Benjamin Murphy

Two men have been sentenced to 17 years after three people were stabbed during an attempted phone snatch in the City of London. At Inner London crown court, Judge Benedict Kelleher said: “You acted with appalling violence. The incident caused…

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James Thomson, the Chair of the City of London Police Authority Board, told elected Members of the Court of Common Council that over the past year the City of London Police has “focused on strengthening connections with communities in the…

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City of London Police detectives investigating the attempted robbery and knife attack on 6 October, have today arrested a man. T/DCI Colin Bishop, of the City of London Police Major Crime Team, said: “Detectives who are investigating a number of…

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As many readers will be aware, at 9.46am on Thursday 6th October, Police received a call reporting multiple stabbings on the pavement outside of 22 Bishopsgate. Police Officers arrived at the scene within 5 minutes. Victims were taken by the…

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Detectives from the City of London Police investigating an attempted murder are appealing for witnesses who may have information to assist with the investigation. A victim was stabbed in an unprovoked attack in a doorway in Blomfield Street in the…

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Data Headlines• Bike Theft – For this period,10 pedal cycle theft offences occurred considerably lower than last month’s 26 down by -62%, this is the second month in a row where crime has fallen in this area. April reported the…

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Bishopsgate Crime Data Headlines from November 2021: Bike Theft – For this period, 26 pedal cycle theft offences occurred. This is considerably lower than last month’s 34 and is down by 24%; April reported the highest month for this year so far compared to the previous period. It…

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For several years now, there has been partnership working between the City of London Corporation, City Police, St. John’s Ambulance, Victim Support and local Churches to offer support to those in need in Bishopsgate. Whether that be supporting homeless rough…

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This week I have spent some time with the City of London Police to better understand the City’s responsibilities under the government’s Prevent Strategy. Section 26 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (the Act) places a duty on local…

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Congratulations to the City of London Police who have been joined by Metropolitan Police task force dog, Bella, and British Transport Police dog, Polly, to conduct stop and searches today at Liverpool Street Station in my ward of Bishopsgate. 17…

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