Layer Cake Actress Nicked For Car Tampering

Nathalie Lunghi-Joffe & Cherie Lunghi

It will be easy for police to check if actress Nathalie Lunghi-Joffe is at home after she was ordered to wear an ankle tag when caught interfering with cars near her £1.45m Chelsea home.

The 33 year-old ‘Layer Cake’ star, who comes from a showbiz family, was acting suspiciously around a Range Rover and Vauxhall Zafira.

She is the daughter of actress Cherie Lunghi, 67, and film director Roland Joffe, 74 and is the half-sister of film maker Rowan Joffe, 48.

Lunghi-Joffe, of Rossetti Garden Mansions, Flood Street appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court, where she was represented by a duty solicitor.

She pleaded guilty to interfering with the two vehicles in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea on January 5.

Lunghi-Joffe also pleaded guilty to failing to appear for an earlier hearing at City of London Magistrates Court.

She was fined a total of £360 and made subject to a one-month community order, which includes obeying an electronically-tagged night time curfew between 6pm and 6am.

"Top Secret" Molester Jailed For Teen Abuse

A pervert who preyed on a 13 year-old girl, warning her his abuse was “top secret” had been jailed.

Nikunjkumar Vaidh, 36, of Prince Regent Road, Hounslow received three-and-a-half years.

He was found guilty at Isleworth Crown Court of two counts of sexual touching of the girl child after a trial.

The court heard how Vaidh attacked the girl – who was known to him – on two separate occasions, within her own home in Hounslow.

On both occasions, Vaidh waited for an opportunity when other adults were not present to carry out the attacks. 

After the second assault, he told the girl that what had happened was “top secret” and she couldn’t tell anyone.

However, the girl confided in her mother who then confronted Vaidh. 

Police were called and an investigation was launched. 

When arrested and questioned, Vaidh denied the allegations and claimed the girl was making up the claims.

The victim received specialist counselling and support by specially trained officers throughout the investigation

Detective Constable Emma Rogers from the West Area Safeguarding Team, who led the investigation said: “Nikunjkumar Vaidh is an opportunistic abuser who took advantage of situations where he had won the confidence of others, and used them to carry out two sexual assaults on a young girl.

“I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of the girl and her family who had the confidence to speak to the police and support this investigation to its conclusion.”

Victoria Embankment Gardens Rape: Suspect Hunted

Police hunting a late-night rapist, who pounced on a teenager in a Thameside park in London’s West End, have released a CCTV image of their suspect.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police’s Central West safeguarding team are appealing to the public for information.

A young woman in her late teens reported being raped in Victoria Embankment Gardens, Villiers Street in the early hours of Friday, August 16, last year.

Villiers street is near Charing Cross station and is home to several bars and restaurants and would still be busy at that time of night.

A member of the public came across the victim after she had been raped and assisted her before police were contacted.

The Met’s team have asked the public to call 07584 593 393 if they  they recognise the suspect, quoting CAD1003/16AUG19 or contact them on the non-emergency 101.

Alternatively independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

On the same day as the complaint a 30 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape.

He was questioned and released under investigation.

Nine Years For Drug Dealer Caught With £3m In Cocaine And 'E'

A high-end drug-dealer, caught with £3m worth of cocaine and ecstasy in his van, is starting a nine-year prison sentence.

Dean Garland, 46, of Sunnyside Road, Epping, was pulled over by police in London's East End on October 24, last year.

At Snaresbrook Crown Court Garland pleaded guilty to possession, with intent to supply, a total of 29kg of cocaine and 46,000 MDMA tablets.

Detective Inspector Glenn Butler, from the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime North Command, said: “Thanks to the hard work of Met officers, a massive quantity of drugs that were heading for our streets have been seized and destroyed. 

“These drugs would have fuelled the violence and stabbings that have taken place across London and the rest of the country.”

At approximately 2.10pm Garland was stopped by officers in Havannah Street, Tower Hamlets.

As officers approached his vehicle, a white Ford Transit, Garland was seen to discard a set of keys in the passenger foot well.

A search of the vehicle resulted in four large blocks of what was suspected to be cocaine found within a black rucksack inside.

He was searched and found to be in possession of £465 cash, a Nokia mobile phone, and a car key, which was later identified as being the key for another the white Ford Transit.

Once Garland was in custody officers conducted a thorough search of the first vehicle. 

They discovered a hide in the rear of the car that had a hydraulic door controlled by a key fob attached to a set of keys which included the key to the van.

Within the hide a significant quantity of suspected drugs and cash were seized. 

