Octogenarian Mugged After Cashpoint Withdrawal: Woman Suspect Wanted

Police are hunting this suspect after an infirm pensioner was robbed of his wallet after withdrawing cash in north London.

On Sunday, July 12 the 81 year-old victim – using a mobility frame - was withdrawing money from a cash point outside Sainsbury’s on Green Lanes, near Clissold Park, Stoke Newington, when he was approached by a woman.

She attempted to speak to him and then continued to follow him as he walked towards his home, despite him asking her to stay away.

Once the man had turned off the main road, the woman approached him again and grabbed at the man’s shoulder bag, pulling it towards her. 

The woman managed to get hold of the man’s wallet from his bag and, after a short tussle, she managed to take it from him. 

She then fled the scene on foot. 

The wallet contained bank cards and £50 in cash.

Officers have released this image of the woman they want to speak to in connection with the incident.

Detective Constable Mike Bradley, who is investigating, said: “The woman in this case has brazenly targeted an elderly man as he used a mobility frame to walk back to his home.

“He has been left shaken as a result of this incident and we are doing all we can to find the person responsible to ensure no-one else is subject to a similar crime.

“We would urge anyone who recognises the woman in this picture or who may have seen what happened that day to come forward and speak to us.”

Anyone with information should call 101 with Cad reference 4470/12Jul or alternatively can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Prolific Thief Targeted Tourists

A prolific bespectacled pickpocket – who preys on tourists at London landmarks – has been jailed.

Paul Roy Kennedy, 63, who has amassed over 100 conviction, was sentenced to three years imprisonment.

Kennedy, of Boone Street, Lewisham, south London was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court.

He was convicted of five handbag thefts and a number of fraud offences, after he used the victim’s bankcards for numerous illegal transactions. 

Kennedy would regularly prey on tourists around popular attractions such as St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London.

He would snatch bags and pick their pockets for cash and wallets.

Following three thefts in the Square Mile on January, 10, January 28 and February 1, officers from the City of London Police recognised Kennedy on CCTV footage and quickly arrested him at his partner’s property.

Due to his repeat offending the City of London Police applied for a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) against Kennedy, which would ban him from entering the Square Mile and put conditions on his behaviour for up to 10 years.

Smithfield Market Burglary: CCTV Images Released

Police are hunting this suspected burglar, who walked out of an office in Smithfield Market with two Apple Mac computers.

Detectives from the City of London Police have released these images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the break-in.

It is believed the man forced entry to the building at the famous meat market, between 6.00pm and 6.07pm on Saturday, April 18.

The CCTV images were captured at the premises and officers are keen to speak to anybody who recognises the man in the photos.

Detective Constable Ufuk Ekbic, who is leading the investigation, said:“Burglary and theft are very significant crimes and ones we take seriously in the City. 

“To help further our enquiries in this investigation, we would like to hear from anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV images released.”

If you can help the investigation, please contact the City of London Police by calling 020 7601 2222. 

You can also report crime to us online or by dialling 101. 

Or report crime anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

In an emergency dial 999.

Suspected Sex Pests Snapped On Tube

Police are hunting these two suspected sex pests after two women were subjected to perverted behaviour on the tube.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this image as they continue investigating the incident.

BTP are treating the allegation as outraging public decency on a Northern Line train between King's Cross and Golders Green stations, north London.

The incident happened between 8.15pm and 8.30pm on Friday, June 26.

The suspects are reported to have acted inappropriately in front of two women.

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

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

In both cases, quote reference number 236 of 27/06/20.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Rapist Preyed On Young Girl During Five Years Of Abuse

A sick rapist, who repeatedly attacked a young girl during five years of terror, has been caged.

The victim – who was only twelve years-old when the abuse began – was raped two to three times a week and had two abortions.

Adrian Donaldson, 37, of Tottenham, north London was sentenced to twenty years imprisonment.

He was sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court after pleading guilty to seven counts of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.

Between January, 2015 and January, this year at an address in Tottenham, Donaldson repeatedly raped the under-age girl, who was known to him.

Donaldson would rape the victim after he had been drinking alcohol and taking drugs.

He would also call the victim and ask her to send nude photos and would ask her to visit him. 

He would then make her strip and then rape her.

The victim fell pregnant with his child twice during 2017 and 2018 and had an abortion both times. 

