John Dunne | Senior News Correspondent

John covers breaking news and specialises in crime. He has a track record of breaking exclusives and has an in-depth knowledge of the workings of institutions and communities across London. From Scotland Yard to City Hall and the Old Bailey, he has covered some of the biggest stories in the capital and has top contacts in all walks of life.

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Three people dead in crash between car and bus in Feltham South West London

Three killed after car crashes into bus and sparks huge inferno

UK 13 hours ago By John Dunne

Missing teenager Alexander Sloley, and his mother Narissa.

Mum of teenage boy missing for 17 years says she has had 'heart ripped out'

UK 1 day ago By John Dunne

Mum's anger after her son was allowed to travel to Switzerland to die

UK 4 days ago By John Dunne

Couple 'dropped bag' hours before street cleaners found dead baby in bin, witnesses claim

Couple 'dropped bag' hours before street cleaners found dead baby 'next to bin'

UK 6 days ago By John Dunne

New theory behind Heathrow fire that's left 200,000 travelers stranded

Flights return to Heathrow while officials scramble to find out cause of mystery fire

UK March 21, 2025 By Jasper King

The biggest UK cases where social media and incel culture have motivated killers and played a major role

The real-life Adolescence cases - how social media and incel culture motivated UK killers

UK March 20, 2025 By John Dunne

Family tribute to 'ray of sunshine' daughter, 20, killed in Somerset House crash

UK March 20, 2025 By Danny Rigg

Pensioners Sue and Bill Aylott have been ordered to leave their Streatham house where they have lived and brought up their family over four decades. Lambeth council has failed to review their lease.

Couple ordered to move out of house they've lived in for 40 years

UK March 12, 2025 By John Dunne

Cats 'put into lockdown' after five are 'abducted' from outside their homes

UK March 10, 2025 By John Dunne

'Camelot' home of infamous celebrity gangster looks very different nowadays

UK March 10, 2025 By John Dunne

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alex Woods/Shutterstock (330274a) DAVE COURTNEY ARRIVING AT THE OLD BAILEY WHERE HE AND TWO OTHERS FACE CHARGES OF PERVERTING THE COURSE OF JUSTICE, AFTER TRYING TO SET UP A FRIEND'S WIFE ON DRUGS CHARGES, LONDON, BRITAIN. DAVE COURTNEY AT THE OLD BAILEY WHERE HE AND FOUR OTHERS ARE ON TRIAL FOR PERVERTING THE COURSE OF JUSTICE, ALLEGEDLY PLANTING DRUGS IN KIM JAMES'S CAR, TO DISCREDIT HER, LONDON, BRITAIN

Celebrity gangster enjoyed ‘wicked life’ before shooting himself in head, inquest hears

UK March 6, 2025 By John Dunne

Last image of pensioner, 75, ‘attacked and killed by three teenage girls’

UK March 5, 2025 By John Dunne

First picture of boy, 16, shot dead by hooded assassin

First picture of boy, 16, shot dead by hooded assassin who 'chased him down'

UK March 5, 2025 By John Dunne

This is the first picture of 'fantastic mother' who died after she was hit by a lorry outside the east London cafe where she worked. Known to her friends as Lili she lived with her son under half a mile from the accident scene on Mare Street, Hackney.

First picture of 'beautiful' mum killed after being hit by Tesco lorry

UK March 4, 2025 By John Dunne

A murder investigation is underway following the tragic death of a 45-year-old woman in Perivale, Ealing. Police were called to a property on Jubilee Road in the early hours of Friday, 28 February, at 01:40hrs after reports of a disturbance. Murder Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead In Ealing Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service, attended the scene and made every effort to save the woman, but she was sadly pronounced dead at the property. Her family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers. Murder Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead In Ealing Suspect Arrested at the Scene A 49-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at a west London police station. Detective Superintendent Rebecca Reeves, who leads policing in Ealing, expressed her condolences to the community, saying: ???I am deeply saddened by this incident, and I know residents in our local area will be too. We have a suspect in our custody, and although our investigation is in its early stages, we believe this man was known to the victim.??? She reassured the public that a crime scene remains in place while forensic officers gather evidence. ???Our neighbourhood officers will also be present in the area throughout the day. If any local residents have concerns, please speak to them. We are there not only to support our investigation team but also to support you as a community.??? Investigation and Appeal for Information A special post-mortem examination will take place in due course to determine the cause of death, which remains unknown at this time. Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward. ???? Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD438/28FEB. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. The investigation into the circumstances of the woman???s death is ongoi

Woman, 45, found dead in London home named while man charged with her murder

UK March 1, 2025 By Jasper King

Soho sex club

Fears new Penthouse strip club will rekindle Soho’s ‘seedy’ reputation

UK February 27, 2025 By John Dunne

First picture of woman, 46, killed in Harrow bus stop crash

UK February 28, 2025 By John Dunne

Mums of Murderers, Sherrell Dillion (Picture: Best)

'My son is a murderer but he's a child who made a mistake.'

UK February 25, 2025 By John Dunne

London fashion brand given £58,000 bill for using Tube carriage for photoshoot

UK February 24, 2025 By John Dunne

Man Suffers Facial Burns After Alleged Petrol Attack in South Norwood A man has been hospitalized with facial burns after an alleged petrol attack in South Norwood on Thursday, February 13. Attack in Albert Road Police were called at 2:45 PM following reports that petrol had been thrown in a man's face and set alight on Albert Road, South Norwood. Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service, responded to the scene, where they treated a 37-year-old man for burn injuries before rushing him to the hospital. Victim’s Condition and Arrest The victim’s injuries were assessed as non-life-threatening. A 42-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and remains in police custody as investigations continue. Ongoing Investigation Police have not yet confirmed the circumstances leading to the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact police via 101, quoting the incident details, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. (Credits: UKNIP)

Man hit in the face with 'fire-bomb' in London park

UK February 14, 2025 By John Dunne