Octogenarian Targeted By Burglar: CCTV Image Released

Police are hunting this suspected burglar, who targeted an octogenarian woman in south-east London.

The raider, who forced his way through the 83 year-old pensioner's front door, pretended he was seeking work when discovered.

He struck at 8,45pm on June 19 at an address in the Cray Valley West area of Orpington, Bromley.

The victim was in her home address when she heard a bang and was then confronted by a male.

The suspect spoke to her and asked: “Do you want any work done?” 

The victim said no, and the suspect left the address.

No arrests have been made.

The suspect is described as a white male, of a skinny build with balding, brown/ginger hair. 

He was wearing a light brown jacket, jeans, blue cleaning gloves and a face mask.

Detective Constable Ben Briselden of Bromley CID, who is leading the investigation, has said: “We have today released CCTV footage of a man I wish to speak to in connection to the burglary and I am appealing for the public’s help to identify his whereabouts.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD reference 7705/19JUN20.

To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers via crimestoppers-uk.org or phone on 0800 555 111.

Late-Night Knifeman Locked-Up

A knifeman, who stabbed his victim multiple times during an early hours attack – almost killing him – has been jailed for 14 years and 1 month.

Duclant Tampawo, 30, approached the 49 year-old victim at 3.00am and after a short conversation the pair walked to a churchyard alleyway, where the violent attack occurred.

The blade was plunged into the victim four times – leaving him in an induced coma.

Tampawo, of Lansdowne, Hackney pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm in nearby Ashanti Mews on March 24, last year.

He was sentenced at the Old Bailey, where he was also ordered to remain on licence for an additional three years after his release. 

Detective Constable Ben Stone, who led the investigation said: “Tampawo carried out a brutal attack, stabbing the victim multiple times, which caused significant internal damage, and left him bleeding on the ground.

“He has never explained the reasons for this assault, which left the victim in a critical condition and requiring extensive hospital treatment for a number of months.

“He is clearly a dangerous offender and we are pleased he is now behind bars.”

At around 3.15am on March 24, last year police were called to reports of a man with multiple stab wounds in Lower Clapton Road, Hackney.

The victim told emergency services he had been attacked in nearby Ashanti Mews, a small alleyway bordering a churchyard.

He quickly lost consciousness and was taken to hospital in a critical condition. 

After undergoing a number of operations, he was placed into an induced coma for several weeks.

Officers from Central East CID launched an investigation and immediately found a red bag in the alleyway, which contained a bloodied black knife.

CCTV showed Tampawo cycling along the footpath in nearby Mare Street at around 3.00am, before chaining up his bike.

He walked along Narrow Way, where he approached the victim sitting on a bench and engaged him in conversation, beckoning him to follow him. 

The pair walk towards the alleyway and around 90 seconds later Tampawo is captured on CCTV running back along Lower Clapton Road.

He was later seen on camera close to a hostel on Lansdowne Drive.

When police attended the hostel to view their CCTV, Tampawo was identified as entering the hostel at around 3.30am on the day of the attack.

While officers were still at the venue, Tampawo returned to the building and was immediately arrested. 

Wing And A Prayer: Fallen Star Jordon Ibe Caught Flouting Driving Ban

Down The Steps: Jordon Ibe

Premier League footballer Jordon Ibe has been caught flouting the driving ban he received for crashing into a coffee shop while at the wheel of a £133,000 Bentley.

This time the 24 year-old ex-Liverpool and Bournemouth winger was caught driving a blue Range Rover, just seven weeks into the sixteen-month disqualification.

He appeared at Bromley Magistrates Court today, where he was fined £1,000, plus £85 costs and banned for eighteen months.

Ibe, of Bonham House, Westerham Road, Keston pleaded guilty to driving in Edgington Way, Bexleyheath, while disqualified, on April 22.

He also pleaded guilty to driving without insurance.

