Sneak Thief Jailed And Slapped With Square Mile Ban

A sneak-thief, who targeted drinkers in a City of London bar – nicking bags containing £4,000 in personal belongings – has been jailed. 

Rostom Zenir, 24, of no fixed address, received twelve months imprisonment for six separate thefts in the Square Mile's Little Somerset Street.

Between December 12, last year and January 15 he repeatedly returned to the licenced premises, stealing property, including laptops.

Zenir was also handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), banning him from entering the Square Mile for five years.

Detective Sergeant Helen Bentley, of City of London Police, said:

“We hope that this CBO and sentence will give reassurance to people who work, live and visit the City, and also to licensed premises.

“A CBO will help us protect businesses and communities from various offences, including theft and anti-social behaviour.

“We take such offences very seriously and this is a warning that we will bring those committing crimes in the City to justice.”

Zenir could face further prison
time if he breaches the CBO.

Female Thameslink Passenger Verbally Abused

Police are hunting a train passenger, who verbally abused a woman sitting opposite with sexually-explicit language.

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

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

The victim was travelling onboard a Thameslink train travelling between West Hampstead and Kentish Town just after 11.00pm on Saturday, December 14.

A male deliberately placed himself opposite the woman and began muttering to himself.

He then began shouting violent sexually abusive language towards her.

Officers would like to speak to the man in the image who they believe may have information that could help their investigation.

If anyone recognises this man or anyone who witnessed this incident asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 2400157407.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Pride Of E1 Banged Up For Booze Burglaries

A proud Cockney burglar, who specialises in stealing booze from the neighbouring City of London has been locked-up for sixteen months.

Scott Sadlet, 47, of Burcham Street, Poplar – who has his local E1 postcode tattooed on his face – targeted bars and pubs in the Square Mile.

He has now been slapped with a five-year ban, prohibiting him entering the City of London as a condition of his court-imposed Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

Detective Sergeant Helen Bentley, of City of London Police, said: “A banning order helps us to protect businesses and communities from various offences, including theft and anti-social behaviour.

“We take such offences very seriously and this is a warning that we will bring those committing crimes in the City to justice.”

“We hope that this sentence and CBO will give reassurance to businesses and people who visit the City, as well as act as a deterrent to others thinking of criminal activity.”

Sadler was convicted of the following:

• On 15 March 2023, Sadler broke into a licensed premises on Throgmorton Street via a fire-door and stole numerous bottles of alcohol.

• On the 24 March 2023, he entered the bar area of a licensed premises on St Michael’s Alley and stole a bottle of alcohol.

• On 24 March, he entered the basement bar area of a licensed premises at Minories and stole bottles of alcohol.

• Sadler failed to to appear at The Old Bailey on the 28 October 2024 for a case relating to a burglary offence on the 24 March 2023.

• He also failed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 25 June 2024, relating to burglary offences on 15 February 2023 and 24 March 2023.

Who Is The Hoodie? Female Passenger Molested On Jubilee Line

Transport cops are hunting this hooded suspect after a female train passenger was molested on a Jubilee Line service.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this image as part of their ongoing sexual assault investigation.

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

The victim was onboard the tube train travelling between Canning Town and Finchley Road at approximately 11.30am on Wednesday, January 15.

She was standing when a man sexually assaulted her.

Officers would like to speak to the man in the images as they believe he may have information which could help with 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 261 of 15 January.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Prolific Starmer Early-Release Offender Back Behind Bars

Court Date: Heathorn

A prisoner released early by PM Keir Starmer is back behind bars after racially abusing and spitting at police when arrested at Wimbledon railway station.

Ross Heathorn, 47, was interviewed outside HMP Wandsworth last September, revealing the first thing he would do with his unexpected freedom is treat himself to a McDonald’s.

He had just been paroled after serving 40% of his latest sentence in a criminal career, which has seen him convicted of thirty-nine offences.

At Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court Heathorn, of Curtismill Close, Orpington received sixteen weeks imprisonment.

He pleaded guilty to the racially-aggravated assault of PC Rory Green and PC Umar Choudhury on December 12, last year.

Prosecutor Joanna Sherman told the court: “Police officers were called to Wimbledon station at 7.30pm. The defendant was described as drunk and harassing people in the station.

“He spat at PC Green and called him a ‘white c***’ as he was assaulting him and spat at PC Choudhury, calling him a ‘p*** c***’ multiple times.

“Mr Heathorn was taken to the police van and banged his head multiple times on the inside of the vehicle so severely the police rerouted to St. George’s Hospital for treatment.”

Heathorn also pleaded guilty to assaulting PC Stylianos Tsatsas at the hospital.

“He spat at the officer and it landed on the right side of his forehead,” added Ms Sherman.

After treatment Heathorn was taken to Wandsworth custody centre, where he verbally abused Sergeant Becky McClunan.

“He called her a ‘fat slag’ multiple times and kicked his shoe off towards her, with his shoe hitting her.”

Heathorn also pleaded guilty to assaulting the custody sergeant and using threatening, abusive or insulting words and behaviour towards her.

“In the cell he defecated and spread his waste on the walls,” added the prosecutor.

