Who's Beardy?: 14 Year-old Girl Molested On Bus

Police are appealing for help to identify a suspected pervert after a teenage girl was molested on a bus in Bexley.

On Tuesday, 30 June at about 5:30am a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a man as she travelled on a route 422 bus between Bexleyheath and Charlton Road, Charlton, south-east London.

The suspect is described as an Asian man aged between 20 to 25 years-old and of stocky build with a long beard and dark hair.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Roads and Transport Policing Command investigate and have released a CCTV image of the man.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 07771 306858 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 183447.

Twiggy Photographer Accused Of Molesting Eight Women

The sixties photographer who discovered Twiggy carried around his portfolio of work - which included his iconic picture of the model - to help him sexually assault women, a court heard.

Legendary fashion and style photographer Barry Lategan, 80, approached his victims mainly on buses, engaged them in conversation about his pictures of the rich and famous and groped them, the jury were told.

He claimed to miss "skin on skin" contact and touched them both over and under their clothing, rubbing their breasts. legs, thighs, backs, arms and hair.

He has been ruled unfit to enter a plea to eight counts of sexual assault allegedly committed between February 1, 2013 and June 18, this year.

The Isleworth Crown Court jury have heard this week Lategan, 6 Grosvenor Park, Camberwell has "evolving dementia" and they will have to decide if the offences occurred.

Two of his photographic portraits of Twiggy hang in the Victoria & Albert Museum and he has photographed among others HRH Princess Anne, Paul and Linda McCartney, Iman, Germaine Greer, Margaret Thatcher and Salman Rushdie.

Prosecutor Miss Teresa Hay told the jury four of the eight women reported Lategan, whose c.v. includes front pages of fashion magazines Vogue and Harpers Bazaar, after reading press reports of sexual allegations against him.

The first woman was walking to Virgin Active, Fulham Road when she smiled at fellow gym member Lategan. "He grabbed both her arms and gave her a firm kiss on both cheeks."

The second woman, 44, was on a 211 bus in Fulham when Lategan began showing-off his portfolio. "He was touching and stroking her forearm and said: 'It's so lovely to be able to touch someone.

"He asked if he could hug her, but she felt the embrace was too firm and lasted too long and he swiped his hand over her breasts," explained Miss Hay.

Referring to his erect penis Lategan told her: "Look what you've done to me."

The third woman, an artist, was persuaded by Lategan to leave Cafe Nero and go to her flat in Redcliffe Square, West Brompton to take photos for a project.

"He asked her to recline on her sofa and pose and open her legs wider. He sat newt to her and started rubbing her thigh and put his hand on her breasts over her clothing."

The fourth woman was approached on a 211 bus. "He put his hand inside the arm of her coat. He said: 'I do miss skin on skin.'

"He put his hand on her leg under her trousers and also stroked her hair and head."

He gave most of the women his business card, which allowed police to easily trace him, and the fifth woman was also approached on 211 bus and shown his portfolio of work.

"He touched the hem of her dress and moved his hand up her leg to her thigh."

The sixth woman was an a route 68 bus. "He showed her pictures of Twiggy and other photos from his portfolio and ran his hand down her hair.

"He followed her off the bus and put his hand up her back under her clothing and said: 'I'm sorry, my wife died. Can I have a hug?'

"The seventh woman, a former art student he gave an autographed picture of Twiggy to, was on a 211 bus in the evening. 

"He put his hand up the back of her top and stroked her skin," explained Miss Hay. "He asked her if he could kiss her."

The final woman was on a bus travelling towards Camberwell. "He told her about his now legendary portraits of Twiggy and she used her phone to look him up on the internet.

"Mr. Lategan touched her thighs over her jeans and said: 'At the gym they're into tits, but I'm into legs.'

"He slid his hand between her legs, up her thighs and towards her groin."

Hearing continues………… 

Designer Wardrobe Shredded By Snubbed Ex-Girlfriend Who "Lost Control"

A personal shopper once employed by Stella McCartney, "lost control" and cut up £12,000 worth of her ex-boyfriend's designer clothes because he snubbed her and hooked up with another woman during a night out.

Lucia Hajnikova, 28, who worked with the designer's VIP clients admitted taking a pair of scissors to Ege Akcasoy's wardrobe, but was ordered to pay only £1500 compensation.

"You got upset about your former boyfriend enjoying himself too much with another woman and took revenge by entering the home you once shared with him and destroyed his wardrobe of designer clothes," Judge Philip Matthew told her yesterday.

"You lost control in a manner that was wholly unacceptable, but I'm not going to ask you to pay the full amount because you haven't got any money." 