Once a £15m signing for the Cherries, Ibe is currently out of contract and looking for a new club after the south coast outfit declined to extend his lucrative deal.

Last March Ibe was banned, fined £7,500 and placed on a 12-month Community Order after pleading guilty to careless driving and being convicted of failing to stop after the late-night crash.

The court heard on that occasion how Ibe demolished the front of The Pantry coffee shop when he lost control of the powerful 4x4 at 4.50am.

At the time he lived in a £1.1m six-bedroom detached house at 63c Haven Road, Poole, Dorset. 

The July 30, 2019 crash in Plaistow Lane, Bromley also resulted in damage to a parked black Mercedes-Benz.

Prosecutor Mr. George Crivelli told the court Ibe waited at the scene of destruction only four minutes before reversing his 187mmph white Bentley Bentayga luxury SUV and driving away.

“He caused such damage that the front had to be razed (corr) from the foundations and was rendered unsafe. He left part of his car inside the shop.”

The Bermondsey-born winger joined AFC Bournemouth in 2016 from Liverpool for a then club record of £15m.

He has represented England at U-18, U-19, U-20 and U-21 level. 

“The Crown say in Plaistow Lane, Bromley Mr. Ibe was the driver of a white Bentley Bentayga. At around 4.50am the defendant was involved in a collision,” explained Mr. Cravelli.

“His vehicle has left the road, collided with a parked car and crashed into the shop front.

“It is said to have remained there a short time and then reversed and left the scene.

“The actions of the defendant have not been to the required standard expected of someone driving on the road. He has not waited at the scene.”  

Ibe argued he waited ten minutes at the scene, but there was nobody to exchange details with, a claim disputed by the police, who responded immediately to a 999 call.

“Police were at the location in four minutes and he had already left the scene.”  

The damage was reportedly approximately £15,000 and cafe owner Sarah Dickson only discovered the destruction the following day.

“In her statement she says she was at the shop at midday the next day and nobody had left a note,” said Mr. Cravelli.

The once £38,000-a-week forward failed to impress at Bournemouth since his big-money transfer, making a total of 92 appearances in all competitions and only scoring 5 goals.

Last season he made just two brief substitute appearances in the Premier League and featured in two League Cup games.

Female Passenger Assaulted At Kentish Town Underground: Suspect Wanted

Specialist transport police are hunting this suspect after a woman was assaulted while getting off a tube train.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this CCTV image as they continue trying to identify the man.

The female passenger was departing a Northern Line Underground train at Kentish Town station at 1.45pm on Thursday July 9.

She reported that she was assaulted by a mystery male to the BTP. 

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

Anyone who knows him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40.

Teenage Girl kidnapped For Oyster Top-Top: Man Wanted

Police are hunting this passenger after a teenage girl was forced to top-up his Oyster card and board a tube train with him.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this CCTV image as they continue investigating the suspected robbery and kidnapping at Waterloo station on Wednesday July 1.

The victim, aged in her late teens, was approached by a man at Waterloo station at around 2:30pm.

The man initially asked for help, but then proceeded to follow the female when she ignored him. 

He then grabbed her arm, brought the victim to a ticket machine and made her purchase a top-up for his Oyster card.

He then forced her to board a Jubilee line to Westminster Tube station, where the victim was able to alert station staff between 3:45pm and 3:50pm. 

As she did this the suspect walked away and exited the station.

Officers believe the man in the CCTV images may have information that could help their investigation.

Anyone who recognises him, or anyone with information, can contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 301 of 01/007/20.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Train Shunt: Shoulder Fracture After Passenger Push

Police are hunting this train passenger after a fellow-commuter was shoved off a train, fracturing his shoulder.

British Transport Police have released this CCTV image following a report of an assault at King's Cross station in central London.

The incident happened on platform 8 between 8pm and 8.15pm on Sunday 8 December, last year.

The victim was pushed to the platform by another man as he left the train.

He suffered a fractured shoulder.

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

Anyone who knows him is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40.

In both cases, quote reference number 1900105539.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Shotgun Drugs Villain Caged After Police Raid

Police seized a sawn-off shotgun, cartridges, a pistol, cocaine and steroids when they raided the home of a Southall man now starting a six-year prison sentence.

Marcus Mascall, 31, was arrested in the early hours of January 11 by officers from the Metropolitan Police's South West Basic Command Unit.

He was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court for possession of a prohibited shotgun; possession of ammunition whilst prohibited; possession of cocaine and possession of steroids.

It was 3.35am when the search warrant was executed under Section 46 of the Firearms Act. 

A sawn-off shotgun, 90 cartridges and a blank firing Glock were found in ceiling panels in a communal corridor outside the address. 

The drugs were also found at the address.

He was charged and remanded to court on the same day.

Trident detectives from Specialist Crime investigated and DNA and fingerprint evidence were later attributed to Mascall.

Detective Constable Kai Murray said: “This operation led to firearms and ammunition being taking off the streets of London. 

“I have no doubt that the firearms recovered would have been used to cause serious or even fatal injuries.

“Firearms have absolutely no place on our streets and the removal of these makes London a safer place for all”.

Bizarre Silver Wig-Wearing "Sexual Predator" Convicted

Hi Ho Silver: Lone Ranger Brown Goes Completely Tonto

A sexual predator, who donned a long silver wig and mini dress before chasing an 18 year-old female student, has been convicted of molesting her.

Mark Brown, 30, of Newington Green, Islington was found guilty of sexual assault following a trial at Wood Green Crown Court.

He will be sentenced at the same court on Friday, August 14.

The court heard that shortly before 3.55am on September 20, last year the victim jogged past Brown’s home address.

She had spent that evening out with friends at a nightclub and was hurrying home.

Brown spotted the victim go by and wearing the short dress and leather jacket he dashed out of his flat in a mad rush to catch her – putting on a long silver wig as he ran.

He caught up with the victim after following her for about 500m.

The victim was unaware of anyone following her until Brown placed his hand on her shoulder. 

Before she had a chance to turn around to see who it was, she was sexually assaulted.

The victim tried to push him away and shouted at her attacker, but she was pushed to the floor. 

She continued kicking and screaming, but she had her eyes closed. 

Silver Server: Brown Faces Imprisonment

When she opened her eyes Brown had fled and she only saw him running off in the distance, noticing he had long silver hair.

The victim immediately called the police and was supported by specialist officers.

Detectives began a fast-paced investigation to locate the suspect and carried out a number of enquiries – including working in partnership with Islington Council to extensively review CCTV.

Officers found chilling CCTV footage showing Brown sprint from his home address after the victim, before undeniably following her – staying a few feet behind her until the attack.

The footage also showed Brown without the wig on.

Brown was arrested and charged on October 5.

During his police interview he was shown the CCTV footage and a still of him without the wig on – but he denied it was him and said he believed it was a woman. 

When asked about the wig, Brown initially responded with ‘no comment,’ before telling officers that he had bought it for a fancy dress party, but he ‘threw it out ages ago'.

The court heard Brown has previously been convicted of seven counts of sexual touching and is on the Sex Offender’s Register. 

He breached his licence conditions, which prohibit him being outside between 10.00pm and 8.00am.

Detective Constable Giash Uddin from Central East’s Safeguarding team, said:“Brown is a dangerous, sexual predator and I am pleased that the jury agreed with the overwhelming evidence we gathered against him.

“Brown was lying in wait, in disguise, ready to pounce on his unsuspecting victim. 

“He has refused to admit his guilt throughout and forced his victim to re-live her traumatic ordeal by going to trial.

“I’d like to praise the victim for her courage and cooperation throughout our investigation. 

“I hope that Brown being brought to justice will give her a small measure of comfort and closure. 

