Speeding Driver Killed Cabbie After Booze And Drugs Cocktail

A speeding motorist, who killed a mini-cab driver in a 76mph crash after a drink and drug session, has been caged for six years.

Jaskaren Dayal, 47, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving when speeding in the 30mph zone.

Wood Green Crown Court heard in the early hours of Saturday January 6, last year, Dayal had been drinking at a friend’s house when he decided to go to an off licence in Kensal Rise.

Dayal visited the off licence and withdrew cash before driving his Mercedes E220 along Chamberlayne Road, Harlesden.

Witnesses saw him driving at excess speed just before he collided with a Mercedes C180 driven by 55 year-old Anwar Ali.

Mr. Ali was driving his vehicle for his work as a mini cab driver and was attempting to turn right from onto Chamberlayne Road.

He was stationary, waiting for another vehicle to pass, when he was hit by Dayal.

Mr. Ali, from Stoke Newington, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene as a result of the injuries he suffered.

Dayal was arrested at the scene and was found to be over the drink drive and drug drive limit.

Dayal was taken to hospital for treatment to a leg injury before going into custody.

Dayal was also disqualified from driving for eight years and will required to sit an extended retest upon release before his licence is returned.

Detective Constable Rob Simpson, of the Metropolitan Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was an awful incident in which the actions of an irresponsible man resulted in the death of an innocent man going about his work.

“There was simply no justification for the way Dayal was driving, as a result, it meant that the victim, Mr. Anwar Ali, did not stand a chance.

“Dayal will quite rightly spend a significant amount of time now in prison, but this will be of little comfort to Mr. Anwar’s family, who continue to grieve for his untimely loss.”

Serial Internet Dater Swindled Women Out Of Hundreds Of Thousands Of Pounds

A heartless fraudster, who wined and dined six women he met online during an £639,0000 swindle, has been locked-up.

Keyur Vyas, 32, of East Ferry Road, Tower Hamlets, east London received six years and one month imprisonment when sentenced at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court.

An investigation into Vyas's activities was launched in October 2014.

He befriend women online with the pretence of building a relationship with them.

He wined and dined them and would trick them into believing he was an affluent man working in finance.

Vyas exploited cultural commonalities such as religion and his wish to start a family.

Once he gained their trust Vyas would encourage them to invest in various business ventures for a large return.

However, the ventures didn’t exist and he was gambling the money away.

He even continued to put pressure and was abusive to the victims to continue to invest more money in order to get their investment back.

He used fear tactics and stated that if they went to the police they would lose all their money.

Vyas pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud by false representation and two other charges will lie on file.

Detective Constable Andy Chapman, of the Central Specialist Command, said: “Vyas used a tried and tested technique to commit fraud.

“He used the trust he had gained to get them to invest in non-existent companies.

“He went as far as having fake contracts drawn up with outlandish conditions, but essentially he used the relationship to get their money”.

“Vyas was selfish and cruel in his actions by emotionally involving the victims and conning them out of a combined loss of approximately £639,133.00.

“Unfortunately we see cases like this fairly often and my advice to anyone in an online relationship whatever the nature is never to send personal details or money to someone who you have never met in person.”

Heartless Church Burglars Steal Precious Christian Religious Artefacts

1595 Silver Chalice

Police are renewing appeals for information regarding several burglaries at a church in Chingford that included the theft of a historical and valuable silver chalice.

All Saints Church on Old Church Road has been burgled twice in a short period of time; the first on November 14, 2018 and the second on November 22.

Though nothing was stolen during the first burglary, there was damage to a window and doors totalling around £500.

On the second occasion, the suspect(s) made off with a safe containing thousands of pounds worth of church property.

Among the items taken, the church are very keen to recover one of their most prized possessions, a newly restored silver chalice – made in 1595 - which has extreme sentimental and historic value.

In total, six items of significant value were stolen from All Saints Church. Some of the property is believed to be more than 1,000 years old, with one item having distinct inscriptions and detailing.

Ciborium

Officers are looking for any information that the public may have on any of the missing objects.

Due to the unique features and significant age, it might be possible that someone has seen the silver chalice on social selling, web pages.

PC Nicole Garcia, who is investigating the burglary, said: “Since the first public appeal in February, we are sadly no closer to apprehending those responsible.

“These items hold significant spiritual and emotional value to the church and its community, who need them back.

“We once more appeal to anyone who may have witnessed when either of the burglaries occurred or have seen any items belonging to the church, to come forward and help our investigation.