These were then tested and found to be 12kg of cocaine; 200g of Cannabis Resin; 45,000 MDMA tablets and £38,000 cash.

Later the same evening officers conducted a search warrant at his home address. 

At this search the other white Ford Transit was located and parked outside the address. 

Another hide was found in the back of this vehicle that contained a further 13 blocks of class A drugs as well as £5,000 cash.

Garland was interviewed and answered “no comment” to all questions. 

Romford Bus Sex Pest Suspect: CCTV Released

Police hunting an early hours bus sex pest, who exposed himself to a young woman have released this CCTV image of the suspect.

The 22 year-old woman boarded a 175 bus in Romford, east London at 2.10am on Friday, November 9, last year.

She sat on the top deck near the front of the Dagenham-bound service and at the next stop the suspect boarded and sat behind her.

The man then indecently exposed himself for some time. 

Once the woman realised what was happening she exited the bus.

Once she had exited, the man then left the bus at the next stop.

The man is described as of Asian appearance, medium build around 5ft 8ins tall and aged in his early twenties.

He has dark, slightly curly hair described as ‘messy’ and a stubble.

He was wearing a red hooded jacket, blue jeans, black trainers and a black bag on his right shoulder.

Please contact Detective Constable Darren Barlow if you recognise him or have any information on 07825 378289 or local police by dialling 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or tweet @MetCC with any information.

Kennington Park Rape: Image Of Suspect Released

Police are hunting a rapist after a young woman was attacked in a south London park in the early hours.

The Metropolitan Police's Central South Safeguarding Command Unit have released this CCTV image of the suspect.

The victim, aged in her twenties, was walking along Kennington Park Road at 2.00am on December 29, last year.

She was approached by an unknown male, who struck her on the head and raped her in nearby Kennington Park.

Shewas taken to hospital as a precaution and later discharged. 

She is being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Inspector Ian Kenward said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are keen to speak to the man in the attached footage. 

“We are urging anyone who may have been in the area or who recognises him to contact police.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Quote CAD 783/29DEC19.

To give information anonymously go to crimestoppers-uk.org or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Night Bus Pervert Wanted

Police are hunting this suspected late-night bus pervert after a female passenger was molested.

The 28 year-old woman boarded a route 136 bus at 2.10am on Friday, November 9, last year and sat on an aisle seat near the exit doors.

She was followed onto the bus by the suspect, whose CCTV image has now been released.

The bus was travelling from Lewisham Hospital towards Elephant and Castle in south-east London.

A few minutes into the journey, the suspect approached the woman and sexually assaulted her. 

She challenged him and the man got off the bus by Lewisham station.

The suspect is described as male of Mediterranean appearance, slim build, around 5ft 10in and aged from mid to late twenties.

He has black hair in a slicked back style and was wearing a blue hoodie/jacket, jeans and a light coloured cap on backwards.

The victim is currently being supported by specially trained officers.

The Metropolitan Police's Roads and Transport Policing Command are investigating.

Anyone who recognises the man in the image or has any information is urged to contact Detective Constable Darren Barlow on 07825 378289 or local police by dialling 101. 

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or tweet @MetCC with any information.

Ten Years For Hammer Murder Bid On Sleeping Missus

Murder Bid: Vladislav Ravinskiy

A husband, who tried to kill his sleeping wife during a frenzied hammer attack, is starting a ten-year prison sentence.

Vladislav Ravinskiy, 44, of Forge Square, Isle of Dogs, east London struck as she dozed on the sofa of their home.

He was convicted at Southwark Crown Court of attempted murder.

At around 6.30am on the morning of the assault, Ravinskiy’s wife, aged in her thirties, was asleep in the living room of their flat.

As she slept she was suddenly hit a number of times with a hammer, the blows striking both her body and her head.

She struggled and fought to get away and initially managed to get out of the flat, before being dragged back in by Ravinskiy.

Further physical assaults took place, before she was finally able to escape.

A witness told how they had heard screams and saw the victim running away from the flat. 

Wife's Injuries

She was then able to raise the alarm and the emergency services were called.

The court heard that when officers arrived at the scene, Ravinskiy was found in the hallway and immediately arrested.

Blood stains were found in various places around the flat and the hallway – these included several of the victim’s bloodied handprints.

The hammer Ravinskiy used to attack her was found in the living room.

She had sustained a number of injuries, including cuts to her hands, bruising to her head, throat and legs, in addition to a skull fracture.

The victim is no longer married to Ravinskiy. 

She has not fully physically recovered as she is still suffering from the effects of the skull fracture and this is affecting her greatly on a day to day basis.