“I’d also like to thank Islington Council for their help with the extensive CCTV enquiries we carried out which identified Brown as the suspect and ultimately saw him get convicted for this heinous crime”.

Serial Brixton Flasher Terrorised Female Commuters

A serial flasher, who exposed himself to women at bus stops and outside Brixton Underground Station while playing with himself, has pleaded guilty.

Leslie Malcolm, 55, of Farley Road, Catford appeared at the Inner London Crown Court and admitted eight counts of exposure.

The offences were reported between December, 2019 and May, 2020 in various places in Brixton, including bus stops and outside the tube station.

On each occasion, Malcom would approach women, some of whom were waiting for buses, and he would expose his genitals. 

Often he would make eye contact with them as he touched himself inappropriately.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police's Roads and Transport Policing Command picked up the investigation, quickly identifying Malcom as the suspect. 

On June 1, officers arrested Malcom at his home address. 

When he was talking with officers after he was detained, he said: “You know, it’s not like I weren’t expecting you”.

He will be sentenced at the same court on Tuesday, September 1.

Detective Sergeant Okikiola Okunola from the Roads and Transport Policing Command, said: “I would firstly like to thank each victim for reporting Malcom’s quite frankly disgusting and perverse behaviour to police. 

“Because of them and the support they’ve have shown the investigation, we were able to bring Malcolm to justice.

“Thanks to some of the victims’ evidence as well as the forensic evidence left at one scene by Malcom, he had no choice but to plead guilty to the eight offences”.

Siwan Hayward, TfL’s Director of Policing, said: “No one should experience unwanted sexual behaviour on our transport network and we are determined to stamp it out. 

“We were absolutely disgusted to hear of these incidents in Brixton and commend the victims for their bravery in coming forward to report them.

“We welcome Malcolm’s conviction and hope it sends a strong message that abuse won’t be tolerated. 

“All reports of unwanted sexual behaviour are taken extremely seriously and fully investigated, so offenders can be caught and brought to justice”.

Spark Out: Internet Pervert's Second KO

An online pervert has been caught flouting a suspended prison sentence by downloading sick images of children again.

Martin Sparks, 47, of Maldon Walk, Redbridge, had over 200 indecent images at his home when police raided his address.

He pleaded guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court to five counts of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), making indecent images of children (category A) and making indecent images of children (category B).

He will be sentenced at the same court on Wednesday, August 26.

On Thursday, June 18, officers from the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command executed a search warrant at Sparks’ home.

They had intelligence that indecent images of children had been downloaded at the address via peer-to-peer (p2p) software.

Sparks was convicted on June 26, 2018 of making indecent images of children. 

He received two years’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) until “further order” on this date.

When officers carried out the warrant last month, Sparks initially denied any knowledge of illegal online activity, but when he was questioned further he admitted breaches of his SHPO and having downloaded and viewed child abuse images.

Sparks committed five SHPO breaches.

During the search of his address, officers seized a computer tower, which Sparks used to download the illegal images – this related to three of the breaches.

Officers also found an electronic tablet, which was a breach due to it not being declared to his Public Protection Unit manager.

The remaining breach was for connecting to the home’s router to use the internet when he downloaded the images.

Sparks was taken to an east London police station. 

When searched in custody, two USB digital storage devices were found in his shoes.

A total of 233 category A child abuse videos and 17 category B ones were found on the USBs.

Sparks told officers that when he heard officers enter the address, he went to hide the USBs and decided to put them in his shoes and put his shoes on. 

Detective Constable James Cavenham said: “Sparks is now facing time behind bars after committing the same hideous offence once again. 

“The evidence we gathered against him meant he had no option but to plead guilty.

"Although this is not a contact offence, every single image contains a child who is a victim of an appalling crime and when people like Sparks seek these images out, they continue to generate a market for this type of abuse.

“The Met will continue to relentlessly pursue and bring to justice those who download online images of child sexual abuse.”