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A Metropolitan Police constable who tasered a 10-year-old girl brandishing garden shears has been cleared of gross misconduct by a disciplinary panel. Pc Jonathan Broadhead fired his Taser at the girl twice within seconds of entering her home in south-west London on January 21 2021, after her mother called 999 when the child threatened her with a hammer and the shears. He was accused of using force “which was not necessary, reasonable and proportionate” against the girl, referred to as Child A during his Met Police gross misconduct hearing at Palestra House in London. But on Thursday the panel’s chairwoman, Catherine Elliot said: “Having considered the evidence in great detail… the panel has concluded that Pc Broadhead’s use of Taser on Child A was necessary, reasonable and proportionate in all the circumstances. The allegations are therefore not proved.” READ MORE: Met Police officer who twice tasered girl, 10, said her being a child ‘raised’ risk of situation A 10-y...

Temperatures are set to plummet in London this week as the first cold snap of winter arrives. Met Office forecasters have warned overnight temperatures could be as low as -2C on Friday (December 1), while the mercury won't climb above 3C on Saturday. A yellow weather warning is in place along the entire eastern coastline of the UK, while another warning covers Devon, Somerset and Dorset. The Met Office says some roads and railways will be affected by the wintry showers and cool conditions as 5cm of snow is expected in some places. A spokesperson said: “There is the chance of widespread overnight frosts for much of the UK in the coming days and a risk of snow to northern Scotland and parts of northeast England. With the UK sitting in cold air from northern Scandinavia the weather is turning much colder for the rest of this week and the start of next week with daytime temperatures struggling to get above single figures and overnight temperatures staying below freezing for much of...

A man who has been accused of murdering three people in Nottingham, including 19-year-old London student Grace O'Malley-Kumar, has pleaded not guilty today (Tuesday November 28). Valdo Calocane, 32, of no fixed address, was charged with the murder of three people - Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates - and with the attempted murders of Sharon Miller, Marcin Gawronski and Wayne Birkett on June 13. While Calocane has pleaded not guilty to the charges of murder at Nottingham Crown Court, he has issued guilty pleas regarding charges of manslaughter and attempted murder. Prosecutor Karim Khalil KC has told the hearing the crown will need time to consider whether or not the pleas are acceptable or not, NottinghamshireLive has reported. Peter Joyce KC, defending, said to the judge: "You know what the issues are and the world should know this: The defendant does not dispute the physical acts of any of the prosecution's case. Though he committed these dreadful ac...

North London residents are calling for urgent changes to a Wembley Stadium bus route that prematurely stops on event days. Locals claim this ‘disproportionately affects the most vulnerable’ people, including the elderly, disabled, and parents with children. The number 206 bus that runs between Kilburn Park and The Paddocks in Wembley stops at Brent Park many hours before an event is held at the stadium. Brent Council said it is “committed” to completing road works that will enable the service to use an alternative route. Resident Peggy Wylie raised the issue at a recent council meeting (November 20). She said for many the route is “a real necessity” and pressured the administration to commit to completing the remaining works to ensure the route is fully operational by spring of next year. READ MORE: The South London estate where 'ants are taking over' as infestation ruins child's birthday cake The 206 bus doesn't go any further than Brent Park on Wem...

 

People not from London always comment about how unfriendly Londoners are and how everyone looks miserable on the Tube. One Brummie decided to put that to the test, boarding a packed London Underground train to try to find friendly people and fellow passengers couldn't look less impressed by his attempt. In the video posted on TikTok, you can see the Brummie practically shout on a Piccadilly line train: "So London is full of friendly people. As you can see these people are very friendly. Hello, everyone. Hello, hello. Is anyone friendly? Is there any friendly people on this train, please?" He then shouts at two people near him "Are you friendly, brother? Are you friendly, Madam? London is full of friendly people, as you can see. Everybody in here is saying hello to me." Most people on the Tube are trying to avoid eye contact with the Brummie, and to be fair you can understand why. READ MORE: London bus passenger goes viral for how respectfully he treats h...

