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Police given extra powers in Croydon amid potential disorder in rumoured riots
A section 60 has been authorised in Croydon as police prepare to deal with any potential disorder. Section 60 powers allow police to stop and search individuals without reasonable suspicion in designated areas where they anticipate serious violence
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Man, 44, left with life changing injuries after being shot in leg in Brixton
A 44-year-old man has been left with potential life changing injuries after a shooting in Brixton. The incident happened in Coldharbour Lane just after 12.20am today (August 7). Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found
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Animal cruelty suspect arrested after ‘throwing objects at officers’ in Croydon
A man has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and indecent exposure among other offences after a police incident in Croydon. Police were called to Cherry Orchard Road at 6.20pm on Tuesday (August 6) and a man had barricaded himself inside
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Plans to turn the empty Croydon Allders building into row of pop-up retail units
Croydon Council has announced plans to fill the vacant Allders building with pop-up retail and food outlets. The planning application, submitted by the building’s owners Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), has caused some to ask what has become of
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Brentford police 'aware of plans' for disorder and ‘will not tolerate thuggery’
Police in Brentford are aware of plans for disorder in the area this evening. Officers have assured the public that they will not tolerate any form of racism or thuggery. They highlighted the shocking violence seen in other parts of the country
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‘It’s against everything we stand for’ as Croydon Labour condemns ‘hateful' riots
Croydon Labour has condemned the actions of “a hateful minority” as riots are breaking out across the UK. In a statement, the group said it is shocked by scenes of violent disorder, describing the actions as "far-right thuggery.” They explained
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'Stay alert and vigilant' as rumours of riots in Croydon loom
Croydon Council has urged people to stay “alert and vigilant” ahead of rumoured riots planned across the town centre. It comes after a statement, circulating on social media, warning people to “avoid” Croydon due to possible riots today (August
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Seven new shops set to open in Croydon’s Centrale and Whitgift Centre
Seven new stores are set to open in Croydon’s Centrale and Whitgift Centre. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced the signing of seven new retailers for Croydon’s Centrale and Whitgift centres. The new stores include: Beauty bar
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Croydon man set to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for doctors in conflict zones
A man from Croydon is set to climb one of the world’s tallest mountains for doctors who treat patients in conflict zones. In late 2023, Joel Ortiz-Vasquez set a New Year's Resolution to raise money for charity by climbing a mountain. Joel has