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Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Man charged after four alleged 'canal push' assaults in one day
A man has been charged with four counts of common assault after four people were allegedly 'slammed' on an East London canal path - Samuel Flowers, 38, appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. A man who allegedly "slammed" into four people on a canal path over the Bank Holiday weekend has been charged by police. Police investigating the string of alleged attacks against three men and a woman in East London on May 4 have now charged a man with four counts of common assault. Samuel Flowers, 38 from of Commercial Road, Tower Hamlets, appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. Detectives received reports that a man was bumping into people along the Mile End canal path. Acting Detective Chief Supt Brittany Clarke said: "We are very aware of the concern this has caused in the local community. While we have a man in custody, local officers will continue to patrol around the canal and surrounding areas." The Met Police said: "Officers linked the alleged assaults which involved a man reportedly pushing into the four people along a canal path whilst he was out on a run. Enquiries continue into further allegations which may be linked."
Telegraph
09-05-2025
- Telegraph
Man arrested for ‘murdering pensioner, 87, in robbery'
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of an 87-year-old pensioner following a robbery. Scotland Yard said police were called to Goodchild Road, Manor House, north London, to a report of a robbery at about 5.53pm on Tuesday. London Ambulance Service also attended the scene and the elderly man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police said the pensioner died on Thursday and his family have been informed. A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery, a racially aggravated public order offence and assault on police. Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, from the Met's Specialist Crime North Unit and leading the investigation, said: 'This is a horrific incident which very sadly resulted in an innocent man dying. 'His family are being supported by specialist officers. At this stage we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. 'However, this is a fast-paced investigation and I am appealing to anyone who may have been in the area or witnessed what happened to please contact the police.' Assistant Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who leads local policing in the area, said: 'We know many people will be very concerned by what has happened, and while we have a man in custody, local patrols have been stepped up. 'If you have any concerns please do speak to those officers. A man has lost his life in a tragic way and our thoughts remain with his family.'
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Man, 87, dies after robbery in north London as 57-year-old male is arrested on suspicion of murder
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery after the death of an 87-year-old pensioner in North London. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to Goodchild Road, Manor House, to a report of a robbery at around 5.53pm on Tuesday. London Ambulance Service also attended the scene and the elderly man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. However, the man died in hospital on Thursday and his family have been informed of the death. A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery. He was also also arrested on suspicion racially aggravated public order offence and assault on police. A post-mortem examination will be held in due course, Metropolitan Police added. Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, from the Met's Specialist Crime North Unit and leading the investigation, said: 'This is a horrific incident which very sadly resulted in an innocent man dying. 'His family are being supported by specialist officers. 'At this stage we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. 'However, this is a fast-paced investigation and I am appealing to anyone who may have been in the area or witnessed what happened to please contact the police.' Assistant Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who leads local policing in the area, said: 'We know many people will be very concerned by what has happened and while we have a man in custody, local patrols have been stepped up. 'If you have any concerns please do speak to those officers. 'A man has lost his life in a tragic way and our thoughts remain with his family.'
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Murder and robbery arrest after man, 87, dies
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 87-year-old man died following an alleged robbery in north London. Officers were called to reports of a robbery at a property on Goodchild Road, Manor House, at about 17:53 BST on Tuesday, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said. The victim was found at the scene with life-threatening injuries and taken to hospital by ambulance. He died in hospital on Thursday. A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery. He remains in custody. Det Ch Insp Mark Rogers, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is a horrific incident which very sadly resulted in an innocent man dying. His family are being supported by specialist officers." He said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the death but appealed for anyone with information to contact police. Ch Supt Brittany Clarke said: "We know many people will be very concerned by what has happened and while we have a man in custody, local patrols have been stepped up." The man in custody is also under arrest on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and assault on police. Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Metropolitan Police Service
BBC News
09-05-2025
- BBC News
Murder and robbery arrest after Manor House man, 87, dies
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 87-year-old man died following an alleged robbery in north were called to reports of a robbery at a property on Goodchild Road, Manor House, at about 17:53 BST on Tuesday, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson victim was found at the scene with life-threatening injuries and taken to hospital by ambulance. He died in hospital on Thursday.A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery. He remains in custody. Det Ch Insp Mark Rogers, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is a horrific incident which very sadly resulted in an innocent man dying. His family are being supported by specialist officers."He said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the death but appealed for anyone with information to contact Supt Brittany Clarke said: "We know many people will be very concerned by what has happened and while we have a man in custody, local patrols have been stepped up."The man in custody is also under arrest on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and assault on police.
