NYE Party Gunman Caged

A gunman was tasered by police after bringing a loaded revolver to a 100-strong New Year's Eve party.

Ruan Mota, 24, of Princess Alice House, Ladbroke Grove, was reported and officers challenged him outside the large house.

At Wood Green Crown Court he was sentenced to six years and eleven months imprisonment.

Mota pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm, with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition.

Armed police arrived at the property in Trinity Close, Hampstead in the early hours of January 1 after a tip-off.

They attempted to speak with Mota, who was standing outside the address. 

When officers approached him he attempted to flee back into the party, where he was tasered and detained.

Mota was found to be in possession of two rounds of ammunition and was arrested on suspicion of possession of ammunition.

A crime scene was implemented in Trinity Close and a search was conducted. 

During the search a loaded revolver was found just yards from where Mota had been detained.

On scientific examination of the ammunition found on Mota, and the bullets inside the loaded revolver, it was concluded they were of the same calibre, brand and propellant.

Detective Constable Jonny Wise, of the Metropolitan Police's Trident Shootings Team, said: “Ruan Mota is a dangerous criminal who was in possession of a loaded firearm on the streets of London.

“I want to reassure members of the public that the Met and Operation Trident are committed to tackling gun crime in the capital and to removing lethal weapons from our streets.

“I am pleased that the sentence handed down today reflects the gravity of the offence.”