She told her mother that she fell pregnant by her boyfriend at school so not to elude that it was Donaldson’s.

Donaldson told the victim not to tell anyone about the rapes or he would accuse her of coming on to him. 

This led the victim to feel suicidal as she felt she could not report it.

On Saturday, January 25 police were called by the victim’s mother after she found out about the rapes and pregnancies. 

Officers attended Donaldson’s address and found him drunk and attempting to engage in sexual activity with the victim.

Police arrested Donaldson for sexual assault by touching a female under 18 years-old. 

In interview, Donaldson denied all allegations stating that it was fabricated.

Detective Sergeant Gill Cousins, of the North Area Basic Command Unit, said:“This is a horrific crime and the victim was subjected to a horrendous ordeal. 

“The effects of these crimes on the victim will undoubtedly remain with her forever.

“I commend the bravery the victim has shown to help us bring this man to justice.

“I urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault either recently or historically to come forward and speak with police."

Violent Sexual Predator Jailed For Bus Attack On Teen

A violent sexual predator, who molested a 15 year-old girl on a bus, continuing the assault when she got off, has been locked-up.

Adam Jeby, 24, received four years imprisonment for the increasingly violent attack, which left the girl with facial injuries.

He pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault, one count of common assault and a charge of criminal damage when he initially appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court.

Due to the seriousness of the offence he was sent to Isleworth Crown Court, where he was jailed and ordered to remain on parole for an extra two years once released.

Police were called at 2.55pm on Sunday, September 29, last year to reports a teenager had been sexually assaulted by a man while on board the Route H91 bus in Hounslow.

When she got off the bus and while waiting at a stop on Windmill Road, she was physically and sexually assaulted by the same man, leaving her with facial injuries. 

He then walked off towards York Road.

Detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing Command began an investigation.

On October 23, an officer making enquiries in the Hatton Cross area boarded a route 490 bus and spotted a male matching the description of the suspect. 

He followed him to Heathrow Airport, where he stopped and questioned him.

He was arrested and later charged with the above offences.

Detective Constable Tony Barun, who led the investigation, said: “Jeby’s behaviour that afternoon was completely unacceptable and following a thorough investigation he was quickly tracked down by police.

“He not only sexually assaulted a fifteen year-old girl on public transport but went on to physically attack her, leaving her feeling scared and vulnerable. 

“We hope this sentence allows her to move on and shows our commitment to removing dangerous offenders from our streets.”

Murderer Published Pic Of Dead Girlfriend's Body Online

A murderer posted a picture of his dead girlfriend on social media after stabbing her to death – prompting her horrified sister in China to raise the alarm.

Heavy-drinking Yi Xing Song, 54, of Magnolia Close, Leyton has persuaded 35-year-old Li-Qing Wang to stay with him despite his jealousy and controlling behaviour.

However, during another row he inflicted twenty-one knife wounds on the mother-of-two in their bedroom and covered her with a duvet.

He pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 19 years.

On February 25 Song posted an image of Li-Qing’s body on a family social media chat group, which was seen by her sister in China.

She immediately contacted friends in the UK, asking them to check on her sister’s welfare.

Two male family friends attended the address at Magnolia Close and Song directed them to the bedroom where Li-Qing lay motionless on the floor covered by a duvet. 

She had been stabbed multiple times and a bloodied knife lay at her feet.

The men left the address and called police.

When officers arrived, 12 minutes later, Song was lying on the floor next to Li-Qing’s body refusing to move, pretending to be unconscious.

Officers conducted CPR, but despite their efforts, Li-Qing was pronounced dead by medics at the scene.

Paramedics confirmed that Song was in fact conscious. 

He continued to be uncooperative and when officers moved him to a chair, he refused to open his eyes, only opening them briefly during his steps from the address to the police vehicle. At the custody centre, he was asked by the custody sergeant how he was feeling and replied he was upset as he had killed his ‘wife’.

In interview, with eyes remaining mostly closed, he then said that he did not know if he had killed his ‘wife’ but had had an argument with her.

Subsequent police enquiries concerning Song uncovered a history of alcohol dependency. 

His relationship with Li-Qing had been a turbulent one, which took a turn in October, 2018, when she attempted to leave him.

Police were called after Song was found in the street holding a knife. 

