Snubbed Party-Host Shoved 18 Year-Old Girl Over 4th-Floor Balcony

A party host deliberately pushed a teenage girl over a 4th-floor balcony – causing fractures to her neck and back – when she snubbed his advances.

Yusef Ali, 20, was convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm, with intent, on the 18 year-old who fled when he lashed out at attendees with a knife.

Ali, of Corry Drive, Brixton, was also found guilty at Croydon Crown Court of affray and possessing an offensive weapon.

He was found not guilty of attempted murder.

The court heard that at around 9.00pm on August 3, last year Ali and a friend booked a the flat in Empire Square, Long Lane, Borough to host an overnight party.

At around 3.00am the following morning, people started to arrive at the apartment, including the victim and her friends.

Ali had never previously met the victim, but took an immediate interest in her, grabbing at her and pulling her hair to get her attention. 

It was clear the interest was not reciprocated and she attempted to ignore his behaviour, causing him to become angry and aggressive.

At around 9.00am, another group of boys arrived and a scuffle broke out between them and Ali, who had armed himself with a knife from the kitchen.

He was left with a minor cut to his lip and head and lost all restraint, waving the knife in people’s faces, lashing out and stabbing.

The party-goers immediately began to flee the scene, but Ali managed to stab at least two other males as they tried to leave the property. 

Both were taken to hospital and have since recovered from their injuries.

Empire Square

The victim managed to escape the flat and was attempting to call for the lift when Ali approached her. 

She ran to the balcony and called to those below for help, but before anyone could assist, Ali ran at her and pushed her over the ledge.

She landed on the hard floor below and suffered significant injuries including fractures to her neck and lower back. 

She was in hospital for several weeks and although she is making a good recovery, has been unable to go back to work or college.

After the incident, Ali attempted to leave the building, but officers were quickly on scene and arrested him.

A blade found at the venue matched a knife handle in Ali’s pocket at the time of his arrest.

Detective Constable Tom Waller, from the Metropolitan Police's Central South CID, said: “Ali violently pushed an innocent 18-year-old woman off a fourth floor internal balcony in a fit of rage which had already seen him stab two men.

"It was only by sheer luck that she was not more seriously injured and although she is recovering well, this incident has had a huge impact on her life.

“Ali did not care who he injured that night and was clearly intent on harming anyone in his path.

“Those at the party were left terrified and we are grateful for those who have provided their own witness accounts and had to re-live what happened.

“Thanks to them and the dedicated work of our officers, Ali has been brought to justice and is now likely to face a significant time in prison.”

Tube Train Flasher: Pervert Hunted

Police are hunting for this suspected tube train pervert after a man indecently exposed himself to a female passenger.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this CCTV image as they continue trying to identify their suspect.

On October 11, last year a man sat opposite a woman on a Piccadilly Line train from Manor House.

While staring at her, he exposed himself and began to touching himself inappropriately.

The victim quickly left the train and the man then got off at Bounds Green.

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

If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 166 of 11/10/19.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Teen Robbed Of Scooter And Earphones On Train

Police are hunting this suspected robber after a teenager had his electric scooter and AirPod earphones snatched on a Thameslink train.

The 17 year-old victim was told by the robber he had a knife and the suspect was captured on CCTV leaving the next station on the scooter.

The teenager was travelling from West Sutton at around 12pm on February 25 and was threatened as the train approached Elephant & Castle station.

The robber asked to see the victim's earphones and immediately put them in his jacket pocket.

He then asked to take a closer look at the scooter and when the victim refused, simply snatched it from him, claiming he was armed with a knife.

The robber left the train at Elephant & Castle with the electric scooter and earphones.

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

If you recognise him or witnessed what happened please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 2000018769.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Station Punch Tragedy: Police Release E-Fit

Police continue to hunt a train station thug after a middle-aged commuter died three months after being punched unconscious.

The British Transport Police have released this e-fit of their suspect as they attempt to trace the wanted man.

At 11.05am on November 26, last year at St. Mary Cray station in south-east London the 50 year-old victim was punched on the ramp entrance.

The man fell unconscious and was rushed to hospital by ambulance.

He remained there for approximately 15 weeks, but sadly passed away at home on February 15, just three days after being discharged.

A post-mortem examination revealed he died of head and neck injuries, believed to have been sustained from a fall at his home.

Detectives are continuing to try and trace an individual in connection with the assault in November. 

He is described as a black man, of athletic build, and around 6 feet tall.

He was wearing a long black raincoat which had the hood up and tight grey trousers or jeans. 

He was also wearing white Nike trainers with a white tick.

Officers are now appealing to anyone in the local area who may recognise the man in the e-fit picture to get in touch with them as soon as possible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 204 of 26/11/19.

