Five Years For One-Punch Killer

One-Punch Killer: Abdalah

A killer, who ended another man's life with a single punch during a late-night confrontation between two drinking groups, is starting a five-year prison sentence.

Mustafa Abdalah, 24, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 28-year-old Mahad Abdi Abshir in Castlehaven Road, Camden in the early hours of May 2, last year.

The men had met that evening on the streets of Kentish Town through separate associates.

The groups were drinking and witnesses described how Mahad became involved in an argument with Abdalah.

Initially, according to witnesses this argument appeared to be a friendly one, but it soon escalated and resulted in Abdalah punching Mahad to the face.

Mahad collapsed to the ground and Abdalah fled the scene while passers-by called for an ambulance.

He was taken to St. Mary's Hospital, but never recovered from his injuries and died there 48 hours later on the evening of the May 4.

A post-mortem examination revealed Mahad died from the head injuries he received during the assault.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command (HMCC) launched an investigation and quickly identified Abdalah as the suspect.

He was traced to an address in Vancouver Road, Leicester where he was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Throughout his interviews Abdalah claimed he had acted in self-defence and only threw a punch after the victim attempted to attack him.

However, several witnesses contradicted Abdalah's version of events and he was charged with Mahad's murder.

Detective Inspector Andy Manning, who led the investigation by the HMCC, said: "From the outset Mustafa Abdalah has tried to paint a picture that he only acted in self defence when he attacked Mahad Abdi Abshir in the early hours of May 2.

"However, the weight of evidence was such that it clearly proved Abdalah was the aggressor.

"Whatever the trigger was for this incident remains unclear - what is clear is that Mahad's life was taken in a needless manner by an act of spontaneous violence.

"I can only hope that today's conviction brings some form of closure to Mahad's family."

Bus Pickpocket Hunted: CCTV Released

Police hunting a late-night pickpocket, who has struck twice on buses, have released this image of their main suspect.

The first theft occurred on Tuesday, July 12, last year at about 2.00am on a route N155 bus in Clapham North.

The second incident occurred on Friday, August 14, at about 10.30pm on a route 159 bus in Streatham Hill.

On both occasions, the victims, 24-year-old men, had their Oyster Cards and wallets, containing cash and bank cards, stolen.

Both Oyster cards and the victim's bank card stolen on August 14 have since been used fraudulently.

Officers are treating the incidents as linked.

The suspect is described as a white man, with light coloured hair.

He wore jeans and a white t-shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Constable Neil Webb, who is leading the investigation, on 020 3054 6712 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 quoting ref: 186735.

Veteran Crook Nicked Cash From Tricked Pensioners' Bank Accounts

A female fraudster, who has been breaking the law for five decades, drained £9,500 from the bank accounts of duped women, aged 87 and 70 years-old who were tricked into handing over their cards and PIN's.

Rita Hazel White, 65, of Rosehill Court, St. Helier Avenue, Morden was first convicted in 1964 under the Larceny Act and after these offences will have to again wear an electronic tag.

"I'll wear baggy trousers," she joked after being sentenced to a 12-month community order at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court yesterday which includes a three-month electronically-tagged night time curfew between 9pm and 7am and 20 day rehabilitation requirement.

She pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud by false representation, withdrawing £4,500 from the 87 year-old woman's account and £4,500 and £1,000 from the 70 year-old woman's account.

Prosecutor Miss Penelope Blake said White was caught on CCTV at Lloyds Bank, North Parade, Chessington on April 28, last year withdrawing the first sum.

She was also identified withdrawing cash from the second victim's account and when police raided her home on August 12 she confessed to withdrawing an additional £1,000 from another Lloyds in High Street, Banstead.

The 87 year-old victim had been telephoned by an unknown male with an "Asian accent" - purporting to be from her bank - who told her it was important for her to be at her local branch in five minutes with her cards.

Knowing the elderly lady would never make it the fraudster agreed to collect the cards, with relevant PIN's on her doorstep.

She was further reassured by the fact that when she telephoned her bank the fraudsters intercepted the call and convinced her it was Lloyds and there was an issue with her account.

A similar call was made to the 70 year-old victim and White was the only person identified using the cards to withdraw cash.

