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A Metropolitan police officer testified that training on conducting strip-searches in schools was inadequate. Officers involved in the controversial strip-search of a 15-year-old girl, known as Child Q, in December 2020, are facing gross misconduct allegations. The incident has sparked protests and raised concerns about police procedures regarding minors.
A bus driver, Martin Asolo-Ogugua, was sentenced to four years for killing nine-year-old Ada Bicakci while driving under the influence of drugs. The collision occurred in Bexleyheath, London, leaving Ada with catastrophic injuries, and her father described the tragedy as an ultimate failure. Asolo-Ogugua also received a seven-year driving ban.
Transport for London (TfL) will launch the Bakerloop bus route in autumn, connecting Waterloo and Lewisham as part of the Superloop network expansion. The service aims to address transport gaps in southeast London, receiving positive feedback from local residents.
Jagoda Rubaszko, a Northolt woman, received an 18-month suspended sentence for fraudulently obtaining a £50,000 Covid Bounce Back Loan by falsely claiming to operate a business with a £210,000 turnover. She transferred the funds to bank accounts in Poland and was investigated by The Insolvency Service, which is seeking to recover the stolen money.
The Home Office confirmed that a man running across Heathrow's taxiway was a deportee. He was quickly apprehended by staff and reboarded his flight before being handed over to authorities upon landing. There were no flight delays reported due to the incident.
A police officer wept in court while recounting her sword attack during the trial of Marcus Monzo, accused of murdering schoolboy Daniel Anjorin. Monzo, 37, denies the charges after a series of violent incidents in Hainault, London, that left multiple victims injured. The officer described the harrowing moments of her assault, highlighting the chaos of the situation.
London developers seek government commitment for a Dockland Light Railway extension to unlock potential housing projects at Thamesmead Waterfront and Beckton Riverside. The projects could yield 30,000 homes but face delays due to lack of transport links. Funding for the DLR extension is crucial for realizing these developments.
London's Millennium Bridge, known for its initial wobbling issues, celebrates its 25th anniversary since opening on June 10, 2000. After closing for repairs just three days later, it reopened in February 2002 and has since become a beloved landmark. Paul Martinelli, chair of City Bridge Foundation, noted its enduring significance to Londoners.
Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, was found dead in the New Forest after going missing from Ilford on May 29. Juan Francisco Toledo, 51, has been charged with her murder, with allegations suggesting he fatally injured her while they worked together as cleaners in central London. A plea hearing is scheduled for September 1.
Authorities seized nearly £50,000 worth of illegal goods, including cigarettes and vapes, from seven shops in Barnet. The operation, conducted by local police, highlights ongoing concerns over the sale of unregulated tobacco products.