Slovakia-born Hajnikova, a £900 per month gallery assistant with 'The Wapping Project', Hopton Street, Southwark, pleaded guilty to one count of causing criminal damage on July 22 at the flat in Bolton Lodge, Gilston Road, West Brompton.

She was sentenced to a two-year community order, which includes 140 hours community service work and must comply with a four-week night time curfew between 8pm and 6am.

Isleworth Crown Court heard Mr. Akcasoy returned to his £750,000 flat to find windows smashed and expensive clothing, including a dinner jacket, tuxedo, winter coats, suits shirts and ties cut into pieces.

Prosecutor Miss Caroline Paul told the court: "The defendant and Mr. Akcasoy were split-up at the time when one evening, by chance, they bumped into each other in a bar in the King's Road.

"They went out drinking and they met another female and Mr. Akcasoy went out with her for the rest of the night.

"The prosecution case is the defendant was jealous he was staying out with the other female and took revenge by destroying his clothing and smashing windows. They were designer suits and jackets."

Mr. Akcasoy initially claimed £30,000 worth of clothing was destroyed.

Her lawyer Mr. Richard Elliott said: "She went to university in Slovakia at the age of sixteen under a fast-track scheme for the gifted.

"She has been working since she has been in this country and her former employers include the Royal Society of Sculptors."

He previously told the court: "We would say that is the starting factor in this matter and what was going on in her mind rather than the jilted ex-lover scenario."

Previously Hajnikova jumped bail at Hammersmith Magistrates Court to apparently holiday in Ibiza and was convicted of failing to surrender.

She has a Master's Degree in Fine and Studio Arts from Chelsea College of Art and Design, also previously worked as a designer/creative director for fashion label Pandora In Case, as a showroom assistant for designer Gareth Pugh and as a studio assistant for Burberry.

Street Sex Pest Stalked 15 Year-Old Girl: Picture Released

A sex pest, who followed women in east London - including a 15 year-old girl - is being hunted by police.

Officers in Hackney have released this image and are appealing for the public's help to identify the stranger who approached and followed the girl.

On Tuesday, June 23 at 6.00pm the girl was walking along Upper Clapton Road, Hackney.

As she walked a man shouted at her and then began to follow her.

He followed the girl to her friend's house and then waited outside.

At this point a member of the family confronted the man and took his picture.

The man left when he realised he was being photographed.

He was later seen pestering other members of the public and was heard asking a woman for sex.

Anyone who can help police identify the man should contact PC Manjit Bharj at Hackney police on 101 or contact CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 if you do not want to give your name.

Hunt For Would-Be Rapist: Image Released

Police are hunting this man after a woman was nearly raped at an address near Elephant and Castle in the early hours of the morning.

On Monday, April 20, the 28-year-old woman, her male friend and the man pictured were at an address in Newington Causeway.

At approximately 3.00am the man attempted to rape the woman, but she was able to fight him off and her friend came to her assistance.

The man then fled the scene.

He is described as a white, aged about 30 - 40 years-old and he had a shaved head.

Detectives from the Sexual Abuse, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to contact them on 020 8721 4640 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

'Foreign Accent' Bus Sex Pervert Wanted

A sex pest with a foreign accent is being hunted after a teenage schoolgirl was molested on a bus.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Roads and Transport Policing Command have released this cctv image in the hope of arresting their suspect.

On Sunday, June 7 at about 12.45pm a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a man on a route 16 bus between Edgware Road and Kilburn High Road, West Hampstead, where the suspect got off.

The suspect is described as a white man aged about 20 to 30 years of age, medium build with a short beard and light coloured hair.

He had a foreign accent and wore a white shirt, brown trousers and a blazer.

Police officers are releasing a CCTV image and ask anyone with information to contact 07825 378289 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 182236.

Suspected Sex Offender Still Being Hunted Three Years On

Police are hunting this suspected sex pest in relation to a woman being molested on a bus three years ago.

Officers from the Roads and Transport Policing Command wish to question 38 year-old Mohammed Salah Hassen Rabe.

The offence occurred on a route 148 bus in Shepherds Bush, west London on August 26, 2012, where the 34-year-old woman was sexually assaulted.

The photo of Rabe was taken in 2009 so his appearance may have changed and he may be using a different name.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Andy Barnard said: "We are keen to trace Rabe in connection with this incident. If anyone knows where he is please contact us.