It's fair to say London has changed immeasurably since Monopoly was invented in 1935. Gone are the days of the West End simply being the most sought-after area as trendy hubs have popped up in all four corners of the city. This increase in popularity has inevitably led to rapid gentrification and a house price boom. The slums of the old East End have been replaced by Shoreditch , Liverpool Street and the Docklands, as professionals have replaced its former blue-collar workforce. While prices across the board have soared, an effective game of Monopoly has played out in Central London. Investors from across the globe have snapped up properties in prime locations just for them to sit empty - leading to the already insane prices skyrocketing further. READ MORE: Life on London's cheapest street on the Monopoly board where residents are still in desperate need of a Tube station As a result of this, the modern day version of Monopoly would look a fair bit different from the ...

A man who was stabbed to death inside a car in East London has been named and pictured for the first time. Anselam Senaj, 26, was found with stab wounds in the vehicle at the junction of Victoria Avenue and Grangewood Street in Newham just after 10pm on November 11. Now four teenagers and a 20-year-old man have been charged with his murder. Khalis Malik, 18, of Pittman Gardens, Ilford, Zain Ali, 20, of Poulett Road, East Ham, Esahak Yusuf, 19, of Benson Avenue, East Ham, and two 17-year-old boys are all due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Friday (November 24). Police say Mr Senaj died of a stab wound to the chest. His family have been informed of the latest update and continue to be supported by specialist police officers, according to the force. READ MORE: Jealous husband tracked wife's phone, beat her in face and threatened to kill her if she told police Writing on GoFundMe, family member Elira Senaj wrote: "Hi as a family member it's hard enoug...

Six males, the youngest aged just 16 and the oldest 22, have been arrested at their homes today (November 23) following a vile homophobic attack in East London in which two men were verbally abused with one hit over the head with a wooden plank. Police were first called on Sunday October 1 after the two men in their 20s were attacked at around 5.30pm by a group while walking along High Road in Chadwell Heath. A group of six men hurled abuse at the victims before then making threats towards them. This escalated further when one of the abusers picked up a plank of wood and hit one of the victims over the head with it, causing cuts and bruises that required hospital treatment. READ MORE: Faces of London criminals who ripped jewellery off necks at train station The attack happened on Chadwell Heath High Road (Image: Google) The second victim was not injured, but both were understandably distressed by the horrific incident. Chief Inspector Chris Nixon, from the East A...

Shoppers are predicted to spend an average of £214 in the Black Friday sales this year, which could bag you return flights to Amsterdam. A poll of 2,030 adults found four in 10 plan to get involved in the annual sales bonanza, with men outspending women by nearly £80 (£247.49 to £172.70). Londoners are the most willing to splash the cash (£297.20), while those living in Wales are the most reserved at £113.45. Those aged 45 to 54 are set to spend the most (£236.68), while the 65 and overs will spend the least at £155.28. Half of those polled think Black Friday is overhyped and 30 per cent reckon it's a bogus American import. Despite this, a quarter (26 per cent) think it’s a great time to buy for Christmas and is a great money-saving opportunity (21 per cent). READ MORE: 'I went to Stratford Westfield to hunt Black Friday deals in M&S and River Island - don't bother' Some think Black Friday is just a bogus American import (Image: Richard Baker/Gett...

The "dangerous" dog that savaged its owner in South East London yesterday (November 20), leaving her fighting for her life, attacked another smaller dog last year a local business owner has revealed. Video footage seen by SWNS from February last year showed the huge white dog, which looked like an American Bulldog, approach a smaller dog which began barking. The larger dog’s owner is seen losing control of her pet, which is on a lead, before being pulled and falling onto the floor. Her dog is then seen chasing and latching onto the smaller dog, before leaving with its owner following it. READ MORE: Woman fights for her life after Belvedere dog attack as police kill pet The attack happened on Bedwell Road in Belvedere on Monday (Image: Google Maps) The business owner in Belvedere, who showed the video footage but did not wish to share it, said: “The lady’s dog is temperamental. “It attacked this other dog – a small puppy. Its owner posted on a local Face...