Next to him was a half empty bottle of whisky and a piece of paper with a mobile telephone number and the name Li Wang written on it. 

He had superficial cuts to his left wrist. 

Following this incident Li-Qing had somehow relented and remained with him.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Considine, who led the investigation, said:“This incident has left a large number of victims in its wake, Li-Qing’s children have lost their mother, and her family in China are left with the most horrific final image of her due to the callous actions of Yi Xing Song in sending a picture of her body to her family chat group, which included her father.

“Song stabbed Li-Qing 21 times in a frenzied and overwhelming attack. 

“Such was his own disgust at what he had done he could not bring himself to open his eyes.

“This has been a long and traumatic investigation, with much evidence in Chinese Mandarin being provided by devastated family members through an interpreter.

“The sentence handed down clearly demonstrates that suffering from alcohol addiction is not a defence for causing harm to others, particularly, as in this case, the most grievous harm possible.

“My thoughts are with Li-Qing’s loved ones, her children and her extended family, and I thank them for their selfless efforts to assist the investigation despite the language barrier and their distance from the UK.

“I sincerely hope that they find some peace in knowing that the man who took her life will now pay for that callous act with his own freedom.”

Middle-Aged Woman Groped On Bus: CCTV Image Of Suspect Released

Police are hunting this suspected early morning bus pervert after a middle-aged woman was molested.

Detectives have released this CCTV image the man they wish to trace.

At around 7.15am on Saturday, June 27, a 53-year-old woman was sexually assaulted on a Route 236 bus travelling towards Homerton, east London.

The incident occurred just before the bus reached the Hackney Town Hall bus stop.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who recognises the man to contact them. 

The incident has left the victim feeling unsafe.

If you have any information that could help this investigation please call 101 and quote reference Cad 2369/27Jun.

To remain anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestopperson 0800 555 111.

Halloween Horror: Death Crash Driver Jailed For Killing Bus Driver

An unlicensed and uninsured death crash driver, who collided with a bus while speeding on the wrong side of the road, has been locked-up.

Dorjan Cera, 20, (pic.top) killed 60 year-old bus driver Kenneth Matcham (pic.bottom) and injured multiple passengers during the Halloween horror smash last year.

At the Old Bailey he was sentenced to seven years and eight months imprisonment and was disqualified from driving for eleven years and four months.

Cera pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving; causing death whilst unlicensed and causing death whilst uninsured.

He also admitted seven counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and possession of a false ID document, with intent to deceive.

Acting Detective Inspector Richard Budd, from the Roads and Transport Policing Command, said: “Cera’s driving that night was beyond reckless, it was clearly extremely dangerous and resulted in many people being injured, and sadly one man losing his life.

“Our investigation, supported by eye witness accounts, established that Cera had been driving at speed, entering a busy road on the wrong side of the road when he collided with the bus being driven by Mr. Matcham. 

“He had made no attempt to slow down or give-way.

“When Cera spoke with officers at the scene, he provided false details – perhaps to later avoid responsibility – but his true identity was quickly established. 

“He begins a prison sentence, having been left with no other option but to plead guilty.

“Our thoughts remain with everyone who has suffered as a result of his actions.”

Police were called to Sevenoaks Road in Orpington at 10.12pm on October 31, following a report of a multi-vehicle incident.

Officers, the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service attended and found two buses and a Skoda Octavia in collision.

The driver of one of the buses, Mr. Matcham from Gravesend in Kent, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Paramedics also treated 15 casualties at the scene. 

Three of the casualties were treated for serious injuries and the remaining suffered minor injuries.

Cera, who was driving the Skoda was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug driving. 

He was taken to a south London hospital as a precaution before being taken to a south London police station.

Wannabe Walthamstow Rapist: E-Fit Released

Police investigating an attempted early hours rape in east London have released this e-fit of their suspect.

The woman says she was attacked at approximately 2.44am on July 25 as she was walking home along Church Hill, Walthamstow.

As she reached the zebra crossing near Folkestone Road she became aware of a man who followed her towards a small park in East Avenue.

A struggle ensued and the woman managed to fight off the attacker, who is reported to have touched her inappropriately. 

The man then ran away and the woman called police.

Officers from the North East Safeguarding Unit are investigating.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 1336/25July. 

Alternatively, tweet @MetCC or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.