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Taylor Swift's Secret Croydon Music Video Shoot

Taylor Swift secretly flew 3,500 miles to film a music video in a derelict Croydon shopping centre. Discover the details of her covert operation and the Elizabeth Taylor tribute.

Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended

The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.

Police Release Chilling CCTV From Croydon IKEA Brawl

Shocking new CCTV footage reveals the violent scenes that erupted inside Croydon's IKEA store, showing chairs being thrown and terrified shoppers fleeing as police share inside look at the mass brawl.

Uber Eats driver carjacked at knifepoint in London

A delivery driver was violently carjacked by knife-wielding thieves in Croydon while making an Uber Eats delivery, in a terrifying attack that highlights growing safety concerns for gig economy workers.

Met Police officers suspended over Croydon arrest footage

Two Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following the release of disturbing body-worn video showing a man being kicked and stamped on during an arrest in Croydon. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched a criminal investigation

Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years

Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.

Woman gunned down in Croydon park shooting

A 35-year-old woman was fatally shot in a Croydon park while walking her dog, leaving the community in shock as Metropolitan Police launch a murder investigation.

Baltimore crime rates drop under new prosecutor

Baltimore experiences significant crime reduction as State's Attorney Ivan Bates implements aggressive prosecution strategies and targets repeat offenders, marking a dramatic turnaround for the city.

Boy, 7, dies after playground fall in Sydney

A seven-year-old boy has tragically died after falling from playground equipment in Sydney's Croydon Park, leaving the local community in mourning and raising serious safety questions.

Man charged after alleged Sydney suburb shooting

A quiet Monday morning in Sydney's inner west was shattered by gunfire as police respond to alleged shooting in Croydon Park. One man faces multiple charges while residents express relief following swift police action.

Teenager shot dead in Croydon park murder

A 17-year-old boy has been fatally shot in a shocking daylight attack at a Croydon park, with Metropolitan Police launching a murder investigation and appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Lime Bike Gangs Steal Parcel Shelves in London Crime Spree

Organised criminal gangs on rental e-bikes are targeting affluent London neighbourhoods, smashing car windows to steal a specific and unusual part – the parcel shelf – in a bizarre new crimewave confounding police and luxury vehicle owners.

Man found dead in flat 24 years after last being seen

In a shocking cold case breakthrough, police have identified a man found deceased in his Croydon flat almost a quarter-century after he was last seen alive. The discovery was made following a welfare check, revealing a mystery that has baffled authorities

Ex-Footballer Jailed for Money Laundering

Former Premier League footballer Richard Duffy has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after admitting to laundering £400,000 in a sophisticated criminal operation. The ex-Portsmouth and Wales defender was caught in a police sting.

Megan Breen Jailed for Vicious Assault and Theft in Gwent

Megan Breen, 25, from Gwent, has been sentenced to prison for a series of violent assaults and thefts, including a brutal attack on a woman she met on a night out. Read the full story of her crimes and the police investigation.

Murder Probe After Man Found Dead in South London Home

The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation after a man in his 40s was found with fatal injuries at a residential address in Croydon. Officers are urgently appealing for witnesses and information.

Father of Three Stabbed to Death by Moped Thieves in Bronx

A horrific daylight attack in the Bronx claims the life of a 35-year-old father. The victim was fatally stabbed by assailants on a moped in what police are investigating as a potential robbery. The community is left in shock as the hunt for the killers co

Fly-tipping gang ordered to pay £110k for toxic dump

A ruthless fly-tipping gang that orchestrated a massive 500-tonne illegal dump, poisoning a village with toxic fumes, has been brought to justice. Read the full story of the environmental crime and the hefty penalties.

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