Entries from Londonist tagged with 'romford'
October 30, 2008
Eye witnesses have reported how the Romford man shot dead by police last night was apparently wandering the streets following a domestic dispute, brandishing guns, shooting at "cats and birds" and telling people to 'get down on the floor'. Another witness described how he was on the phone to the police at times, but invited them to shoot him, he didn't care. The officers involved in the shooting have been relieved of duty "as part......
Continue Reading "Romford Shooting Update"October 29, 2008
A man seen brandishing a gun or guns was shot dead by police in Romford this afternoon. The CO19 unit were called following an apparent domestic dispute in Honeysuckle Close in Harold Hill. A woman was also injured: she has been taken to hospital. More on this undoubtedly later.......
Continue Reading "Breaking News: Man Shot Dead by Police in Romford"March 14, 2008
Despite getting excited about those plush pads on Hampstead's Billionaire Row, a quick ruffle through the wallet turned up little more than a threepenny bit, a half-eaten custard cream, a ticket to the opening of the Millennium Dome (unused) and the sobering realisation that Londonist is a few trust funds short of a realistic offer on a decent property. However, we're hoping for better luck in less expensive areas, such as those highlighted in......
Continue Reading "To Romford, Young House-Buyer"