“We need any information that can help return the missing items to their owners.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or anonymously by Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Suspected Burglar Wanted

A suspected burglar is wanted by police investigating five break-ins around south London.

Adrian Campbell, 45, is suspected of being responsible for the burglaries committed between February 7 and March 31.

They occurred in the boroughs of Wandsworth, Southwark and Lambeth.

He was last known to be living in Brixton and has connections to Walthamstow, east London.

Campbell is described as a black man and around 5ft 10ins in height.

He has three gold teeth and small scars on the centre of his forehead and on the bridge of his nose.

Anyone who knows his whereabouts is asked to call detectives at Walworth police station via 101 quoting reference 3842/31 March.

Chartered Accountant's £90K Phantom Taxi Scam

Suspended Sentence: Kaley

A chartered accountant with City giants Deloitte billed bosses for over £90,000 in phantom Uber taxi journeys during a three-year expenses scam, a court heard today.

Gurgyan Singh Kaley, 29, claims he gambled away £1m online in five years while employed at the company’s HQ in New Street Square, Holborn.

The London School of Economics graduate, of Whinthorpe, Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire received two years imprisonment, suspended for two years.

He pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by abuse of position, namely submitting fraudulent taxi and professional subscription expenses totalling £95,540.

“You started on a good salary as a graduate and began thirty-nine months of fraud by submitting false and fraudulent claims for expenses, mostly taxi rides,” Judge Benedict Kelleher told him.

“I accept you had become addicted to online gambling and like all gamblers you failed to make a profit and ran up considerable debts.

“You were becoming increasingly desperate and this pair of offences will inevitably damage or destroy your prospects of working as an accountant.”

Prosecutor Mr. Peter Lancaster told Inner London Crown Court Kaley - educated at Amersham’s Dr. Challenor’s Grammar School - was employed as a consultant within the Real Estate Tax Team.

He was recruited by Deloitte via their graduate training scheme on a salary of £54,000, plus £5,000 in benefits after leaving a bond trading position.

PerpWalk: Kaley Leaving Court

Kaley’s employment from May 19, 2015 until September 30, last year ended when auditors in India spotted the suspicious expenses claims.

He had made approximately one thousand claims for taxi journeys, including 328, totalling £28,693 in the last seven weeks before his arrest on September 24.

“There was no real checking or authorising,” said Mr. Lancaster, explaining Deloitte rely on the honesty of their employees regarding expenses claims.

“They were paid out, they rely on the trustfulness of their employees and they were paid weekly into his bank account.

“All the claims were fraudulent, the receipts were altered or fraudulent.”

The nine false claims for professional subscriptions totalled £4,404.

Kaley, who lives with his optician parents in their £1.3m home, has vowed to use his £65,000 pension fund to repay the bulk of the money.

His lawyer Evan Cranfield told the court: “I think it is inevitable he is going to be barred from practicing in his profession. He deeply regrets his actions.

“It was essentially and act of desperation. He had a serious addiction to gambling.

“He ceased all gambling on the day of his arrest. His family were oblivious as to what was going on behind the scenes.

“He managed the tax affairs of corporate clients up to one billion pounds. A high degree of pressure.”

Kaley was also ordered to complete 300 hours community service work and ten days of rehab.

He must also pay £75,000 to Deloitte within twelve months or serve 21 months imprisonment.

Vagrant Finds Shelter At Camberwell Green Magistrates Court

A vagrant continues to call a working London courthouse home weeks after moving onto the premises.

The homeless man sleeps within the covered boundary of Camberwell Green Magistrates Court, a few yards from where custody vehicles bring accused criminals in and out every day.

Southwark Council have said they cannot do anything because he is occupying land owned by HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS).

A court security officer said the man had moved into an area at the side of the court building approximately two weeks ago and steps were being taken to have him relocated.

“We could move him, but we cannot move his stuff. Do you want us to use force?” asked the unnamed officer.

“He says he used to be a long-distance lorry driver, but lost his license and his circumstances changed. He’s an intelligent man.”

Camberwell Green Magistrates Court is scheduled to close later this year and a vagrant living on the premises is another symptom of the malaise within the HMCTS.

It seems unthinkable that a busy courthouse with police officers coming and going every day, plus private security staff could be a comfortable home for a vagrant.

Club & Bar Awards Boss Get Suspended Prison Sentence

"Berserk": Armstrong

The founder and CEO of the London Club & Bar Awards has received a suspended prison sentence today for going “berserk” on New Year’s Eve and drunkenly biting police officers.

