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Kennedy Ikhuenbor, 19, of Govier Close, Stratford.

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.

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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.

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The premises in Green Street in Upton Park that was the subject of the court case.

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.

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East Ham MP pays tribute to murdered pensioner

A pensioner found murdered in East Ham has been named locally as Vethanayagam Anthonypillai.

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If you know this man, contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 quoting background reference B3/LNA of 13/06/2013 or charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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.

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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.

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Man arrested on suspicion of East Ham murder is sectioned

The 27-year-old is now at a secure facility for assessment.

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Danny O'Shea was stabbed to death in Canning Town

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.

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Police have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a 68-year-old man in East Ham.

East Ham death sparks murder inquiry

Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of an elderly man in East Ham.

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Police have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a 68-year-old 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.

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Danny O'Shea was stabbed to death in Canning Town

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.

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Newham's Borough Commander Rob Jones.

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.

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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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The council has rejected an application to turn the premises at 297 Green Street, Upton Park, into a betting shop.

Newham Council v Paddy Power: MP tells court betting shop clusters ruin high streets

But licensing expert says there is no evidence gambling premises attract crime

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Teenager stabbed in Plaistow fight

A teenager was stabbed yesterday in a fight outside a sixth form college in Plaistow.

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Plaistow pupils say thank you to their father figures

Youngsters invited the male relatives they look up to in to share the school day with them to say thank you for being fantastic!

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