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CCTV appeal over five Canning Town sexual assaults
Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace in connection with a string of sexual assaults in the Canning Town area.
East Ham named ID fraud capital of UK
Identity fraud in East Ham is seven times more prevalent than it is in the UK on average, it has been have revealed, making the Newham district the country’s top spot for the crime.
Stratford 19-year-old jailed for “horrific” screwdriver attack
A 19-year-old has been jailed for four years for breaking into a man’s house and stabbing him repeatedly with a screwdriver.
Robbers jailed for punching man to floor for mobile phone in Plaistow
A robber who was seen “sizing up potential victims” outside a Tube station before punching a man to the floor for his mobile phone, has been jailed for four years alongside a teenage accomplice.
Judge overturns Newham Council betting shop decision
Another betting shop has been given the green light to open up after Newham Council lost their legal battle against gambling chain Paddy Power today.
East Ham MP pays tribute to murdered pensioner
A pensioner found murdered in East Ham has been named locally as Vethanayagam Anthonypillai.
CCTV: Police appeal after woman sexually assaulted on Stratford-bound train
Police detectives released a CCTV image yesterday of a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault on an overground train.
East Ham pensioner found dead in home died of head and neck injuries
A pensioner found dead in his home died of head and neck injuries.
Man arrested on suspicion of East Ham murder is sectioned
The 27-year-old is now at a secure facility for assessment.
Man jailed for 24 years for Canning Town murder
The man convicted of the murder of Danny O’Shea has been jailed for at least 24 years at the Old Bailey today.
East Ham death sparks murder inquiry
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of an elderly man in East Ham.
Stolen jewellery worth £10,000 seized from Plaistow shop
Police seized around £10,000 worth of jewellery from a suspect accused of funding an “extravagant lifestyle” by melting down stolen goods.
Sports agent cleared of Canning Town murder
A sports agent with links to footballer Ashley Cole was cleared at the Old Bailey today of murdering teenager Danny O’Shea in a “revenge” attack.
Newham police borough commander Rob Jones: “I’m always proud to be a Hammer!”
West Ham fan Chf Supt Rob Jones on policing the club’s new home - the Olympic Stadium - and his officers raising £1,800 in a charity footie match for Richard House Children’s Hospice.
Stratford pensioner feared death during rape ordeal, court hears
Hazel Backwell, 66, was assaulted in her home in Stratford 16 years ago and died in 2002 having never seen her attacker brought to justice.
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