England Rugby Fans' Boozy Burger King Bust Up

Will Footitt (l) & Ben Hayman (r)

Three drunken England rugby fans caused havoc in a Burger King, with two of them mocking foreign staff while shouting: “We’re immigration. Where are your papers?”, a jury heard today.

They had each consumed approximately ten pints of beer while enjoying the Twickenham international against Japan last year, Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court was told.

One member of staff was dragged across the fast food counter while called a : “F***ing Paki,” by the two ringleaders, the court heard.

Father and son Martin Hayman, 61, and Ben Hayman, 29, of Fallowfield, Warmley, Bristol, have both pleaded not guilty to affray at Burger King, London Road, Twickenham on November 17, last year.

Will Footitt, 29, of Bath Road, Bridge Yate, Bristol has also pleaded not guilty to affray and along with Ben to the racially aggravated assault of Parvat Bishwakarma.

Footitt has pleaded guilty to simply assaulting Mr. Bishwakarma without the racial element, a charge Ben denies.

Martin Hayman has also pleaded not guilty to assaulting Burger King customer Ciara Wilszur, who says he pushed her. 

Prosecutor Mr. Roger Daniells-Smith told the jury: “This father and son and a friend were part of a large group from the West Country who attended the England v Japan rugby match.

“They were in Burger King at 10pm, which was closing time and had all consumed approximately ten pints each during the day.

Martin Hayman

“The wife of Martin, Ben’s mother was physically sick at their table into a Burger King bag and then Ben and Footitt began pounding on the locked toilet door, demanding it be opened.

“It was out of order and the two defendants said: ‘We’ll piss on the floor, we’ll piss in the bins.’

“Staff did open the door for them and when the defendants came out they entered through a ‘Staff Only’ door and started terrorising the staff.

“They noticed the ethnicity of the staff and shouted: ‘We’re immigration. Where are your papers?’ and then claimed they were new members of staff,” explained Mr. Daniells-Smith.

“Ben climbed onto the counter and was horsing around and Footitt noticed a member of staff, Mr. Bishwakarma, who was mopping up and started filming in his face.

“He was shouting: ‘Health and Safety, Health and Safety,’ and Mr. Bishwakarma lost his cool and grabs for the phone.

“Footitt and Ben drag him across the counter and onto the floor and Ben holds him down. While they were dragging him they were shouting: ‘Paki, Paki.’

“For the first time Ben’s father Martin shows and interest and pushes members of the public, including customer Ciara Wilszur, while shouting: ‘You f***ing bitch.’”

JD Wetherspoon manager Ms Wilszur told the jury she was 90% sure the staff member was called: “F***ing Paki,” adding: “It was both of them punching.”

The defendants insist they were doing nothing more aggressive then singing rugby anthem ‘Swing Low Sweet Chariot’ at their table before the trouble started and never uttered racist insults or claimed to be immigration.

“There was a lady being sick in a bag and they were being loud and rowdy,” said Ms Wilszur. “The two younger guys were louder than the rest and said they wanted to use the toilet.

“They said they would use the bins and that they were immigration and tried to get into the kitchen and it escalated really quickly.

“The larger one pulled one of the workers over the counter and held him down and then he was punching him.

“It was quite distressing to watch and an older man in the group blocked my path and pushed me and called me a :’F***ing bitch.’

“The two younger ones were fighting with the worker they pulled over the counter. It was two big guys and one small man.”  

However, after watching CCTV Ms Wilszur agreed with the defence the member of staff appeared to be held down rather than punched.  

Trial continues………..

Not Guilty: Lord Brabourne's Ex Cleared Of Hitting Mother

Emma & Maria Chaing outside court

The trial of the ex-fiancee of Prince Charles’ troubled godson Lord Brabourne, who was accused of repeatedly slapping her mother when refused £200 cash at the family’s £5.4m Chelsea home, was scrapped today.

Jobless hip hop performer Emma Peggy Chaing, 31, was engaged to be married to Nicholas Knatchbull, 38, two years ago and destined to become Countess Mountbatten.

However, last January Eton-educated ex-drug addict Knatchbull revealed he was now engaged to professional mermaid Ambre Saint-Clare.