Mark Armstrong, 53, who lives in a £3.3m house at 104 Cheyne Walk, West Brompton, had admitted the charges twenty-four hours earlier.

At his first appearance at Westminster Magistrates Court Armstrong secured an adjournment to secure legal representation.

On that occasion prosecutor Mr. Robert Simpson told the court: “The incident started on New Year’s Eve, the defendant was very drunk and there was an incident between him and his partner.

“A member of the public intervened to protect the partner and he assaulted her.

“Police officers arrived and he went completely berserk and a number of them were bitten so blood was drawn.”

Armstrong, who gave his nationality as American pleaded guilty that on December 31, last year he assaulted Lauren Brothers at the junction of Sloane Street and Cadogan Place.

He also pleaded guilty to causing an affray at the same location and assaulting designated emergency workers PC Harvey Moser and PC Mathew Watson.

Armstrong further admitted pleading guilty to assault, causing actual bodily harm, to PC Ben Bancroft.

The court accepted Armstrong’s behaviour was out of character when sentencing him to six weeks imprisonment, suspended for two years.

He was also ordered to complete 240 hours community service work, pay a £115 victim surcharge and £85 costs.

Armstrong must also pay a total of £550 compensation to the victims.

The London Club & Bar Awards, which started in 1994, describes itself as: ‘the first, largest and definitely most important nightlife industry ceremony in the world.’

There is an annual celebrity bash overlooking Hyde Park, where as well as awards for best club and bar there are prizes for best DJ, cocktail maker, event organisers and ‘night time svengalis’ and ‘dandy gentry’. 

Harassment Campaign: Man Sentenced

Convicted: Wimbledon Magistrates Court

A man has received as restraining order for a campaign of harassment against a woman he repeatedly contacted and who's home he turned up at uninvited.

William Ronald Wenzel, 29, of Rotherfield Street, Islington is banned from contacting the victim directly or indirectly for a period of three years.

He was convicted at Wimbledon Magistrates Court of harassment without violence within the London Borough of Wandsworth between March 26 and April 8.

The victim said he followed her to the Soho area in London's West End after posting images of her and male friend on social media.

She claimed he telephoned her eight times on March 26, despite her repeated requests to stop and two days later attended her address and took a bag of tablets from her window.

Wenzel was charged with continuing to repeatedly contact her from March 28 to April 1 and even attending the home of her grandmother and refusing to leave.

It was also said between April 5 and April 8 he sent twenty-three emails to the complainant threatening suicide and called her around fifty times a day from a withheld number.  

On April 8 Wenzel allegedly attended the victim's home address and stood in front of her vehicle, obstructing her path and preventing her from driving away.

Wenzel was placed on a twelve-month community order and ordered to complete 120 hours community service and pay £85 costs and an £85 victim surcharge. 

Archway Methodist Church Treasurer Swindled Thousands

The treasurer of Archway Methodist Church has received a suspended prison sentence after swindling thousands of pounds.

Sandra Awere, 59, of Despard Road, Archway was sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court.

She originally appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court charged with fraud by abuse of position.

It was said between April 10, 2011 and July 20, 2016 she dishonestly abused that position to make a gain, namely £60,778.94 for herself and cause loss to the church.

Awere was sentenced to two years imprisonment, suspended for two years and was ordered to pay 60 hours community service and pay £3,600 compensation to the church.

Horse And Cart Traveller Tragedy: BMW Driver On Death Charge

Hiding: Budd

A BMW driver, accused of causing the death of a traveller, who was riding a horse and cart along a busy south-east London dual carriageway, appeared in court for the first time yesterday.

Billy Budd, 31, is accused of crashing into 32 year-old Mikey Connors, also killing the horse, on July 28, last year in Eastern Way, Thamesmead.

He appeared on bail at Bromley Magistrates Court and was sent to the Old Bailey for a plea and trial preparation hearing on July 1.

Wearing a blue suit, white shirt and blue tie Budd only spoke to give his name and date of birth, but was allowed to not give his address for fear of violent reprisals within the travelling community.

Budd is charged with causing the death of Mr. Connors by careless or inconsiderate driving and a second charge of causing criminal damage to the Connors’ family horse - ‘Big T'. 

The animal, worth £6,000, had to be destroyed as a result of injuries it sustained.

Mum Mary Connors With Mikey Portrait

Despite press objections magistrates granted a defence application - supported by the police and Crown Prosecution Service - for Budd’s address not to be disclosed.

