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Former Metropolitan Police constable Jake Cummings received a 16-year prison sentence after being convicted of rape, coercive behavior, voyeurism, and stalking involving three women. The judge labeled Cummings' actions as a "campaign of abuse," emphasizing the significant psychological impact on his victims. Cummings, who abused his position as a police officer, must serve two-thirds of his sentence before being eligible for parole.
Chichester City footballer Billy Vigar, 21, remains in an induced coma following a significant brain injury sustained during a match against Wingate and Finchley. The club reported that Vigar is receiving intensive care, and his long-term recovery remains uncertain. Arsenal and several non-league clubs have expressed their support and well wishes for his recovery.
Joshua Eno, 25, was found guilty of murdering Rico Andrews, 21, during a confrontation over a stolen BMW motorbike in Battersea, London, on October 5, 2023. Eno shot Andrews at point-blank range before fleeing on a moped. His accomplice, Tyrone Attwood, 34, was convicted of robbery and is serving a seven-year sentence.
Two Londoners raised over £16,000 for a baby loss charity by completing seven marathons in seven days. Michael Brennan and William Richards ran 200 miles from south London to north Wales, motivated by Brennan's personal loss and aiming to support families facing similar experiences.
Disabled residents at the Waterloo Hub Hotel report being forced to sleep in the lobby due to broken lifts. Westminster and Camden councils are investigating the conditions, which include pest issues and inadequate food service. One in 49 Londoners are categorized as homeless, highlighting the urgent need for better temporary accommodation.
City Thameslink station in London ranks as the worst major railway station in Britain for cancellations, with one in 13 scheduled stops canceled in the past year. The government aims to improve rail service reliability amid widespread disruptions affecting passengers, including students and rural commuters.
Three children were hospitalized after a significant fire engulfed a three-storey block of flats in Enfield, north London. Approximately 70 firefighters battled the blaze, which affected the entire roof and much of the second floor. Their conditions are not life-threatening, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Two men, Lewis Benjamin and Jamal Ali-Richards, received sentences of 20 years and 8.5 years respectively for the manslaughter of Justin Henry, whose body was discovered in a car in south London. The pair attempted to conceal their crime by disposing of evidence after Henry was reported missing in October 2023.
Angel Salami, a 13-year-old from south London, and her father Kehinde launched a book titled "My Blood, Your Blood" to raise awareness of sickle cell disease and encourage blood donations in black communities. The book shares their personal experiences with the condition, which affects daily life and can lead to painful crises. It will be distributed in Brixton primary schools and selected blood donor centers nationwide.
A builder, James Love, was acquitted of burglary charges after a Banksy print valued at £270,000 was stolen from a London gallery. Love maintained he was unaware of the crime and assisted police in recovering the artwork. His co-defendant, Larry Fraser, pleaded guilty and will be sentenced soon.