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Five men have been jailed for a total of nearly 25 years for assaulting an off-duty police officer and stealing his watch in Harrow.
The men were convicted of violent disorder and robbery at Harrow Crown Court on Wednesday, 3 February. Assault charge. On Friday, 9 April they were sentenced at the same court as follows: - Rodney Abrokwa, 31 (28.08.89), of Great Cambridge Road, Enfield was sentenced to four years and six months’ imprisonment; - Christian Bangisa, 29 (23.09.91), of Fair Street, Southwark was sentenced to four years and one month’s imprisonment; - Daniel Agyeman, 30 (22.07.90), of Sandfield Place, Croydon was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment; - Iraawoosan Alba, 31 (05.07.89), of Fuller Road, Dagenham was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment; - Shariff Fussaini, 29 (01.06.91), of London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. All five had pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Abrokwa and Bangisa also pleaded guilty to robbery. The trial found the other three guilty of robbery. The victim had been at a bar in Rayners Lane, Harrow on 17 November 2019- he had become aware of two men watching him earlier on in the evening but chose not to act upon it. As the victim left the bar at around 03:00hrs, a man came up from behind him and looped his arms around his neck, pulling him backwards and on to the pavement. A group of approximately 12 people then rushed around the victim and began a frantic attack, smashing a glass bottle on the victim’s arm in the process. During the rush, an individual snatched a chain from around the victim’s neck whilst another man punched him repeatedly until he handed over his watch. A friend of the victim tried to intervene and help him, but was immediately punched in the face and suffered significant injuries including a broken nose and a fractured jaw. Another individual, not known to either the victims or attackers, approached the group and was punched and knocked unconscious, falling into the road. The jury watched harrowing CCTV footage of the incident, which shows Agyeman pulling at the unconscious man’s pockets, apparently looking to steal any possessions on his person. As a fourth male attempted to make his way through the crowd. the group turned their attention to him, pulling at his neck and throwing punches at him. The man managed to escape without suffering any injuries. As the suspects left the scene, the initial victim - the off-duty police officer - realised his warrant card had been stolen. Along with this, the attackers had stolen his bank cards, driving licence and Oyster card. He immediately ran to a police station and reported the incident. He suffered injuries including bruising to his ribs, back and shoulders, which had to be treated at hospital. Officers poured over hours of CCTV and gleaned enough information to identify five of the individuals involved. Further work placed vehicles belonging to Bangisa, Agyeman and Abrokwa at the scene, as well as mobile phone cell data showing they were in the area at the time of the incident. This evidence proved to be invaluable at trial. On 26 February 2020 warrants were carried out at four addresses under Section 8 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. All four were successful and saw the arrest of Abrokwa, Bangisa, Agyeman and Alba. Upon searching the addresses, police found clothing matching the outfits the men were seen wearing in CCTV. Fussaini was arrested the following day on 27 February at an address in Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex. In a statement provided following the incident, the off-duty officer wrote that he continued to be vigilant around his personal security. He said he was constantly looking over his shoulder, continued to feel pain from where he had been assaulted and lives in fear of suffering a similar attack. Detective Inspector Gavin Collins from the Met’s Operation Venice team, who led the investigation, said: “The CCTV shows these men committing a chaotic, brutal and sustained attack on the victim and others who were present on the night. It is clear that these individuals wanted nothing more than to steal valuable possessions from the victim. The attackers acted purely on their desire to steal a valuable watch, and yet the incident resulted in many individuals being physically harmed, and many more onlookers having to witness a truly disturbing incident. “The Met takes violence against victims and its officers extremely seriously. The group became aware that the victim was a police officer when they found his warrant card. They subsequently continued to rain blows down on the victim and committed further violence against others in the area, demonstrating their arrogance and total disregard for the fact that they were assaulting an emergency worker. “I hope that knowing this group of men will be spending a significant time in prison provides some reassurance to the victims, and those who witnessed this awful incident. The Met and the judicial system will not tolerate violence in any form, not least when it is committed against a person who regularly and knowingly puts themselves in harm’s way for others.” source
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Three men jailed following Soho shooting4/27/2021 Three men have been jailed for more than 40 years in connection with the attempted murder of a man who was lucky to survive after he was shot outside a Soho nightclub.
The following men were sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on Wednesday, 14 April: Richard Palmer, 39 (31.03.82), of Gurnell Grove, Ealing, was sentenced to 15-and-a-half years’ imprisonment. Bolanle Roberts, 43 (23.12.77) of Balfour Road, Ealing, was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment. Robert Dolan, 34 (11.05.86), of Sutton Court Road, Hounslow, was sentenced to 12-and-a-half years' imprisonment. Palmer pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and transferring a prohibited firearm. He was found not guilty of another count of transferring a prohibited firearm following a trial. Roberts was found guilty of four counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life. He previously pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to transferring a prohibited firearm, five counts of possession of a prohibited firearm, possession of unlicensed ammunition, five counts of possession of a prohibited firearm for transfer, two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of criminal property. He was found not guilty of another count of transferring a prohibited firearm in relation to providing Palmer with the Beretta used in the attempted murder. Dolan pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to assisting an offender, conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession of criminal property. The court heard that at about 00:30hrs on 25 August 2019, Palmer was the passenger in a silver Jaguar which parked-up on Rupert Street in Soho. He was captured on CCTV attending a nearby nightclub. At about 03:00hrs, a fight broke out in the nightclub which resulted in a man being stabbed. The club closed and the attendees left; the fight soon resumed outside in Rupert Street between the same two apparent groups. Criminal Solicitors In Leeds During the altercation taking place outside, Palmer rapidly dashed off after the victim and as he got closer, drew a Beretta handgun from his bag – resulting in screams and shouts from innocent parties. One man could be heard telling the victim to run. Palmer then caught up with the victim, aged in his 20s, and fired two shots at him in the middle of a busy street full of onlookers, hitting him twice in the back. Palmer then ran back to the Jaguar and the car drove off from the scene shortly before 03:20hrs. The victim self-presented at a central London hospital shortly before 03:30hrs with gunshot wounds. While he suffered damage to his internal organs, thankfully his injuries were not life-threatening – although they easily could have been. The stab victim from the nightclub was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service and his injury was also assessed as not life-threatening. Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command attended the scene of the shooting and found two bullet casings. They began reviewing CCTV and speaking to witnesses to put together a picture of what had happened and bring those involved to justice. As part of their enquiries, officers found the silver Jaguar parked outside an address in Ruislip on 26 August 2019. Detectives examined the car and found Palmer’s fingerprints on the rear doors. Enquiries revealed that Palmer met-up with Roberts the day after the shooting to get rid of the Beretta. Following a chase and a struggle, Roberts was arrested on 27 August 2019 in the West Acton area. He was searched and officers found £48,132.68 in cash as well as 0.6kg of heroin and 14.6kg of crack cocaine, with a combined street value of about £27,000. Officers also found a set of keys to a flat on Coleridge Drive in Ruislip, which was not his home address. Detectives conducted a search at the address on 28 August 2019 where they found a cache of firearms and ammunition hidden in a rucksack that was in an airing cupboard, as well as a significant quantity of Class A drugs in the living room - some 2.17kg of heroin with a street value of £95,000. All five of the seized firearms were sent off for testing and were found to be in working order. Among the items recovered was the loaded Beretta used in the shooting on Rupert Street - complete with ammunition and a home-made silencer that fit it perfectly. The court was told that Roberts was a ‘quartermaster’ for individuals who needed access to firearms and ammunition and he could produce them when called upon. On the afternoon of 26 August 2019, detectives established there was mobile phone contact between Palmer and Roberts and cell site and ANPR evidence that suggested Roberts went to Palmer’s address in Ruislip and drove them both to the flat on Coleridge Drive – where Roberts kept his cache of guns and ammunition - before returning Palmer home. After becoming aware of Roberts' arrest, Palmer decided to hide himself away to evade being arrested by the police. He was assisted in doing this by Dolan. On 28 and 29 August 2019, there was repeated mobile phone contact between Palmer and Dolan – Dolan also made a number of calls to hotels in the area. The court heard that on 28 August 2019, Dolan and Palmer had a conversation where they discussed the shooting, Roberts’ arrest, that the police arrested the wrong person, the firearm and Palmer being worried he was caught on CCTV and his fingerprints were on the Jaguar. The conversation resulted in Dolan agreeing to help Palmer to ‘lie low’ in a hotel in Hanwell. In the early hours of 29 August 2019, Dolan and Palmer went to a takeaway together in the Hounslow area before travelling to the hotel in Hanwell. Dolan entered the hotel, booked a room and provided his mobile number to staff. He left the hotel and went home and a short while later Palmer entered and walked towards the rooms. Palmer stayed at the hotel and was arrested there in the early hours of 30 August 2019. Dolan was also arrested on the same day at his home address in Teddington, where officers seized a shoebox containing £6,840 and a mobile phone, which had the same phone number provided to hotel staff the day before. All three men were subsequently convicted as above. Detective Sergeant Chris Ladmore, the investigating officer from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “This operation started off as an attempted murder investigation, but led to us discovering a cache of loaded firearms and a wealth of ammunition that we were able to remove from the streets of London. Every bullet seized is a potential life saved. “The victim who was shot on Rupert Street was lucky to survive – it easily could have had a different ending. The shooting is a stark reminder of the selfish disregard for human life and brazen use of firearms that people like Palmer and Roberts hold. “Tackling violence remains our top priority and restricting the availability of firearms is critical to protecting communities. Firearms have no place in London and this seizure has inevitably prevented further violence. We will continue to robustly target both those who carry firearms and those who supply them.” Detective Chief Inspector Sean Stewart, the senior investigating officer who was attached to the Specialist Crime Command at the time of the investigation, said: “These sentences are a testament to the excellent work undertaken by DS Ladmore and his team. “With the support of colleagues in Met Forensics and the Specialist Crime South (West) Proactive team, they have successfully removed some extremely violent offenders from the community and prevented the future use of these lethal weapons. “The gunman, Palmer, showed no regard for his actions in what was a crowded area. I want to thank the members of public for reporting the incident to police on the night, and for the witnesses that demonstrated real courage coming forward to testify. “The Met is committed to reducing violent crime. However, we also rely on our communities to help us and I would urge anyone with information about someone who may be carrying a weapon to contact police immediately whether in person or anonymously.” Anyone with information about violent crime should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC. To remain 100% anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. + Any young people who have information about violence, firearms or knife crime, can visit Fearlesswhere they can pass on information anonymously – your I.P address will not be traced. Fearless is part of the Crimestoppers charity, and is also independent of the police. source
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The senior detective leading the Met’s investigation into the murder of a 14-year-old boy has thanked people in Newham for their support and encouraged others to come forward with any information.
A murder investigation was launched following the fatal stabbing of Fares Maatou in Barking Road, E16. Police were called to the location at 15:56hrs on Friday, 23 April, and found 14-year-old Fares suffering stab injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead shortly after 16:30hrs. Officers believe Fares was attacked with a large bladed item. A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course. DCI Perry Benton, Specialist Crime, said: “Fares’s family are, of course, absolutely devastated. I have assured them of my total commitment to bringing to justice those responsible for this senseless killing. They will be supported by specialist officers at every stage of what will be a terrible ordeal for them in the weeks, months and years ahead. “We have already seen fantastic support and received a good deal of information from local people. I thank them for that, and ask anyone with information or any witnesses who have yet to speak with police to please come forward and tell officers what they know. We are piecing together the picture of what happened on Friday afternoon, and every fragment of that picture will be crucial. “Three boys have been arrested and they remain in police custody. This is a fast-moving investigation and there will be further developments.” Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8345 1570 or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously. A crime scene remains in place and the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area. Three people were arrested on Friday, 23 April. They are a 14-year-old boy [A] and a 15-year-old boy [B] arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 15-year-old boy [C] arrested in connection with the incident. Hard calls save lives. Are you close to someone on the fringes of knife crime? Do the right thing, please give information 100 per cent anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers. It can feel like a hard call, but it could save the life of someone you love. No piece of information about knife crime is insignificant or too small. Any information you give to Crimestoppers can make a difference in reducing knife crime and the harm it causes to families. They never ask your name and they cannot trace your call, your IP address or the device you use. Fill in their quick online form or call 0800 555 111. It could save a life. source Met Ramps Up Efforts To reduce Knife Crime Man Blackmail's Men
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A 16-year-old boy will appear in court on Tuesday, 27 April charged with two counts of attempted murder. The 16-year-old boy was arrested on Sunday, 25 April on suspicion of attempted murder and was charged in the early hours of Tuesday, 27 April - he will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court later today. Three other boys, all aged between 16 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Two have been released on bail and the third has been released with no further action. Police were called at 16:41hrs on Sunday, 25 April to reports of an assault on Norwood Road, SE27. Officers and the London Ambulance Service (LAS) attended. Two girls, aged 16 and 17, were found suffering from stab injuries. They were taken by LAS to a south London hospital. The 16-year old girl’s condition has been assessed as serious but stable. Officers await a further update from hospital. The 17-year-old girl’s injuries are not life-threatening. Their families are aware. The two girls are known to each other. Detective Sergeant Rob Merrett of the Central South Command Unit, said: "Our investigation is still ongoing and I continue to urge anyone who has information, pictures and video that could assist us to make contact immediately. It is imperative that we work with the community to fully establish what has happened here and bring any offenders to justice." Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 4970/25Apr. To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Hard calls save lives. Are you close to someone on the fringes of knife crime? Do the right thing, please give information 100 per cent anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers. It can feel like a hard call, but it could save the life of someone you love. No piece of information about knife crime is insignificant or too small. Any information you give to Crimestoppers can make a difference in reducing knife crime and the harm it causes to families. They never ask your name and they cannot trace your call, your IP add
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The Met is uniting with other police forces across the country in Operation Sceptre, intensifying action to tackle knife crime and wider violence from Monday, 26 April to Sunday, 2 May. In London the Met will increase its operational activity throughout the week, as well as provide a crucial focus on education, diversion and prevention. Officers will be carrying out weapons sweeps and patrols in violence hotspots, as well as targeting high harm offenders wanted for knife crime offences. Officers will also work alongside the British Transport Police to deploy knife arches and drug detection dogs to deter criminals in and around transport hubs. Criminal defence solicitors Leeds There is a clear link between drugs and a high proportion of the violence we see on the streets of London, so officers will also be working with City of London Police and using Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology to target individuals using the road networks to peddle drugs and, in the process, exploiting vulnerable young people. Alongside enforcement, officers will be talking with young people in schools and other youth premises, offering details of available support services, diversionary options and valuable information to highlight the life-changing consequences of carrying a knife. In addition, businesses will be approached in efforts to educate and ensure they are not selling knives irresponsibly to young people. Londoners are also being encouraged to hand in knives at any of the 12 nominated police stations across the capital. Another option for depositing knives are the ‘Words for Weapons’ knife bins, the locations of which can be found here. Commander Alex Murray, the Met’s Violence Lead, said: “Throughout the past year, which has seen unprecedented challenges for Londoners and the police, our priority continued to be targeting violent crime and its drivers. Now lockdown restrictions are easing, it is vital that we maintain this focus and drive. “This operation is an intensification of the work officers are already doing on a daily basis to tackle knife crime and remove dangerous weapons from the streets, and last year we saw a 26% reduction in violent crime across London. We are absolutely determined to keep violence levels down as we approach the summer months. “The impact of knife crime on families and communities in London is devastating, which is why we are also asking for communities to work with us or give information about knife crime, or anything they may know about violence in their area, to Crimestoppers – your anonymity is guaranteed. It might feel like a hard call, but it could save the life of someone’s son or daughter.” Hard calls save lives. Are you close to someone on the fringes of knife crime? Do the right thing, please give information, 100 per cent anonymously, through the independent charity Crimestoppers. No piece of information about knife crime is insignificant or too small. Any information you give to Crimestoppers can make a difference in reducing knife crime and the harm it causes to families. Crimestoppers never ask your name and they cannot trace your call, your IP address or the device you use. Fill in their quick online form or call 0800 555 111. It could save a life. source Knife Crime in London stabbing in Lambeth Stabbing spree Hackney Stabbing in Newham
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Three men jailed following Soho shooting4/22/2021 Three men have been jailed for more than 40 years in connection with the attempted murder of a man who was lucky to survive after he was shot outside a Soho nightclub.
The following men were sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on Wednesday, 14 April: Richard Palmer, 39 (31.03.82), of Gurnell Grove, Ealing, was sentenced to 15-and-a-half years’ imprisonment. Bolanle Roberts, 43 (23.12.77) of Balfour Road, Ealing, was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment. Robert Dolan, 34 (11.05.86), of Sutton Court Road, Hounslow, was sentenced to 12-and-a-half years' imprisonment. Palmer pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and transferring a prohibited firearm. He was found not guilty of another count of transferring a prohibited firearm following a trial. Roberts was found guilty of four counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life. He previously pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to transferring a prohibited firearm, five counts of possession of a prohibited firearm, possession of unlicensed ammunition, five counts of possession of a prohibited firearm for transfer, two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of criminal property. He was found not guilty of another count of transferring a prohibited firearm in relation to providing Palmer with the Beretta used in the attempted murder. Dolan pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to assisting an offender, conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession of criminal property. The court heard that at about 00:30hrs on 25 August 2019, Palmer was the passenger in a silver Jaguar which parked-up on Rupert Street in Soho. He was captured on CCTV attending a nearby nightclub. At about 03:00hrs, a fight broke out in the nightclub which resulted in a man being stabbed. The club closed and the attendees left; the fight soon resumed outside in Rupert Street between the same two apparent groups. During the altercation taking place outside, Palmer rapidly dashed off after the victim and as he got closer, drew a Beretta handgun from his bag – resulting in screams and shouts from innocent parties. One man could be heard telling the victim to run. Palmer then caught up with the victim, aged in his 20s, and fired two shots at him in the middle of a busy street full of onlookers, hitting him twice in the back. Palmer then ran back to the Jaguar and the car drove off from the scene shortly before 03:20hrs. The victim self-presented at a central London hospital shortly before 03:30hrs with gunshot wounds. While he suffered damage to his internal organs, thankfully his injuries were not life-threatening – although they easily could have been. The stab victim from the nightclub was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service and his injury was also assessed as not life-threatening. Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command attended the scene of the shooting and found two bullet casings. They began reviewing CCTV and speaking to witnesses to put together a picture of what had happened and bring those involved to justice. As part of their enquiries, officers found the silver Jaguar parked outside an address in Ruislip on 26 August 2019. Detectives examined the car and found Palmer’s fingerprints on the rear doors. Enquiries revealed that Palmer met-up with Roberts the day after the shooting to get rid of the Beretta. Following a chase and a struggle, Roberts was arrested on 27 August 2019 in the West Acton area. He was searched and officers found £48,132.68 in cash as well as 0.6kg of heroin and 14.6kg of crack cocaine, with a combined street value of about £27,000. Officers also found a set of keys to a flat on Coleridge Drive in Ruislip, which was not his home address. Detectives conducted a search at the address on 28 August 2019 where they found a cache of firearms and ammunition hidden in a rucksack that was in an airing cupboard, as well as a significant quantity of Class A drugs in the living room - some 2.17kg of heroin with a street value of £95,000. All five of the seized firearms were sent off for testing and were found to be in working order. Among the items recovered was the loaded Beretta used in the shooting on Rupert Street - complete with ammunition and a home-made silencer that fit it perfectly. The court was told that Roberts was a ‘quartermaster’ for individuals who needed access to firearms and ammunition and he could produce them when called upon. On the afternoon of 26 August 2019, detectives established there was mobile phone contact between Palmer and Roberts and cell site and ANPR evidence that suggested Roberts went to Palmer’s address in Ruislip and drove them both to the flat on Coleridge Drive – where Roberts kept his cache of guns and ammunition - before returning Palmer home. After becoming aware of Roberts' arrest, Palmer decided to hide himself away to evade being arrested by the police. He was assisted in doing this by Dolan. On 28 and 29 August 2019, there was repeated mobile phone contact between Palmer and Dolan – Dolan also made a number of calls to hotels in the area. The court heard that on 28 August 2019, Dolan and Palmer had a conversation where they discussed the shooting, Roberts’ arrest, that the police arrested the wrong person, the firearm and Palmer being worried he was caught on CCTV and his fingerprints were on the Jaguar. The conversation resulted in Dolan agreeing to help Palmer to ‘lie low’ in a hotel in Hanwell. In the early hours of 29 August 2019, Dolan and Palmer went to a takeaway together in the Hounslow area before travelling to the hotel in Hanwell. Dolan entered the hotel, booked a room and provided his mobile number to staff. He left the hotel and went home and a short while later Palmer entered and walked towards the rooms. Palmer stayed at the hotel and was arrested there in the early hours of 30 August 2019. Dolan was also arrested on the same day at his home address in Teddington, where officers seized a shoebox containing £6,840 and a mobile phone, which had the same phone number provided to hotel staff the day before. All three men were subsequently convicted as above. Detective Sergeant Chris Ladmore, the investigating officer from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “This operation started off as an attempted murder investigation, but led to us discovering a cache of loaded firearms and a wealth of ammunition that we were able to remove from the streets of London. Every bullet seized is a potential life saved. “The victim who was shot on Rupert Street was lucky to survive – it easily could have had a different ending. The shooting is a stark reminder of the selfish disregard for human life and brazen use of firearms that people like Palmer and Roberts hold. “Tackling violence remains our top priority and restricting the availability of firearms is critical to protecting communities. Firearms have no place in London and this seizure has inevitably prevented further violence. We will continue to robustly target both those who carry firearms and those who supply them.” Detective Chief Inspector Sean Stewart, the senior investigating officer who was attached to the Specialist Crime Command at the time of the investigation, said: “These sentences are a testament to the excellent work undertaken by DS Ladmore and his team. “With the support of colleagues in Met Forensics and the Specialist Crime South (West) Proactive team, they have successfully removed some extremely violent offenders from the community and prevented the future use of these lethal weapons. “The gunman, Palmer, showed no regard for his actions in what was a crowded area. I want to thank the members of public for reporting the incident to police on the night, and for the witnesses that demonstrated real courage coming forward to testify. “The Met is committed to reducing violent crime. However, we also rely on our communities to help us and I would urge anyone with information about someone who may be carrying a weapon to contact police immediately whether in person or anonymously.” Anyone with information about violent crime should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC. To remain 100% anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. + Any young people who have information about violence, firearms or knife crime, can visit Fearlesswhere they can pass on information anonymously – your I.P address will not be traced. Fearless is part of the Crimestoppers charity, and is also independent of the police. source
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The gang who fatally stabbed Joshua White in Hackney in 2019 have been convicted of his murder and of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) in relation to another man. Taylar Isaac, 20 (28.07.2000) of Amhurst Road, Hackney and David Kerrigan, 20 (29.10.2000) of Brackenfield Close, Hackney were found guilty of murdering 29-year-old Joshua after a trial at the Old Bailey that concluded on Friday, 16 April. Theo Momodu, 18 (23.12.2002) of Overbury Street, Hackney had previously pleaded guilty to murder. All three men were also found guilty after trial of Section 18 GBH (wounding with intent) in relation to an attack on another man. Harley McGivern, 20 (05.02.2001) of the Beecholme Estate, Hackney was found guilty of perverting the course of justice. Sentencing will take place at the same court on a date to be determined. The court heard how a text message sent to Momodu from a person believed to be in prison urged him and other members of his gang to ‘ride out’ and attack people as a demonstration of loyalty. On the afternoon of Friday, 26 April, Momodu, Isaac and Kerrigan carried out that instruction with devastating consequences. They were driven by an unidentified man in a stolen white SUV to Brenthouse Road, E9 where, armed with knives and swords and wearing balaclavas, they confronted the occupants of a grey Mercedes. The Mercedes made off and was pursued by the gang. Seconds later, CCTV captured the three men chasing Joshua White on foot, still brandishing their weapons. Joshua ran towards a shop in Frampton Park Road, colliding with a six-year-old girl on roller skates who was innocently waiting outside. The girl and Joshua went crashing to the floor. He briefly paused to check she was ok before getting to his feet. But as he reached the door of the shop he was caught by Momodu and Isaac and stabbed multiple times. Kerrigan was also seen on CCTV, stood yards away. Murder solicitors Joshua collapsed inside the shop and despite the efforts of the emergency services who rushed to the scene, he died in hospital later that day. Not satisfied with stabbing just one person, Momodu, Isaac and Kerrigan returned to their white SUV and made off. In nearby Wilton Way, they found a man they recognised from a local estate. He was with his partner and young child but the gang set upon him anyway, stabbing him multiple times as he attempted to flee. Fortunately, he survived his injuries. As the attackers drove away from the scene, the registration of their white SUV was being circulated to nearby police units. Armed officers in an unmarked vehicle spotted them and gave chase. The driver of the SUV crashed after a short pursuit and the occupants ran in different directions, shedding layers of clothing in an effort to disguise their identity. Momodu was arrested nearby. The other men were identified and arrested some time later. Detailed analysis of CCTV in the hours before and after the attacks established that McGivern had allowed his flat to be used as a base for the gang and that he had personally helped to dispose of clothing and other evidence. He was arrested and charged for his role. Detective Sergeant Andy Sheppard, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “These three men went out that day with the clear intention to stab people. They didn’t care who, as long as it earned them respect and notoriety in their gang. “Joshua appears to have been targeted at random. He was chased in broad daylight and savagely stabbed just yards from an innocent six-year-old girl. “Unbelievably, they went on to target a second victim, also in front of a child, and again for no apparent reason. “There is no place for this sort of mindless brutality on the streets of London. Young men caught up in this way of life may think they are proving themselves and building a reputation, but in reality they are just cutting short their own lives and the lives of others. “The community is safer knowing that they will be behind bars for a long time.” Joshua’s parents both released statements following the verdict. His mother, Trisha Sargusingh, said: “My son Josh was a kind, loving, happy and caring son. A loyal friend and a sensitive and humble man. “His passing has left a hole in my heart that will never be filled. From the time of his senseless murder we, as a family, have been mourning not only for him but for the loss of all the experiences, hopes and dreams that he will never now fulfil. “Coming to court has been so difficult, physically, emotionally and spiritually and although there is no punishment severe enough that can alleviate the horrific manner of Joshua’s death we are hopeful that a strong sentence for those convicted may be a deterrent so that other families may never know a pain like ours.” Joshua’s father, Leigh White, said: “Upon receiving the verdict today, I would like to say thank you to everyone involved who has contributed to achieving this outcome. The past two years have been extremely difficult not only for myself, but for all of the family and close friends whom Joshua left behind. “The conviction of those who took his life will not bring Joshua back or ease our pain, but we hope that it will bring us a measure of comfort from which we can start to heal. “ I hope that today’s verdict will have lasting consequences for those who committed such a heartless and shameful killing and stands as a lesson to others who are considering carrying knives which could result in the loss of other innocent lives. “Joshua’s life was cut short in such a meaningless and senseless killing. I hope that those responsible recognise the deep psychological and emotional damage that this has inflicted on everyone who knew him. “Joshua was a caring, loving, beautiful, kind-hearted person, and his death has left such a huge void in all our lives. Life without him will never be the same again. Whilst our pain will never heal, we hope that in time it will become easier for us to bear.” Source
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A man has been jailed for two separate counts of rape.
Paulo Kretteis, 22 [8.12.98] of Petts Hill, Northolt appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Friday, 16 April where he was sentenced to 18 years' imprisonment This follows Kretteis having been found guilty at the same court on Thursday, 28 January of raping two women and one count of making threats to kill. He had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Detective Sergeant James Bulpin, who led the investigation in Hammersmith, said: "Kretteis attacked a lone woman in the street late at night and only fled the scene when interrupted by a person walking by. He thought he had got away with this attack – something he can reflect on as he serves his sentence." Detective Constable Asha Adams, of the West Area Command who investigated the second offence, said: “Kretteis is a dangerous predator who showed no remorse or regard for either of the women he raped. Their bravery and commitment throughout the investigation and subsequent court proceedings are to their credit and I hope that their actions empower other survivors of serious sexual offences to come forward.” Do you need the help, rape solicitors At approximately 04:40hrs on 13 October 2019, police were called to reports that a woman, aged in her mid-20s, had been raped on a footbridge over a railway line close to Bentworth Road, W12. The woman informed officers that she had met the suspect outside a bar before walking towards a bus stop. The suspect physically assaulted her before committing the rape. The attack was disturbed by a member of the public and the woman was able to flag down a passing driver, who called police. The woman was taken to hospital with facial injuries where she was supported by specially trained officers. An investigation was launched and CCTV footage, which captured the suspect, was released as part of a media appeal. Unfortunately, he was not identified, but his DNA was recovered from the woman’s coat. On 15 December 2019, police were called in the early hours to reports of a disturbance at residential address in Ealing. Officers attended and were informed by a woman in her early 20s that she had been assaulted and raped by Kretteis, who was known to her. Kretteis was arrested at the scene. As part of the investigative process, his DNA was taken; this was later found to match the sample from the attack in October and he was arrested for this matter in February 2020. Anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence can find specific information on our website. The page also includes information about agencies and charities that can offer support. Breakdown of sentence
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Two men have been given life sentences for the murder of a well-known drill rapper who was stabbed to death in Deptford in December 2019.
Elijah Morgan, 20 (04.11.00) of no fixed address and Jedaiah Param, 21 (07.08.99) of Norwood High Street, West Norwood, were found guilty on Friday, 12 March following a trial at the Old Bailey. They were both sentenced at the same court on Monday, 19 April to a minimum of 28 years in jail. The court heard Morgan and Param were part of a gang of four young men armed with knives who chased and then fatally stabbed 20-year-old Crosslon Davis in an alleyway in Deptford. Analysis of mobile phone records showed that Crosslon arrived at Deptford Creek with a friend in the early hours of 6 December 2019. Cell site data of mobile phones belonging to Morgan and Param showed they had arrived in the same area slightly earlier. The pair were identified by homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command through CCTV from a minicab that was called to pick them up at the scene. The violent attack started after Morgan and Param got into the minicab and Crosslon attacked Morgan with a mallet. The minicab drove away from the scene a short distance before the driver was told to stop and Morgan and Param got out and started chasing Crosslon. CCTV footage from Ha’penny Hatch showed that Crosslon was pursued by the pair, as well as two other unidentified males, who were all armed with knives or machetes. All four of them stabbed Crosslon, who collapsed to the ground. Crosslon’s friend had tried to place himself between him and the attackers, but he was overpowered. A number of local residents provided statements describing how they had seen the group running after Crosslon. Police and paramedics were called to the scene. Despite their efforts, Crosslon died a short time later due to the loss of blood from at least nine stab wounds, including one that penetrated his lung and heart. Crosslon’s friend called 999 and initially stayed with him until the emergency services arrived. However, he gave a false name to officers at the scene and declined to give a witness statement, or help with the police investigation in any way. Morgan was identified after a police officer recognised him from the minicab CCTV footage. He was arrested at an address in Birmingham on 2 January. Param, who was also identified via the minicab CCTV, was arrested at Dover Eastern Docks after he was found hiding underneath a coat in the back of a car as it went through passport control. Both men declined to comment in police interviews and subsequently pleaded not guilty to murder. Morgan’s defence during the trial was that he was wrongly identified. Detective Chief Inspector Richard Vandenbergh, the lead investigator, said: “This was a savage and merciless attack. Crosslon was clearly running way from his attackers, who set upon him armed with large knives. “The number of stab wounds sustained by Crosslon demonstrates the murderous intent of the four people who hunted him down. “I think it is right that Elijah Morgan and Jedaiah Param have received lengthy jail sentences for their part in the attack. I am also pleased that we have some justice for Crosslon’s family, who have conducted themselves with the greatest of dignity throughout the court process "We know there are still two other people who took part in this attack, who have not yet been identified, and we are still determined to find them. I urge anyone who knows where they are to contact police immediately.” In her victim impact statement, Crosslon’s mother Vivienne said: “My life was all about Crosslon. He was reason for leaving my house, the reason I cook every day, he is the first thing on my mind when I wake and the last thing on my mind at night. We had lots of laughs through good and bad and he was also my friend. “We still can’t believe this is happening. Crosslon's life was tragically cut short, and I am still numb and paralysed, plagued by grief and pain. They have ripped out my heart. We are haunted by what happened to Cross. “Crosslon was easy to love, so polite and always respectful. He was popular amongst his friends, fun compassionate and loyal. He will be greatly missed by them all as they also continue to grieve their loss.” If you have any information about the identity of these two men, or know of their whereabouts, please call police on 101. You can also give information, 100 per cent anonymously, to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org If you are worried about someone you suspect may be carrying a knife or other weapon, advice and support is also available through organisations including Knife Free and Fearless. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FULL VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT FROM VIVIENNE DAVIS I have struggled with this statement as there is no words to easily explain how the actions of these individuals has affected me and my family. I don’t think it could ever be accurately conveyed. On December 6th our lives changed forever. At around 4am I was informed by two officers at my home that my son had passed away. I believe I have been in a state of shock ever since and continue to be frozen at that precise day and time. It is as though I am having an out of body experience, this can’t possibly be happening to me! Every morning that I wake up is as if it is ground hog day, still the 5th of December 2019 and I just cannot fathom going any further. I do not want to see beyond that, a world and life without my baby. I am surrounded with darkness and all I see is pain, anger, hurt, frustration but no sight of happiness. Happy no longer exists for us. On the 6th of December 2019, when I opened the door to those two police officers, that is the exact moment happy left our lives. Those officers gave me a pill that night that I just can’t seem to swallow. I continue to hold this pill because it’s still too big a pill to swallow. They have not only murdered my baby, but they have also murdered any grandchildren my baby could have given me. My son wanted children so much and he would have been a brilliant father! We spoke about him wanting a baby only months before he was brutally murdered. He had plans for his future. Cross had secured himself a place at university to start January 2020 and was also planning to get his driving license so that he could commute to university. He also had a prearranged meeting for the 10th of December with a music distribution company who was interested in his songs, hence the video he had just been filming on the day before his murder. Crosslon has been rapping since the age of two. At five years of age, he told me he wanted to be one of three things: a rapper, soldier or policeman. When my father passed away Cross wanted to know who was most likely to die first of the said three professions. I explained logically: soldier, then policeman followed by rapper based on dangers at work. He came to the decision he would be a rapper first but didn’t wish to be famous, secondly a police officer and lastly a soldier as the likelihood of dying was greatest with the last profession. Ironically, he became a rapper and now he is dead. Cross also loved Art and wanted to become an architect, hence him pursuing higher education. When he started secondary school at Westminster Boys, he loved design and technology which prompted this passion for design and end goal. He had plans for his future, and I was right beside him to help and support him along the way to reaching his goals. I was really looking forward to the man he was becoming, and I was extremely proud of the person he was. My life was all about Crosslon. He was reason for leaving my house, the reason I cook every day, he is the first thing on my mind when I wake and the last thing on my mind at night. We had lots of laughs through good and bad and he was also my friend. We still can’t believe this is happening. Crosslon's life was tragically cut short, and I am still numb and paralysed, plagued by grief and pain. They have ripped out my heart. We are haunted by what happened to Cross. My day consists of having to deal with severe anxiety, depression and panic attacks due to the callous actions of these boys. My sons had to bury their baby brother; imagine how they must feel? They have become truly damaged, filled with guilt and despair. Our family has changed beyond repair. It is a daily struggle and fight to continue as a mother, but my children are the reason I keep going. Our lives have been totally derailed. They have not only murdered Cross, but they have killed his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, family and friends! It is so painstakingly heart wrenching for me to see my family like this, knowing I cannot do a thing to help. It breaks my heart to know the pain my grandchildren are enduring, missing their uncle and so painfully aware of his absence. They have had to endure such trauma and terror which they will be haunted with for the rest of their lives. They suffer with night terrors, so many unanswered questions, “why him?” “Why would anyone hurt Uncle Cross?” and continue receiving counselling and support. Crosslon was easy to love, so polite and always respectful. He was popular amongst his friends, fun compassionate and loyal. He will be greatly missed by them all as they also continue to grieve their loss. He was intelligent and had the whole world in front of him, such a bright future cruelly cut short. Crosslon was vibrant and so alive, he had so much to live for and so much talent and promise. He had a beautiful, radiant and warm smile! We will never see him get married or have children. Taken away from us due to the violent and wilful actions of 5 cruel strangers. I would do anything to trade places with Crosslon and take away the terror and pain he must have felt that night! This evil should never be allowed to be a part of our society again with their constant lack of respect for the law. These cowards pleading not guilty and causing us to have to go through this horrifically detailed trial on how they brutally and callously murdered my baby, refusing to acknowledge guilt or responsibility for their heinous crime speaks for itself. They have made me watch my son being killed around 15 times on the CCTV footage which was shown to the court. The last time I held my baby was the 5th of December 2019. We hugged and said “I love you” as we usually do when he leaves out, but this time I said “break a leg” for luck as I would normally do when he is performing or going to shoot a video. The saddest thing is that I buried my baby without the realisation of what I was doing; I will NEVER hold my baby again. I will never hear him call me Mumma again. We will never get the complete feeling of happiness again, but we cherish every moment we had with Crosslon and have so many wonderful memories. No sentence imposed will ever reflect the heartache and pain inflicted upon our family and we will never come to terms with our loss but Crosslon will always be in our hearts. He will never be forgotten. source
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A man who attacked a response officer with a metal pole has been jailed. Darren Parker – 43 (23.02.78) of Haylett Gardens, KT1, was sentenced to four years and four months’ imprisonment at Kingston Crown Court on 7 April, having earlier pleaded guilty to three counts of actual bodily harm (ABH) against a woman, and one count of assault on an emergency worker. He received four years for ABH and four months for the assault on an emergency worker, to run consecutively. The court heard that on 31 October 2020 at 14:40hrs, police were called to reports of a domestic disturbance at an address in Haylett Gardens, Kingston. On their way to the address, officers noticed a female in the street, visibly distressed, with significant injuries to her face and neck. They stopped and spoke to the woman. The victim, a woman in her 30s, alleged that she had been kept overnight, against her will, in the home of Darren Parker who had repeatedly assaulted her before she eventually managed to escape. Police attended Parker’s address where they were met by him in a highly agitated state, armed with a metal pole. With the situation becoming more hostile, and Parker refusing to relinquish the metal pole, officers made the decision to discharge a police Taser. However, this had no physical effect on Parker who continued to brandish the metal pole towards them. Parker then began striking himself over the head with the pole. At this point, officers entered the address to detain him and prevent self-inflicted injury. While attempting to detain Parker – who resisted arrest, PC Andy Cougar, a response officer on the South West Command Unit, was struck over the head with the metal pole. Parker was also verbally threatening and attempted to bite other officers in attendance. He was eventually detained, arrested and taken to a south London police station for questioning. Parker was charged and remanded on 1 November to appear at Kingston Crown Court on 27 November, where he pleaded guilty to the above offences. PC Cougar and the female victim were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries. Both were discharged later that day. PC Cougar went back out on patrol after receiving medical treatment. It was established that Parker had subjected the victim to multiple violent abusive episodes since 2019. The female victim continues to be supported by specially trained officers. A restraining order has been imposed by the court to protect the victim. PC James Driver, investigating officer, said “Darren Parker showed extreme levels of violence over a sustained period of time leaving the victim with physical injuries and lasting mental trauma. He had no other option but to plead guilty for all matters as the evidence against him was insurmountable. “Thanks to the victim and members of the public who came forward and provided evidence in the investigation. “I hope that the sentence handed down brings the victim a measure of closure and that she is able to recover from the ordeal she suffered at the hands of Parker.” PC Andy Cougar, the officer who was assaulted when trying to arrest Parker, said “I’ll leave it to the public to imagine how terrifying it is to have to arrest a man like Parker who had a long history of violence. “He was armed with a metal pole, high on class A drugs and two Taser activations had no effect on him. “While arresting him, he continued to fight for several minutes, leaving me physically exhausted. I took punches to my face and head from Parker who was out of control. It was one of those incidents you never forget source
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Met officers have executed eight search warrants following a proactive operation focused on crimes related to human trafficking and criminal exploitation by a well-established Organised Criminal Network (OCN).
A total of 11 alleged members of the OCN have been arrested for modern slavery and drugs offences following a pre-planned operation by officers from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command. The warrants were executed this morning, Wednesday, 31 March, in Barnet, Wandsworth and Borehamwood in Hertfordshire. They were carried out with assistance from officers from the Met’s Territorial Support Group (TSG). Do you need the service of modern day slavery solicitors ? Those arrested are aged between 26 and 34-years-old. They have been arrested for a variety of offences, including modern slavery, human trafficking, production of Class B drugs, possession of Class A drugs and money laundering. Three addresses visited were converted for the production of cannabis. The three male victims found at the addresses are now receiving support from specialist officers. Searches at the addresses are ongoing. Enquiries continue. Acting Detective Inspector Aaron Saunders from Central Specialist Crime, said: “Today we have significantly disrupted this organised criminal network. Members of this OCN are responsible for the trafficking of vulnerable adults into the UK where they are instructed to commit criminal activities through fear of violence. “These victims have been found living in squalid conditions, sleeping on dirty mattresses and owning just the clothes they are wearing. "We believe there are victims of modern slavery in all boroughs across London and the public may encounter them every day, possibly without realising.” As well as being criminally exploited, victims have been found working in, prostitution, construction, domestic servitude, agriculture, and in places you use yourself, such as car washes, barbers and nail bars. Victims are often told the police and authorities in the UK are not to be trusted and with limited English are unable to seek help, even if they want to. If you suspect that you, or someone you have come into contact with, may be a victim of modern slavery or trafficking and require support, please call The Salvation Army’s 24 hour confidential referral helpline on 0800 808 3733. This is the best way to get support to anyone you suspect might be a victim You can also report a suspicion or seek advice through the Modern Slavery Helpline confidentially on 08000 121 700. This is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. money laundering solicitors London
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Two men have been sentenced to a total of 15 years in prison after they pleaded guilty to raping a woman in Camden.
Abdi Ahmed, 32, (15.10.1988) of no fixed address, was sentenced to nine years' imprisonment and Ahmed Mohamed, 41 (25.06.1979) of an address off Raglan Street, Camden was sentenced to six years and ten months' on Wednesday, 31 March at Wood Green Crown Court. On Tuesday, 5 May 2020, the victim was approached by Abdi outside of an underground station in Camden. Abdi asked the victim to call a cab for him. They waited for it to turn up but when it failed to do so they boarded a bus. Abdi refused to let the victim leave and at one point said to her "you know I can hurt you if you don’t come with me”, grabbing her around the neck. She also said that he told her that he has killed people before. Do you need the services of a rape solicitors The victim said she felt like she had no choice but to stay with him. Abdi took the victim to a hostel in Camden but the woman behind the desk said that they cannot enter as Abdi is not allowed guests. They then went to a flat in Camden and were met by two other men. One of the men then left the address and the victim was dragged by Abdi into the bedroom, where she was raped by both men. At around 11:00hrs on Thursday, 5 May 2020, the victim managed to take her phone into the bathroom and made a call to the police. She told the operator that she has been raped in the flat by the two men present and was hiding inside the bathroom. She explained that she thought she was in a third floor flat. Whilst she was on the phone, officers were directed to her location by using her mobile phone transmitting data. Officers conducted door-to-door enquiries in this area, and knocked on the door of the flat. The victim told the operator that she was still in the bathroom and could hear knocking outside. This was transmitted and entry was made by officers. Both Mohamed and Abdi were arrested on suspicion of rape. can you commit rape while asleep ? Detective Inspector Wood from the Met's Central North Command area Public Protection Team said: “Both of these men are highly dangerous individuals and the sentencing today reflects this. The victim has shown tremendous resilience throughout this ordeal, the police investigation and subsequent trial. My thanks goes to all the officers who relentless worked on this case to ensure justice and bring some closure to the victim after what must have been a horrific experience." “The Met remains dedicated to protecting the most vulnerable members of our society. Sexual assault and violence will not be tolerated in any form, and I hope this result brings some reassurance to the local community. “I would encourage anyone who is victim or witness to sexual assault, to contact police on 101 or to call 999 in an emergency. We have specially trained officers who will give advice and ongoing support.” + If you have been a victim of sexual assault or rape or you have information about an offender, contact police on 101 or 999 in an emergency – there are specially trained officers who will listen and investigate where needed. source
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Summary of the Case: This case involves Hamid Alhendi, a 46-year-old man, and his wife, Egle Slizauskaite, who were found guilty of perverting the course of justice and multiple counts of fraud. The illegal operation, which took place from 2012 to 2018, involved falsifying Notices of Prosecution to help motorists evade fines and penalty points on their driving licenses. Furthermore, Alhendi used false identities to fraudulently open accounts with banks, building societies, and other service providers.
Alhendi received a sentence of five years imprisonment for one count of perverting the course of justice and five counts of fraud, with varying individual sentence lengths for each offence. The sentences for offences 2-5 are to be served concurrently, while the sentence for offence 6 is to be served consecutively. Slizauskaite received a seven-month sentence, suspended for 12 months, with three months of electronic monitoring for perverting the course of justice. Both defendants had pleaded guilty to their offences. Part of the Law: The primary legal issue, in this case, is under criminal law, specifically laws relating to fraud and perverting the course of justice. Fraud generally involves wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. In this instance, Alhendi fraudulently opened bank accounts under false names and fraudulently obtained driving licenses. Perverting the course of justice involves any act preventing justice from being served on the offender or any other party. It includes falsifying Notices of Prosecution to help traffic violators evade penalties and using a fake name during a traffic stop. Possible Outcomes or Sentencing: If the defendants had not pleaded guilty, the case would have proceeded to trial where, if found guilty, they could have potentially faced longer sentences due to the lack of a guilty plea, which often results in a reduced sentence as an acknowledgement of responsibility. Alternatively, if Alhendi and Slizauskaite had proved that they were not involved in the fraudulent activities or the perversion of justice, they could have been acquitted of the charges. It is also noteworthy that Alhendi's associate, charged with identification fraud and released under investigation for perverting the course of justice, fled the country. If caught and extradited, this associate would face legal consequences, potentially including a more severe sentence due to his attempt to evade justice. Lastly, the sentences imposed on Alhendi and Slizauskaite might have been different if they had prior criminal records, with prior offences generally leading to harsher sentences. However, the specifics of these potential variations would depend on their past offences and the sentencing guidelines applicable to the offences in this case. A man who kept dangerous drivers on the road has been jailed. Detectives from the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command [RTPC], in partnership with Transport for London, have brought an end to the illegal operation of a man who kept dangerous drivers on the road. Hamid Alhendi, 46, (12.09.74) of Hendale Avenue, Barnet received a total of five years’ imprisonment for one count of perverting the course of justice and five counts of fraud at Harrow Crown Court, Tuesday, 30 March. Sentence breakdown is: 1] Perverting the course of justice - 56 months imprisonment. 2] Fraudulently opening bank accounts in false names - six months' imprisonment. 3] Fraudulently opening bank accounts in false names - six months' imprisonment. 4] Fraudulently obtaining driving licenses which were then used to open bank accounts 12 months imprisonment. 5] Fraudulently obtaining driving licenses which were then used to open bank accounts 12 months imprisonment. 6] One count of fraud for providing a fake name to police when stopped for a traffic matter - four months imprisonment. Sentences for offences 2-5 are to be served concurrently. The sentence for offence 6 is to be served consecutively). Alhendi's wife, Egle Slizauskaite, 38, (07.02.83) of the same address received seven months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, with three months electronic monitoring for perverting the course of justice. Both had pleaded guilty to their offences at the same court, on Tuesday, 16 February. Alhendi and an associate masterminded the scam from 253A Ealing Avenue, Wembley from 2012 to 2018. For a fee, the pair offered a service to help those caught by traffic cameras to evade prosecution and avoid fines and penalty points on their driving licence by falsifying the Notices of Prosecution. Offenders were usually local to Alhendi and were aware of the service through word-of-mouth. The pair also used their scam to avoid prosecution for driving offences they had committed and on one occasion this involved Alhendi’s wife, Egle Slizauskaite. By the end of the investigation police had identified at least 293 instances where Notices for Prosecution had been falsified. Additionally, Alhendi used multiple false identities to fraudulently open accounts with banks, building societies and other service providers as part of the scams. Police became aware of the scam when they identified a high volume of 'Notices of intended prosecution' [NIPs] pertaining to the address in Ealing Road, Wembley. On 1 February 2018, the deception came to an end following a raid by detectives from the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command Proactive Crime Team on the business premises and home addresses connected with the defendants. Among the evidence recovered were mobile phones containing images of the falsified NIPs Alhendi’s associate and wife were arrested. However, Alhendi himself was in prison at that time for a separate offence. Alhendi and his wife were both charged as per the offences they pleaded guilty to. The associate was charged with identification frauds and released under investigation for perverting the course of justice. During this time he fled the country but is still wanted for the offence. Detective Constable Isabel Peres, RTPC Proactive Crime Team said: “I am very pleased with this outcome and that we have brought this illegal operation to an end. “Alhendi’s fraudulent actions meant that motorists who committed dangerous driving offences went unpunished and unchecked. For the safety of all road users, we need to know who offending motorists are. By helping to keep dangerous drivers on the roads, Alhendi’s scam could have had serious consequences for other people walking and cycling and motorists. “We will deal robustly with such people and look to bring to justice anyone who commits a criminal offence as this sentence shows."
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Approximately two kilograms of cocaine, cannabis and more than £50,000 in cash has been seized following warrants in Southwark and Bedford.
The warrants were executed on Thursday, 1 April by officers from the Specialist Crime Command which continues to investigate crimes being committed on encrypted mobile phones as part of Operation Eternal. Officers from the Territorial Support Group were also involved in the operation. One man, aged 34, was arrested at address in Cranborne Close and a 54-year-old woman was arrested at West Way, Moggerhanger, both in Bedford. They were both arrested for conspiracy to supply cocaine. No one was arrested at the address on Milcote Street, Southwark. Officers found a quantity of pills at this address. Those arrested were taken into custody suites in Bedford. Detective Sergeant John Cowell, from the Specialist Crime Command, said: “The arrests made this morning will have a positive impact on dismantling this organised crime group (OCG) we are confident are involved in the supply of Class A drugs. “The supply of Class A drugs is the fuel for violent crime that officers from the Met are committed to tackling. It remains our top priority.” source |