Streatham: Two charged with murder after fatal house fire Submitted by daniel on Wed, 28/02/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image A man and a woman are due in court after being charged with the murder of another man who was found dead following a south London house fire. The 49-year-old victim, who has not yet been named, was discovered inside a multi-occupancy house in Glenister Park Road, Streatham, on 25 February. Mayara Loiola Ataide, 34, and Gevaldo Tavares Dos Santos, 46, have been charged with murder, police said. They were also charged with two counts of arson with intent to endanger life. Read more about Streatham: Two charged with murder after fatal house fireAdd new comment
Streatham: Two charged with murder after fatal house fire Submitted by daniel on Wed, 28/02/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image A man and a woman are due in court after being charged with the murder of another man who was found dead following a south London house fire. The 49-year-old victim, who has not yet been named, was discovered inside a multi-occupancy house in Glenister Park Road, Streatham, on 25 February. Mayara Loiola Ataide, 34, and Gevaldo Tavares Dos Santos, 46, have been charged with murder, police said. They were also charged with two counts of arson with intent to endanger life. Read more about Streatham: Two charged with murder after fatal house fireAdd new comment
Woman, 34, arrested after man dies in house fire Submitted by daniel on Mon, 26/02/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image Woman, 34, arrested after man dies in house fire BBC.com Read more about Woman, 34, arrested after man dies in house fireAdd new comment
Streatham stabbings: Terror response PC will not face misconduct case Submitted by daniel on Fri, 15/12/2023 - 08:00 Picture Image An armed policeman who crashed while racing to the scene of a terror attack will not face misconduct proceedings, a police watchdog has said. PC Paul Fisher, 46, was cleared of dangerous driving at Southwark Crown Court last month. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) had brought gross incompetence proceedings against the officer in 2021 but has now withdrawn the case. Scotland Yard has welcomed the move. PC Fisher reached speeds of more than 80mph (129km/h) while responding to a stabbing spree in Streatham by Sudesh Amman in February 2020. Read more about Streatham stabbings: Terror response PC will not face misconduct caseAdd new comment
Streatham terror attack: Police driver made 'split Submitted by daniel on Wed, 22/11/2023 - 08:00 Picture Image An armed policeman who crashed while racing to the scene of the Streatham terrorist attack has told a court that he "failed due to split-second error" and "let people down". PC Paul Fisher travelled at speeds of up to 90mph (145km/h) before the crash on 2 February 2020. His unmarked BMW lost control and hit three other vehicles and a house in Streatham, south London, injuring three people. PC Fisher denies dangerous driving. Read more about Streatham terror attack: Police driver made 'splitAdd new comment
Streatham terror attack: Police driver made 'split Submitted by daniel on Wed, 22/11/2023 - 08:00 Picture Image An armed policeman who crashed while racing to the scene of the Streatham terrorist attack has told a court that he "failed due to split-second error" and "let people down". PC Paul Fisher travelled at speeds of up to 90mph (145km/h) before the crash on 2 February 2020. His unmarked BMW lost control and hit three other vehicles and a house in Streatham, south London, injuring three people. PC Fisher denies dangerous driving. Read more about Streatham terror attack: Police driver made 'splitAdd new comment
Streatham: Pipe leaks leave residents without water for days Submitted by daniel on Thu, 02/11/2023 - 07:00 Picture Image Streatham: Pipe leaks leave residents without water for days BBC.com Read more about Streatham: Pipe leaks leave residents without water for daysAdd new comment
Streatham High Road: Conflicting speed limit signs cause confusion Submitted by daniel on Tue, 10/10/2023 - 08:00 Picture Image Road users have been left confused by conflicting speed limit signs on a south London road. Painted road markings indicating that Streatham High Road was a 20mph zone appeared next to an existing 30mph sign on the busy thoroughfare last week. Transport for London (TfL) confirmed the speed limit on the road remained 30mph but it would become 20mph in December. The speed reduction would improve road safety, TfL said. Driver Alex Mapp, 41, said he did a double take when he passed the conflicting signs on his way back from the supermarket. Read more about Streatham High Road: Conflicting speed limit signs cause confusionAdd new comment
Chris Kaba: Met Police officer to be charged with murder Submitted by daniel on Wed, 20/09/2023 - 08:00 Picture Image The 24-year-old was shot dead during a police operation in south London on 5 September 2022. Read more about Chris Kaba: Met Police officer to be charged with murderAdd new comment
Streatham Hill: Man jailed for killing ex's father over custody dispute Submitted by daniel on Mon, 07/08/2023 - 08:00 Picture Image John Davies died three years after being attacked over a decision to put his grandchild into care. Read more about Streatham Hill: Man jailed for killing ex's father over custody disputeAdd new comment