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Police portal for the Joshua McLean case open for information.
The BBC Crime Watch live today 19/10/26 deals with the shooting of Josh McLean in Weavers Fields, after they went to Bethnal Green Road to purchase a phone charger and then went to the Jungle area of the park nearby.
DS Wesley Hawkins investigates this case. Around 6. August 2024 20:15-20:30. A CCTV picture of 2 males in Cambridge Heath Road at 20:25, under 10 minutes after the murder, Met asks to identify 2 males seen.
11 arrests were made, 5 charged but case was discontinued and has now been reopened.
£20.000 Crime stoppers award and info can be given anonymously.
A video shows Josh walking along Bethnal Green Road prior to the shooting see on the Facebook group.
Police need witnesses to prosecute this case successfully.
Kashim Chowdhury, a civil servant from Tower Hamlets, is accused of fraudulently holding multiple government jobs simultaneously, working up to 183 hours a week for five jobs. He is alleged to have earned nearly £350,000 from eight different employers between February 2020 and September 2023. The court heard that he began working for Tower Hamlets Council in February 2020 and later took roles with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and other government departments. The Independent
Case update 20/10/26 Daily Mail
Case update BBC 9/11/26 a significant custodial sentence is expected
12. October 2026 Jesse Friedlander, 22 (29.04.2003), of Fern Street, was charged with manslaughter on Monday, 12 October. This follows the death of Richard Payne in Hackney. TH Facebook
A man who used SIM-swapping fraud to help steal almost £200,000 worth of cryptocurrency has been jailed for two and a half years.
Ajay Shinjin, 25, of Marsh Wall, Canary Wharf, received more than £44,000 of the stolen funds, which he used to fund a lavish lifestyle, including luxury holidays in Dubai, a high-end apartment and gold-plated teeth grills. TH Facebook
21. September 2026
City Police are looking for
Paul Langan, 58, of Old Montague Street, Tower Hamlets – WANTED: Thief who stole phone from vulnerable man in broad daylight fails to show up to court join the Facebook group and read more
rape in Bethnal Green
Detectives investigating the rape of a teenage girl in Bethnal Green in 2024 have named two men they wish to speak to in connection with the investigation.
Following an appeal on Monday, 18 September, officers received information from members of the public which has helped progress the investigation. As enquiries continue, detectives are now releasing images of two men they are seeking to trace and are renewing their appeal for information.
A £10,000 reward remains available through the independent charity Crimestoppers for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Both men are believed to have fled on the day of the public appeal, and extensive efforts continue to trace their whereabouts.
Showkoth Ahmed, 31, from Bangladesh, is believed to still be in the UK and has links to Tower Hamlets. (right picture)
Jahidul Hassan Jaigirdar, 34, from Bangladesh, also has links to Tower Hamlets and is believed to have travelled to Bangladesh. (left picture)
An investigation was launched at around 23:30hrs on Thursday, 1 August 2024 after it was reported that a 13-year-old girl had been raped.
The victim reported seeing two men on Whitechapel Road who led her into Weavers Fields where she was raped.
The victim was later found by a member of the public, who helped her.
Detectives have carried out extensive enquiries since 2024 including reviewing CCTV footage, conducting forensic examinations and speaking with potential witnesses.
Throughout the investigation, officers have remained in regular contact with the victim and her family, ensuring they have access to specialist support services and safeguarding measures.
Detective Chief Inspector Anna Deighton, leading the investigation said: “We have carried out extensive enquiries since this offence was reported.
“I would like to thank everyone who responded to our appeal in September and provided information to police. The information we received has helped progress our investigation and led us to this stage of our enquiries.
“We are now naming Ahmed and Jaigirdar as men we need to trace and speak to. We believe Ahmed remains in the UK and Jaigirdar may have travelled to Bangladesh.
“We are asking anyone who knows their whereabouts, or who has information that could assist our investigation, to come forward immediately. We would also urge Ahmed and Jaigirdar to contact police.”
Alexa Loukas, Regional Manager for London at the charity Crimestoppers, said: “A young girl was subjected to a horrific and traumatic attack.
“While identifying the two men police wish to speak to is a positive step, locating them remains crucial. If anyone has any information, no matter how small, about where they are, you can share that information with the independent charity Crimestoppers.
“You will never be asked to provide your name or identify who you are. Your information could help move the investigation forward and protect other young women from harm.”
“A reward of up to £10,000 remains available for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Your information could make a vital difference.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting 01/668295/24. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 55 111 or on their website, www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Four members of trafficking network jailed after forcing women into prostitution
Chin Ping, 56 (19.01.70), of Saint David’s Square, E14 sentenced to 6 years 9 months.
Achareeya Spurr, 49 (10.10.76), of Saint David’s Square, E14, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit human trafficking, conspiracy to control prostitution for gain and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.
See full case description and police statements with pictures on the Facebook group. Also on the Facebook Page
Debi Lloyd, Head of UK Counter-Trafficking Operations, Justice & Care said: “First and foremost, this result is about the incredible courage of the victims who have come forward to share their story and engaged with a criminal justice process. After experiencing such significant trauma, this takes enormous strength.
Once in the UK, victims were taken to brothels across London and Kent where they were coerced into providing sexual services to repay alleged debts, often amounting to tens of thousands of pounds.
Officers searched seven locations and seized £57,145 in cash, a cash-counting machine, designer watches and handbags, mobile phones, SIM cards, bank cards and the passports of three victims
18 men jailed after Met investigation uncovers a vast drug supply network in east London
January 2024 see link to article and those Tower Hamlets offenders involved.
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