Soldier-Turned-Bodyguard Attacked Inspector During Ticket Row

A former Lance Corporal turned private bodyguard, who boxed for his regiment, throttled a tube train ticket inspector during a fares row after pinning his arm and shouting: “I’ll snap it,” a court heard.

Close protection specialist Ian Paxton, 33, of Fels Avenue, Worcester, used his bank card to tap-in for his Piccadilly Line journey and refused to hand it over to be checked.

He was convicted of assaulting revenue inspector Vince Fitzsimonds on August 20, last year between Knightsbridge and South Kensington station.

Paxton told City of London Magistrates Court Mr. Fitzsimonds failed to properly identify himself then snatched his driving licence out of his hand when he demanded to see id for a penalty fare.

He served the Royal Logistic Corps for ten years, which included tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland and represented them in boxing and rugby.

Mr. Fitzsimonds, who boarded the train with two colleagues, told the trial: “I asked to check his ticket and there was no response, so I repeated: ‘Can I check your ticket please?’

“He said: ‘I haven’t got a ticket, I’ve got a bank card’ so I asked to check his bank card with my card reader and he said: ‘I’m not letting you check my bank card with that machine, I don’t know who you are.

“I told him it would be a penalty fare situation and that he would have to alight at the next stop.

“He said he was going to Heathrow and if I wanted to go there it was up to me.

“I asked if he had any id on him and he handed me his driving licence.

“He jumped out of his seat and came right up into my face and said: ‘Give me my driving licence.’

“I thought he was possibly going to headbutt me and I turned my head. He was aggressive now.

“He grabbed me around the throat with his arm in a choking action. I felt he was trying to get his forearm around my throat.

“I was trying to stop him choking me and my two colleagues were trying to get him off me and I could hear them saying: ‘Get off him.’

“He threw me to the side and grabbed my right arm and was trying to force it up my back.

“Now he was shouting: ‘I’ll snap it, I’ll snap your arm. Give me my driving licence.’

“I felt really threatened now. It was a launched assault.”

Paxton denied threatening to break the inspector’s arm, insisting he feared for his driving licence and was saying: “Don’t snap it.”

Mr. Fitzsimonds said Paxton identified himself as a security expert during the struggle. “I could tell he was trying out a move, some sort of professional and controlling thing with my arm.

“I felt the arm could snap.

“I was pushed down onto the seats with force and then he had his hands around my throat. I couldn’t get up.

“It was the worst experience in the manner of the assault, the control, the choking, the move to the arm that I’ve experienced in twenty-five years in the job. I couldn’t fight back.”

Mr. Fitzsimonds said there was no credibility in Paxton genuinely suspecting he was the potential victim of a scam. “I’ve heard stories about cards being skimmed, but I’ve never come across a fake inspector.”

Paxton also claimed the inspector’s TfL polo short was excessively worn and he only saw a quick flash of his id card when the ticket demand was made.

He told the court he saw a hand coming towards him and took action to defend himself.

Mr. Fitzsimonds received a small injury to his lip, adding: “I had redness around my throat and by my ear and head.”

Today Paxton was sentenced to a twelve-month community order, which includes 100 hours community service work and he must pay £150 compensation to Mr. Fitzsimonds, plus an £85 victim surcharge.

Diner Thumped In Restaurant

Police are hunting this restaurant diner after a middle-aged man was punched in the face in a south-east London eaterie.

At approximately 11.30pm on Friday, January 18, the victim was eating in a restaurant on Broadway, Bexleyheath when the suspect punched him in an unprovoked assault.

The victim, a man aged in his fifties, was taken to hospital for treatment to a facial injury before being discharged.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who recognises the man in the photograph.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Constable Terry Powell at the South-East Command Unit via 101 quoting reference 8328/18Jan

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

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Skilled Thief Nicked Rolex And Burberry Watches Off Victims' Wrists

A skilled distraction thief used sleight of hand during New Year celebrations to steal expensive watches from the wrists of two revellers.

Zajaria Lalouii, 29, mingled with the thousands of people who converged on central London for the celebrations to prey on his victims.

He was sentenced to eleven months imprisonment for two counts of robbery, during which he snatched a Rolex and Burberry watch.

