Tag Archives: Commander Andy Brittain

PCs cleared of misconduct over drugs death at Croydon station

Posted on July 13, 2025 by insidecroydon

The Met has cleared two of its officers of gross misconduct charges in connection with the 2023 death at the Windmill Road custody centre in Selhurst of Mikias Tekeste. PCs Justin Hulf and Mara Sow, both attached to the South … Continue reading →

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Ex-Flying Squad detective Blackburn is Croydon’s new top cop

Posted on May 10, 2025 by insidecroydon

Nick Blackburn has been appointed as the BCU Commander across Croydon, Sutton and Bromley, and in his first media interview since landing his new job, he speaks to Inside Croydon A Detective Chief Superintendent, Nick Blackburn, has been appointed as … Continue reading →

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Police watchdog to investigate death of South Norwood man

Posted on February 17, 2025 by insidecroydon

The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the policing watchdog after a man died following a call-out to an address on South Norwood High Street in the early hours of Sunday morning. Scotland Yard said that officers were called to … Continue reading →

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