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A man in his 30s is being treated in hospital after being stabbed in the leg as a free concert featuring celebrity singers was taking place in Soho. American rapper Latto was among singers performing at an event on Greek Street as the attack unfolded in broad daylight. The victim has been taken to hospital…
by Ryan Prosser
Live facial recognition is to be deployed to catch sex offenders and shoplifters in various spots across the West End, Met Police has announced. The technology, using static cameras, is to be rolled out in high crime areas including Soho by the end of the year, the force confirmed. While the cameras will be installed…
by Ryan Prosser
Sadiq Khan has said he will use powers to protect the night-time economy after an amenity society vowed to oppose new all licensing applications in Soho. Members of the Soho Society voted at its AGM last week to object to applications from both new bars and restaurants as well as those wishing to renew their…
by Ryan Prosser