Twelve Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted On DLR

Transport cops are hunting this suspect after a 12 year-old girl was molested at an east London train station.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this CCTV image and are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the man.

At 4.05pm on May 28 the girl got off a Docklands Light Railway train at Blackwall station with a friend.

As they turned to go down the stairs, the victim was sexually assaulted by a man.

He then walked past her down the stairs.

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

If you recognise him or have any information please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 398 of 28/05/21.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Visitor Banged Up For 'Upskirting'

An Israeli tourist has been locked-up less than 24 hours after being caught 'upskirting' a female commuter on an underground station escalator.

Martin Stone, 62, was caught by a plain clothed British Transport Police officer at Bank station in the City.

At Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court he pleaded guilty to one count of voyeurism and was sentenced to ten days imprisonment.

The court also ordered that all SIM and memory cards from his phones and cameras were destroyed.

At 11.30am on Wednesday August 4, Stone was spotted recording a woman while standing behind her on an escalator.

The officer followed him out of the station and found him watching footage of the woman’s legs and skirt on his phone.

He was arrested at the scene and remanded in custody overnight, before appearing in court the next day.

Upon arrest, officers seized from Stone two mobile phones, a spy camera pen, two oyster cards and one camera.

CCTV footage from Bank also showed Stone following the victim around the station.

Stone admitted he covered the flash on his phone with Sellotape to avoid detection while he was recording the victim unknowingly, but declined to answer if he received any sexual gratification from his behaviour.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah White said: “Stone’s vile predatory behaviour is evident from his targeted actions and specialist equipment.

“Upskirting is a sickening invasion of privacy and this result sends a clear message on how quickly we will act against this disgusting form of sexual offending.

“We have plain clothes officers conducting patrols like this every day across network. 

“Our officers are on the network looking out for you, whether you see them or not, and we will take action.

“I would urge anyone who is a victim of upskirting, or any other sexual offence, to text us discreetly on 61016 or call 999 in an emergency. 

No report is too small or too trivial, we will always take you seriously.”

East Londoner Fined For Police Charges

An East Londoner arrested south of the river after an incident with the police has been sentenced.

Gino Anganda, 34, of Classic Mansions, Well Street, Hackney was successful in fighting assault charges against two police officers.

However, he was convicted of obstructing them.

Anganda was fined a total of £200 and ordered to pay £200 compensation when he appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court (pictured).

He was originally charged with assaulting PC Cain and PC Rein in Upland Road, East Dulwich on September 3, last year.

Not guilty verdicts were entered on those two counts.

Passenger Punched Down Escalator

A tube train passenger suffered a broken arm when he was punched down an escalator and racially abused when he pursued a group of males afterwards.

British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating the violent assault at Tottenham Court Road Underground station and have released these CCTV images as they appeal to the public to assist in identifying the suspects.

At around 7pm on Sunday July 11, a man travelling from Wembley Park Underground station to Tottenham Court Road was approached by a group of four men taking the same route. 

One man from the group accused him of following them and ushered him to come closer to them on an escalator.

The man then punched the victim in the face, causing him to fall backwards down the escalator.

The group ran off and exited the station.

The victim followed them out of the station, before two other men in the group pushed him and hit his phone of out his hand. 

The fourth member of the group then racially abused the victim and they all left the scene.

The victim suffered a broken arm and injuries to his back.

Officers believe the men in the CCTV images may have information which could help their investigation.

If you recognise any of them, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 514 of 11/07/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Tube Train Passenger Beaten Unconscious

A tube train passenger suffered a fractured skull and cheekbone when he was punched and kicked unconscious and had multiple teeth knocked out.

The male victim got into a row with a group of people onboard an Underground train in Central London about a woman singing and dancing in the carriage.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released these images as they appeal to the public for assistance in identifying the suspects they believe were involved.

They are treating the incident at Barbican Underground station as a serious assault.

At just after midnight on Monday, July 12 a row began about the signing and dancing passenger between the victim and the group.

As the victim got off the train a man from the group charged at him and punched him repeatedly in the head.

He fell to the floor and lost consciousness.

The rest of the group then kicked him as he lay on the floor.

As a result of the attack the victim suffered a fractured skull, fractured cheekbone and had multiple teeth knocked out.

Officers believe the people in the image may have information which could help their investigation.

If you recognise them, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 22 of 12/07/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 40 50 40.

Train Hand Sanitising Assault

A train passenger mocked for sanitising his hands was violently pushed onto the platform when he tried to alert station staff.

British Transport Police (BTP) are hunting this suspect after the incident in south-west London.

When the victim was pushed from the carriage he suffered cuts to his arms and lost his glasses.

At just before 11am on Sunday July 4, the suspect started talking to the victim from the other side of the train carriage as they travelled between Stoneleigh and Raynes Park stations.

He said it was ridiculous that he was sanitising his hands.

The victim stood up to alert staff at Raynes Park station when the suspect grabbed his phone and started waving it in the air. 

The victim managed to get his phone back and positioned himself at the train doors to get the attention of station staff on the platform.

The man then pushed the victim from behind, sending him crashing to the platform. 

