Pour Decision: Wine Drinker Smashes Bottle Over Fellow-Passenger's Head

A tube train passenger smashed a wine bottle over the head of another passenger – causing deep cuts – after the victim refused his offer of a drink.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this CCTV image of their suspect.

Officers are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the unknown male.

The victim was travelling on an Eastbound Piccadilly Line Underground train he boarded at South Ealing station at approximately 2.00pm on January 9.

He was approached by a man, who offered him alcohol. 

The victim turned down the offer, and the man became abusive and aggressive.

As the victim departed the tube train at Hammersmith Underground station, the man struck him on the head with a wine bottle, causing it to shatter on impact. 

He suffered deep cuts to his head requiring emergency medical attention in hospital.

Detectives believe the man in the images could have information that may assist their investigation.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 295 of 9 January.

Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Gone In 24 Hours: Train Station Thief Behind Bars

An opportunist thief, who prowled St. Pancras station to swipe a rucksack, has been jailed twenty-four hours after being caught red-handed.

Hossein Rabah, 34, of Hackney, east London, was arrested at the station on the evening of January 4 by British Transport Police (BTP) officers in plain clothes.

The following day he pleaded guilty to one count of theft at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court and was jailed for thirty-six weeks.

Rabah was spotted by BTP’s plain clothes officers walking around the station searching for an opportunity. 

CCTV footage captured the moment he entered Kineya Mugimaru restaurant and stood behind a man and woman having dinner as officers watched his every move.

Seconds later he bent down and carefully took the man’s rucksack before leaving the restaurant.

The officers leapt into action, immediately arresting Rabah for the brazen theft and handing the rucksack back to the victim.

BTP Sergeant James Ashby said: “Rabah roamed St. Pancras station looking for any opportunity to steal, but he was completely unaware that our eagle-eyed officers were attuned to his plan.

“As shown in the CCTV footage, it’s no coincidence that we were able to strike the moment Rabah committed his crime. 

“Thankfully he is now behind bars, and the victim was immediately reunited with his bag which contained around £600 worth of his possessions.

“Our officers are in key locations on the rail network every day in plain clothes, so even if you don’t see us, we are there keeping you and your belongings safe. 

“If you spot someone acting suspiciously as you travel, please report it to us by texting 61016.”

Man Wanted For Molesting And Spitting On Woman At Finsbury Park Tube

A woman was molested on the platform of Finsbury Park Underground Station and then spat on by the mystery male when she walked away.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this image of their suspect.

They are appealing to members of the public to assist them identifying the unknown man.

BTP officers are treating the incident as sexual assault.

At approximately 10.00pm on Friday, December 5, last year a male approached a female on the platform and sexually assaulted her.

When the woman moved away from the man, he spat at her before boarding a train and leaving the station.

Detectives would like to speak to the man pictured as they believe he may have information which could help their investigation.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 791 of 5 December.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Just The Ticket: Crack And Heroin Dealer Caught Getting Off Train

A drug dealer, caught during a ticket check at West Croydon station, is starting a prison sentence of five years and eight months.

Jerome Alexander Simpson-O’Conner, 31, of Howson Road, Lewisham, pleaded guilty to
two counts of possession, with Intent to supply, Class A drugs.

On October 2, last year British Transport Police County Lines Taskforce officers were at the station with the Metropolitan Police and Surrey Police as part of an operation targeting drugs, weapons and robbery.

At around 4.15pm, Simpson-O’Conner got off a train and was trying to leave the station. 

He was stopped because of a ticket issue and after speaking to him, officers had grounds to search him.

Simpson-O’Conner became increasingly hostile and tried to run away from officers, but was quickly caught and detained. 

During the struggle he discarded a ball of Class A drugs and when officers searched him two mobile phones were found.

While searching an address Simpson-O’Conner said he lived at, officers found a tenancy agreement for a second address in his own name.

When searching this address, they found more Class A drugs, including crack cocaine and heroin concealed in a shoe, weighing scales, a lock knife and five further mobile phones, one of which was advertising drugs for sale.

In total nearly 15 grams of crack cocaine and just over 12 grams of heroin were recovered.

Sergeant Julian Mason from BTP’s County Lines Taskforce oversaw the investigation. 