Lalouii was caught in the early hours of News Years Day by officers from Westminster’s Operation Bobcat - a team designated to tackle violent crime in and around the borough.

They caught him in the act of taking the Burberry watch from his 23 year-old victim’s wrist in Heddon Street, Piccadilly.

Lalouii, taking advantage of the celebrations, had pretended to dance with the victim and wrapped his leg around the victim’s legs to distract him while at the same time taking the watch.

Officers arrested Lalouii and he was taken to a west London police station.

When searched, he was in possession of the Rolex watch that had been stolen on 24 hours earlier from a 35-year-old man in Marylebone Lane, Marylebone.

Police Constable Andy Marsh of Westminster Borough, said: "While nobody was injured as a result of these thefts, the effects of becoming a victim of robbery run far deeper than a loss of property.

"I hope that the conviction and sentencing of Lalouii brings a measure of comfort to the victims."

New Year Nightclub Shooting: Image Of Suspected Gunman Released

Police are hunting this suspected nightclub gunman after the New Year shooting of a woman by-stander.

The incident happened at 4.52am on January 1, inside Visions Nightclub, Kingsland Road, Hackney.

A man was seen to pull out a gun and approach another man in the club.

There was a struggle and the gun was fired.

The resulting bullet struck an innocent 28-year-old woman in the leg.

She was taken to hospital and although she has been discharged, she is still receiving medical treatment.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Trident and Area Crime Command have released this CCTV image of the suspect.

The suspect is described as black, aged about thirty years-old with a tattoo on the right side of his neck of the word: “God” followed by a longer word that begins with letters: “Bless.”

Detective Constable Kerry Cooper said: “This man went armed and discharged a firearm in a crowded club.

“As a result of his recklessness an innocent woman was shot in the leg, but the consequences could have been fatal.

“We urgently want to arrest this man and take this weapon off the streets.

“Anyone with information should not hesitate, but call police immediately.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Quote CAD 3029/01JAN

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Smiling Pervert Flashed 14 Year-Old Schoolgirl On Bus: CCTV Image Released

Police hunting a bus pervert who flashed a 14 year-old schoolgirl after she refused to give her number, have released this CCTV image.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Roads and Transport Policing Command want to identify the suspect.

At 3.13pm on Wednesday, September 12, last year the victim, dressed in her school uniform, was travelling on a route 473 bus on Plaistow Road, heading towards Stratford, east London.

She was sitting in an aisle seat on the top deck to the left.

She noticed the suspect, who was sitting on the right-hand side of the bus, staring at two other young girls.

The suspect then drew his attention to the victim, and proceeded to make eye contact with her and silently mouthed a request for her phone number.

The victim informed the suspect of her age and asked him to leave her alone.

He then stood up and exposed himself to her.

The victim was very frightened and quickly moved to the lower deck of the bus.

The suspect then got off the bus at Paul Street.

He is described as a black man, aged in his 40's, around 5ft 10ins tall, with a gold bottom tooth.

At the time of the incident he was wearing a blue checked shirt, a black bomber jacket and dark-coloured trousers.

Detective Sergeant Eddie Coleman, who leads the investigation, said: "This was an appalling act against a young girl, who was left shaken and distressed by the attack.

"I would urge anyone who recognises the man in these pictures to contact police immediately."

Anyone who knows this man, or has any information on his whereabouts, is urged to call police on 101 quoting CAD4698/12SEP2018. You can also tweet @MetCC with information.

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

Transport For London Employees "Cynical" £15K Oyster Card Scam

"Cynical": Cornel Dobbs

Two greedy Transport for London Oyster card customer call centre employees created bogus accounts to refund themselves a total of £15,482.

Ainsley Cornel Dobbs, 32, and graduate Melissa Cantoni, 25, created unique emails for non-existent customers and paid themselves Oyster and season ticket and travel card refunds.

Judge Alexander Milne QC said: “The charges reflect the combined efforts of the defendants to defraud Transport for London (TfL) over a considerable period of time using false names, concocted email addresses and Oyster card accounts.

“It was a cynical and well thought out fraud over a considerable period of time, breaching a position of trust placed in both of you.”