If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 193 of 04/07/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Train Spit: Do You Know This Passenger?

Police are hunting this train passenger after a woman was spat in the face while travelling through east London.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released the CCTV image as they continue to try and identify the suspect.

At just after 6.30pm on Friday, June 11, the victim was travelling on-board a tube train between Whitechapel and West Ham stations when a man stood on her foot.

She and the man got off the train at West Ham and both boarded a second train travelling towards Barking.

As the man was about to disembark the train at Barking, he lowered his face covering and spat at the victim.

If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 570 of 11/06/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Strangers Attacked After Verbal Insults

Two violent thugs jumped out of a car in the early hours to attack two strangers after they insulted a woman the victims were with.

Officers investigating the double stabbing in Haringey last year have released these images of two men they would like to speak with in connection with the attack.

Police were called shortly after 4.30am on Sunday, June 14 by London Ambulance Service who reported they were treating two men suffering stab wounds at the junction of High Road and Turnpike Lane, Wood Green.

An investigation was launched immediately - it is believed that the assault was unprovoked and appears to be an isolated incident.

A black car containing two black males had pulled up alongside pedestrians and made derogatory comments toward a woman, making her feel uncomfortable. 

This led to the victims’ verbally arguing with the two men who were in the car.

The men then got out of the vehicle and attacked both victims, leaving them with serious stab wounds.

One victim also sustained a broken bone around his eye socket which required surgery.

Officers would like to speak to the two men pictured in connection with the incident.

Detective Constable Yuliya Orudzheva from the Met’s North Area Command Unit said: “This was a brutal attack on two men who had never seen their attackers in their life. 

“They were minding their own business and enjoying a night out when they were set upon.

“It’s remarkable, despite their stab wounds that they escaped life-changing injuries.

“I would urge anyone who recognises those pictured to contact us so we can speak to them about this incident.”

Anybody with information is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting CAD1942/14Jun2020. To remain anonymous contact Crimestopperson 0800 555 111.

Hammer Teen Locked-Up For Cop Attack

A violent teenager has been locked-up for smashing a claw hammer into the back of a policeman's head, inflicting a deep bloody wound to the officer's scalp.

Brandon Flanagan, 18, of Bell Lane, Twickenham, fled after striking the officer when stopped on a moped, even evading the PC's chasing colleague despite being tasered.

He was convicted by a Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court jury of inflicting grievous bodily harm, with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon.

Flanagan received five years custody.

The jury heard that on the afternoon of Monday, May 20 several members of the public called 999 to report two people on a motorbike behaving in a suspicious manner in the Kneller Park area of Twickenham.

Flanagan, who is now known to have been the pillion passenger, was reportedly openly carrying both a knife and a hammer.

Two PCs from the South West area’s Emergency Response Team attended and positioned themselves close to a nearby underpass in order to intercept the motorbike. 

When it emerged, the officers stopped the vehicle and took hold of the suspects in an attempt to detain them.

At this point, Flanagan used the claw hammer, which he was holding, to strike one of the PCs with considerable force across the back of his head before running away. 

The rider of the motorbike also escaped and enquiries continue to identify him.

As the officer lay injured, his colleague pursued Flanagan on foot. 

In a desperate bid to escape he jumped over a fence and started running through gardens. 

The officer successfully fired his Taser into Flanagan, who fell to the ground.

However, while the officer was climbing over a fence to arrest him Flanagan seized the opportunity and ran away – with the Taser prongs still attached to his jacket.

A short while later, police were called to a suspicious male matching the description of Flanagan at a nearby pub. 

Officers entered the premises and found Flanagan enjoying a soft drink and when challenged he lied about his name.

The injured officer’s colleague then entered the pub and identified Flanagan as the male he chased and Tasered. 

Flanagan was then arrested. 

The investigation was led by Detective Constable Ben Pierce, from the South West area’s CID, who established his case based on DNA evidence and witness accounts.

The injured officer is now fully recovered but required hospital treatment for a deep wound to his scalp.

Detective Sergeant Kara Moulds, from the South West area’s CID, said: “Flanagan has shown no remorse for his actions and has refused to admit his guilt throughout. 

“The evidence collected by DC Pierce was overwhelming and as a result the jury convicted Flanagan. 

“He is now facing a long stint behind bars where he can reflect upon his actions.

“This case highlights the very real risks with which police officers are confronted on a daily basis and the courage and professionalism officers demonstrate when doing their job. 

“Police officers do their job to protect the public, not to be viciously attacked by them.”

Fulham Cocaine Charge

A cocaine dealer has been jailed for nine-and-a-half years after police seized a large quantity of the drug, plus thousands of pounds at this Fulham ground-floor flat.

Former company director Anthony John Gardner-Sharp, 34, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court.

He initially appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

Gardner-Sharp, of Colville Square, Notting Hill, west London was convicted of the offence at this separate flat in Rigault Road.

He was initially charged with possessing approximately two kilos of cocaine, with intent to supply, on or before September 15, last year.

Gardner-Sharp was also charged with acquiring, using or possessing criminal property at the address on or before the same date, namely £180,000.