He said: “Simpson-O’Conner tried to frustrate us at each step, first by attempting to escape, answering no comment in interview, and distancing himself from his actual address, but officers worked tenaciously with partners including the CPS and that has led to his significant sentence.

“The supply of Class A drugs is inextricably linked to violence and misery in communities, including the exploitation of vulnerable people. 

“I hope his time behind bars allows Simpson-O’Conner to think about his actions. 

“I also would like to take this opportunity to highlight the exceptional work of the officers and staff and partner agencies involved in the investigation.”

Druggie On Train Caught With Bizarre Converted Staple Gun Firearm

A drug-user, whose converted staple gun firearm was found in his suitcase after an off-duty cop spotted him getting high on a train, has been locked up.

Jamie Young, 45, recorded himself test-firing the weapon in a field and posing for self-portrait photo with the potentially-deadly firearm.

Young, of Selbourne Close, New Barn, Longfield, Kent was seen by the off-duty Metropolitan Police officer on the evening of March 1, 2024 consuming drugs as the train travelled through Hertfordshire.

He was removed from the service at St Albans City station and was searched.

Inside a pocket of Young’s suitcase was the staple gun that appeared to have been converted into a firearm. 

He was arrested and the suspected firearm was seized, along with two phones and a small amount of crack cocaine found on him.

The weapon was tested by specialists and it was classified as a viable firearm equipped with a barrel to fire ammunition.

Analysis of his mobile phones uncovered further evidence connecting Young to the homemade gun, including a video of him test firing it in a field as well as a self-portrait photo with the weapon.

In his police interview, Young claimed the firearm was placed in the suitcase a few months before his trip and he wasn’t aware it was still inside until police officers pulled it out.

British Transport Police Detective Constable Agata Barker said: “Thanks to the sharp actions of the off-duty officer travelling on the train that day, a lethal weapon has been removed from criminal circulation.

“Only Jamie Young knows what he planned to do with his homemade gun, but if it was used against someone it could have resulted in fatal consequences.

“From material found on his phones it’s clear he was enamoured with his creation and now, following our investigation, he has a long stint behind bars to rethink his interests.

"Anyone carrying weapons on the railway should know that we will find them, and we will ensure they face justice."

Hunted: Surrey Train Stations Bike Thief

Transport cops are hunting this suspect, wanted for the theft of bicycles throughout last year in the county of Surrey.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this image in the hope of finally making an arrest.

Investigating officers are appealing to members of the public to assist them in identifying him.

The bikes were stolen between May 5 and October 16, last year.

They were pinched from Walton-on-Thames; Woking; Guildford and London Road, Guildford railway stations.

Anyone who recognises the unknown male or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 445 of 10 December 2025.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Sex Pest Strikes On Surrey Train

A railway creep, who engaged a young woman in conversation by pretending not to know how to enter the ticket barrier before molesting her on the train, has been locked-up.

Hawre Mohamed, 27, of Bonehurst Road, Horley, Surrey is starting an eight-month sentence, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.

He struck onboard the train as it travelled between Horley and Redhill.

Croydon Magistrates' Court also ordered him to sign the sex offenders register for ten years after he was convicted of one count of sexual assault.

The court heard how at around 8.30pm on Monday, September 22 last year, Mohamed was at Horley railway station when he approached the 20 year-old, asking how to get through the ticket barrier.

He boarded the same train as the woman and followed her through the carriage. 

Despite there being other empty seats, he opted to sit with the woman against her wishes.

He then engaged her in unwanted conversation, before touching her inappropriately and attempting to kiss her, ignoring repeated requests to leave her alone.

He also suggested she should go back with him and asked her how old she was, stating he "doesn't go for below 18”. 

The young woman moved away from him and disembarked at Redhill station, where she reported Mohamed’s actions to station staff and BTP.

Officers were on patrol in East Croydon just days later when they spotted Mohamed, who was wearing the same jacket as the day he sexually assaulted the woman. 

He was swiftly arrested and taken into custody.

BTP Detective Constable Geraldine Devaney said: "Mohamed is a sexual predator who preyed on a woman travelling alone and wouldn’t take no for an answer. 