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

Killer Kicked Drinking-Buddy To Death Over £30 Debt

A killer has been caged for kicking his drinking-buddy to death over a £30 debt.

David Dalling, 45, of Thorparch Road, Stockwell, delivered half a dozen kicks to 60 year-old Hurbert Hall before returning to inflict a seventh sickening one.

He was found guilty at Wood Green Crown Court of manslaughter and received ten years imprisonment.

The court heard Hall and Dalling were in in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, east London in the early hours of April 2, last year, having been drinking alcohol together.

At about 6.30am, the friends began to argue over a £30 debt. 

Dalling, the younger and fitter of the two, threw Hall to the floor and began attacking him – kicking him six times in the head.

Dalling walked off to pick-up the items that had fallen out of Hall’s pocket, before delivering a seventh sickening kick to his head before calmly walking away.

A passer-by discovered Hall lying motionless on the floor, face down in a pool of his own blood.

The member of public called 999 and officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and rushed to Hall’s aid.

Hall, from Walthamstow, sustained injuries to his head causing severe blood loss and a traumatic brain Injury. 

He was taken to an east London hospital where he sadly died at 5.40pm the next day.

An investigation was launched by homicide detectives from Specialist Crime and Dalling was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday, April 4 after police enquiries identified him as the suspect.

When he was arrested and cautioned, Dalling replied: “I understand. Murder?”

Detective Sergeant Daniel Yeoman said: “Dalling carried out a brutal, vicious attack on Mr. Hall over a petty argument over a thirty pound debt. 

“Dalling continued his attack on Mr. Hall, even when he was lying defenceless on the ground and clearly injured. 

“Dalling then calmly walked away without an ounce of remorse for what he had done to his friend.

“Luckily our enquiries enabled us to swiftly arrest Dalling and the evidence we compiled has resulted in him being convicted and jailed for killing Mr. Hall.”

Unprovoked Street Assault: Suspect On CCTV

Police are hunting this suspected street thug after a man was punched to the ground during an unprovoked attack.

Police were called to Plawsfield Road, Beckenham at 3.00pm on November 16, last year to a report of a man being punched by an unknown suspect.

The victim, a man in his twenties, was walking along the road with a friend and as he walked past the suspect was suddenly punched.

He was knocked to the ground and taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.

Detectives from Bromley CID have been investigating the incident and are now turning to the public to ask if they recognise the man in the CCTV image.

Detective Constable Marta Kaminska, said: “We believe the suspect was with a woman at the time of the attack, which was completely unprovoked.

“This behaviour is completely unacceptable and is not tolerated. 

“The victim and suspects were not known to each other and there was no reason whatsoever for any violence.

“If this is you in the CCTV, or you are the woman who was with him at the time, I am asking you to come forward.

“Similarly, if you think you know who this man is, then please contact us and tell us what you know.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference Cad 4521/16Nov19.

Alternatively, stay anonymous by contacting the charity Crimestopperson 0800 555 111.

Hairstylist Guilty Of Slapping Wife Over Kickboxer Affair

Sebastien Nabeth

A Kensington beauty salon boss - dubbed the ‘King of Hair Extensions’ - slapped his wife across the face when she confessed to an affair with their kickboxing instructor, a court heard yesterday.

Sebastien Rubens Nabeth, 42, struck 48 year-old Elaine Nabeth at their £715,000 apartment and told her: “You deserved that.”

An hour later he was handcuffed by police outside ‘Sebastien Salon’ in Thackeray Street, Kensington - a business ex-City worker Elaine helped build.

Nabeth, of nearby Onslow Gardens was convicted of assaulting Elaine on December 4, last year at their matrimonial home in Fernhurst Place, Standen Road, Southfields.

He claimed his wife slapped herself in their en-suite and immediately used her phone to take a picture of the reddening to her cheek, but this was rejected by the magistrates.

“The conversation turned very vulgar, asking me about sexual positions with my friends,” Elaine told Wimbledon Magistrates Court. “It was horrible.”

She confirmed her intimate relationship with kickboxing tutor ‘Idris’ to her husband. “He drew his hand back and slapped me hard on the cheek. I was completely shocked.

“My face was quite swollen and it was stinging and I reacted with a  scream. He told our ten year-old son: ‘Your mother is s******* a black man’.

“He was trying to pull my mobile phone out of my hand, grappling with me. There was blood on my hand, caused by a cut to my thumb.”

The defendant claims Elaine disappeared into a toilet with Idris for sex when they attended a party at Putney’s Martial Fitness the previous summer, with the instructor enjoying back-slaps from colleagues when exiting.

Elaine ceased being a co-owner of the salon three weeks before the assault. “I was a director and helped build that business until he coerced me into signing a form,” she told the trial.

