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Roy Chacko

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Roy covers all things news across the borough of Redbridge for the Ilford Recorder, as well as occasionally covering stories for the Romford Recorder. He is an American ex-pat who is obsessed with movies, TV, theatre and food. Got a story - get in touch at roy.chacko@archant.co.uk or call 07860 537954.

PCs thanked for quick action in saving man's life in Hackney.

Knife Crime

Officers save life of man clutching stab wound to the neck

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A Central East Area police officer, including a number of people from Redbridge and Stratford have been jailed.

Metropolitan Police

Ex-police officer among group jailed for £850k intercept from rival gangs

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Police arrested four people this morning after raids at addresses in Redbridge and Havering. Picture

Drugs raids lead to 14 people charged across the UK

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Drugs, cash and a suspected firearm were seized as part of a year-long operation spanning six police forces. 

Metropolitan Police

Drugs and cash seized in multi-force police op

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Five men including a serving officer were charged with conspiracy to acquire criminal property. Pict

Serving officer and Redbridge and Stratford men charged with conspiracy...

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There is an ice warning in place overnight into Wednesday morning across London and South East Engla

Ice warning issued for London and south east England

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Comic artist Joe Stone. Picture: Joe Stone

Clapton artist launches new comic and zine fair in London Fields

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Writer Sam Shakes. Picture: Sam Shakes

Haggerston woman raises money for Homerton Hospital charity

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Key figure in LA gang truce tries to tackle youth violence in Hackney

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Dr Luke Salih outside the Abney House Medical Centre during a row over a burger van that was set up

Stoke Newington GP surgery shutting down due to ‘demands of NHS bosses’

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