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Steve Reed won with 23,232 votes, a majority of 15,603 which accounted for 52.1 percent of the vote, a slight decrease by 5.8 percent from the previous election in 2019.

Mr Reed will be returning to his role as MP after serving as MP for Croydon North since 2012, as well as shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs since September 2023.

Mr Reed’s previous seat for Croydon North was abolished this year and replaced by Streatham and Croydon North as the new constituency.

This only includes incidents that Newsquest London is aware of and has reported on.

The incidents occurred between May 18 and 20 in Thamesmead, Eltham, West Dulwich and Streatham.

Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police.

Boy, 16, in hospital after stabbing in West Dulwich

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a stabbing in West Dulwich.

Officers were called to reports of an assault in Elmworth Grove at around 10.50pm on May 19.

A teen was found “seriously” injured at Streatham Common Playground shortly after 8pm on May 18.

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and the teen was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police confirmed today (May 21) that his condition is now stable.

One man was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident and taken into police custody.

He has since been bailed while further enquiries are carried out.

The incident happened at Streatham Common Park just after 8pm on May 18.

An ambulance crew, paramedics in response cars, an incident response officer, and London’s Air Ambulance attended.

The teen was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where his condition is unknown.

We have contacted the Metropolitan Police for further information.

A spokesperson London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 8.06pm on Saturday 18 May to reports of a stabbing incident at Streatham Common, SE16.

Raphael Fakoya, 35, was jailed for nine years on May 13 after he was found guilty of numerous sexual offences.

The assault occurred in February 2022 at Fakoya's home, with a woman who he knew.

Fakoya will be on the sex offenders register for life.

Following a hearing at Croydon Crown Court on January 24, Fakoya, from Beatrice Avenue, SW16, was declared a serious risk to women.

He plead guilty to three counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault.

Managed by Reka Szigeti since September 2022, the pub has also created 20 new full- and part-time jobs.

Your Local Guardian visited the pub on Streatham High Road on April 30 to explore the revamped facilities.

Originally established as a Wetherspoon in December 1998, The Holland Tringham has undergone a complete makeover, including enhancements to the customer area, bar, and other amenities.

The refurbishment encompasses redecoration throughout, featuring new light fixtures, carpets, and luxurious marble wall panels in the customer toilets.

David Walcott, 34, of Turle Road, Norbury was charged with murder today (April 20) and will appear at Bromley Magistrates Court later today.

Police launched an investigation after the death of Rijkaard Siafa, who was stabbed to death at Fellmongers Yard in Croydon on April 12 at around 6pm.

Walcott was arrested yesterday (April 19) in the early hours of the morning and police have confirmed that Rijkaard’s family have been updated with this development and continue to receive support.

The Holland Tringham pub, located on Streatham High Road, is set to reopen at 8am on Tuesday, April 30.

An additional 20 full- and part-time jobs have been created at The Holland Tringham, which has been managed by pub manager Reka Szigeti since September 2022.

The pub, which first opened as a Wetherspoon in December 1998, has undergone a complete refurbishment to the customer area, as well as upgrades to the bar and other facilities.

Streatham Wells Primary School, based in Palace Road, was most recently inspected on January 30 and 31, 2024, and the report was published on March 15, 2024.

The school was rated as outstanding in every area: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision.

Pupils told inspectors that it is an “amazing” school and parents and carers were “equally complimentary”.

Ofsted reported that the school has a “happy, community feel” which is underpinned by “strong and nurturing” working relationships.

The incident happened in Fernwood Avenue just before 2.30pm on April 5.

Officers were called to the scene and the man was found unresponsive.

He was taken to hospital in a critical condition and was pronounced dead yesterday (April 6).

Police believe they know his identity and enquiries are now ongoing to locate next of kin.

A 38-year-old man was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident.

He has since been bailed pending further police enquiries.