It’s a strange quirk of broadcasting, but I do spend a lot of time jumping into hedges to stay out of shot (my pov from our Enfield filming last week 👇)

Violent crime- and how they’ll bring it down- again a key theme at BBC London mayoral debate ⁦BBC London⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

I’ve been talking to Londoners about their concerns on crime and what they want to hear from the mayoral candidates.. do you have a different experience? What do you make of their promises on policing made so far? ⁦BBC London⁩ bbc.com/news/articles/…

After three homicides in Waltham Forest in four days, police say this fatal fire is not linked to the stabbing of Petro Bebko, 33, in South Birbeck Rd, on 18th April

Highly relatable reaction here from the mum on discovering her son could do a brilliant impression of a seagull

NEW: Police now say they believe this fire was started deliberately and have launched a murder investigation bbc.com/news/uk-englan…

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley apologised and told the BBC 'on top of the failures over the decades this is totally unacceptable' bbc.co.uk/news/uk-688488…

Latest tonight: Mayor due to meet Commissioner tomorrow over protest handling.. and Met says Asst Comm Matt Twist has offered Gideon Falter a private meeting to apologise and discuss what more they can do to ensure Jewish Londoners feel safe
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A police officer is in hospital after being stabbed in the shoulder in Enfield yesterday afternoon- police say he was responding to reports of a man armed with a knife. A 30 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. BBC London

First hustings with all of the main London mayoral candidates on the stage tonight JW3
All 13 candidates are on our website bbc.com/news/articles/…
More with Tim Donovan tonight on BBC London and with me on BBC Radio London tomorrow morning
#onthecampaigntrail

UPDATE: Commander Owain Richards tells me police believe suspect in investigation into murder of
Kamonnan Thiamphanit is known to her- no sign of forced entry at her home. He says she was last seen by her friends, the day before her body was found. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

NEW: Police have named Kamonnan Thiamphanit, who was known to her friends as Angela, as the victim of the stabbing in Westminster. They say she lived at the address. No arrests have been made yet.

#journorequest Keen to speak to Met police officers who have left/are considering leaving the job due to cost of living/financial pressures. It’s for TV- but could be anonymous. DM me in confidence if you can help. BBC London

Met Police Deputy Asst Commissioner Ade Adelekan said a “robust policing plan is in place” after online and media reports of calls to target matches across Europe and in London. bbc.co.uk/news/world-eur…