Tower Hamlets Crime Watch

30/09/2026

Man charged following stabbing of police officer
A man will appear in court this morning following the stabbing of a police officer on Tuesday.

Charles Charalambous, 56 (24.11.69) of Claremont Road, Cockfosters was charged overnight with wounding with intent to cause GBH to resist arrest.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning.

The charge relates to an incident in the early hours of Tuesday, 29 September when a Met officer who was executing a warrant in Cockfosters, as part of a wider operation targeting a suspected organised crime group, was stabbed in the leg.

He was taken to hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

Two other men arrested as part of the same wider operation have also been charged overnight and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this morning.

Carl Robinson, 49 (25.06.77) of Stanford Rivers, Essex was charged with possession of offensive weapons in a private place, namely three knives.

Bradley Byford, 37 (30.07.89) of Spellbrook Lane East, Bishop’s Stortford was charged with possession of a weapon to discharge a noxious thing, namely electricity.

All three men remain under investigation as part of the wider investigation and have been bailed for those offences.

A total of 18 people were arrested as part of Tuesday’s operation - 17 were arrested in the morning followed by one further arrest later in the day. The offences for which they were arrested are complex in nature and require extensive investigative work and the detailed examination of evidence both before and after the arrest stage.

All have been bailed while the investigation continues.

30/09/2026

A popular pub in east London is under threat from a new development.

The Lord Napier Star in Hackney Wick has claimed that new homes are planned to be built right next door to the establishment, which could threaten their late license.

The proposed homes would have balconies which overlook the pub’s backyard, looking straight down into the pub garden where people gather until 1.30am.

The pub claims that the developer’s noise report skipped the pub garden completely, and took place on a quiet weekday as opposed to a busy weekend.

The venue fears that any noise complaints made when people have moved into the homes could spark a license review and put the pub’s late nights at risk.

They have called for the public to contact Tower Hamlets council in a bid to prevent the development from moving forward.

30/09/2026

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30/09/2026

Eligible prisoners in England and Wales early release provisions on 1 October 2026, with phased implementation for existing inmates. The scheme prioritizes community supervision, rehabilitation, and prison capacity management, while excluding serious sexual and violent offenders.

30/09/2026

Look out for Joshua in Tower Hamlets please

| Joshua, 12, is missing from Hampton Hill, TW12 and was last seen at 19:30hrs on Monday, 28 September. He is described as 5’7” and of slim build.

Officers believe Joshua may be using the bus network and could have travelled elsewhere in London.

Any information or sightings? Please call police and quote CAD 7932/28SEP.

30/09/2026

Sadiq Khan announces London-wide crackdown on e-bikes 'Wild West'
Mayor of London lays out plans for a licensing scheme for e-bike operators in the capital amid anger at badly parked or abandoned bikes

29/09/2026

Community Meeting : Tue 24 Nov 09:30 - Businesses in Stratford, E15 and E20.

We're delighted to invite businesses and organisations in Newham to join us for the 'Together for Safer Communities' Roadshow

Whether you are a local business, employer, retailer, hospitality venue, community organisation or public sector partner, this is an opportunity to gain practical insights into creating safer environments for staff, customers and the wider community.

Join us to learn more about the Women's Night Safety Charter and Safe Havens followed by a free Welfare & Vulnerability Engagement training session (certificate given on completion).

Benefits for attending the roadshow:

Gain practical knowledge on improving safety within your organisation and community.

Support the delivery of London-wide Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategies by turning policy into practical action at a local level.

Contribute to creating safer communities through collaboration between businesses, local authorities, policing and community organisations.

Align your organisation with London's strategic approach to preventing violence against women and girls and improving public safety.

Strengthen local partnership working to deliver coordinated responses to community safety challenges.

Help create a consistent network of informed organisations working together to make London safer for everyone.

Build local capacity to identify, respond to and prevent violence, harassment and vulnerability across communities.

Play an active role in achieving borough and London-wide community safety priorities through prevention, partnership and early intervention.

Training and event is organised by Safer business Network.



To book your place - Click on the link and scan the QR code.

29/09/2026

CCTV images released after man assaulted – West London

Officers investigating an assault at Earl’s Court Underground station in August have released these images in connection.

At around 6.45pm on Friday 7 August a man was on a District Line train when he was surrounded by a group of people.

They proceeded to assault him, kicking him in the head. He left the train at Earl’s Court and was followed to the barriers, where the group attacked him again.

Officers would like to speak to those pictured, as they believe they may have information that could help their investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 628 of 7 August.

Information can also be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

29/09/2026

St. Dunstan's Drug dealing / Drug use Message

Here’s a quick update on drugs dealing crime in your area, please be reassured that we’re taking this seriously and are here to help.

Grand Union Place
St Dunstan SNT officers recently conducted a joint operation with THEO officers and a drugs detection dog, targeting known hotspots for drug dealing and anti-social behaviour across the ward. During patrols of Grand Union Place, officers discovered a concealed stash containing a significant quantity of Class B drugs hidden behind benches near the canal. The drugs were seized and removed from the location . Officers will conduct similar type of joint operation on regular basis.

Sandalwood Close
In a separate proactive operation, plain-clothes officers identified a suspicious vehicle parked near Sandalwood Close, E1. Following a search, officers recovered drugs, a baseball bat, and a mobile phone believed to be linked to drug supply activity. Two males were arrested on suspicion of offences including possession of drugs, possession of an offensive weapon, and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
These results demonstrate our continued commitment to tackling drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour in the area. St Dunstan SNT will continue to carry out regular patrols, targeted operations, and partnership work to keep our neighbourhoods safe and improve the quality of life for local residents.
Drug dealing is often linked with violent crime and the exploitation of vulnerable people, and discarded drug equipment can be a health risk and counts as antisocial behaviour.

We’ve put hundreds more officers on the frontlines of community crime-fighting teams, upping visible patrols in the right ‘hot spots’ so we can deter and catch criminals.

We are committed to tackling drug dealing wherever we find it. It forms a key part of our recently published ASB Action Plan. We will keep you updated on our efforts to do this in your area, but if you have any concerns or evidence, it is important you report this as soon as possible.