Angry Cyclist Wanted For Trying To Mug Innocent Pedestrian: CCTV Released

A cyclist, who nearly collided with a pedestrian, pursued the man into a nearby shop and tried to snatch his wristwatch as 'compensation' for the incident.

Detectives investigating the attempted robbery in Commercial Road, Tower Hamlets have issued this CCTV image in the hope of identifying a man they are keen to speak with.

The 35 year-old victim was almost run down by a cyclist on the pavement as he stepped off a bus in the early hours of July 18.

The victim shouted at the passing cyclist to be careful and the suspect turned around and approached him aggressively.

Keen to avoid confrontation, the victim walked into a nearby food and wine store.

The cyclist followed the victim and tried to steal his wristwatch as 'compensation for breaking his bike'.

A fight broke out and the victim was able to restrain his attacker for a few minutes whilst the shopkeeper called the police.

The suspect was able to break free before police arrived.

He is described as an Asian man in his twenties and 5ft 9ins tall.

He had a short black goatee beard and a scar on the bridge of his nose.

He was wearing a dark puffer jacket, dark shoes, a dark cap and blue jeans.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may recognise this man.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting image 187682 or anonymously on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Couple Decked Outside Restaurant: CCTV Released

Police hunting a late-night thug, who kicked a couple to the ground outside a restaurant, have released this CCTV image of their suspect.

The woman needed six stitches to a split lip and suffered bruising to her head and elbow and her male companion sustained cuts to his face.

In the early hours of September 20 police were called to reports of violence outside a restaurant on High Road, Barnet, north London.

The assailant, believed to be a male aged in his thirties, shouted across the street towards the couple, who were outside the restaurant.

He then crossed the street and kicked them both, hitting them after they had fallen.

The victims were both taken to a north London hospital.

The suspect is described as 6ft tall, bald and wearing a grey top and shorts.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may recognise the man or who witnessed the assault.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 170289 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Brothel Madam Jailed For £1.4M Prostitution Empire

The Jones's March Home

A brothel madam, who generated revenue of £1.4m during the decade-long tax-free illegal enterprise, has been jailed for four years.

Dorothy Jones, 64, of Dunvegan Close, Manea, March, Cambridgeshire rented three properties in south-west London, but was hunted down by HMRC, who says she dodged £386,000 in tax.

It financed the purchase of a luxury detached 2575 sq foot five-bedroom new-build house complete with an outdoor hot tub.

She pleaded guilty to managing the brothels between 2003 and 2014.

The first, named 'Sapphires', was located in a flat at 214A Burlington Road, New Malden and 'Annabella's' occupied next-door properties at 27 and 29 St. James Road, Surbiton.

Jones also pleaded guilty to cheating the public revenue of income tax between 2003 and 2013 and laundering criminal property via a Santander bank account, namely £137,000 between 2007 and 2013.

Luxury: Jones's Hot Tub

Along with her husband Stephen Jones, 52, she also admitted fraud by false representation, namely acquiring a £115,000 mortgage for their matrimonial home.

The couple produced forged documents for companies that did not exist to support the mortgage application in which Dorothy claimed to be a £48,000 a year masseuse and Stephen a £35,000 a year family entertainer.

He received a twelve-month community order for the offence, which includes 180 hours community service work and was ordered to pay £250 costs and a £60 victim surcharge.

A third defendant, Denise Oliver, 46, of 61 Springfield Place, New Malden pleaded guilty to possessing criminal property, namely £1,221 cash from the brothels, which police found during a raid of her home.

She also received a twelve-month community order, which includes 120 hours community service work.

Prosecutor Miss Sarah Selby told Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court: “These businesses were owned by Dorothy Jones. She rented the properties and received most of the profits they generated.”

Annabella's Brothel

She did not declare the brothel income throughout the period, only disclosing minor amounts of revenue from other sources.

The couple's joint mortgage application to the Yorkshire Building Society was false, but it has been paid off and they now face selling their home to cover HMRC's application for unpaid tax.

Documents seized during the investigation revealed an estimated £1.4m turnover from the brothels, explained Miss Selby, with profits of £950,000 giving an approximate yearly income of £95,000.

Also seized was evidence she made cash deposits of £137,000 into her bank account to cover the mortgage payments.

When Oliver's home was raided the cash was found stuffed in four separate envelopes marked with the name of the prostitute who had earned it.

“She was seen at the brothels on a number of occasions,” said Miss Selby.

“How has it been allowed to go on for so long?” asked Judge Peter Birts QC, who was told the brothels were relatively low-key with only a handful of local complaints about unusual coming-and-goings.

The court heard confiscation proceedings have been initiated and a large amount of valuable personal possessions had been seized from Mrs Jones.

Her lawyer estimated she could make £70,000 to £100,000 available to the taxman after the sale of her home.

Kingston-upon-Thames Assault: Police Identify Suspect

Police are hunting this assault suspect after a man was hospitalised in south-west London.

Officers are trying to trace Tim Reddin, 23, of Walton Road, East Molesey, Surrey, in connection with the September 19 attack, which occurred in Kingston-upon-Thames.

He is a white male, around 5ft 11ins and is known to frequent Kingston-upon-Thames, Walton-on-Thames and the Surrey area.

Police were called to Charter Road, Kingston-upon-Thames to reports of an assault on a 26-year-old man at approximately 3.30pm.

London Ambulance Service was called to the scene and the man was taken to a south London hospital.

He has since been discharged.

Anyone with information of Reddin's whereabouts is asked to call police non-emergency line on 101.

Members of public are advised not to approach him but call 999 immediately.

Enquiries continue and there have been no other arrests.

Kingston-upon-Thames CID investigate.

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Bus Ticket Inspector Repeatedly Punched In Face: CCTV Images Released

A bus ticket inspector was repeatedly punched in the face when he asked a passenger for proof he had paid his fare.

These CCTV images – taken on the double-decker – have been released in the hope of identifying the suspect.

A Transport for London Revenue Protection Inspector, aged 58 years-old, was checking tickets in central London on Tuesday July 21.

He was on board a route 148 bus at 12.30pm as it travelled around Parliament Square when he approached a passenger to check his ticket.

He was punched in the face several times, sustaining bruising and cuts to the face, but he did not require hospital treatment.

The suspect is described as a tall black man, with short black hair.

He wore a light coloured t-shirt and shorts.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Neil Webb, who is leading the investigation on 020 3054 6712.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting ref: 186262.

Rolex And Bvlgari Watches Snatched During Violent Armed Home Invasion

Police investigating a violent armed home invasion, during which one victim was pistol-whipped and lost expensive Rolex and Bvlgari watches, have released this image of two suspects.

The 33 year-old male needed hospital treatment for a head wound and along with his girlfriend was tied-up by two masked raiders, who also snatched mobile phones, a tablet and credit cards.

At 10.15pm on Monday, July 20, police were called to reports of a robbery at a flat on Shooters Hill Road, Greenwich.

While in his living room the male occupant was startled by two men who are believed to have entered through an open window.

The suspects entered the premises without alerting the victim or his girlfriend, who was in another room.

The robbers demanded cash and fearing for his safety the man opened his safe and handed over a Bvlgari watch worth up to £3000.

When he refused to hand over the Rolex he was wearing the suspects pistol-whipped him, tied him up and took his watch.

The victim's girlfriend was also tied up.

The suspects then searched the flat and left with the watches, mobile phones, a tablet and credit cards.

After the suspects left the flat, the victim managed to get free and call police.

He required hospital treatment to a minor head injury. His girlfriend was unharmed.

Both suspects are described as men aged 25-30 years-old wearing dark clothing and balaclava’s.

Suspect [A] is described as a black man 5ft 6ins tall.

Suspect [B] is described as a white man, 6ft 3ins tall.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who recognises either or both of these suspects who were caught on camera when they tried to use the stolen credit cards in Peckham.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or anonymously on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Car Passenger Attacked Warden After Vehicle Received Ticket

A car passenger flew into a rage – grabbing a warden's hand-held terminal and assaulting him - when the vehicle received a parking ticket.

The vehicle's heavily tattooed driver initially argued about receiving the fine, but his passenger escalated the aggression, kicking the terminal across the road, scratching its screen.

Police have released this image – recorded on the warden's body camera – in the hope the suspect can be identified.

On Sunday, July 5 at 2.46pm the traffic warden issued a parking fine to the driver of a white car parked near Southwark Underground Station, Southwark.



The passenger got out of the car and started to shout at the male traffic warden who was working for the local authority. 



The passenger then grabbed the warden’s mobile data terminal out of his hands and threw it onto the floor and kicked it across the road, causing criminal damage to the screen.

He then assaulted the traffic warden.



The victim did not require medical attention.

The suspect is described as a tall, black man wearing a white t-shirt.



Anyone who can identify the man shown in the CCTV footage or who has information relating to the incident is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 185776 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Bus Passenger Headbutted And Punched: CCTV Of Suspect Released

A Croydon bus passenger was the victim of a midnight headbutt and punch from this suspected thug, now being hunted by police.

The victim, aged 37 years-old, had just boarded a route 466 bus in the High Street, which was travelling towards Purley, at 11.55pm on July 21.

Police have released these CCTV images of the man they believe was responsible and are asking members of the public to identify him.


Both the victim and the suspect boarded the bus at the same time and soon after the suspect headbutted and punched the victim before making off. 



Police were called later by the victim who suffered several cuts to his mouth and facial bruising.

He did not require hospital treatment. 



The suspect is described as a white man, with light coloured hair.

He wore jeans and a dark coloured top.



Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Neil Webb, who is leading the investigation on 020 3054 6712.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting ref: 186741.

Everton FC Fan Supplied Cocaine To Fellow-Supporters On Away Trip

An Everton FC supporter, caught on CCTV selling cocaine to a fellow fan during an away cup-tie, has received a suspended prison sentence.

Father-of-two Liam Gray, 29, of 42 First Avenue, Fazakerley, told Isleworth Crown Court Judge Simon Davis: "The quality was a lot better than it was in Liverpool.

"It was a one-off, knocking out the gear, not a regular thing. It was so everyone could have a good time.

"I only bought it to sell to my friends and bought it in London so we could have a good time on the coach on the way home."

He pleaded guilty to possessing twenty-five wraps of cocaine, weighing nearly 20 gms, with intent to supply and supplying two wraps to the fan at Craven Cottage during his team's 2-1 Capital One Cup defeat to Fulham FC on September 24, 2013.

He was sentenced to twenty-four months imprisonment, suspended for two years, and placed under the supervision of the probation service for two years.

Gray claimed he paid £750 for the drugs to a dealer he originally bought from at the Glastonbury festival earlier that year and had arranged to meet at a pub near the football ground.

He was filmed selling two wraps for £30 to Kevin Keating, 40, of Ennerdale Close, Kirkby and both were arrested son after.

Gray had £105 cash on him, plus the twenty-five wraps of cocaine concealed in his underpants and initially tried to convince police he was only selling Mr. Keating a coach ticket.

The defendant organises his own coach trips for Everton fans throughout the UK and abroad and buys all the match tickets via the supporters club.

Many of his regulars enjoy getting high, confirmed Gray. "I was going to take the cocaine on the coach on the way home and sell it at cost price to anyone that wanted any and use the rest myself.

Gray, who has a previous conviction for supplying the drug added: "Now I don't take cocaine anymore because of the effect it has had on my life."