Prosecutor Mr. Kavi Chooln told the court Mr. Connors was travelling in a horse and cart at 8.45am in the 50mph dual carriageway when in a collision with Budd’s white Series 1, 1.6 litre diesel BMW.

Mr. Connors was pronounced dead at the scene at 9.20am.

The deceased’s mother Mary Connors attended the hearing with a large picture portrait of her late son.

After the hearing Budd left court with his jacket covering his face and was whisked away in a car by family members.

Charity's Money Chief Jailed For £171K Fraud

The finance manager of a struggling charity that helps vulnerable people has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for taking £171,933 during an elaborate swindle.

Rushna Choudhury, 46, was a trusted employee of the Social Interest Group at their HQ at 1 Waterloo Gardens, Milner Square, Islington.

She claims she will kill herself in prison, but Judge Alexander Milne QC dismissed this, telling her: “You are somebody who seeks to manipulate the system.”

Choudhury, of Singlewell Road, Gravesend, Kent initially fought the charge and jumped bail, but eventually pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position between June 24, 2016 and August 17, 2017.

When police forced their way into her home, where she stashed designer label clothing and expensive accessories Choudhury was cowering in her garden shed, claiming she had taken an overdose of pills.

The judge told her at Blackfriars Crown Court: “You were employed in a position of responsibility and the fraud was sophisticated, involved substitution of invoices, transfers to your bank account and once to your son’s bank in a way that left a trail that covered yourself.

“You also used the log-ins of your colleagues to protect yourself. You did it to enrich yourself.

“By your actions you poisoned the atmosphere in the organisation and are responsible for the deputy chief executive ending his employment because he felt responsible that under his watch you had been stealing from a charity that helped those in need.”

Including investigation costs and hiring staff to cover those suspended during the internal probe the charity says they have lost £303,741 due to her actions.

Choudhury received three years for the fraud, plus eighteen months for breaching a suspended prison sentence she got for taking £77,750 from a housing organisation she worked for in 2013.

“You should not have been trusted ever again with other people’s money. You defrauded a previous employer and the sentence you received was lenient and you went out very rapidly and began doing the same thing again,” the judge told her.

Prosecutor Alex Krikler said Choudhury made 24 transfers from the charity, which is an umbrella organisation for other groups assisting those with mental health problems, substance abuse issues, plus ex-offenders, the homeless, poor, aged and disabled.

A colleague suspected the swindle, which involved doctored invoices from regular suppliers, with money even paid into an account Choudhury was using to repay a court order for the earlier fraud.

“She reset other staff members’ passwords and used them to access the system so it would look like others had entered the details on the system,” added Mr. Krikler.

The suspicious colleague quit and later told police: “The incident made me feel physically ill and uncomfortable in my place of work. Rushna had no problem ripping-off an organisation clearly there to help other people.”

The charity had a £700,000 trading loss during the tax year Choudhury worked there, but managed to recoup £189,000 via insurance.

Her lawyer Susan Wright said the pressure of having to repay the first fraud overwhelmed Choudhury. 

“The reality of having to pay that money back and no means even though given a second chance meant she became increasingly panicked and saw the only way out was to do what she did before.”

No Angel: Hip Hop Star Fined For Canabis

Hip Hop star ‘Angel’ has been fined for possessing cannabis.

The singer-songwriter and producer - real name Sirach Charles - was sentenced at Westminster Magistrates Court.

The 31 year-old, of 20 Strode Road, Fulham is best-known for hit ‘Wonderful’ which topped the UK R&B chart.

He pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis at 49a Devonport Road, Shepherd’s Bush on March 5.

Charles failed to appear on time for his initial court appearance and a warrant was issued for his arrest, but this was later withdrawn.

He was fined £200, with £85 costs and ordered to pay a £30 victim surcharge.

The cannabis resin was ordered to be forfeited and destroyed.

His other hits include ‘Go In, Go Hard’; ’Time After Time’ and ‘The World’.

He has released two albums with Island Records, ‘About Time’ and ‘Woman’ and collaborated with artists including Tinchy Stryder and Fuse ODG.

Angel was part of ‘Artists For Grenfell’ who had a UK Number One with charity single ‘Bridge over Troubled Water.’

Attempted Kidnapping Of 9 Year-Old Schoolgirl: Suspect Image Released

Police are hunting this suspected wannabe kidnapper, who chased a 9 year-old girl and grabbed her hair after offering sweets at a bus stop.

At around 4.45pm on Friday, November 2, last year the girl left school and boarded a bus on Putney High Street.