Chaing - who performs as Emma Stayhear - was due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court to stand trial this afternoon.

She was accused of attacking her mother Maria Eye Sui Chaing, 60, who accompanied her on her first appearance when she denied the charge.

Chaing pleaded not guilty to assault on July 16 at the family home at 23 Royal Avenue, Chelsea.    

At that initial court appearance prosecutor Mr. Robert Simpson said: “The complainant is the defendant’s mother and the defendant wanted two hundred pounds from her and the mother was unwilling to give it to her.

“She had gone to a mental health appointment and we say slapped her mother around the face two or three times, causing reddening and a small bruise.”

Chaing moved out of the family address into her uncle’s home at 335 Lillie Road, Fulham. 

A charge she also assaulted her father was dropped at that same first hearing.

He is Benjamin Ka Ping Chaing, 67, company director of Cathay Investments Ltd. and her mother is a named company secretary.

The family home was purchased for £5.4m in August, 2014.

Ms Ellen Wright, defending, said: “The case summary says ‘punching’. There was no punching and any contact was in self-defence.

“There may have been contact with hand or arm and the mother, but it certainly was not a punch.

“She is living with her uncle and still has a close relationship with her mother, her mother accompanied her to court today,” added Ms Wright.

“The defendant receives a lot of support from her mother in terms of mental health difficulties. They had a very close relationship.”

In her statement Chaing said her relationship with her parents was “not good” and she was keen to move out of the family home.

Nineties Pop Star Finley Quaye's Boozy Post-Gig Punch

Court Out: Quaye Leaving On Bail

Drunken nineties pop star Finley Quaye thumped a live venue’s boss in the eye during a violent row after a gig, a court heard today.

The 45 year-old - who scooped a Brit Award in 1998 for Best British Male Solo Artist - also shouted threats he would throw a grenade and stab his victims in the kidney.

The Edinburgh-born musician, of Bolton Gardens, Earl’s Court pleaded guilty to assaulting Robert Jenei at the Troubadour in nearby Old Brompton Road on September 8.

It is yet another arrest and conviction for the fallen star, who hit the heights with the release of his million-selling debut album Maverick a Strike.

Prosecutor Mr Malachy Pakenham told Westminster Magistrates Court it was 1.30am and Quaye was being abusive and shouting threats at the venue’s security staff.

“He said he was going to punch them in the face and then punched the victim, causing bruising to his right eye.”

The singer shouted: “When I get out, I’ll f*** up you pussies. I’ll get a grenade. I’ll stab you lot in the kidney and in the windpipe.”

Mr. Jenei told police there was an incident with a the missing handbag of a woman Quaye says he just met, but who the victim assumed was his girlfriend.

“His girlfriend did not have her bag and I went back inside. When I returned he was angry and said he was going to punch me and he punched me in the eye.

“It was painful and the punch caused swelling and bruising. We restrained him on the floor and got him out.

“He attempted to pick up a bike and throw it, but it was chained to a pole. He went across the road and kicked a BMW.”

After his arrest Quaye told police: “I was drinking a lot of wine on an empty stomach. I was taking photos with people and wanted to get paid.

“There wasn’t much time between getting off stage and getting arrested, maybe thirty minutes. I wanted to stay in the flat upstairs, which I have done before.”

Referring to the victim Mr Jenei, Quaye added: “He’s always been good to me, he’s a diamond. I don’t have any recollection of punching him.”

The court heard Quaye has 14 convictions, including assault, threatening behaviour and possession of cannabis.

“There are a number of previous episodes of violence on his record that aggravates this assault on licensed premises. Ironically the manager he assaulted was trying to help him, help his girlfriend get her handbag back,” added the prosecutor.

Quaye’s lawyer Shahnaz Sargent told the court: “Mr Quaye had been performing at the club that day, had been there since 4pm with hand members setting up the session and while there he was drinking all day and some food was consumed.

“After the performance he greeted some people who were there to see him and more drinks were consumed.

“He has performed at that club on several occasions and is very ashamed at his behaviour. He accepts he has an alcohol problem and since this occasion has refrained from consuming alcohol in venues where he is performing.

“He cannot explain why his behaviour was so disorderly. He also denies being racially abusive to any police officers.

