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Bass player Lodge, who joined the band in 1966 with fellow singer Justin Hayward – following the departure of Denny Laine and Clint Warwick in 1966, was “suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us”, according to his family.

Their statement read: “It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that John Lodge, our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother has been suddenly and unexpectedly taken from us.

Family members called 999 at 10am on Friday reporting the man was inside a property in Stow Crescent, Walthamstow, armed with a gun and threatening to harm himself, the Metropolitan Police said.

For hours, armed officers and negotiators were on scene as the man inside threatened to seriously harm anyone coming into the address and shoot himself.

At around 2pm, after a bang was heard inside, officers entered the property and discharged their weapons, Scotland Yard said.

The man was taken to hospital with life-changing but not life-threatening injuries.

A man in his 20s was found injured outside Starbucks in Streatham Hill at around 1pm yesterday (October 6).

He was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed not to be life-changing or threatening.

In the latest update, officers confirmed there have still been no arrests.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "Around 1pm on Monday, October 6, officers attended Streatham Hill, following reports of a stabbing.

“A man, aged in his 20s, was treated at the scene for a stab wound.

Over the course of the last three days (October 4 to October 6), there have been three major incidents in the capital.

Two of the incidents took place in south London, with one reported in Wallington and one in Streatham.

Another one took place in Southall.

Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police and based on what Newsquest London is aware of.

Man taken to hospital in critical condition after 'serious assault' in Wallington

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Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to a fire on Leigham Court Road just after midnight (August 23).

The impacted school is believed to be Julian's Primary School.

Operators answered six calls to the blaze and crews from West Norwood, Norbury, Tooting, Brixton and surrounding fire stations were sent to the scene.

A 32-metre turntable ladder from Clapham Fire Station was also used.

The fire was brought under control by 2.40am but crews have remained on scene throughout the night damping down.

Work will start in the coming weeks to transform travel along the A23 Streatham Hill, with improvements for walking, cycling, and public transport users.

Transport for London (TfL), in partnership with Lambeth Council, will deliver new pedestrian crossings, a protected cycle route, upgraded pavements, and improved bus lanes.

Amithraz Balgobin, 36, allegedly attacked Amratlal Mistry at the property on Churchmore Road in Streatham on Friday, July 4.

Paramedics were called to his home at around 1pm and found Mr Mistry with a number of injuries.

He was pronounced dead at the scene in Churchmore Road.

Balgobin was arrested nearby and charged on Sunday with murder and possession of Class A and B drugs.

On Wednesday, the defendant, of Woodbourne Avenue, Lambeth, appeared at the Old Bailey by video-link from Thameside prison.

All properties in Croydon and Streatham affected by the broken pipe should now have water back in their taps, according to Thames Water.

The pipe, located on Commonside East, CR4, caused homes in CR0, CR2, CR4, CR7, and SW16 to experience no water or low pressure over the past two days.

Thames Water said the leak has been stopped and excess water drained.

The water company successfully rerouted water from other pipes to restore supply.

An excavation is underway to fix the damaged pipe.

Thousands of homes in Croydon and Streatham are facing a second day without water.

The affected postcodes are CR0, CR2, CR4, CR7, and SW16.

A burst pipe on Commonside East in Mitcham Common is responsible for the shortage.

As a temporary measure, water has been rerouted from other pipes, and it is hoped "all properties affected should have water back in your taps."

The leak has been stopped and the excess water drained, according to Thames Water.

A large shaft has been dug to access the damaged pipe, and a second one is being constructed.