Today father-of-two Cornel Dobbs, of Loveland Mansions, Upney Lane, Barking received 14 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months and must complete 150 hours community service work.

Italian-born Cantoni, of The Manor, High Street, Hornsey received 6 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months and must complete 100 hours community service.

Prosecutor Mr. Mark Hunsley told Blackfriars Crown Court Cornel Dobbs was responsible for 57 bogus refunds totalling £12,634.85p and Cantoni 9 refunds totalling £2,847.65p.

"Breach Of Trust": Cantoni

“Both these defendants were employed at the TfL call centre in Greenwich and had access to the customer online accounts system and refund system for people who did not properly tap in or out or had to cancel a season ticket or travel card.

“It was their job to process these refunds to customers.”

Fraud analyst John Mulligan reviewed the high-value refunds on the TfL system. 

“It seemed to suggest these defendants were processing artificial refunds to their own accounts or to the accounts of people connected to them,” said Mr. Hunsley.

“They set-up online Oyster accounts using an email or a dormant account and drafted an email pretending to be a customer requesting a refund.

“They would then allocate these customers to themselves when they arrived at work and process them.”

They were both arrested at the Greenwich centre on June 5, last year and had their mobile phones seized, which contained incriminating messages.

“There were a number of messages sent to friends and family requesting or arranging for money to be paid into their accounts,” explained Mr. Hunsley.

Cornel Hobbs even paid some of the stolen money into his mother’s account, but said nothing to police when questioned.

Cantoni admitted everything. “She said Cornel Dobbs showed her how to do it and her boyfriend at the time had gambling problems and she did it for the money.”

Cantoni had never been in trouble before and Grenfell Tower fire volunteer Cornel Dobbs has convictions for assault.  

“The offences are relatively sophisticated and took place over a long period and they were in a position of responsibility,” added the prosecutor.

Cornel Hobbs’ lawyer Mr. Anthony Heaton-Armstrong told the court the defendant also has responsibility for his girlfriend’s two older children as well as their eight-month old baby and his older daughter.

“He is very sorry about the position he has put his dependants in. He is very chastened. His financial situation is pretty grim at the moment.”

Cantoni’s lawyer Mr. Martin Taylor said: “She has genuine remorse. The boyfriend she was living with had a serious gambling habit.

“It is not for TfL to shoulder the responsibility of her boyfriend’s gambling habit. 

“She tells me she always expected to be found out because it was all traceable, all there. An act of ridiculous folly on her part.”

Cantoni is now in a better-paid job. “She has gone back to a normal, honest life.”

Neither were ordered to pay compensation, but must pay £500 costs and a £140 victim surcharge each. “It lies in the hands of TfL to pursue you through the civil courts,” said the judge.

“These are perhaps exceptional circumstances. Theft from employer is taken very seriously indeed.”

Cornel Hobbs pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position between September 28 and October 31, 2017, plus fraud with Cantoni between October 30, 2017 and May 30, last year.

Cantoni pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position between October 31, 2017 and May 29, last year.

Midwife Denies Murdering Long-Suffering Husband Who Had 68 Injuries

A midwife murdered her musician teacher husband, who received 68 separate injuries at the heavily bloodstained Buckinghamshire home they shared with their four children, a court heard today.

Hannegret Donnelly, 54, confessed to striking 55 year-old Christopher Donnelly with a rolling-pin at the Berryfields, Aylesbury house, the jury were told.

She called 999 on March 31, last year, twelve hours after Mr. Donnelly, a biochemistry graduate, died of bronchial pneumonia on the bathroom floor while his entire family were at home.

Prosecutor Eloise Marshall QC told the Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court jury: “In the last year of his life Mr. Donnelly was subjected to repeated serious domestic abuse.”

She said the victim had 68 exterior visible injuries, plus fractures to both shoulders; his back; neck and voice box.

“The majority of the injuries were caused by blunt force trauma, mostly to the head, neck, shoulders and back.

“The Crown’s case is Mrs Donnelly murdered her husband by repeatedly inflicting injuries on him that resulted in his poor health and eventual death.”