“He states he does have alcohol problems and a number of health issues that effect how he metabolises alcohol.”

District Judge J Saunders bailed Quaye until October 14 for a pre-sentence report on condition he does not go to the Troubadour or contact the victim.

“Mr. Quaye has an alcohol problem and looking at his record maybe an anger management problem.” 

Quaye was bankrupted in 2012, owing the taxman £383,000, and earns a living from £500-a time gigs and online music sales.

Police Recreate Murder Victim's Face In Bid To Solve Old Mystery

Police trying to solve a decade-old murder in a disused factory have released this facial reconstruction of the deceased male based on the skeletal remains.

Shortly before 4.00pm on Friday, April 29, 2016 police were called to reports of remains found in a blue sleeping bag at the building in Upton Lane, Forest Gate.

Police attended and the premises was secured as a crime scene.

Later tests confirmed the body had been there for ten to thirteen years after suffering blunt force trauma to the skull. 

Upon closer inspection it appeared that a black bin liner had been placed over the head and body, while the skull had a visible crack along the left side, towards the back.

Working with archaeologists to excavate the scene, officers removed more than 100 industrial rubble sacks containing objects, soil and debris. 

These were sieved by specialist search officers and examined by a forensic anthropologist.

During the excavation, almost all of the skeletal remains were recovered.

A post mortem and anthropological examination took place and this concluded that there were a number of blunt force trauma wounds to the skull.

A DNA sample was obtained from the remains, but no match was made on the National DNA database and the victim remains unidentified.

Professors at the Natural History Museum also examined some of the remains to establish the origin, however suitable DNA could not be extracted.

Officers from Specialist Crime North investigate, with Detective Inspector Darren Jones leading enquiries.

He said: “I would urge people reading this appeal, especially those living in the area where this man’s remains were found, to look closely at the reconstruction and think about whether you may have seen him. Does he look familiar to you?”

The examination of the skeletal remains concluded that the deceased was a male of between 5ft 4ins to 5ft 8ins in height, and it is believed he could have been of eastern, southern or central Asian, Indian subcontinent, European, North African or Middle Eastern descent.

Inside the blue sleeping bag there was a packet of chewing tobacco which is only officially sold in the Indian subcontinent. 

An item of clothing found on the remains also links to the same area.

Examinations continued over the following months at the scene. 

During this time, a room on the first floor of the four-story building was identified as being the suspected site of the attack. 

Blood matching the DNA of the victim was found in the corner of the room.

In efforts to identify the victim, a number of specialist techniques which are not often used in homicide enquiries were utilised.

Professor Gordon Cook, a Professor of Environmental Geochemistry of the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre performed Radio Carbon analysis of bones, teeth and hair.

He identified that the results from the lateral incisor and the second molar indicate that the victim was born between 1971 and 1974 and died between 2003 and 2006. 

This put the age at death as somewhere between 29 and 35 years. 

This tallied with the anthropologist’s report which stated that the likely age was between 30 and 45 years old.

Facial reconstruction of the skull was created by Dundee University.

There have been no arrests made.

Police are appealing for anyone who thinks they may recognise this man or may have any information on his death to please come forward and contact police on 0208 355 0400.

If you do not wish to speak to police, please contact Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Bullying Boyfriend Caged

A young east Londoner, who violently abused and threatened to shoot dead his girlfriend, has been locked-up.

Mohammed Ahmed, 21, of Kemeys Street, Homerton was sentenced to two-and-a-half years imprisonment.

He was found guilty of harassment with intent to cause fear of violence; threats to kill and two counts of common assault.

The court heard Ahmed used controlling and coercive behaviour in an attempt to force his partner to stay in a relationship with him.

This culminated in an incident in August when he persuaded her to get into his car under the pretence he just wanted to discuss their relationship. 

Ahmed’s mood quickly changed and as his anger grew, he threatened to shoot the victim and murder her. 

He also assaulted her.

After reporting this incident to police, the victim further confided that Ahmed had assaulted her on another occasion while driving in her car.

On sentencing Ahmed, Judge Gregory Perrins told the defendant he held ‘vile and obnoxious views about women’ and the offences were ‘part of a serious pattern of behaviour’.

Detective Constable Imran Hansraj from the Central East Command Unit led the investigation and said: “I would like to praise the courage of the victim for coming forward and reporting Ahmed’s attacks and threats to police.

“I would also urge anyone who is in an abusive relationship to contact police or specialist support agencies – we can help you to end the cycle of violence and bring perpetrators to justice.”

Police Continue Hunting This Suspected South London Drug Dealer

Police are hunting this suspected drug dealer and have appealed to the public for help.

Officers from the South Area Command Unit have released this image of 42 year-old Daniel McCarthy.

They are hoping somebody will call them or the freephone hotline of charity Crimestoppers.

It is believed McCarthy has been involved in the supply of both Class A and Class B drugs in south London.

He had recently been residing in Croydon, but has links to the Brixton area.

Anyone who has seen McCarthy or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact officers from the South Area Command Unit on 101.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.

£10K Reward To Solve Fatal Drive-By Shooting

Shot: Wilson  Alexandre Garcia Varela

Police hunting the late-night shooter of a man walking to a local shop for milk have announced a £10,000 reward for information that cracks the murder case.

Detective Chief Inspector Simon Stancombe, of the Specialist Crime Command, said: “The investigation so far indicates that the death of Wilson Alexandre Garcia Varela was a case of mistaken identity and that he was wrongly targeted by gang members.

“I would like everyone who is protecting the identity of the murderers to know that on the day he was murdered, Wilson was simply getting on with a normal day. 

“He left his girlfriend’s house to buy some milk and minutes later his life was violently, and abruptly, ended.

“Wilson would have had a bright future. Instead his life is over and he leaves behind a devastated family and partner who are wondering why he was taken from them.

“I have no doubt whatsoever that there are people out there who know exactly who is responsible for Wilson’s death. 

“The callous people who did this have no respect for the lives of others, why would anyone protect people like that? 

“If you know anything, do the right thing and call me now, before they harm someone else.”

Police were called by the London Ambulance Service shortly before midnight on Sunday, September 8 to reports of a shooting in Malden Road, Kentish Town.

Officers, including firearms officers, and London’s Air Ambulance attended. 

Wilson Alexandre Garcia Varela, aged 24, who was from Forest Gate in East London, was found suffering a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene at 00.10am on Monday, September 9.

His next of kin were notified and Wilson was formally identified.

A post-mortem examination that took place on Tuesday, September 10 found the cause of death to be a shotgun wound to the chest.

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police incident room on 020 8358 0200.

The independent charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information that they receive anonymously that leads to the arrest of the person or people responsible for the murder of Wilson Alexandre Garcia Varela.

Alexa Loukas, London Regional Manager at the charity Crimestoppers, said:“We know that for some people, the truth may be close to home. 

“It maybe someone you know personally was involved in serious violence. 

“You may have a sense of loyalty to that individual but want to do the right thing.

"Please remember that Crimestoppers, as an independent charity, keeps its promise of 100% anonymity each and every day to those who trusts us with their crime information. 

“Share what you know by calling our UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111 or using our website’s anonymous online form. 

“No one will know your identity. We cannot trace your call or track your IP address and we never ask for or record any personal information.

"If you’re a young person, you can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers’ dedicated youth service by visiting Fearless.org.”

Post Grad Students Deny Raping Drunk Woman At West End Nightclub

Ferdinando Orlando outside court

Two post graduate students were caught on CCTV laughing and exchanging high-fives after raping a “ten out of ten” drunk young woman in a nightclub maintenance room under the London Palladium, a court heard today.

Just six minutes after the 25 year-old woman met Ferdinando Orlando, 25 and Lorenzo Costanzo, 26, at the Toy Room Club they were having sex in the side room near the toilets, the jury were told.

Orlando, of St. George’s Square, Pimlico, is currently studying a post-graduate degree in International Law and Costanzo is taking a post-graduate masters degree in Business & Management. 

Both have pleaded not guilty to two counts of raping the petite woman in the early hours of February 26, 2017, insisting she consented after swapping kisses with them on the dance floor.

Prosecutor Allison Hunter QC told the Isleworth Crown Court jury the nightclub CCTV will show the three meeting: “They can be seen to pass her from one to the other, each of them taking it in turns to kiss her.”

Orlando then leads the woman to the maintenance room as she holds onto his waist, with Costanzo behind, steering her as she leans into him, the court heard. 

“I was in the middle of them so it was hard to get away from them,” the woman told the jury. “They were the support for me walking.”

All three emerge sixteen minutes later, with the woman sandwiched between the defendants. “Orlando can be seen to re-arrange her dress, which was twisted and raised at the front, to cover her modesty,” said the prosecutor.

Lorenzo Costanzo arriving at court

“The pair propel her towards the ladies’ toilet, where they open the door and put her inside and turn and run down the corridor.

“They ran straight up the stairs to the outside, where they can be seen hugging, high-fiving each other, strong arming, laughing and looking at what appear to be images or videos on a mobile phone.

“They engage in gestures simulating sexual intercourse and oral intercourse and appear to laugh and congratulate each other.

“It is the prosecution case that she was not able to consent to what she sustained at the will of these two defendants,” added Ms Hunter.

“Her capacity to consent was a matter of supreme indifference and irrelevance to them in their pursuit of their own sexual gratification.”

The complainant told the jury she has no memory of the incident, having begun drinking unlimited Prosecco at 11am, plus free shots and vodka at the club, where she was celebrating a girl friend’s birthday.

“I remember being very drunk and falling over a lot and then I was in the toilets of the club in so much pain, not wanting to get out and then I remember being on the street, sitting on the sidewalk.”

After a French couple helped her home to Ealing the woman was taken to hospital for an injury between her legs. “I was very swollen down there and bruised,” she said.

“I was very swollen, I could barely walk and there was a lot of bruising. I was very scared.”

As well as the painful swelling doctors also noted three bruises between her legs, bruising to her bum, shoulder and leg, plus a mystery love bite to her neck she had no recollection of.

Sex Scene: Toyroom Maintenance Area

She told police on a one to ten scale of drunkenness she was a “ten”, adding: “I do have a history of kissing randomners when I’m drunk.”

When cross-examined she admitted the CCTV showed her grinding her rear into Costanzo on the dance floor and flicking her long hair.

Orlando claims they flirted with each other and exchanged compliments, but the woman told the court she has no memory of their conversation.

She agreed the CCTV shows them “kissing passionately”, but denied groping him between the legs. 

Once in the maintenance room Orlando claims the woman had consensual sex first with him and then Costanzo.

Orlando’s QC Sarah Elliott put it the woman her behaviour was “receptive” and “enthusiastic” and that she was “moaning” with pleasure.

The complainant maintained she could remember nothing and the lawyer suggested the CCTV outside the room revealed her true feelings.

“You appear to be smiling. You gave them the impression you were having a good time.”

Trial continues………

KISS THIS - Police Hunt Protester

Police hunting a violent protester, who assaulted an officer when a pro-Tommy Robinson group clashed with anti-racist counter-demonstrators, have released this CCTV image.

On Saturday, August 24, supporters of the founder of the English Defence League – now known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - staged a protest in central London. 

An associated counter-demo by groups including Stand up to Racism was held in the same location at the same time.

Shortly after 11.30am, a number of people attempted to physically breach a police cordon in Portland Place, near Oxford Circus.

An officer was violently pushed by one or more people.

Police are now releasing an image of a man - wearing a distinctive KISS t-shirt - they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

Detective Sergeant Chris Rudd, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our officers work hard to protect the rights of those who wish to protest and our main aim is to reduce the potential for violence, disorder and disruption to communities.

“Assaults on police officers – who are there to ensure the safety of those attending such protests – are entirely unacceptable and we will work tirelessly to investigate incidents of this nature.

“I appeal to anyone who has information on this individual to come forward in complete confidence.”
Anyone who recognises the man pictured, or has any information about the violence which occurred as part of these protests should call 0208 246 9365.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 - they do not ask your name and cannot trace your call.

Accountant With Taste For High-Life Jailed For Nicking £144K

An accountant with a family-run engineering firm stole £140,000 to fund her child's private school education, foreign holidays and champagne lunches.

Alison Thomas, 52, of Tadworth Street, Tadworth, Surrey, was jailed for two-and-a-half years for the six-year fraud on the company.

She pleaded guilty at Croydon Crown Court to fraud by abuse of position, when she transferred £144,589 to her personal account between December, 2011 and January, 2018.

Thomas worked for seven years as the company accountant at the small firm in south London. 

Her role gave her access to and control of the company’s financial dealings and she was viewed as a vital and trusted member of the team. 

Thomas’ fraud was discovered when one of the firm’s owners began to investigate why the company was not performing as well as it should have been. 

He became suspicious about how Thomas was able to fund a lifestyle of champagne lunches, foreign holidays and private education for her child on the wages she was being paid. 

When the accounts were investigated further, he discovered regular payments were being made to Thomas’ personal account from the company and he confronted her. 

She admitted the offence to him at that time.

PC Stewart Bold of the Met’s Economic Crime Hub in Lewisham, said:“Thomas used her position of trust to withdraw large funds from the company to fund her own lifestyle. 

“She lived beyond her means and treated the company’s account as her own.

“In doing so she put the company in serious financial difficulty. 

“Fortunately this did not lead to the loss of any jobs and therefore further financial struggles for its employees and their families.

“The sentence she has received demonstrates the severity of her actions and I hope will act as a deterrent to others.”

Hair Salon Fire: Arsonist Hunted

Police investigating a deliberate fire at a former hair salon have released this CCTV image of the suspected arsonist they are hunting.

Police were called at 5.00pm on Saturday, September 7 to reports of a fire on Cheam Common Road, North Cheam.

Officers, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) and the London Ambulance Service attended.

A number of neighbouring buildings were evacuated as a precaution.

The disused shop and the empty flat above were severely damaged by the fire. 

Fortunately, no one was injured.

The fire is being treated as suspicious.

Detectives from the South Area Command Unit are investigating alongside the LFB.

A review of local CCTV cameras captured an unknown man walking into an alleyway close to the shop at 4.33pm.

Officers are keen to identify this man and speak with him to establish what he was doing in the area.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to call police at Bromley police station via 101 quoting reference Cad 5323/07Sep.

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Bus Stop Thug Wanted For Punching Passenger

Police hunting a bus stop thug, who repeatedly punched a passenger after deliberately barging into him, have released this CCTV image of their suspect.

Police were called at around 13.20pm on Thursday, August 1 to reports of a man assaulted at a bus stop in Vine Street, Uxbridge.

Officers attended and spoke to the victim, aged in his late twenties, who said he had been attacked by another man.

The suspect is said to have deliberately barged into the victim, leading to a verbal altercation between the two.

He told the suspect to go away and was about to board a bus when he was repeatedly punched and fell to the ground, suffering facial injuries.

Officers are now releasing an image of a man they are keen to speak to in connection with the incident.

He is believed to be in his mid-twenties and was wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a blue t-shirt at the time.

It was reported that at least one member of the public recorded the assault on a mobile phone and police are asking anyone who believes they may have captured this incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 with CAD reference 3894/01AUG or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Teen Caged For Stabbing Young Woman Multiple Times

A violent teenager, who repeatedly stabbed a young woman at a family and friends get-together at a west London address, has been locked-up.

Luke Rose, 19, left his 23 year-old victim bleeding with a lacerated kidney after an argument broke out in the early hours.

She had multiple stab wounds and needed immediate emergency surgery.

Rose, of Shakespeare Road, Hanwell, was convicted at the Old Bailey of inflicting grievous bodily harm, with intent, at the Acton address on January 28.

He was sentenced to four and a half years imprisonment with a further two years extended license.

The court heard in the early hours Rose attended the address with members of his family and friends.

A physical argument ensued which resulted in Rose stabbing the woman, who was known to him, repeatedly before fleeing the scene.

Officers were called alongside the London Ambulance Service and found the victim lying on a bed with multiple stab wounds to her body.

One of the stab wounds had lacerated her left kidney and left her requiring immediate surgery.

On arrival, Rose had already fled the scene but was arrested later that day at his home address.

He was taken into police custody and charged the next day.

Detective Constable Mitesh Mulji, who led the investigation, said: “Rose has failed to admit his actions that night nor has he shown any remorse for the injuries he inflicted.

“We are pleased that the jury carefully considered the evidence in front of them and were able to see through his lies.

“This was a complex investigation and we hope this sentence demonstrates our commitment to pursuing violent individuals through the courts, even in circumstances where victims are reluctant to support a prosecution.”

Gambling Arcade Robbery: Suspect Hunted

Police hunting a gambling arcade robber, who pulled a knife on a woman worker before fleeing with £2,000 cash, have released this CCTV image of their suspect.

The man entered the arcade in Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, south east London on the morning of Wednesday, July 31.

At around 10.00am, after spending around half an hour on a gambling machine, he approached and grabbed the woman working at the shop from behind.

He pulled a knife on her, demanding that she open the safe in the back office.

She complied, and he made off around £2,000 in cash. 

It is believed that he left the scene in a maroon-coloured Mercedes car.

The man being sought by police is described as a white male believed to be in his late 30s, and of slim build. 

He was wearing a green hoodie, black jeans and dark trainers. 

He spoke in broken English, and may be eastern European.

If you recognise the man or have any information that may assist the investigation, call 101 quoting CAD 2148/31JUL19. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Woman Jailed For Keeping Pensioner A Slave

A cruel and selfish woman, who held a vulnerable pensioner in slavery for over four years, has been jailed.

Maria Miller, 65, of Simmons Lane, Chingford, recruited the woman outside a local pet shop, initially to volunteer at her charity outlet.

However, the victim, who was 74 years-old by the time she escaped Miller's clutches, ended up being a dogsbody who slept on the floor of the defendant's home.

At Snaresbrook Crown Court she was found guilty of two counts of holding another in slavery or servitude and one count of theft and received three years.

In 2012 she persuaded the woman, who has learning difficulties, to move into her home address.

She then made her sleep on the floor and carry out tasks such as weeding the garden or clearing out animal shelters in exchange for meals or coming back inside the house.

This resulted in her often being left outside, working until late at night.

Miller also took control of the victim’s bank account, became executor and sole trustee in her will and tried to persuade her to sell a property she owned.

She also refused her access to a mobile phone, money or access to her own pension.

She also lost a significant amount of weight as Miller often refused to provide meals for a number of days, as well as forcing her to sleep on the floor or in an outhouse.

Miller's home was stuffed with designer items, particularly clothing and expensive bottles of champagne.

On June 14, 2016, the victim managed to run away from the address and reported the abuse to police, who began an investigation.

Detective Sergeant James Earle, who led the investigation, said: “Miller targeted one of society’s most vulnerable and the sentence received today reflects the gravity of her actions.

“This was a long and challenging investigation, but we are pleased that Miller has now been brought to justice.

“We know that the victim will never forget the years she spent in constant fear but we hope that she has some closure now Miller is behind bars.

“Her bravery in coming forward to police and reliving some of the worst experiences of her life in court is testament to her strength of character and we hope this sends out a message that the Met will seek to bring the strongest charges for such shocking criminal conduct where appropriate.”

Bully Of Bollo Bridge Road Binned

A bully who subjected the woman in his life to a miserable existence has been locked-up for twenty-two months.

Tarang Katira, 34, of Bollo Bridge Road, Acton pleaded guilty to one charge of controlling or coercive behaviour.

He was jailed at Isleworth Crown Court, where he was also ordered to pay £1,500 costs to the victim and made subject to a restraining order prohibiting contact with her.

On April 29, last year police were called to their home to a report she had been assaulted by Katira following an argument.

Officers attended and Katira was arrested. 

He pleaded guilty to a number of incidents between September, 2017 and April, 2018 of physical, verbal and psychological abuse.

The investigation was led by the West Area CID and officers collated witness accounts from more than 30 people, medical evidence and more than 250 exhibits to support the prosecution.

Detective Constable Robert Watson, said: "Katira subjected her to serious abuse and she was incredibly brave in finally reporting his offending to police.

"This was a complex and protracted investigation and the strength of the case built by the team led to an early guilty plea.

"Domestic abuse has no place in modern society and the Met is committed to playing its part to bring offenders to justice and safeguard and support victims.

"We would urge anyone who is in an abusive relationship to speak to police."

Anyone who is a victim of domestic abuse, or knows of someone who may be a victim, should call police via 101 or 999 in an emergency. 

They can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.