Approximately 15 minutes later, she got off the bus at Dover Park Drive where she noticed a man sitting at the stop.

He started a conversation and tried to convince her to come home with him, promising her sweets if she did so.

She refused and ran away but was chased down the road by the man until she reached her address.

As she neared the building, the suspect grabbed her by the hair but she managed to get inside and close the door behind her, stopping him from entering.

He is described as a tall black male, wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's South West CID are investigating and have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

Detective Constable Matt Morse, leading the investigation, said: “While incidents like this are rare we are very keen to trace this man and would urge anyone who can identify him to come forward.

“Anyone with information should call 101 with CAD reference 5937/02NOV.”

Convent-Educated Accountant Published Love-Rival's Naked Shower Pic Online

Video: Dobla

A jealous convent-educated accountant posed as a male model admirer to trick her love-rival in sending a naked shower video, which she then published on Instagram, court heard yesterday.

Blerina Dobla, 26, of Melliss Avenue, Richmond-upon-Thames published the video, plus more semi-nude pics of the young woman, tagging in friends and family of the victim.

She pleaded guilty at Camberwell Green Magistrates Court to sending a communication of an indecent or offensive nature on January 30, 2017, namely an Instagram video of the victim naked in the shower.

Dobla also admitted a similar charge of sending the same shower video to victims’ friends and family via Instagram on November 1, 2017, plus additional images of the young woman in various states of undress.

The court heard Dobla’s ex-boyfriend began dating the victim, who she contacted online under a false identity, and persuaded her to send the images.

The victim believed because she used Snapchat the material would be only visible for a few seconds and could not be saved by the recipient.

Prosecutor Mr Chidi Ikwuakolam told the court: “Twice in 2017 Ms Dobla tagged the complainant in a series of posts.

“Ms Dobla had been in a relationship with a male that ceased and he then entered into a relationship with the complainant.

“Ms Dobla formulated several social media accounts and contacted the complainant under the alias of a male.

“The contact between them continued and Ms Dobla persuaded the complainant to send videos and photos of a sexual nature of herself on a number of occasions.

“This was via Snapchat and the complainant thought they would be deleted automatically, but they were retained.

Dobla: Guilty Plea

“At 11.30am on January 30 a video was posted on Instagram that tagged the complainant. It was the victim naked in the shower.”

On November 1 the complainant received a call from a friend that an Instagram account tagging her family and friends contained photos of her undressed.

“However, by the time she was alerted to the second post she was unable to view the material,” added Mr. Ikwuakolam.

Dobla, who lives in a £1.2m house, was traced by police and arrested at work in February, last year and her phone was seized by officers who were also able to investigate her online history.

“She was questioned and denied the offences.”  

Magistrate Pamela Donovan told the first-time offender: “We are not excluding committal for sentence to the Crown Court or any sentencing options, including custody.”  

Dobla, who attended the Catholic Gumley House Convent School - moto ‘Vive Ut Vivas’ (live that you may live) - founded in 1841 was bailed to return for sentencing on June 28.

New Cocaine And Crack Sentence For Linford Christie's Son

Can't Run From The Law: Oliver-Christie

The drug-dealing son of former sprint star Linford Christie has picked-up yet another prison sentence while in the middle of serving one.

Liam Oliver-Christie, 33, appeared via video link from HMP Highpoint, Suffolk, where he is serving time for dealing crack cocaine and heroin.

At Isleworth Crown Court he pleaded guilty to possessing 45.2 grammes of cocaine, with intent to supply, in Goldhawk Road, Shepherd’s Bush on June 1, last year.

Christie, of Lakeside Road, West Kensington also admitted possessing crack cocaine on the same occasion.

He received four years imprisonment for the cocaine supply charge, with one month concurrent for possessing crack.

The good news for Christie is the court decided not to add it to the sentence he is already serving, but allow him to serve both concurrently.

He committed the new offences while on bail for other drugs charges, for which he received four years imprisonment in September, last year.

On that occasion he pleaded guilty to possessing crack cocaine, with intent to supply, on November 9, 2017 and possessing heroin, with intent to supply, at his home address on the same day.

In 2015 he received two months imprisonment, suspended for twelve months, when police found heroin and crack cocaine, worth £1,400, hidden under the floorboards of his council flat.

Dad Linford won gold for Great Britain in the 100m at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona and was also victorious in the event at World, European and Commonwealth championships.

Liam’s mother is former typist Yvonne Oliver, who had a short relationship with the athlete and he has a twin sister Korel.