Transport for London (TfL) misled the public about the benefits of the capital’s ultra low emission zone (ULEZ), according to a draft report leaked to The Sunday Telegraph. An investigation was launched by watchdog the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) earlier this year after hundreds of people complained that the transport body exaggerated the extent that the scheme had improved air quality. A draft ASA report criticises “misleading” claims made about reducing levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in TfL’s radio and newspaper advertisements, and recommendations state that two complaints about two radio adverts and one in a newspaper are to be upheld, according to the Telegraph. Following the ASA’s investigation, it found two adverts were “misleading” because they “did not clarify” claims NO2 levels had “reduced by nearly half” as a result of ULEZ , and were based on “estimates or modelled scenarios” and not “actual figures”. The second complaint set to be upheld found an advertiseme...

In the post-war years, long before it was the humming commercial and tourism centre that it is today, Soho was the epicentre of bohemian life in London, with its proximity to the West End and countless underground bars making it the perfect place for artists of all stripes to socialise. While much of this social scene has been lost in the transformation of the area in recent years, there are still some throwback institutions going just as strong as ever, and few are as celebrated as the iconic French House on Dean Street. Originally named the York Minster, the pub was known to regulars as the French House informally, with this name eventually sticking and becoming official. During the First World War, it was bought by Belgian Victor Berlemont whose son Gaston would go on to run the pub until 1989. READ MORE: The best early Black Friday video game deals including PS5, Switch and Xbox from a gamer of 25 years The pub was first opened back in 1891 During that time the...

Lots of Londoners own a bike, but one North London dad-of-two has used the mode of transport to become a hero in his community, creating a 24-hour emergency response team across the city to tackle homelessness. Verral Paul-Walcott, 35, began helping those in need during the pandemic, delivering goods such as toothpaste and toothbrushes to the homeless. Now he has a team of cyclists from all different boroughs who are on call to help give people things they need. The cycling group 'c86erz' have set meeting points all over London where they can pick up goods from Verral's van. They then ride different routes in London and help people as and when they see them on the street, trying to cater to their needs. Verral told MyLondon: "Its great to see how much my community support me with the work I do. There's a massive element of union in Tottenham. READ MORE: North London NHS worker, 79, being 'kept on her toes' after 50 years on the job as colleague calls ...

An East London Labour councillor was almost chucked out of a meeting on Wednesday evening (November 15) after she rebelled against council rules and used a debate to speak on the Gaza-Israel conflict and called for a ceasefire. A head of this week's full council meeting, the Aspire, Labour and Green party at Tower Hamlets Council had wanted to present motions on the ongoing conflict, which all called for a ceasefire and pledged to support communities in the borough who have been affected by the events. However, they were all rejected on the grounds that they were outside of the council's remit, as well as there reportedly being safety concerns for some councillors. Motions last for 30 minutes and are put forward by councillors to debate an issue, ending with a decision on whether to adapt it or not. According to the council's constitution, motions must be 'about a matter for which the council has a responsibility or which affect the area', otherwise they can...

I know a thing or two about mould. There's been a leak in my roof for two years, which turned into a hole in March. This hole is now held together by a plank of wood and a big stick and every time it rains the water comes from all directions. We, genuinely, have a paddling pool in our living room. But the worst part is the mould - until I found the Dettol Mould and Mildew remover. Not only do we have to keep on top of things with dehumidifiers, including by our coats with a hanging one , the disgusting menace starts to spread within a day or two of a rain storm. It's easy to despair staring at it spread across and leaking into our lungs. For a few weeks, all three of my flat mates were generally ill and it wasn't shifting. We needed to form an assault. None of us are rich but I also know that cheaper solutions are often that - cheap and not helpful. So picking up a bottle of the Dettol spray from Tesco (£3.50 - however, it's cheaper to get the three pack bundle fr...