Elaine Nabeth & 'Idris'

“He was very insecure and jealous throughout the marriage,” added Elaine, who began dating Nabeth, her then-hairdresser, in 2002. “Financially he looked after me, but he was an emotional bully.

“He tracked my phone and my Oystercard journeys and has been creating a lie that I have been having affairs for five years.”

The marriage effectively ended six moths before the assault, said Elaine. “He was threatening to commit suicide and was sobbing on the sofa.

“He was having breakdowns and could not work and was walking out of the salon. He was buying me unwanted gifts, pressuring me for the relationship to continue.

“He could not face the truth, but the relationship was dead and gone, buried and I told him I did not fancy him physically.”

Describing their marriage as “full of love and passion,” Nabeth said: “There was something not right about my wife. She began to withdraw from the relationship and wanted her own life, freedom and friends.

“I never threatened suicide, but was trying to save the life and family that I had worked all my life for. She was having an affair in the house while I was at work and our son was at school.

“She confessed that she was having an affair with Idris and I said because I had done nothing wrong it was she that would have to leave the flat.

“She started to pinch herself and slap her face and then used her phone to start bashing my head. I realised this was the point that was the end of our family.”

Elaine denied a defence suggestion she had “stitched up” her husband, describing the self-inflicted injury account as “complete fabrication.”

A police nurse did find a small injury to Nabeth’s head, but the court ruled the evidence concerning the tussle for the phone was inconclusive.

The couple are now also involved in bitter Family Court proceedings with Elaine making tax-evasion claims against her ex, the court heard.

Nabeth was bailed to return for sentencing on April 24 on condition he does not contact his wife or visit the former matrimonial home and their son’s school.

OAP's Arm Fractured: Train Station Suspect Wanted

Police are hunting this suspected train station thug after an OAP suffered a fractured arm when shoved to the floor.

British Transport Police (BTP) have today released this CCTV image of the man they want to question.

The appeal follows a report of an assault at Swiss Cottage underground station at 2.24pm on Friday October 18, last year.

The victim, an elderly man aged in his 70's, was pushed to the floor. 

He suffered a fractured arm.

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

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

In both cases, quote reference number 323 of 18/10/19.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Canary Wharf Assault: Two Women Wanted

Police are searching for these two female suspects after a man was punched to the floor at Canary Wharf Underground Station.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this CCTV still of the women they wish to speak to.

The incident happened at 6.35am on Saturday January 25.

The man is reported to have been punched to the floor as he approached the gate line at the station.

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

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

In both cases, quote reference number 119 of 25/01/20.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Harley Street Clinician Stalked By Heartbroken Ex

Video: Shujat Sadique

A Harley Street acupuncturist stalked by her estranged husband suffered stroke-like symptoms from numb-induced stress when he bombarded her with “cringeworthy” love-sick videos, a court heard.

Alternative medicine expert Sahar Hooti - boss of AcuCare Clinic - was sent unwanted flowers and was followed from work by Shujat Sadique, 48, who she dumped after he cheated on her multiple times.

It was the second time the aromatherapist and advanced beauty therapy specialist had walked out on management consultant Sadique, who claimed he was simply expressing the feelings that won her back the first time.

He even sent her a a slick video he made of himself in a professional recording studio singing Bryan Adams’ ‘Please Forgive Me,’ in an effort to shake off his “boring” tag.

However, District Judge Alex Jacobs did not agree and convicted Sadique, of Elmstead Avenue, Wembley of stalking Sahar between December 6, 2018 and March 9, last year.

“Your evidence reflected your misguided attitude and I don’t accept for one moment your actions were innocent,” he told him. “You said you had won her back once before like she’s some sort of prize or trophy.”

Sahar was sent two videos by Sadique near the spot he proposed to her in Southsea, Hampshire seven months after she left him, suspiciously recorded near her parked car.

“He was looking for me and found my car,” the Southsea-native told Hendon Magistrates Court. “I was in the middle of a panic attack  and I was on the floor.

“I had to cancel my patients and thought I was going have a stroke. One side of my face went numb and the medical people said it was extreme stress,” Sahar told the trial from behind a screen.

Sadique recorded himself on the seafront begging: “You will see the new me. We can have a good life, have fun. I can be your soulmate, give this guy one more chance.”   

In the second clip he asked: “Just give me five minutes and we can salvage this. I love you with all my heart. Let me make your dreams come true darling.”

Panic Attacks: Sahar Hooti

University of Portsmouth graduate Sahar, who has another AcuCare clinic just outside that city in Widley, told the court: “I just hated it. It was cringeworthy.”

The couple married in 2015 following a two-year romance, but after her July, 2018 walk-out Sadique’s stalking began by sending her “compromising private images”.