When arrested she told police: "It was me, I did it. I didn't get any money and I won't tell you who else was involved."

Her lawyer Mr. Chris Surtees-Jones told the court: "She was a 'patsy' the one taking the risk of being identified at the bank and getting caught.

"She says pressure was put on her by individuals to do what she did and she did not benefit financially at all.

"She only benefitted from saving herself from further assaults."

Recorder Alexander Hutton QC said: "It's not your bog-standard fraud. The overall fraud is very involved and very nasty.

"She's an important cog in the machine and these were three sophisticated frauds on the elderly, who were telephoned and asked to provide bank cards and PIN's.

"One was eighty-seven years-old and losing this money in the way it was done was an extremely upsetting experience.

"She was targeted deliberately, she was infirm and this nasty targeting of elderly victims is prevalent."

White was involved in a similar fraud in 2011 and also received a community order on that occasion.

"The prosecution do not dispute you were intimidated by nasty men who punched you in the face, but you knew this was dishonest."

Burglary Duo Wanted: CCTV Released

Police investigating an east London residential break-in have released these CCTV images of two suspected burglars.

In the early hours of Tuesday, September 22, last year police were called to reports of a burglary in Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath.

Officers viewed CCTV captured the evening before on Monday, September 21 at 9.42pm and saw a man climb over a gate at the rear of the house.

The man then went to the rear of the house and was able to gain entry through on open window.

Once inside, he was able to open the front door and return with another man.

At 10.08pm the two men left the home with computer equipment and a drill worth over £700.

The two males are described as:

Suspect 1: A slim white man with short hair and a beard. He was wearing a long sleeved sports top and jeans. Ref 192371

Suspect 2: A larger built man than suspect 1, wearing a light coloured hooded top, trainers and dark gloves. He is seen with his hood up. Ref 192372

Police are keen to hear from anyone who recognises either of the suspects. They are also keen to hear from any witnesses.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 192371 (suspect 1) or 192372 (suspect 2) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Bus Pervert Hunted After 14 Year-Old Girl Molested

Police hunting a bus pervert who molested a 14 year-old girl have released this CCTV image of the suspect.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Roads and Transport Policing Command are conducting the investigation.

On Thursday, March 26 last year at about 4.45pm, a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a man as she travelled on a route 184 bus travelling along Chesterfield Road, Barnet, north London.

The suspect is described as a white man, possibly eastern European, with short dark hair, wearing a high-visibility jacket.

Officers are asking anyone with any information to contact Detective Constable Alex Price on 07917837086 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 175767.

NOT GUILTY: Woman Police Sergeant Cleared Of Attacking Husband's Lover

Walking Free: Sergeant Sohi

A female police sergeant, charged with repeatedly punching her husband's lover after hunting the pair down, walked free yesterday when the woman refused to turn up at court.

Sergeant Prabh Sohi, 38, who serves with Surrey Police, was accused of confronting the pair in a medical centre car park and battering the woman with her own shoe when it flew off during the melee.

Sergeant Sohi, of Marshall Road, Godalming always denied the charge and was found not guilty of assaulting Rouksana Haji outside Pinn Medical Centre, Love Lane, Pinner on April 9.

Ms Haji, who has made two withdrawal statements since that date, failed to appear at Willesden Magistrates Court and the Crown Prosecution Service offered no evidence.

A CPS application to adjourn the trial to another date was refused.

Police Sergeant Sohi, who has received commendations during her thirteen-year career, claims to be the first female ethnic minority officer on the Surrey force.

She has led various teams and investigated complex cases. 

Prosecutor Ms Maya Arputham told the court Sergeant Sohi travelled with her father and five-month old child to the car park, where her husband and Ms Haji were sitting in a vehicle.

Sergeant Sohi made no comment when interviewed by police so it is not known how she knew where to find them.

Ms Haji got out of the car and later told police: "She hit me in the face and my shoe fell off.

"She picked it up and hit me in the face three or four times, calling me a: 'dirty slag'."

Photographs of Ms Haji's injuries were shown to the magistrates and were said to include marks and bruises to the back.

It is understood Sergeant Sohi's husband is still with Ms Haji.

'The Cat Did It' Says Man Accused Of Sleepover Grope

A Scunthorpe man stroked a young woman's thigh and played with himself during a night time sleepover during a trip to the capital, a jury heard yesterday.

Phillip Andrew Green, 56, of Cliff Avenue, Winterton denies touching the woman, suggesting the house's pet cat may have brushed against her during the night.

He has pleaded not guilty to one count of sexually assaulting on the woman, aged in her twenties, by touching, at a flat in Churchill House, Station Road, Hampton, south-west London on July 27, 2014.

The court heard Green was sharing a room with the complainant and her friend, all sleeping on separate air-mattresses, when he allegedly edged closer during the night and made skin-on-skin contact under her clothing.

“This was a human hand on my leg,” she told Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court from behind a curtain. “I can be absolutely certain that he touched my thigh, yes.

“Nobody has the right to put their hands on me if I don't agree with what's being done.”

She made a complaint to police four days after the alleged incident and told officers: “I was scared to do anything about it.

“I deliberately made obvious movements while in bed to make it obvious I was awake, but this did not stop him.

“I was too scared to do anything about it and felt there was nothing I could do except wrap myself up tightly in my sleeping bag and get as far away from Phillip as I could.

“I believe it must have been Phillip's hand. It was the heat and heaviness and width and size of a hand brushing against me under the sleeping bag.”

She claims that when she made it obvious she did not approve Green sat up and said: “Okay, alright. Sorry.”

She also told the jury she heard “skin on skin” noises during the night of Green playing with himself and continuing when the light of a mobile phone was shone on him.

When cross-examined she denied mistaking the touch to her thigh as the cat brushing against her or her friend touching her.

She also ruled out the “skin on skin” noise as cat grooming or the ruffling noise of Green's sleeping bag.

“I was quite scared of falling asleep,” she told the court. “I was quite wary around Phillip.

“I had never seen him before. I didn't know him from Adam.”

Trial continues............

Fast-Food Robber Caught By Armed Cops

A masked armed teenager, who robbed two fast-food outlets, has been locked-up for seven years.

Mario Madeo, 19, of Willoughby Lane, Tottenham pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery and two counts of possessing an imitation firearm whilst committing a robbery.

Harrow Crown Court heard Madeo and another man entered a fast food outlet in High Road, Willesden on Monday, May 25, last year at around 11.00pm.

Upon entering Madeo quickly jumped over the counter and threatened a member of staff with a handgun.

Both men then raided money from the till and made off along Park Avenue.

Firearm officers were called and searched the area.

At 11.50pm officers noticed two men matching the descriptions walking along Cricklewood Broadway, Cricklewood.

They were seen to enter a fast food outlet where they carried out a second armed robbery.

As Madeo tried to exit the door he was detained by officers.

He was wearing a balaclava and in possession of a gas-powered handgun and stolen cash.

The second man ran out of the fire exit at the rear of the premises.

Officers pursued him but were unable to detain him.

Detective Constable Adrian Whitewick from the Flying Squad said: "This was a planned and organised set of armed robberies.

“It must have been a terrifying experience for the staff that were robbed at gunpoint late at night.

“This sentence shows that the Met will act quickly to detain and bring to justice anyone those that seek to carry out such brazen attacks.

“I am pleased that the imitation handgun used in the robbery is now off the streets.

“Efforts are continuing to bring Madeo’s accomplice to justice.”

Hunt For Street Sex Attacker: CCTV Released

Police are hunting a morning sex pervert, who has molested two women within two hours in west London.

This CCTV image of the suspect has been released in the hope he can be identified.

At around 8.20am on Sunday, February 20, last year the first victim - a woman in her twenties - was walking along Amberley Road Maida Vale.

As she passed Foscote Mews someone approached her from behind and sexually assaulted her.

She turned and saw a man running away the narrows mews lane.

She described the man as over 6 ft tall and of stocky build.

He wore a grey hood, which was up at the time, and a separate mid-to-dark-grey Parka-style jacket, blue jeans and white trainers.

After the incident, the victim called police on her mobile phone.

It is believed that this incident may be linked to a similar offence which occurred nearby around two hours later.

At approximately 10.15am, a woman in her thirties was sexually assaulted as she walked along Walterton Road, near the junction of Harrow Road and Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale.

She described her attacker as black, around 20 years old, wearing a grey hooded top and grey tracksuit bottoms.

The image is from CCTV taken on Amberley Road shortly before the first incident.

Anyone with information on either of these incidents, or who recognises this man, is urged to call the Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command on 020 8733 5999 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Detective Constable Zoe Di Carlo of the Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command, said: "Both the victims were assaulted in broad daylight and have been left shaken by what happened to them.

"We're keen to identify this man who was seen in the area shortly before the first incident. If you recognise this man or know something about either incident, please call police or Crimestoppers."

Aggro In East End Petrol Station: CCTV Released

Police investigating the assault of a petrol station employee after a group of young men were accused of stealing have released CCTV images of the suspects.

At approximately 6.00pm on Wednesday, February 11 last year three men entered the store at the Texaco garage on The Highway, Tower Hamlets, whilst a fourth man stood outside.

Staff at the shop confronted the men as they believed they were responsible for a previous theft.

As the men attempted to leave the shop, one of them hit an employee across the head.

He did not require hospital treatment.

The suspects are described as Asian and of slim build:

Suspect One was aged in his late teens. He was wearing a black jacket, jeans, black trainers and a grey baseball cap.

Suspect Two was wearing a black hooded top, a puff-style jacket, blue tracksuit trousers and was carrying a black bag.

Suspect Three wore a beige top, blue jeans, black trainers and a black hat. He was carrying a beige bag.

The fourth suspect - who remained outside the shop - wore a maroon jacket, black trousers and white trainers.

Anyone who recognises the men is asked to contact Tower Hamlets CID via 101.

Pensioner's Bank Cards Used For £3K Shopping Spree: CCTV Released

Police are hunting two callous fraudsters, who went on a £3,000 spending spree after a tricking a pensioner out of her bank cards.

Police in Sutton have released these CCTV images of their main suspects in the hope members of the public can identify them.

The 83 year-old victim received a knock at her front door in St. Mary Avenue, Wallington around September 6 or 7, last year.

The woman said she needed to see the resident's bank cards and was invited inside the property.

The pensioner was persuaded into handing over her bank cards and relevant PIN's.

A second suspect may have been waiting outside the address during this time.

The cards were used during a 48-hour shopping spree in Croydon on September 8 and 9.

If you recognise these individuals, please contact Sutton Police station on 101 quoting ref no: 4009724/15.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

White Van Man Punched In Face During 'Parking Rage' Row With Mercedes Driver

A van driver was the victim of 'parking rage' violence after asking the driver of a Mercedes to move outside an off-licence.

This CCTV image, taken inside the premises, has been released by police in Harrow as they hunt the man responsible for punching the van driver in the face.

On Thursday, September 10 at 8.50pm, the 25-year-old van driver tried to park his vehicle in Kenton Road, Harrow.

Blocking his way was a black Mercedes car, which was asked to move.

The Mercedes only moved when the white van reversed and nearly hit it.

The van driver went into a nearby off-licence and was approached by two men and was asked to step outside.

Once outside the shop the confrontation escalated and one of the men hit the van driver a number of times in the face.

The victim drove off, followed by the Mercedes, and stopped in Kingsbury Circle, Harrow.

As he got out of his van and looked into his wing mirror to inspect his facial injuries, he was again assaulted.

The suspect is described as a white man aged between 25 and 35 years-old.

Anyone who can identify the man shown in the CCTV footage or who has information relating to the assault is asked to contact police via 101 quoting reference 190300 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. 

East London Bus Pervert Struck On Consecutive Days

A bus pervert molested two women on consecutive days on different routes in east London.

Police from the Roads and Transport Policing Command have now released these CCTV images of their number one suspect in the hope of identifying him.

The first reported offence occurred at about 6.00pm on Tuesday, August 11, when a 22-year-old woman was sexually assaulted while travelling on a Route 48 bus going towards Walthamstow Central Station.

CCTV from the bus shows the suspect also sexually assaulted a second woman on the bus, however, her details are not known and officers would encourage her to come forward.

The second offence occurred at about 5.30pm on Wednesday, August 12, when a 35-year-old woman was sexually assaulted while travelling on a Route 123 bus on Forest Road.

Officers are treating the incidents as linked.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged about 40 years-old, with short dark hair.

He was carrying a grey rucksack on both occasions.

Officers ask that anyone with information contacts Detective Constable Matt Poore on 020 3054 5401, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 188092.

Angry Cyclist Wanted For Trying To Mug Innocent Pedestrian: CCTV Released

A cyclist, who nearly collided with a pedestrian, pursued the man into a nearby shop and tried to snatch his wristwatch as 'compensation' for the incident.

Detectives investigating the attempted robbery in Commercial Road, Tower Hamlets have issued this CCTV image in the hope of identifying a man they are keen to speak with.

The 35 year-old victim was almost run down by a cyclist on the pavement as he stepped off a bus in the early hours of July 18.

The victim shouted at the passing cyclist to be careful and the suspect turned around and approached him aggressively.

Keen to avoid confrontation, the victim walked into a nearby food and wine store.

The cyclist followed the victim and tried to steal his wristwatch as 'compensation for breaking his bike'.

A fight broke out and the victim was able to restrain his attacker for a few minutes whilst the shopkeeper called the police.

The suspect was able to break free before police arrived.

He is described as an Asian man in his twenties and 5ft 9ins tall.

He had a short black goatee beard and a scar on the bridge of his nose.

He was wearing a dark puffer jacket, dark shoes, a dark cap and blue jeans.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may recognise this man.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting image 187682 or anonymously on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Couple Decked Outside Restaurant: CCTV Released

Police hunting a late-night thug, who kicked a couple to the ground outside a restaurant, have released this CCTV image of their suspect.

The woman needed six stitches to a split lip and suffered bruising to her head and elbow and her male companion sustained cuts to his face.

In the early hours of September 20 police were called to reports of violence outside a restaurant on High Road, Barnet, north London.

The assailant, believed to be a male aged in his thirties, shouted across the street towards the couple, who were outside the restaurant.

He then crossed the street and kicked them both, hitting them after they had fallen.

The victims were both taken to a north London hospital.

The suspect is described as 6ft tall, bald and wearing a grey top and shorts.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may recognise the man or who witnessed the assault.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 170289 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Brothel Madam Jailed For £1.4M Prostitution Empire

The Jones's March Home

A brothel madam, who generated revenue of £1.4m during the decade-long tax-free illegal enterprise, has been jailed for four years.

Dorothy Jones, 64, of Dunvegan Close, Manea, March, Cambridgeshire rented three properties in south-west London, but was hunted down by HMRC, who says she dodged £386,000 in tax.

It financed the purchase of a luxury detached 2575 sq foot five-bedroom new-build house complete with an outdoor hot tub.

She pleaded guilty to managing the brothels between 2003 and 2014.

The first, named 'Sapphires', was located in a flat at 214A Burlington Road, New Malden and 'Annabella's' occupied next-door properties at 27 and 29 St. James Road, Surbiton.

Jones also pleaded guilty to cheating the public revenue of income tax between 2003 and 2013 and laundering criminal property via a Santander bank account, namely £137,000 between 2007 and 2013.

Luxury: Jones's Hot Tub

Along with her husband Stephen Jones, 52, she also admitted fraud by false representation, namely acquiring a £115,000 mortgage for their matrimonial home.

The couple produced forged documents for companies that did not exist to support the mortgage application in which Dorothy claimed to be a £48,000 a year masseuse and Stephen a £35,000 a year family entertainer.

He received a twelve-month community order for the offence, which includes 180 hours community service work and was ordered to pay £250 costs and a £60 victim surcharge.

A third defendant, Denise Oliver, 46, of 61 Springfield Place, New Malden pleaded guilty to possessing criminal property, namely £1,221 cash from the brothels, which police found during a raid of her home.

She also received a twelve-month community order, which includes 120 hours community service work.

Prosecutor Miss Sarah Selby told Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court: “These businesses were owned by Dorothy Jones. She rented the properties and received most of the profits they generated.”

Annabella's Brothel

She did not declare the brothel income throughout the period, only disclosing minor amounts of revenue from other sources.

The couple's joint mortgage application to the Yorkshire Building Society was false, but it has been paid off and they now face selling their home to cover HMRC's application for unpaid tax.

Documents seized during the investigation revealed an estimated £1.4m turnover from the brothels, explained Miss Selby, with profits of £950,000 giving an approximate yearly income of £95,000.

Also seized was evidence she made cash deposits of £137,000 into her bank account to cover the mortgage payments.

When Oliver's home was raided the cash was found stuffed in four separate envelopes marked with the name of the prostitute who had earned it.

“She was seen at the brothels on a number of occasions,” said Miss Selby.

“How has it been allowed to go on for so long?” asked Judge Peter Birts QC, who was told the brothels were relatively low-key with only a handful of local complaints about unusual coming-and-goings.

The court heard confiscation proceedings have been initiated and a large amount of valuable personal possessions had been seized from Mrs Jones.

Her lawyer estimated she could make £70,000 to £100,000 available to the taxman after the sale of her home.

Kingston-upon-Thames Assault: Police Identify Suspect

Police are hunting this assault suspect after a man was hospitalised in south-west London.

Officers are trying to trace Tim Reddin, 23, of Walton Road, East Molesey, Surrey, in connection with the September 19 attack, which occurred in Kingston-upon-Thames.

He is a white male, around 5ft 11ins and is known to frequent Kingston-upon-Thames, Walton-on-Thames and the Surrey area.

Police were called to Charter Road, Kingston-upon-Thames to reports of an assault on a 26-year-old man at approximately 3.30pm.

London Ambulance Service was called to the scene and the man was taken to a south London hospital.

He has since been discharged.

Anyone with information of Reddin's whereabouts is asked to call police non-emergency line on 101.

Members of public are advised not to approach him but call 999 immediately.

Enquiries continue and there have been no other arrests.

Kingston-upon-Thames CID investigate.

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Bus Ticket Inspector Repeatedly Punched In Face: CCTV Images Released

A bus ticket inspector was repeatedly punched in the face when he asked a passenger for proof he had paid his fare.

These CCTV images – taken on the double-decker – have been released in the hope of identifying the suspect.

A Transport for London Revenue Protection Inspector, aged 58 years-old, was checking tickets in central London on Tuesday July 21.

He was on board a route 148 bus at 12.30pm as it travelled around Parliament Square when he approached a passenger to check his ticket.

He was punched in the face several times, sustaining bruising and cuts to the face, but he did not require hospital treatment.

The suspect is described as a tall black man, with short black hair.

He wore a light coloured t-shirt and shorts.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Neil Webb, who is leading the investigation on 020 3054 6712.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting ref: 186262.

Rolex And Bvlgari Watches Snatched During Violent Armed Home Invasion

Police investigating a violent armed home invasion, during which one victim was pistol-whipped and lost expensive Rolex and Bvlgari watches, have released this image of two suspects.

The 33 year-old male needed hospital treatment for a head wound and along with his girlfriend was tied-up by two masked raiders, who also snatched mobile phones, a tablet and credit cards.

At 10.15pm on Monday, July 20, police were called to reports of a robbery at a flat on Shooters Hill Road, Greenwich.

While in his living room the male occupant was startled by two men who are believed to have entered through an open window.

The suspects entered the premises without alerting the victim or his girlfriend, who was in another room.

The robbers demanded cash and fearing for his safety the man opened his safe and handed over a Bvlgari watch worth up to £3000.

When he refused to hand over the Rolex he was wearing the suspects pistol-whipped him, tied him up and took his watch.

The victim's girlfriend was also tied up.

The suspects then searched the flat and left with the watches, mobile phones, a tablet and credit cards.

After the suspects left the flat, the victim managed to get free and call police.

He required hospital treatment to a minor head injury. His girlfriend was unharmed.

Both suspects are described as men aged 25-30 years-old wearing dark clothing and balaclava’s.

Suspect [A] is described as a black man 5ft 6ins tall.

Suspect [B] is described as a white man, 6ft 3ins tall.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who recognises either or both of these suspects who were caught on camera when they tried to use the stolen credit cards in Peckham.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or anonymously on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.