“His behaviour that day was simply vile.

"Thanks to the courage and support of the victim, we have been able to put him before the courts and behind bars.

“If you experience or witness a sexual offence on-board a train or at a station, I urge you to report it to us by texting 61016. We take all reports seriously and can respond immediately to trace sexual offenders like Mohamed and bring them to justice."

Bitter Speed No Sympathy: Judge's Driving Ban For Verve Rocker

Rock star Richard Ashcroft was banned from driving for six months today by a judge who criticised him for ignoring three previous speeding offences.

The 55 year-old former Verve frontman did not appear at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court, where he pleaded guilty by post to speeding in his eight year-old green four litre Mercedes-Benz AMG V8, which sold for approximately £145,000 new.

The court heard on February 19, last year he exceeded the 40mph limit on an elevated section of the M4 motorway between the Grand Union Canal and Claypools Avenue, Brentford, when caught on camera at 48mph at 11.38pm.

Wigan-born Ashcroft, who lives in a £10m house overlooking Richmond Green, Richmond-upon-Thames was represented by Conall Bailie, instructed by Freeman & Co Solicitors, the law firm of ‘Mr Loophole’ Nick Freeman.

“Mr Ashcroft will not be in attendance and through me he apologises to the court. He had a pre-arranged commitment that he could not break.”

Prosecutor Laura-Ann Harding told the short hearing Ashcroft was recorded at 48mph just before midnight and already has nine penalty points on his driving licence.

Those are for three speeding offences on December 16, 2022; July 5, 2023 and October 21, 2024.

Today’s three penalty points for a fourth speeding offence trigger an automatic six-month ban for the award-winning musician, who was the support act for the Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour.

District Judge Daniel Benjamin announced: “On February 19 last year Mr Ashcroft drove his vehicle on the M4 not only at the speed limit, but at the speed limit, plus one fifth of it at 48mph.

“The speed limit had no doubt been set to ensure the safety of all road users at the time and Mr Ashcroft, in speeding, put not only himself, but others road users at greater risk of harm.”

He fined Ashcroft £1,875, plus £130 costs and ordered him to pay a £750 victim surcharge by the end of the month.

“He has put no information before the court concerning his means apart from indicating he can pay the statutory maximum.”

Earlier in the hearing the judge asked Mr Bailie: “How does he make ends meet?”

“He has clearly had penalty points imposed previously,” added Judge Benjamin, again repeating the dates of those offences.

“He has a total of twelve penalty points and is liable for the totting-up disqualification.

“The purpose of the penalty points disqualification provision is to enable a person after one offence to change and after a second offence change and after a third offence change and Mr Ashcroft has reached four offences without showing any intention to abide by the speed limit.

“Should Mr Ashcroft drive on the road within the next six months from now he may well be liable to the punishment of imprisonment.”

Fortunately for Ashcroft two further speeding offences, brought by Thames Valley Police were dropped.

These were for speeding twice on March 6, last year while driving a new orange £55,000 three litre Ford Ranger Raptor V6.

He had been prosecuted for exceeding the 70mph limit on the westbound M4 motorway near Slough, Berkshire, while travelling at 84mph.

On the same day, again on the westbound M4 he allegedly exceeded the temporary 50mph limit near Burghfield, Reading, while travelling at 57mph.

Ms Harding told the court those two charges were being withdrawn.

Father-of-two Ashcroft, married to musician Kate Radley, former keyboardist of Spiritualised, fronted the Verve from 1990 as the sole singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist until they disbanded in 1999, reforming again between 2007 and 2009.

Hit’s include the international smash ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ and ‘Lucky Man’.

His subsequent successful solo career saw Ashcroft release six top-three UK albums.

He is a two-time Ivor Novello award-winner for songwriting and Brit award-winner for Best Group (Verve) and album ‘Urban Hymns’.

'Spiritual Healer' Caught Grooming 14 Year-Old Decoy Girl

A ‘practising psychic, hypnotherapist, life coach and spiritual healer’ groomed a decoy 14 year-old girl online for oral sex, a court heard today.

Author Jonathan Quinnell, 62, was snared by Dank Dragon - a volunteer group of online paedophile hunters - and reported to police.