Heathorn also pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage to the cell and to later breaching his bail condition to live and sleep at his address.

“He has a significant criminal record, including six offences against the person and in 2023 was convicted of assaulting an emergency worker.”

Final Puff: Heathorn

The court heard after his release in September Heathorn was recalled to prison and then released again in November, committing the Wimbledon station offences the following month.

Heathorn complained he was recalled to prison for being two hours late for a Probation Service appointment and was frustrated by the post-custody services he receives.

“I had some bad news and my head was gone,” he told the court from the dock. “I have been managing everything on my own, but they make things worse, they keep pushing my buttons.

“Instead of helping me I have been homeless for a year and I have only just got a place now. I am bipolar.

“I was released again in November and then I was recalled that same day because I was two hours late to probation.”

Regarding the latest offences he explained: “I was drunk and walking along and telling people to stay away from me and the police put their hands on me and I reacted. I’m sorry for what I did.”

Heathorn did not attend an appointment to complete a pre-sentence report for the court so was dealt with without one.

“They are not listening to me,” he complained. “They are driving me mental and are on their computer when I am trying to talk to them.

“I am not seeing a doctor or any mental health people.

“I gave up heroin, I did that myself and not many people do that. It is hard. How do I keep it together?

“Also I still cannot feel my thumb here due to the police,” claiming that he was injured when arrested.

The court also heard that Heathorn still owes £15,883 in outstanding court fines, costs and compensation for previous offences.

Deputy District Judge Peter Hayes told him: “These offences are such that they demand a prison sentence of some type.

“Often when people have mental health issues that is a good reason to suspend the sentence, however you recently had a suspended sentence and you breached it.

“The most serious offences are clearly spitting at the police officers and in one case it landing on the officer’s face and racially abusing the officers.

“The offences are also aggravated by your large number of previous criminal convictions.

“You owe the court an amount that is never going to be paid so even though the officers deserve compensation I am not going to order it.

“You will now be on supervision for up to a year after you are released and it is up to you to attend appointments, which give you a fighting chance of staying out of prison.”

Standing Target: Female Passenger Molested On Tube Train

Police are hunting this suspected London Underground pervert after a standing female passenger was molested on a tube train.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this image of the suspect and are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying him.

The BTP investigation is treating the incident as sexual assault.

The victim was travelling at approximately 4.45pm on a westbound District Line train travelling between Upminster and Bank on Friday, December 6, last year.

BTP officers would like to speak to the man in the image as they believe he may have information which could help with 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 540 of 6 December.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Prison Threat For Abusive David Lammy Emails

A Tottenham Hotspur FC fan, enraged by seeing local MP David Lammy in the club’s executive boxes, sent eight late-night “grossly offensive” drunken emails, a court heard.

Company director
Matthew Rumsby, 43, also complained about the Foreign Secretary championing mass immigration into the capital and forcing him out of his home city.

He pleaded guilty to one count of sending eight emails of an indecent or grossly offensive nature for the purposes of causing distress or anxiety to the Right Honourable David Lammy MP.

Hounslow-born Rumsby, of Brettenham Drive, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, was told he may end up in prison for the outburst and was bailed to return for sentencing on February 24.

He is listed as a company director with his family property firm, buying and selling homes and renting them in Essex.

Wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt and blue tie Rumsby only spoke to confirm his name, date of birth and address,

Prosecutor Nathan Paine-Davey told Westminster Magistrates’ Court today: “Eight emails were sent to the office of David Lammy MP.”

They were intercepted by a male intern and reported to the police.

All were sent from Rumsby’s personal email account, which contains his full name and year of birth, between 4.32am and 4.39am.

In the first email he describes father-of-three Lammy, who has been MP for Tottenham since 2000, as a “race-baiting c***.”

“You hate white people,” the email continued. “You and Keir Starmer can suck each other off.”

Rumsby stated he was “p***ed off” that as a Tottenham Hotspur  supporter he saw Lammy and Labour colleagues enjoying the club’s executive boxes. 

“I am just another London-born white guy pushed out of London,” he wrote in a follow-up email. 

“I am forced to live with my 73 year-old dad. I haven’t a pot to p*** in.

“I was born in Hounslow. I hate London and you have pushed us out for immigrants.

“People outside the M25 hate you.”

In his emails Rumsby also complained about a lump on his eye and his local Jobcentre placing him on long-term sick.

“The last Conservative government were a bunch of nob heads. I have lost faith in Labour and the Conservatives.

“I will not be going to any games while you are MP for Tottenham.

“Get Mr Ali to buy you a new pair of shoes. I will buy you a new pair of kicks.”

Rumsby, who has no criminal convictions, but a caution for harassment in 2008, was quickly traced and arrested and admitted he wrote the emails from his account.

“Custody is in mind so I am going to invite you to ask for a pre-sentence report District Judge Tan Ikram told Gerard Shaw, defending.

“That will be on an all-options basis,” said Mr Shaw. “The issues he has are of mental health that up until now he has not been receiving help with.

“He also has issues with alcohol and all of the emails were sent in the early hours when he was severely intoxicated.