The court heard paramedics felt the Christian family, who had become increasingly isolated, were strangely detached from Mr. Donnelly’s death.

“They noticed his head was covered in multiple wounds, gashes, about twenty in all,” added the QC.

The defendant told the paramedics they occurred two weeks previously. “I did hit him over the head with a rolling pin after a falling out,” she told them.

“Christopher wouldn’t have wanted to go to the hospital. He doesn’t like doctors,” added Mrs Donnelly.

Old blood staining from the victim was found on the walls and ceiling by the front door, hallway, staircase, dining-room, kitchen and bathroom, plus on radiators, furniture, window blinds and wall tiles.

Mr. Donnelly was described as a “talented musician” who studied at London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama and played the saxophone and clarinet.

He met German-born Hannegret in 1992 and the couple’s four children are aged between fourteen and twenty-two years-old.

“Their household was a complex and strange one and even though they seemed a conventional family over the years they withdrew from life outside and the children were home taught.”

Family members described the defendant as “controlling” the jury were told, with the couple having “lost a grip on reality” and talking about “living in end times.”

When Mrs Donnelly was asked by the 999 operator why she waited so long to raise the alarm, she replied: “We wanted to grieve.”

Paramedics arrived at the cluttered home and felt a strange atmosphere, explained Ms Marshall. “The defendant did not appear panicked or distressed.”

They noted Mr. Donnelly’s nose was flat, with a large wound across the top and his face and ears were deformed.

The jury were told the blood staining was consistent with more than one strike with a blunt object and Mrs Donnelly repeated her rolling pin story to the police, but now said it was months previously.

“She told the police she hit him with the rolling pin in self-defence and said: ‘I had to defend my corner somehow.’

“Even if violence occurred in 2015 as she said it is minimal compared to the injuries she inflicted on her husband.

“He appears never to have retaliated when she inflicted these injuries.”

Police found her diary, which included an entry in January, last year, which translated as: ‘I didn’t let him go to the toilet.’

“This exhibits the control she had over Mr. Donnelly,” said the prosecutor.

Mrs Donnelly has pleaded not guilty to murdering her husband on March 30, last year and inflicting grievous bodily harm, with intent, between March 30, 2016 and March 30, 2018.

The trial is expected to last three weeks…….. 

Baby's Buggy Crashed Into On Zebra Crossing: Driver Jailed

A dangerous hit-and-run driver, who crashed into a 13 month-old child's buggy on a zebra crossing, has been jailed.

Mantas Kaupas, 37, of Sherrard Road, Forest Gate received 18 months imprisonment for causing serious injury by dangerous driving and dangerous driving.

He was also banned from driving for 33 months.

At approximately 10.55pm on May 22, 2017 a couple were walking with their child - who was in a buggy - along Upton Lane, Forest Gate.

As they used the zebra crossing close to the junction with Dunbar Road a white BMW collided with the buggy.

The driver sped away from the scene before going through a red traffic light.

Officers attended and the child was taken by the London Ambulance Service to the Royal London Hospital where he received treatment for a head injury.

He was discharged a week later.

The BMW was found abandoned less than a mile away from the collision.

Kaupas was identified as the owner he was arrested the next day, but denied driving the car, claiming that he had stayed in all night.

Enquiries established that Kaupas had been travelling around the Newham area that night.

He was charged on June 26, last year.

Detective Constable Adam Daisley, from the North-East Command Unit, said: "It is only a matter of luck that the child did not suffer more serious injuries.

“Kaupas's driving was unacceptable and the fact that he drove away shows his distain at what he did.

"He lied to officers about this whereabouts that night, but his alibi was quickly disproven by thorough investigative work."

Death-Driver Jailed For One-Way Tragedy

A hit-and-run driver, who killed a 63 year-old pedestrian while reversing the wrong way down a one-way street, has been jailed.

Adrian Knox-Hooke, 30, of Baker Street, Enfield, pleaded guilty to death by dangerous driving at the Old Bailey.

He was sentenced to six years imprisonment and disqualified from driving for eight years.

The court heard that at around 11.50pm on Saturday, August 5, 2017, Knox-Hooke reversed his Mercedes A180 around 20 metres down Gladstone Way, a one-way street in Harrow.

