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Elisha Fizul called the 24-year-old on WhatsApp 10 minutes before he was killed by Martyn Blake during a police stop in Streatham, south London, the Old Bailey was told.

His last words before they lost contact were “Lish, one sec, I think there is police behind me”, jurors heard.

In a statement read to the court on Friday, Ms Fizul said she had been friends with Mr Kaba for about two years before the fatal incident on September 5 2022.

She said: “I called Chris by WhatsApp at 20.00 on September 5. Unfortunately, he did not answer my call right away.

Works are set to take place between October 26 and November 1, impacting multiple services in south east London, as Network Rail carry out upgrade work to tracks and signalling systems as part of a £400 million investment programme.

The work will run on parts of the National Rail and London Overground Networks for a seven-day period between Crystal Palace, Tulse Hill and Peckham Rye, affecting Thameslink, Southern and London Overground Services.

The work will affect trains from September 30 through to October 4.

We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week.

Monday to Friday (September 30 to October 4):

Engineering work is taking place between South Croydon and East Grinstead, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

After 10.45pm, trains will not run between London Victoria and East Grinstead, or between London Bridge and Crowborough / Uckfield.

Armed police were called to a route 159 bus at Streatham bus station just before 10.30am today (September 16).

Specialist firearms officers boarded the bus, and an air rifle was reportedly recovered.

A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

No injuries were reported following the incident.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 10:27hrs on Monday, 16 September to a Route 159 bus at the bus station near Streatham BR Station.

The work will affect trains from September 16 through to September 20.

We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week.

Monday to Wednesday (September 16 to September 18):

Engineering work is taking place between Three Bridges and Brighton, closing some lines.

The 11.25pm train from London Victoria to Brighton service will be diverted between Haywards Heath and Brighton via Lewes, and will not call at Burgess Hill or Hassocks.

The work will affect trains from September 10 through to September 13.

We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week.

Tuesday to Friday (September 10 to September 13):

Engineering work will take place in the Balham and East Croydon area, closing some lines overnight.

From 11.30pm until the end of service, trains will call at alternative points between Balham and East Croydon.

The 11.40pm train from London Victoria to Sutton will be diverted to East Croydon.

Officers were called just before 5.30pm yesterday (August 29) to reports of the crash on Streatham High Road.

The road was partially closed, from the Sports Direct store to Streatham train station.

Pictures show a motorbike on the ground under a Progressive lorry.

There were no reported injuries.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at about 5.25pm on Thursday, August 29 to reports of a crash between a lorry and motorbike on Streatham High Road.

“Offices attended.

“There were no reported injuries.

Gabriel is missing from his home in Streatham.

The 15-year-old is described as 5'9" tall, with a slim build and curly brown hair.

He has links to Lewisham.

If you have seen Gabriel, call police on 101 and quote the reference 01/654074/24.”

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Gabriel has links to the Lewisham area, please help us support the Wandsworth team in finding him. If seen please call 101 and quote ref 01/654074/24.

The incident happened in Abercairn Road at 3.20am yesterday (July 22).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man injured.

He was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition was assessed as serious.

No arrests have been made as police enquiries into the circumstances continue.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 3:20hrs on Monday, 22 July to reports of a man being stabbed in Abercairn Road, SW16.

“Officers attended alongside paramedics from London Ambulance Service.

The incident reportedly happened in Abercairn Road at around 3.15am today (July 22), according to Lambeth and Southwark Assembly Member, Marina Ahmed, on X (formally known as Twitter).

It is unknown whether the road has been closed or whether a crime scene is in place.

We have contacted the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service for further information on the incident.

The full tweet says: “There was a stabbing in the early hours at approx 3.15am today in Abercairn Road, SW16.