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In a bizarre and unfortunate turn of events, a distinctive Penny Farthing bike has been reported stolen from the Streatham area in London. The owner, Robert, who was often seen cycling the unique contraption around the neighbourhood, has been left devastated by the theft.

The vintage-style Penny Farthing bike, with its large front wheel and smaller rear wheel, is a rare sight on the streets of modern-day London. Robert, who cherished the bike for its quirky charm and nostalgic appeal, is now appealing to the public for assistance in recovering his prized possession.

Erherhe Iwheta, also known as ‘Rae Rae,’ left his home in Streatham around 4.45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25.

Rae Rae boarded a train to Herne Hill, where she changed for a train to London Victoria station, according to officers. At 5.45 p.m. that evening, she was last seen on CCTV at Victoria underground station walking towards the Northbound platform.

Rae Rae was dressed in a purple hair wrap, a black coat, black leggings, and black shoes. She had a dark rucksack on her back and a white tote bag with black writing on it.

Sudesh Amman, 20, from Queensbury, north London, was shot dead by undercover surveillance officers after he went on a knife rampage in Streatham, South London in February last year. The inquest jury at the Royal Courts of Justice found that the killing was lawful but was asked to reach conclusions on whether the probation service or police could have stopped the attack taking place. Amman had been released from Belmarsh jail 10 days earlier after serving half of a 40-month sentence for obtaining and distributing material for terrorist purposes.

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The 19-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday, 5 August on suspicion of assisting an offender. She was subsequently released on bail to return on a date in early September.

An investigation was launched after police were called to reports of a stabbing on Prentis Road, SW16 at approximately 16:15hrs on Thursday, 10 June.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and found 17-year-old Denardo suffering a stab injury. He was taken to hospital but despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead at 16:51hrs.

Police were called at 2.26pm on Friday, 5 April, to a report of an altercation at a residential address in Fernwood Avenue SW16.

Officers attended the address where a man, aged in his 50s, was found unresponsive. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

A 38-year-old man was arrested at the scene. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Police were informed on Saturday, 6 April, that the man taken to hospital had died. Officers believe they know his identity but enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate next of kin.

A MOBO-nominated rapper and soon-to-be father was shot dead by police after a car chase in south London that ended when the victim attempted to drive his vehicle at

Chris Kaba, in his twenties, was identified as the victim of the armed police shooting in Streatham by distraught friends.

The Drill artist, who is thought to be in his twenties, was shot near 10 p.m. on Monday in Kirsktall Gardens in Streatham Hill after a “tactical contact” to stop his suspect vehicle.