Ex-Army Military Expert Fined For Royal Navy Bum Slap

Guilty Of Assault: Forsyth

A military consultant, who slapped a young woman’s bum at a Royal Navy charity event, was cleared of sexual assault today, but fined for striking the blow.

Former Army Staff Sergeant Mark Forsyth, 58, who consumed two pints of beer and “five or six” glasses of wine was told his behaviour was “bullying”.

He was fined £750, with £250 compensation to the victim by Judge Martin Griffith for the offence of common assault at the Admiralty House fundraiser in Whitehall for the National Museum of the Royal Navy on February 15, last year.

“I have no idea, well in fact I have a pretty good idea, why it is your are standing in this dock in this court after over twenty-one years in the Army and working in the defence industry,” the judge told Forsyth.

“Finding yourself in drink at this event and for reasons I don’t quite understand you hit that young lady, a young woman employed  as an organiser for the charity event for the benefit of the Royal Navy Museum and you helped yourself to alcohol there.”

Forsyth, of Millennium Close, Frampton Cotterell, Coalpit Heath, Bristol - boss of MRDFORSYTH Consulting Limited never disputed smacking the woman’s rear, but always insisted there was no sexual motive.

“This young lady was young enough to be your grand daughter, she is an attractive young lady and when collecting badges with her bottom towards you in a forceful attack because you were in drink and just felt like it you struck her.

“It was bullying thing to do in drink, which I am sure you are thoroughly ashamed of doing.

“You sought to explain it as some sort of service camaraderie, but I can’t imagine you would strike a serviceman or marine. If you did you’d have to go to the dentist afterwards.

“This was a small young lady. The courts have to stand up for woman who while carrying out their work have to deal wit bigger people like you who strike them.” 

Forsyth Pictured Earlier During The Trial

Earlier that night Forsyth touched a waitress serving canapés and was warned by pal Major Cliff Allun, but insisted this was simply to get her attention and was not another bum grope.

However, the judge said: “You had a go at the waitress. I have no doubt about that.

“Mr. Allun told you to stop doing that, but you carried on. There was a warning and you certainly carried out this offence after consuming alcohol.

“She was vulnerable and you took advantage of it.

“You are were good character and exemplary behaviour, representing this country, if not in war zones, then Bosnia, the closest to a war zone and have let yourself down completely.

“That slap has cost you, leaving aside continuing to carry out the work you have done well so far in the interests of this country.

“You can go now. I’m sure I won’t see you again. Don’t drink so much at events. Hit a man, he might hit you back.”

Turning to the jury the judge added: “I’ve tried to hit him as hard in the pocket as he did to that bottom.”

Forsyth’s lawyer told the court: “There’s a lot of positives with this man. Since leaving the army he’s been involved in charities raising money for soldiers with PTSD and with Help for Heroes.

“He is thoroughly ashamed of himself and accepts it was disgraceful conduct.”

As a £300-a day consultant Forsyth fear the assault conviction may ruin his career. “The problem he’s got now is that with a criminal conviction he may not have security clearance.”

Outside court Forsyth said the trial’s publicity had wrecked his career: “I’ll never work in the defence industry again.”

The woman told the Southwark Crown Court trial: “I turned and felt a large hit on my left buttock.

“I turned and looked at him in shock and said: ‘What are you doing?’ and his business friend said: ‘What the f*** are you doing? You can’t keep doing this.’

“Mr. Forsyth laughed and lit up a cigarette outside and then tried to come back in, but his friend took him away.”

On his professional profile Forsyth describes himself as an experienced Defence and Business consultant seeking new challenges.

He was an electronics engineer for twenty-four years, specialising in tanks with the Army Technical Support Agency.

He has worked on projects here in the UK, plus Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Singapore.

Forsyth previously worked as a specialist for the Australian Defence Forces and the New Zealand Defence Force in their delivery of heavy recovery military vehicles.

He is a former parish councillor for Frampton Cotterell Parish Council and an ex-town councillor at Bradley Stoke.

Forsyth is a graduate of Worcester University, Farnborough College of Technology and the School of Electronic Engineering.

He currently resides in a four-bedroom £550,000 detached home.

Admiralty House is used for government functions and houses ministerial apartments.

It backs onto Horse Guards Parade and was once home to Winston Churchill while serving as First Lord of the Admiralty

John Prescott had a grace-and-favour flat in the building when he was Deputy PM and it has been home to several Prime Ministers during 10 Downing Street renovations.