A violent crack cocaine addict, who held a broken bottle to an 84 year-old Alzheimer sufferer’s throat and snatched his wallet, has been jailed for four years.
Ali Ismail, 32, (pic.top) of Maiden Lane, Camden, North London was caught on CCTV carrying out the early-morning attack in nearby Oxenholme, Harrington Square on June 6.
Blackfriars Crown Court heard the victim was making his way home with his shopping at 8.43am and as he entered the communal stairway to the block Ismail pounced (pic.bottom).
The victim refused to co-operate, was assaulted, pushed over and had his wallet stolen.
The victim was unable to recall the incident and told police – called by a neighbour - he thought he had fallen over and lost his wallet.
The officers, not content with the confused account provided by the victim, viewed CCTV of the incident, which clearly showed the robbery.
At approximately 1.20pm the same day, a police officer patrolling the area, arrested the suspect on suspicion of robbery.
He was taken to a police station and the victim's 'Freedom' pass was found under the sole of his shoe.
Ismail later admitted robbing the victim in order to get money to fund his crack cocaine habit.
Police Constable Lizzie Jones from Camden's Robbery Squad said: “I am really pleased with this sentence, particularly because Ali Ismail preyed upon an elderly and vulnerable man.
“This crime caused a great deal of distress to the victim and his family and they now feel reassured to know he is behind bars.”
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