"This incident happened almost three years ago but we remain committed to solving this case and have reviewed it several times to ensure all lines of enquiry are being explored."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0203 054 5406 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Shrek Pest Groped Woman At Movie-Themed Attraction

Shrek Pest: Srinivas Boreddy

A dad groped a young woman when he took his wife and two kids to a Shrek-themed attraction on London's Southbank - claiming "she looked very good" as he waited to board one of the rides.

The woman agreed to a friendly hug, but was shocked when 36 year-old Srinivas Boreddy grabbed her bum and tried to kiss her.

The IT specialist, of Pleasant Place, Chesterfield, Derbyshire pleaded guilty yesterday to sexually assaulting the unnamed woman at Shrek's Adventure!, County Hall on October 25.

Prosecutor Miss Colette Hanna told Camberwell Green Magistrates Court on Wednesday: "Mr. Boreddy tried to get on a bus-themed ride with his wife and two children.

"One child did not reach the required minimum height so Mr. Boreddy remained there while his wife and the other child went on the ride.

"He returned on his own later and asked if he could go on the ride and after waiting a few minutes he asked for a hug.

"He went to hug her and grabbed both of her buttocks, which he squeezed tight, and pulled her towards his groin.

"He went to kiss her face and she turned and he kissed her neck and she felt what she thought was a bite.

"She says she felt violated and started to cry."

The police were called and officer later questioned Indian-born first-time offender Boreddy.

"His account to the police mirrored the victim's, although he denied the bite," added Ms Hanna. "He said he thought she looked very good and thought they had been looking at each other and had made eye contact.

"He said he did not think it was inappropriate behaviour in England and when asked if it would have been acceptable in India agreed that it wasn't."

District Judge Timothy Stone bailed Boreddy until December 2 for a pre-sentence report, telling him: "I cannot rule out custody until I get a report and hear more about you. Be prepared for anything."

Uninsured Joyrider Flipped Pal's Car

Marian Scorghion

An uninsured joyrider, who flipped his friend's car after speeding away in the vehicle without permission, has received a suspended prison sentence and a driving ban.

Marian Scorghion, 25, of Alliance Close, Wembley took to the wheel of the 2.0-litre Chrysler Neon in the middle of the night and spectacularly crashed it in Lancelot Road just before 3am on August 16.

He was convicted at Brent Magistrates Court of aggravated vehicle taking and sentenced to eight weeks imprisonment, suspended for twelve months and ordered to pay compensation of £1,400 to the vehicle owner.

Scorghion was also disqualified from driving for twelve months and must pay £620 prosecution costs, a £520 criminal court charge and £80 victim surcharge.

He also pleaded guilty to driving without insurance.

No separate penalty was made for this offence.

Scorghion had passengers in the car when he crashed the black Chrysler, but claimed he had the owner's permission to make the short journey.

Dozens of residents rushed into the street in their night clothes after being woken by the crash.

One, Ruth Kent, said: “I heard the smash, it sounded like a big massive crash. It woke me and all the neighbours up.

“I looked out of my balcony and there were blue lights flashing with a group of people standing around a car on its roof and a man being treated by paramedics.”

Ambulance crews rushed one man, who suffered facial injuries, to St. Mary's Hospital and another male occupant of the Chrysler was taken to Northwick Park Hospital.

The overturned vehicle remained in the middle of the road until 7.30am.

Ex-Employee Must Pay For Late-Night Water-Dunk Damage

A disgruntled noodle bar employee, who sneaked into his workplace in the early hours of the morning and dunked electronic payment equipment in water during an on-going contractual dispute, has been ordered to compensate his ex-boss.

Simone La Barbera, 22, of Pipewell Road, Carshalton worked at the New Culture Revolution (pictured) restaurant in King's Road, Chelsea, where he was caught on CCTV entering with borrowed keys at 1.30am.

Hammersmith Magistrates Court heard he dunked two hand-held payment card readers in a tub of water and poured more water over a receipt printer and the till, causing £3,000 worth of damage.

He pleaded guilty to burgling the restaurant on September 19, with intent to cause criminal damage, and was conditionally discharged for six months.

La Barbera was also ordered to pay £1849.20 compensation, £85 costs, a £180 criminal courts charge and a £15 victim surcharge.

The court heard La Barbera did not have permission to be on the premises at that time and the owner did not know he had a key.

CCTV captured him filling a tub with water in the kitchen and placing the two card readers inside and causing more water damage to the other equipment.

The owner identified him from the footage and the first-time offender was arrested by police, although he initially claimed he had nothing to do with it.

La Barbera's lawyer said he was in a “contractual dispute” and the defendant accepts this was no way to resolve his employment issues.