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Man dies and four injured in stabbings across London

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The incidents unfolded between Friday (April 25) and Saturday (April 26) in Archway, Norbury, Streatham and Twickenham.

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

Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police.

Police confirm condition of man stabbed at underground station in Archway

Archway station was closed on Friday (April 25) shortly after 6.10pm after reports of an incident.

A man was found with a stab wound to his leg and he was taken to hospital as a priority.

Chris Kaba: Watchdog slams BBC over Streatham coverage

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The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it had gone to the broadcast regulator after demands for a public apology from the BBC were not met.

Gang member Mr Kaba was shot by police officer Martyn Blake after trying to ram his way past police cars in Streatham in September 2022.

The IOPC complained to the broadcaster after the Panorama episode initially aired without including its statement in reaction to claims by former regional director Sal Naseem.

Streatham man jailed for sexually assaulting lone women

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Eddwin Cortes-Pinerez, of Mitcham Lane, sexually assaulted five women in the space of three weeks, each time quickly approaching the women from behind and grabbing their bottoms before cycling off.

On Thursday, April 17, a Woolwich Crown Court judge jailed the 40-year-old for 19 months and banned him from riding a bicycle.

TfL bus 118 from Morden to Brixton stops running tomorrow

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Morden to Brixton bus route 118 comes to an end TOMORROW - Wimbledon Guardian

On Saturday (February 1), Transport for London (TfL) will be making significant changes to bus services in south London, including the withdrawal of route 118.

Instead, a revised route 45 will take over much of its route, running between Camberwell Green and Morden.

As part of these changes, route 45 will be extended from Brixton Hill to Morden, following the same path that route 118 previously covered.

However, it will no longer run between Elephant & Castle and Camberwell Green, or between Brixton Hill and Clapham Park.

TfL confirms bus route 118 from Morden to Brixton will be axed

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Busy south London bus route to be AXED despite dozens of objections - Wimbledon Guardian

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the 118 bus route, which runs from Morden to Brixton, will be withdrawn from February 2025.

The decision follows a public consultation held between September 2 and October 13, 2024, which proposed changes to bus routes 45, 59, and 118.

TfL consultation report states: “The proposals aimed to simplify the bus network between Streatham, Brixton and Camberwell”.

During the consultation, TfL asked: "How would the proposed changes to routes 45, 59, and 118 impact you?”

South London men jailed after Tyler McDermott shot dead

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South London men jailed for murder after teen shot and stabbed outside music studio - Wimbledon Guardian

Tyler McDermott died on April 14 last year, the day after he was shot in the head then stabbed with a machete while he was on the floor outside the studio in Norman Road, Tottenham.

A court heard tensions had risen in the music studio earlier that day when one of the defendants became upset at being filmed.

As Tyler and a friend left the studio early in the morning Tyrese Barnett shot Tyler and Leo Reid struck him with a large machete when he was already lying on the floor with gunshot injuries. Barnett fired a second shot aiming at Tyler’s friend but missed.

The Holland Tringham Wetherspoons in Streatham first look

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The Holland Tringham Wetherspoons in Streatham first look - Wimbledon Guardian

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.

The Wetherspoons that could open soon in south London

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Two brand-new Wetherspoons that could open VERY soon in south London - Wimbledon Guardian

The Holland Tringham pub, in Streatham High Road, is set to reopen its doors on April 30.

It originally closed on March 11 to undergo an £800,000 refurbishment of the customer area, as well as upgrades to the bar and other facilities.

The Streatham pub has been redecorated throughout, including the installation of new light fittings and a new carpet, as well as new customer toilets.

A new bar and back bar have been installed, with new glass racks, drinks dispense equipment, new glass wash and new coffee-making facilities.

Shrimp Shack in Streatham is a seafood lover’s dream

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'Shrimp Shack in south London is a seafood lover's dream and I'm hooked for more' - Wimbledon Guardian

Shrimp Shack is a spacious, radiant seafood-centric restaurant which offers a refreshing and quirky take on traditional shrimp dishes and is open seven days a week.

My housemate and I headed to the all-new location on Monday night and were amazed at the décor, service, and of course, the shrimp.

The restaurant's layout is thoughtfully designed, with ample seating arrangements suitable for intimate dinners or lively gatherings with friends and family.

Glenister Park Road Streatham fire 'murder' victim named

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Glenister Park Road Streatham fire 'murder' victim named | Wimbledon Times - Wimbledon Guardian

Basilio Dos Santos Antonio, 49, was found dead inside a house on Glenister Park Road shortly after 7pm on Sunday, February 25.

Basilio, originally from Brazil, had been in the UK for a number of years and worked as a cleaner.

Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with his family and friends as they continue to come to terms with their loss.”

A 34-year-old woman, Mayara Loiola Ataide, a 46-year-old man, Gevaldo Tavares Dos Santos, have been charged with murder.