As he carried out the illegal manoeuvre, he collided with Rajesh Naik, who was crossing the road.

Officers attended the scene alongside London Ambulance Service and found Mr. Naik with a serious head injury.

He was taken to hospital where he died a few days later.

Knox-Hooke failed to stop at the scene and although he returned on foot minutes later, he failed to inform officers of his involvement.

An investigation was launched and he was arrested the next day and subsequently charged.

Detective Sergeant Ben Massink from the Met's Road and Transport Policing Command, who led the investigation, said: "The sudden death of Mr. Naik was brought about solely by the dangerous and dishonest actions of a man who has now been sentenced to six years in prison.

"Although this outcome will not bring Mr Naik back, we hope it will bring them some comfort and closure.

"This was what can only be described as a tragedy and our thoughts remain with Mr Naik's family and friends."

Mr Naik's son, Kaushil Naik, spoke on behalf of the family.

He said: "It is hard to put into words how painful this incident has been for us, and to try to convey the grief and loss we feel at the death of my father.

“It is beyond words. We are such a close family and all truly love each other so much, and my father was such a big part of that.

“Losing him has left a void in our family that only he could fill."

Plastic Bottle Thrown At Delli Ali: CCTV Image Released

Police are hunting this suspected football yob after Tottenham Hotspur FC midfielder Delli Ali was hit on the head by a bottle during their Carabao cup-tie against Arsenal.

This CCTV image has been released of the fan who attended the quarter-final at the Emirates stadium on December 19, last year.

At approximately 4.20pm Delli was struck on the head by a plastic bottle.

Since the incident, officers from the public order investigations team have been working with Arsenal Football Club to identify the suspect.

Officers would like to identify the man pictured in the image and are appealing for anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward.

No arrests have been made, enquiries continue.

PC Jonathan Fryar who is leading the investigation said: "This was a disrespectful act which showed complete disregard for both the players and the fans wishing to enjoy a peaceful match.

"The incident is being taken seriously and we have been working closely with Arsenal Football Club to thoroughly investigate."

"We want those attending football matches to enjoy safe and enjoyable events and I would urge anyone with information to get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0208 246 0076. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Mother And Daughter Accused Of Plundering OAP's £230K Savings

Maria Santos

A mother and daughter swindled an elderly infirm spinster, who employed them as her carers, out of £230,000 - even remortgaging her house after emptying her accounts, a court heard.

Maria Santos, 58, and Lucinda Johnson, 38, wrote themselves cheques for £5,000 a time, obtained a £67,000 equity release on the octogenarian’s Harrow apartment and even got themselves included in her will, the jury were told.

Sadly Audrey Evans, of Woodgrange Court, Woodgrange Close died, aged 89 years-old in 2015, but the Harrow Crown Court jury still heard from her via a police video-recorded interview she gave a year before her death.

Santos, of Haydock Green, Northolt and Johnson, of Westbury Avenue, Southall have both pleaded not guilty to five counts of fraud by abuse of position between September 1, 2010 and December 31, 2012.

The charges include the equity release, plus £32,000 from LloydsTSB; £77,000 from Nationwide; £13,522 from Bank of Scotland and £41,000 from the Halifax.

Prosecutor Mr. Richard Hearnden told the court: “The case concerns a pensioner who had her hard-earned money stolen from her by two people she thought she could trust, carers, home-helps.

“The stealing was carried out in a number of ways, including equity release that allowed borrowing against the value of Ms Evans’ home and money she had in savings accounts was also taken.

“She trusted these defendants and they abused that trust to make gains for themselves.”

Miss Evan, who was engaged to be married in the 1980’s until her fiancé sadly died, had bone-weakening condition osteoporosis and needed a Zimmer-frame to get about.

Lucinda Johnson

She privately-employed Santos and Johnson to get her up in the morning and put her to bed, plus prepare meals and do her shopping and cleaning.

“She had a number of bank accounts and they ran down the balances and by 2011 more money was needed,” added Mr. Hearnden.

“The defendants were behind a plan to increase the amount of money they got from Miss Evans by equity release and the application form was filled-in almost certainly by Santos, who was the contact on the form.