“He has been medicating himself with alcohol for his mental health issues.”

The prosecution began at Chelmsford Magistrates Court, but was transferred to Westminster due to the sensitivity of the case and the high profile victim being the current Foreign Secretary.

“Please return here on February 24,” Judge Ikram told Rumsby. “I will grant you conditional bail and make sure you comply with those conditions.

“I am leaving all options open. The focus in this case is on deterrent and punishment.”

Rumsby was bailed on conditions he does not contact Lammy or any other MP or personally visit any parliamentary building or office.”

Woman Punched In Face At Clapham Junction

Police are hunting a female train passenger after a woman was punched in the face at the UK's busiest station.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this image of their suspect and are appealing to the public to assist them in identifying her.

At approximately 4.30pm on Saturday, October 19, last year the victim was waiting to talk to a member of staff at Clapham Junction when she was punched in the face.

Officers would like to speak to the woman in the image as they believe she may have information which could help their investigation.

Anyone who recognises the woman pictured is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 402 of 19 October.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Suspected London Underground Fare Dodger Turned Violent

A suspected fare dodger attacked a Transport for London member of staff when challenged at Edgware Road Underground Station.

The victim was struck several times and pushed to the floor.

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

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

Just after 4.30pm on Friday, December 13, the member of staff challenged a man walking through the ticket barrier for failing to use a ticket.

The suspected fare evader responded by assaulting the victim.

Officers believe the man in the image may have information which could help with their investigation.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 482 of 13 December.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Who Is The Hoodie? Passenger Hunted For Anti-Semitic Assault

Transport cops are hunting a violent anti-Semite after a train passenger was verbally abused and assaulted.

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

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

At approximately 11.30pm on Friday, October 4 the victim was waiting on an Elizabeth Line platform at Liverpool Street Railway Station.

A mystery male shouted anti-Semitic abuse at him. 

As the victim walked away the man followed him continuing to shout anti-Semitic insults and then assaulted him.

BTP are treating the incident as an offence of racially-aggravated assault.

Officers would like to speak to the man in the image as they believe they may have information which could help with their investigation.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting 6 of 5 October 2024.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Locked Up: Gym Bunny Who Preyed On Fitness Club Users

A prolific thief, who targeted gym lockers, spied on the user of a luxury City of London fitness centre and used his PIN to raid the victims' bank account.

Declan Murphy, 35, of Ryder Close, Bromley noted the victim's locker PIN and correctly guessed it was the same four digits for the bank card inside.

He struck at Third Space City in the heart of the Square Mile while on bail for other similar offences and is now starting a twenty-seven month prison sentence.

Now City of London Police have warned gym users to use a different PIN for their lockers from their personal electronic devices and bank cards.

Murphy pleaded guilty at Isleworth Crown Court to three counts of theft and eleven counts of fraud by false representation.

He has also received a Criminal Behaviour Order, banning him from entering certain gyms nationwide.

On Friday, September 13 Murphy watched a man put a four-digit PIN into his locker at Third Space City in Mark Lane. 

Murphy accessed the locker and stole a bank card and then drenched the victim’s phone in water, rendering it unusable. 

The victim came back to the locker and realised that his card was missing and his phone soaked. 

Murphy’s intention was to severely damage the phone by soaking it in water, meaning the victim couldn’t access their banking app or see transaction notifications, allowing him a greater window of opportunity.

The victim wasn’t able to contact their bank after noticing a missed call from them. 

When he eventually was able to call his bank, he was told that Murphy had phoned the bank pretending to be him and was given internet access to the bank accounts.

After stealing the card, Murphy spent £18.20 on the card in a local shop on Byward Street near the gym and then went on to withdraw £500 from a cash machine in Tower Hill Station.

Later the same day, Murphy attempted to purchase £5,400 worth of items from an Apple store.

CCTV placed Murphy at the gym between 8:10am and 9:25am.

In his victim impact statement, the victim said the incident has left him distressed and anxious.

Detective Chief Inspector Kevin Ives, head of the Criminal Investigation Department and Volume Crime Unit at the City of London Police, said: “People who visit gyms expect their belongings to be safe in their lockers and don’t tend to expect anyone to be looking over their shoulder and stealing their PIN. 

“Unfortunately, we know this is a method is used by prolific criminals like Murphy.

“Our message is clear, do not have the same PIN code for your locker as your phone or bank card PINs.

“I want to thank the victims on coming forward and helping us with this investigation. 

“I also want to praise the hard work of our Criminal Investigation Department and Proactive Acquisitive Crime Team which resulted in the arrest of Murphy, who has been brought to justice.”

Murphy also committed the following offences:

• On June 2 he withdrew £1,750 of cash from a Sainsbury’s ATM on Lombard Street, using three different bank cards stolen from a victim at a health and fitness centre on Cousin Lane.

• On Saturday, June 4 Murphy stole from another victim of the fitness centre. The victim said he received a notification message through his banking app that £92.06 was spent in Zara, and there was also an unsuccessful attempt to withdraw £600 in cash.

• Murphy was also found to be using membership cards under false names to gain access to health and fitness centres.