Today, at Croydon Crown Court he was given the opportunity to avoid immediate imprisonment by finding legal representation and was bailed until February 2.

Until his arrest Quinnell was living in Orpington with his wife and son, but has now moved to an address in Lea Close, Reading.

He had already pleaded guilty at a hearing last year at Bromley Magistrates’ Court to attempting to meet the decoy 14 year-old girl after sexual grooming between December 1 and 20, 2023.

He also pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child between the same dates, namely touching, kissing and oral sex.

Quinnell boasts in his online profile of having over twenty years experience in his field and planning workshops for his clients.

He claims to have Higher Diplomas in hypnotherapy; life coaching; psychotherapy; philosophy and consumer affairs from the School of Natural Health Sciences.

The first-time offender was denied free Legal Aid due to his £1,000 per month private pension, but yesterday was ordered by Judge Anthony Dunne to be represented at the next hearing.

“The serious charge is attempting to meet a child after communication, after grooming,” announced the judge.

There is no teenage girl victim, but a an adult female masqueraded online as a youngster to tempt Quinnell into sexually-explicit conversation.

“She talks about conversations prior, talking about oral sex although the meeting did not go ahead,” said Judge Dunne.

“You appear here today for sentencing and it is a very serious matter before me,” he told Quinnell. “You have been convicted of two very serious offences ands the likely consequence is a custodial sentence.

“I have to decide if I can suspend it. You are in a position of some jeopardy today.”

The court heard Quinnell did not get past mulling over how he would travel to the decoy girl, claiming he would have difficulty with a four-hour train journey.

Quinnell told Judge Dunne: “It would be better to be represented, but I have a problem developing systems to get something done.

“I put things off and it causes a lot of anxiety and distress.

“I did see the duty solicitor at Bromley and we agreed I would plead guilty and that is the only legal representation I have had.”

Judge Dunne told him: “I think you need to have the opportunity to get legal representation. While it may cause you anxiety to get a solicitor that is far less than the anxiety of coming to court without one.

“It would induce anxiety in anyone. You need to get legal representation.”

The prosecution will also apply for a Sexual Harm Prevention Order to limit Quinnell’s online activity and contact with children.

“That is a list of conditions the court may impose to prevent you offending again and that may assist you in not going to prison,” added the judge.

Tube Train Stabber Sentenced To Eleven Years

A violent knifeman, who entered a tube station and repeatedly stabbed two passengers waiting for a train, has been caged for eleven years.

Nicholas Orlando Green, 36, did not know the male victims, who were part of a larger group that had just departed a local Kennington dance class at approximately 10.30pm.

An Inner London Crown Court jury cleared him of the attempted murder of the victims.

Green, of Kennington Park Road was sentenced for two counts of inflicting grievous bodily harm, with intent, possession of a bladed article and assaulting a female as he exited the station.

The first victim, 44, was already in Kennington Underground Station when Green tapped in using a bank card, which later identified him.

On the platform he launched a ferocious and unprovoked attack on the man, attacking and stabbing him for around 20 seconds with a knife clenched in his right hand.

He continued the attack even after the victim fell to the floor.

Hearing the commotion, the second victim, 42, rushed over to intervene.

Green then began attacking him in the same way, knocking him to the ground before other horrified members of the public intervened.

Green then got up and made his way to a lift, where he assaulted the 31-year-old woman before leaving the station.

Both of the first two victims were rushed to hospital.

The first victim suffered multiple stab injuries to his chest and a fractured humerus bone in his left arm.

The second victim also suffered 13 stab injuries in total.

Detectives launched an urgent investigation and quickly established Green's identity from the bank card he had tapped into the station with.

He was arrested the following day by BTP officers and taken into custody.

During a search of his address officers located the card he had used to tap in and the trainers he had worn during the attack.

They also found the jacket that he had been wearing, which had been freshly washed.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Attwell said: "This was a truly horrific and unprovoked attack that left two innocent men with life-altering physical and psychological injuries that they continue to recover from.

“Green has never provided an explanation for his torrent of violence.

“During police interviews he repeatedly laughed, lied, argued and tried to frustrate our investigation as much as he could, but our officers worked tirelessly to gather crucial evidence that helped the jury see through his lies and bring him to justice.

“I hope this outcome brings some measure of justice and reassurance to the victims and their loved ones.

“We will stop at nothing to ensure violent offenders like Green are held to account and removed from the streets.”

Anyone who is the victim of or witness to an offence on the tube or railway network should text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40. In an emergency always call 999.

Jailed For Rush Hour Sex Assault

A tube train predator, who molested a woman on a packed rush hour carriage, is starting a six-month prison sentence.

Jatinder Singh, 35, aka Vicky Singh Sangha took advantage of the busy crush of passengers to touch the victim.

He pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting the woman, aged in her thirties, on the westbound Central Line London Underground train on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Inner London Crown Court heard Singh boarded just after 8.20am at Liverpool Street Station.

Once on the busy service, he sexually assaulted the woman.

Sangha exploited the extremely busy carriage and tight space to conceal what he was doing to the woman from other commuters.

The victim bravely texted BTP on 61016, and only days later an officer familiar with the incident recognised Sangha outside King's Cross Station and arrested him.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Steven Ridpath-Mitchell said: "Sangha's opportunistic behaviour was totally unacceptable.

The victim was trying to go about her daily life on her way to work and should not have been subjected to his abhorrent and despicable actions.

"It is down to the bravery of the victim and the keen observation of an officer that we have been able to arrest, charge and sentence Sangha and see him held accountable.

"The victim has bravely supported the investigation throughout, ensuring that Sangha will now have plenty of time to think about his actions while in prison and feel the consequences for years to come.

Singh must also sign the sex offenders register for ten years and pay a £187 surcharge.

Speeding James Bond And EastEnders Star Colin Salmon Wins Driving Licence Fight

James Bond and EastEnders star Colin Salmon has kept his driving licence despite multiple motoring offences, after a court heard the heart-breaking family reasons he needs to keep it.

The 64 year-old actor broke down in the witness box at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court while detailing the serious health conditions of artist wife Fiona Hawthorne and daughter Sasha.

The magistrates ruled the Bethnal Green-born star, who appeared in three 007 movies as MI6 Deputy Chief of Staff Charles Robinson, needed to continue driving them to medical appointments and honour his charitable commitments.

Wearing a smart grey suit, lilac shirt and blue tie father-of-four Salmon pleaded guilty to driving his twenty-two year-old silver 1.3 litre Suzuki Wagon in excess of the 20mph limit in Old Oak Road, Acton on March 31.

The court heard a speed camera snapped him travelling at 24mph at 7.17am, not far from the £1.2m family home in
Shepherd’s Bush. 

He already has nine points on his licence for speeding on April 30, 2023; jumping a red light on February 27, this year and driving without due care and attention on April 15.

Salmon was fined £666, with £130 costs, ordered to pay a £266 victim surcharge and received three more penalty points, which usually trigger an automatic six-month disqualification.

“We note you are the main breadwinner and carer for your family and within the family, members have life-limiting conditions, including your wife and children, who all have varying medical conditions,” bench chairman Mark Stollery told him.

Ruling Salmon and his family would suffer ‘exceptional hardship’ if he was disqualified, the magistrate added: “They rely on you abnormally compared to most families and we also note your charitable work and that takes up time and travel.”

Earlier, the Hollywood actor-turned soap star, who appeared in ’Tomorrow Never Dies’; ‘The World Is Not Enough’ and ‘Die Another Day’, told the court why it is so important he keeps his licence.

Salmon previously opened up about Fiona’s serious health condition earlier this year on Good Morning Britain, detailing her battle with interstitial lung disease, which left her dependent on an oxygen tank.

The main reason he abandoned his international acting career to take a £15,000 per month role on the BBC soap was to ensure he was close to home in the event of any sudden emergencies.

He told  the magistrates: “My wife fell ill while I was working in America, so I needed to stay home and in 2022 the opportunity came to join the cast of EastEnders and stay in London.

“They don’t offer cars. You have got to get yourself to and from work,” explained Salmon, remarking on the contrast between the beeb’s finances and some of the big budget Hollywood productions he has appeared in.

“It is part of our contract that we are self-sufficient in relation to that.”