“Ten thousand pounds was being withdrawn per month from her LloydsTSB account and there were ATM withdrawals of one thousand pounds a time and spending in restaurants and High Street shops.”

The jury were told the pair wrote cheques totalling £29,000 ‘to cash’ usually in £5,000 chunks. “This pattern was accompanied by a five hundred pound cash withdrawal.

“You cannot ignore the fairly large, substantial spending in shops and restaurants, plus a £9,400 car purchased by Johnson.

“Miss Evans said she felt scared of being left alone and they threatened to leave. She even changed her will in their favour, but changed it back when she realised she had been taken advantage of.”

Their employment ended in October, 2012 when Miss Evans had to go into hospital and her next-of-kin reported the mother and daughter to the police.

Johnson was arrested at home on June 12, 2014 and police noted she had a high-end washing machine and dryer, worth over £1,000 each.

She gave a ‘no comment’ interview and when her mother, who had treated herself to designer goods, expensive dinners out and theatre tickets was arrested she denied taking money without Miss Evans’ permission.

In her video-recorded interview Miss Evans said: “They were mother and daughter. I thought they were lovely people and they were with me for years.”

However, Santos persuaded the OAP to hand over her bank PIN after claiming to be embarrassed when subjected to security checks at the local branch when withdrawing money.

“She said it was embarrassing at the bank because she was asked all kinds of questions in front of people and said she could not do this so I foolishly gave her the PIN number.”

Trial continues………..

Ex-PE Teacher Admits Downloading Child Pornography

A PE teacher, who runs an educational company, was told today he faces imprisonment for downloading sickening videos, which include a five month-old baby being raped.

Julian Sebastian Derrington, 62, was caught by Operation Bellona Metropolitan Police officers during a raid on his suburban home on September 5, last year, from which he runs Timelord Education.

Until recently Derrington, of Hampton Road, Worcester Park was employed by Raynes Park High School in south-west London.

He appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates Court where he pleaded guilty to making 47 Category A indecent moving and still images of children.

He similarly pleaded guilty to making 92 Category B and 31,309 Category C indecent moving and still images of children.

Derrington also admitted possessing a prohibited image of a child and possessing 52 extreme pornographic images of people have sex with horses and dogs.

Prosecutor Miss Mary Atere told the court: “This was the result of a Met Police operation targeting people accessing indecent images on the internet.

“Twenty-two devices were seized, such as laptops, tablets, hard drives and cameras and there was a very high number of indecent images on two of these devices.

“One Category A video is almost fifty minutes long and includes a number of children being raped and the youngest is said to be five months-old.

“There is obvious distress to the children and some of them are crying.

“The defendant was a teacher at the time prior to his arrest.

“The guidelines suggest a starting point regarding sentence of twelve months imprisonment.”

Derrington was bailed to appear for sentencing at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court on condition he does not contact any children or allow them into his home; doesn’t seek employment in the education field and resides at his address.

“Obviously the offences are of a very serious nature considering the number of videos and the distress caused to the victim,” said magistrate Amanda Ottway.

“They are so serious you need to go to the Crown Court for sentencing,” she told first-time offender Derrington.

Woman Sexually Assaulted After Getting Off Bus

A woman travelling home from last year's Notting Hill Carnival was molested by a man who followed her off a bus.

Police have released this bus CCTV image of the suspect they are hunting.

On Sunday, August 26 at around 9.00pm, the 30 year-old woman was travelling on a Route 2 bus towards Vauxhall when the male got on.

They both left the bus and he followed and sexually assaulted her in a communal garden in the Pimlico area.

The victim pushed the male away, at which point he said "come with me".

The victim then ran away and got on to another bus.

The suspect spoke with an Asian accent and appeared to be wearing a religious skull cap.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 referencing CAD 3349/27 Aug 18.

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

Machete Robber Jailed For Nicking Watch

A robber, who threatened his victim with a fearsome machete and snatched the £8,000 watch his father gave him, has been caged.

Abdalla Zachriah, 20, of Oxford Gardens, Ladbroke Grove, North Kensington received six-and-half years.

He was convicted at the Old Bailey of robbery and possession of a knife.