Hammer Used

Detective Sergeant Tomasz Patzer, from the Central East Safeguarding Investigations Team, said: “This was a shocking example of domestic violence with the victim being attacked while she was helpless and asleep.

“The attack resulted in multiple physical injuries, thankfully the victim was assisted by members of the public who came to her aid once she had managed to escape the flat.

“Ravinskiy entered a not guilty plea, but the jury at Southwark Crown Court found him guilty of attempted murder.

“In the sentencing hearing, His Honour Judge Hehir describing the circumstances of the offence as, ‘both shocking and tragic’.

“I hope the victim feels safer now that Ravinskiy will be jailed, and that it has brought her closer to moving on from what was an incredibly traumatising event.”

“I also hope this shows the determination of the Met to tackle domestic violence.

Heartless Fraudster Scammed OAP

A callous fraudster, who mocked his octogenarian victim after spending £1,800 on his bank card, has avoided being locked-up.

Remarkably greedy Mohammad Hussain, 37, left court via the public entrance and not in the back of a custody vehicle on the way to prison.

He posed as a police officer to trick his vulnerable victim into handing over the cards and went on a Christmas spending spree.

When the victim's granddaughter picked up the phone from the fraudster he told her: “Tell your grandad to be careful who he gives his card to and that he should have a lovely Christmas.”

Hussain, of Ben Johnson Road, Whitechapel, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation. 

At Inner London Crown Court he was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years.

He was arrested after police stopped him on an unrelated incident and matched his image to CCTV that caught him carrying out his crimes.

The court heard that at around noon on November 17, 2017 Hussain rang the man and told him he was a police officer investigating a fraud involving the victim’s bank card. 

He asked the man a number of questions about his cards and bank accounts, including the PIN's.

Hussain then told the man, who lived in Southwark, to go to a bank to withdraw £4,000. 

The conman then claimed that the imaginary suspects, who had defrauded the victim had been caught, and the man would need to go to the bank and help verify fingerprints.

When the elderly man said he could not get there, Hussain told him he would send someone around to visit him. 

The man told the conman he wanted to call his daughter, but Hussain ordered him not to and instead told him to call 999. 

However, owing to a technique that kept the victim’s phone line open, when the victim did dial 999 he was put back in touch with Hussain.

Hussain made his way to the man’s home and was captured on CCTV walking up to his front door to convince him to hand over his bank cards in an envelope.

Hussain then went on a spending spree in Westfield Shopping Centre, Stratford. 

He was caught on CCTV going into two shops where he spent over £1,800 on the victim's cards.

Later that day the victim called his granddaughter and told her what had happened. 

She called his bank and the police. 

While she was there a man, probably Hussain, pretending to be from her grandfather’s bank called to ask if he had cancelled his card. 

When told the real bank had been spoken to, the caller made the mocking comment.

After this gross abuse of trust, the victim was left so frightened he struggled to eat, rarely left the house and was unable to trust people.

Moped Teen Caged For 'Brazen' Stabbing

A young moped knifeman, who stabbed a fellow-teen in the shoulder near a busy railway station, has been locked-up.

Police have described the stabbing as a 'brazen daytime assault' which hospitalised the victim.

Trevon McClymont, 19, of Edington Road, Greenwich, received eleven years custody after pleading guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon.

Woolwich Crown Court heard that on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 the 19-year-old victim was in a newsagents in Derby Road, Croydon, when he saw two men pull up on a moped outside.

McClymont immediately jumped off the stolen moped, ran up to the victim and pulled out a knife. 

Both men then engaged in a violent struggle and the victim was left with a stab wound to his shoulder. 

He was required to attend a local hospital for treatment.

Believing the job was done, the suspect ran back to his friend who was waiting on the moped and they sped off together. 

Later enquiries established that the moped had been reported stolen just weeks before the attack.

Shocked members of the public passing by captured the moment that both men fled the scene on mobile phones.

Detectives investigating the stabbing quickly linked McClymont and he was arrested three weeks later. 

The address he was arrested at was searched and a knife was recovered that visually resembled the one used in the offence. 

The driver of the moped was never traced.

Detective Sergeant Sam Bennett said: “This is a good result and proves that the Metropolitan Police is absolutely focused on locking up those who are violent or carry potential lethal weapons.

“Despite the indifference McClymont showed throughout this process, he will now spend a considerable amount of his young life behind bars. 

“No doubt he’ll look back at this in years to come and realise how foolish he was carrying that blade and stabbing his victim.

“Our victim was lucky in this case, but sadly others lose their life to senseless violence on the streets of the capital. 

“We all want to stop the bloodshed before it happens and I would urge anyone with information on violent crime or knife crime to report it.”