Salmon plays ex-boxer George Knight in EastEnders - patriarch of the Knight family and co-owner of the Queen Vic.

He previously made a name for himself in multiple tv shows including Prime Suspect 2; Silent Witness; Band of Gold; Judge John Deed; Bad Girls; Doctor Who; Spooks; Death in Paradise; Arrow and Midsomer Murders. 

He has also repeated the role of James “One” Shade in the Resident Evil franchise.

“Having the car means I can get back to Fiona easily from the studio in Borehamwood. I have a big mortgage and two adult children that live with me.”

Salmon was handed a tissue by the court usher as he became emotional when explaining daughter Sasha fell ill with lymphoma, a cancer that affects the blood cells, in 2019.

“I had to dodge a few jobs because of her illness and savings are short apart from money tucked away for the tax bill.”

He said Fiona was well until developing a cough in April, 2019, with scans revealing inflamed lungs and the interstitial condition. “She had months, not years.”

A secondary condition, which complicated a potential operation resulted in lung specialists at Harefield Hospital ruling out a lung transplant.

Fortunately, due to his acting career in the USA, Salmon had health insurance for himself and his family and Fiona underwent a double lung transplant on June 20, 2024 in Chicago.

After developing pneumonia travel was impossible for Fiona and the couple remained in the USA for a year until she was medically fit to return home.

“She arrived back in time for my son’s wedding, a massive moment in her life as it is something she thought she would not have,” the actor told the hearing.

Since then Fiona has had three visits to Accident & Emergency and continuing treatment at Harefield Hospital.

“The transplant was successful, but she is still terminal and I had to shield her during COVID when she got sepsis. She gets infected very easily as her immune system is really low.”

Regarding daughter Sasha, he explained: “I assist her as much as I can and I drive her to medical appointments. Eastenders have been amazing. If I give them dates they make it work for me.”

His artist son Ben is high-functioning autistic, the court heard and a recent graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art.

“He gets overwhelmed in public and misreads situations,” said Salmon, adding Ben is in receipt of PIP benefit (Personal Independence Payment).

The actor has endured his own health troubles, having been “hit hard” by COVID and needing steroids and supplementary oxygen.

Last month he underwent hip replacement surgery and walked to the courthouse from his Uber with the aid of a walking stick.

“I had been walking around for two years bone on bone. The pain was necrosis of the hips and in November I had one hip replaced.”

Keeping his licence would enable his charity work to continue, particularly a steel drum band that along with his wife assists older performers and isolated women.

“It has also kept Fiona going and I am needed to drive the gear everywhere. I’m the Captain,” Salmon told the magistrates.

He is also a King’s Trust ambassador, having previously fulfilled a similar role with the Prince’s Trust and plays cricket for the Lord’s Taverners, another charitable organisation.

Salmon said he also needs his licence to drive to the young offenders institution attached to HMP Portland, where he teaches cricket to the inmates and similarly at HMP Oakwood, Birmingham.

Regarding his latest speeding offence he added: “I am embarrassed and ashamed. I feel strongly about speeding near schools so to do this is ridiculous.

“I am sorry for letting down the people I am trying to help and my family and I have now bought a radar and fitted it to the car.”

Before the hearing Salmon’s lawyer Sasha Laurel Jagroo made a failed attempt for her client’s address not to be given in open court, claiming he is the victim of stalkers.

“My application is there is no public interest and in fact it will be distressing to Mr Salmon and his family if his house number and address is revealed in open court.

“Mr Salmon is regularly stalked. He is in EastEnders and he has been stalked before and his family and home is at great risk if his address is published.

“He has had unwanted attention, been followed and pursued for interviews, particularly when he was appearing in the James Bond movies.”

When challenged by the magistrates, Ms Jagroo conceded she could not identify a specific case of stalking.

Following objections from Square Mile News, reminding the bench of the importance of open justice and defendants fully identifying themselves in court the application was dismissed.

Bench Chairman Mr Stollery announced: “The overriding principal is the public administration of justice. We have not heard anything that persuades us that revealing your address frustrates the administration of justice.

“We have heard of the attention you must get from fans, the press, but that does not meet the threshold in our view.

“If stalkers are overstepping the mark and go to your house it would be down to you to call the police.”