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Chris Kaba: The Controversial Death That Rocked London

Chris Kaba, aka “Chris Le Messie,” became a lightning rod in the fierce debates over police use of force and systemic injustice in London. On September 5, 2022, Kaba was fatally shot by a Metropolitan Police officer in Streatham Hill while trying to dodge arrest. His death triggered widespread protests demanding justice and sparked a high-profile trial of the officer involved.

The Deadly Police Chase

Simon Anthony, the Green Party councillor elected in North Acton, Ealing, on 7 May, has resigned citing health reasons. He is the fifth Green councillor in London to step down since the local elections, prompting a series of by-elections across the capital.

Series Of Green Resignations

Along with Mr Anthony, newly elected Greens in Camden, Haringey, Lambeth, and Hackney have also quit. These resignations have triggered multiple by-elections ahead, challenging the party’s hold on key London wards.

North Acton Seat Contested

Police in south London are urgently seeking a woman after CCTV footage showed what is believed to be a rape outside Gaumont Place, Streatham, at around 5:30am on Tuesday. The incident was not reported immediately, but came to light following a review of the footage the next day.

Urgent Police Appeal

Police are urgently appealing for a woman believed to have been raped outside Gaumont Place in Streatham at 5:30am on Tuesday, 12 May. Although the incident was not reported immediately, it was later captured on CCTV footage and authorities were alerted the next day. Detective Constable Charlie Codrington is leading the investigation and seeks information on a man connected to the attack.

Urgent Victim Appeal

Motorcyclist Left Fighting for Life After Streatham Smash

Police were called just after 4am on Friday, 10 December following a serious crash on Streatham High Road, SW16.

The rider, a 20-year-old man, was rushed to a south London hospital with life-threatening injuries. His family have been informed.

No Arrests Yet as Probe Continues

There have been no arrests so far. Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit in Catford are working to piece together what happened.

Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

Motorcyclist Left Fighting for Life After Streatham Smash

Police were called just after 4am on Friday, 10 December following a serious crash on Streatham High Road, SW16.

The rider, a 20-year-old man, was rushed to a south London hospital with life-threatening injuries. His family have been informed.

No Arrests Yet as Probe Continues

There have been no arrests so far. Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit in Catford are working to piece together what happened.

Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

London Stabbing Spree: 14 Attacked, 4 Dead in Bloody Week

London has been rocked by a violent week, with 14 stabbing victims across the city from July 22 to July 28. Four people tragically lost their lives. The shocking attacks spread across hotspots like Walthamstow, Bloomsbury, Streatham, Harlesden, Seven Sisters, Hackney, Rainham, Kennington, Woolwich, Peckham, Harrow, Croydon, and Newham. Here’s the grim rundown from the Metropolitan Police.

Deadly Attacks Across the Capital

Woman, 32, Killed in Walthamstow

A man has been locked up for life after fatally stabbing a woman in her own home. Simon Ghebremedhin, 34, was found guilty of murdering 26-year-old Marjama Osman in Croydon following a thorough investigation by Met Police detectives.

Guilty Verdict at Inner London Crown Court

On Wednesday, 1 April, a jury at Inner London Crown Court convicted Ghebremedhin of the chilling murder. He lived on Streatham High Road, SW16. The fatal attack happened on Saturday, 31 May 2025, when Ghebremedhin stabbed Marjama inside her home.

Life Behind Bars with a Minimum of 19 Years

A man has been locked up for life after fatally stabbing a woman in her own home. Simon Ghebremedhin, 34, was found guilty of murdering 26-year-old Marjama Osman in Croydon following a thorough investigation by Met Police detectives.

Guilty Verdict at Inner London Crown Court

On Wednesday, 1 April, a jury at Inner London Crown Court convicted Ghebremedhin of the chilling murder. He lived on Streatham High Road, SW16. The fatal attack happened on Saturday, 31 May 2025, when Ghebremedhin stabbed Marjama inside her home.

Life Behind Bars with a Minimum of 19 Years