipswich today

Three people are due to appear before Magistrates Court in Ipswich today

Suffolk Constabulary

Romford man and boy among three charged after phones and tablets 'stolen' from shop

Police pulled over a Mercedes on A12 near Brentwood

Police pulled over a Mercedes on A12 near Brentwood

Trio charged with dealing heroin and crack after police pull over Mercedes

The cocaine was hidden in 41 pallets of bananas

The cocaine was hidden in 41 pallets of bananas

Hornchurch man part of gang which smuggled £184m of cocaine in banana shipment

A former choirmaster and teacher has admitted sex offences against 19 people

A former choirmaster and teacher has admitted sex offences against 19 people

Disgraced music teacher admits sex offences against 19 victims

The moment Alan Morfett (inset) threatened a man with a knife in Harold Hill

The moment Alan Morfett (inset) threatened a man with a knife in Harold Hill

Metropolitan Police

Hooded thug threatened man with huge knife whilst he was sat on bench in Harold Hill

Richard Orr, 74, and his dog Wilson were attacked by two rottweilers while out on a walk

Richard Orr, 74, and his dog Wilson were attacked by two rottweilers while out on a walk

Pensioner and his dog mauled by rottweilers in 'traumatic' attack

Bishop of Stepney Joanne Grenfell has published a second open letter to new Labour justice secretary Shabana Mahmood, criticising the miscarriage of justice watchdog and raising concerns about Mark Osborne (top) and Jason Moore's (bottom) convictions

Bishop of Stepney Joanne Grenfell has published a second open letter to new Labour justice secretary Shabana Mahmood, criticising the miscarriage of justice watchdog and raising concerns about Mark Osborne (top) and Jason Moore's (bottom) convictions

Court of Appeal

Bishop demands 'swift, decisive' action in murder case 'miscarriage of justice'

An east London man, 54, has been arrested after a Bentley Bentayga was reportedly stolen in Kent

An east London man, 54, has been arrested after a Bentley Bentayga was reportedly stolen in Kent

East Londoner arrested after luxury Bentley car 'stolen'

A 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old woman have been charged with shoplifting in High Street, Hornchurch

A 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old woman have been charged with shoplifting in High Street, Hornchurch

Metropolitan Police

Girl, 13, and woman charged with shoplifting from high street store

The schoolgirl was attacked by a husky in Somerville Road, just off the A12

The schoolgirl was attacked by a husky in Somerville Road, just off the A12

Schoolgirl mauled by husky is left with horror injuries

The IOPC will not publish its misconduct investigation report into Met Police officer PC Ryan Gadsden - in case it upsets his family

The IOPC will not publish its misconduct investigation report into Met Police officer PC Ryan Gadsden - in case it upsets his family

Metropolitan Police

Report on 'stalker' police officer accused of messaging teen girls to stay secret

Gang who stole £2m worth of cars took Volvo with 3-year-old child still inside

Gang who stole £2m worth of cars took Volvo with 3-year-old child still inside

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Gang stole £2m worth of cars including one with 3-year-old child still inside

Police were called with reports of dogs 'out of control'

Police were called with reports of dogs 'out of control'

Metropolitan Police

Man 'bitten' in Romford dog attack

There have been 1,025 shop theft arrests in the county since January 1, 2024

There have been 1,025 shop theft arrests in the county since January 1, 2024

More than 1,000 shoplifting arrests in Essex since start of 2024

These men are now behind bars

These men are now behind bars

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East Londoners locked up in September including pensioner killer and drug gang

Essex Police officers visited more than 20 pubs and clubs during their week of

Essex Police officers visited more than 20 pubs and clubs during their week of

Police crackdown on 'terrifying' spiking crimes with patrols and licensee checks