Zachriah robbed his victim, who he knew, near Acklam Road in Ladbroke Grove on the afternoon of July 5, last year.

He demanded his watch after a brief exchange of words and lifted his shirt to reveal a large machete-style knife with a blade measuring nearly half a metre.

The victim resisted, but Zachriah managed to unclip the watch strap and take it from him.

Police were called and after getting an account of the incident they located Zachriah a short distance from where the robbery took place.

Officers recovered the knife - concealed in the waistband of his trousers - and watch, a gift given to the victim by his father and worth around £8,000.

Detective Constable Lee Moon, of Kensington and Chelsea CID, said: “This was a terrifying robbery, committed against the victim by someone he knew as an acquaintance.

“Zachriah was arrested within an hour of the incident, and officers recovered a large machete from his waistband.

“Carrying a knife in public itself shows intent to either threaten or cause serious injury to others, and in this case it was used to commit a robbery.

“I hope this sentence sends out a clear message that we are committed to ridding London’s streets of dangerous weapons, and that both police and the courts deliver firm justice to anyone who is intent on carrying them.”

Night Bus Snoozer Wanted For Thumping Driver Who Woke Him Up

Police are hunting this night bus passenger, who punched the driver in the face when woken from his snooze on the top deck.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police's Roads and Transport Policing Command have released this image of the suspect.

The driver was attacked on board a Route N279 bus after parking at its terminating stop outside South Africa House in Trafalgar Square in the early hours of December 2, last year.

The suspect was asleep on the upper deck when the bus went out of service.

The 55-year-old driver went to wake the suspect and was then pushed and punched in the face

He suffered facial injuries.

No arrest has been made and officers are now releasing CCTV stills of a man they want to identify and speak to.

He is described as aged in his thirties, with short black hair and a beard.

Anyone who recognises the man or with information is asked to contact the RTPC Reactive Crime Team by calling police on 101 quoting reference 1769/02DEC18, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Sex Pest Wanted For Striking On Four Buses

This suspected bus sex offender, who left women passengers “frightened and violated,” is being hunted by the police.

He is believed to have struck on four different buses in north and east London during a two-month span last year.

At 1.30pm on Tuesday, September 11 on a route 253 bus near Camden Road Station, Camden.

At 7.43pm on Wednesday, November 21 on a route 149 bus near St Leonard’s Hospital, Islington.

At 11.58pm on Saturday, November 23 on a route 91 bus near King's Cross Station, King's Cross.

At 7.46pm on Tuesday, November 13 on a route 38 bus near Hackney Central Station, Hackney.

In the first three cases, the suspect sexually assaulted the victims.

The fourth offence was one of outraging public decency.

The women are aged between 19 and 31 years-old.

Detectives have released this CCTV footage recovered from a bus showing images of the man they are appealing to the public to identify.

The suspect is described as a black man, aged between 25 and 35 years-old, around 6ft tall with short black hair.

Detective Constable Clare Beauchamp, from the Metropolitan Police's Roads and Transport Policing Command, said: “These incidents have left the victims feeling very frightened and violated.

“I am appealing to the public to help identify and locate this man as quickly as possible.

“Although none of the victims have suffered physical injury, the effects of becoming a victim of sexual assault can be lasting and traumatic.”

If you can identify this man, or offer any information to assist the investigation, please contact police on 101 and quote CAD5629/20JAN19 or tweet @MetCC.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

Death Driver Still Using Cannabis

Court Date: Foames

A drug-driver, who served time for killing a mum-of-two he ran over, has again been convicted of another cannabis offence.

Billy Joseph Foames, 37, failed to learn the lessons from the tragedy and today appeared at Camberwell Green Magistrates Court.

He pleaded guilty to possessing a small amount of cannabis at The Rookery car park, Streatham Common on February 7.

Three years ago Foames, of Wigmore Road, Carshalton, was sentenced to 16 weeks imprisonment for driving while unfit through drugs and without insurance.

On that occasion he was arrested after running over mother-of-two Maria Bridge, 32, on Boxing Day, 2014 after smoking cannabis.

Today he was conditionally discharges for twelve months and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge.