Read More 3 minute read Crime Pubs, bars and nightlife Roehampton The police raided it with a helicopter and dogs – now they want The Angel pub shut Licensing committee faces choice between police allegations of drug dealing and community petition. bySenior reporterFebruary 4, 2026
Read More 4 minute read Crime Prison escapee who bit police officers jailed for 26 weeks Kaddour-Cherif's mistaken release from HMP Wandsworth triggered nationwide manhunt. byPutney.news reporterJanuary 31, 2026
Read More 3 minute read Crime Housing Wandsworth Council seeks eviction of Fownes Street tenant as resident forced to flee Fresh breaches of court injunction documented within days of partner's prison release. byPutney.news reporterJanuary 18, 2026
Read More 2 minute read Crime Wandsworth Town Three arrested after Wandsworth Prison drone smuggling attempt thwarted Police intercept suspected contraband delivery in early morning operation. byPutney.news reporterJanuary 17, 2026
Read More 2 minute read Crime Thamesfield Police admit they ‘usually cannot catch’ car break-in criminals in Putney Officers say overnight thefts leave 12-hour CCTV window that's 'impractical' to check. byPutney.news reporterJanuary 16, 2026
Read More 2 minute read Crime Thamesfield Putney shoplifting arrest as police tackle crime surge Man with extensive criminal record detained by Thamesfield officers after targeting women's clothing. byPutney.news reporterJanuary 15, 2026
Read More 5 minute read Crime Watchdog ‘very concerned’ over Wandsworth Prison’s failure to keep suicidal prisoner safe Sebastião Lucas, 34, took his own life just two days after arriving at HMP Wandsworth despite clear warnings. bySenior reporterJanuary 11, 2026
Read More 2 minute read Crime News Major emergency response at Putney Pier following reports of body recovered from Thames Multiple ambulances, fire engines and police boat deployed as pier closed due to "emergency". byPutney.news reporterJanuary 3, 2026
Read More 2 minute read Crime Teen who stabbed man in front of Barnes commuters jailed for five years Victim needed lifesaving surgery after 'sustained and frenzied' attack. byPutney.news reporterDecember 25, 2025
Read More 5 minute read Crime Met won’t say if Wandsworth police station will close Force promised in October to keep Lavender Hill open but new estate strategy makes no mention of station. byKieren McCarthyDecember 21, 2025