“My heart just sank in that moment. I knew what he was up to,” said Sahar, who also received multiple emails and WhatsApp messages from her husband.

However, Sadique dismissed the compliant, explaining the explicit images were taken during happier times the couple enjoyed in Ibiza. “You can only see a little bit of bum,” he told the court.

He previously made a nuisance of himself at the clinic, she told the trial. “He was waiting in reception and they thought he was a patient.”

“I was horrified. He was creating a scene and he wouldn’t leave.”

Five days later Sadique followed her in Oxford Street. “He tried to start a conversation and I asked a store security guard to stop him following me.

“He followed me around the shop and then to the train station, where I reported him to two police officers and they separated us.”

Sadique told the court he was acting romantically and spontaneously following criticism from his wife that he was “boring”.

This included producing the professional-looking music video featuring him crooning into a microphone over the Bryan Adams track, which starts: “It still feels like our first night together. Feels like the first kiss.”

This was to show he was a new man after refusing to join in karaoke with his wife during the marriage, he claimed. “The videos are cringe, but I was out of my comfort zone and trying to be real.

“When you are on your own you end up googling things on the internet like: ‘How to win your girlfriend back’.

“I thought I would show her this side of me and she would say: ‘Wow. He’s changed’.

“I also went to the place I proposed to her and made the videos. I thought it was romantic.”

The campaign has dramatically effected her quality of life, explained Sahar. “It’s frightening and I stay at home. I pull my curtains and keep my alarm with me.

“I’m scared to have a social life and can’t sleep in my own house. If I hear a noise I think it is him or someone he has sent. It’s too much.”

Sadique was bailed to April 21 for a pre-sentence report on condition he does not contact his estranged wife, her mother or visit the Harley Street clinic. 

Train Racist Wanted For Threats: Suspect Hunted

Police hunting a racially-abusive train passenger, who threatened a couple sitting nearby, have released this CCTV image of their suspect.

British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating the complaint, which occurred on a London Paddington to Reading service.

The incident happened between 11.30pm and midnight on Saturday, February 8.

The man is reported to have started making violent threats and subjected a couple to racist abuse.

Officers would like to speak to the man in the image who may have information that could help their investigation.

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact the BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40.

In both cases, quote reference number 2000013541.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Tube Train Mugging: Can You ID This Suspect?

Police are hunting this suspected tube train mugger after a gang robbed a man and forced him to make a cashpoint withdrawal.

The victim had been partying all night and boarded the Jubilee Line Underground train at 5.30am on January 18.

A group of males boarded the train at Swiss Cottage and one of them grabbed the victim's throat and assaulted him.

They snatched his bag and took his sunglasses, Oyster card, bank card and driving license.

As the train arrived at Wembley Park they ordered the victim to get off the train and threatened to stab him if he didn't take cash out of the machine.

They withdrew £150 and snatched his Michael Kors bag.

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

If you recognise him or have any information please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 2000006419. 

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Stratford Mugging: Second Suspect Wanted

Police are hunting this suspected mugger after two robbers targeted a victim for their bank card and PIN at Stratford station.

British Transport Police have released this CCTV image of the wanted individual.

The incident happened at 3pm on Saturday, January 18 at the east London station.

Two men are reported to have threatened the victim and ordered him to hand over his bank card and pin number.

One of the men was arrested on suspicion of the offence.

Abdouihalim Tchagnani, 18, of Asplins Road in Tottenham, has since been charged and has appeared at court.

Officers are in the process of trying to identify the second man.

They would like to speak to the person in the image and ask anyone who knows him to contact BTP.

Witnesses can text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 and quote reference number 294 of 18/01/20.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Schoolgirl Flashed On Tube Train: Pervert Hunted

Police are hunting this suspected tube train pervert after a male deliberately exposed himself to an 11 year-old schoolgirl in an empty carriage.

The girl was travelling alone on a Bakerloo Line train from Baker Street just after 4pm on February 4.

As her carriage emptied and the train departed Queen's Park Underground Station a male suspect sat opposite the victim.

He then indecently exposed himself to the girl.

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

Detective Inspector Dan Holmes said: “This is clearly an incredibly concerning incident and we are keen to identify this individual as soon as possible.

“The victim was understandably distressed by what happened and her and her family are being supported by specially trained officers.

“We take reports like this very seriously and I’d urge anyone who recognises this man to get in touch with us as soon as they can by texting 61016 and quoting reference 276 of 02/03/20.”

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Solicitor And Boyfriend Sentenced For Legal Aid Translation Scam

A solicitor and her boyfriend, who used his translation company to falsely inflate Legal Aid claims during an £82,743 scam, were sentenced today.

Babita Attra, 41, worked for top Fleet Street criminal firm Carson Kaye and ensured over-priced translation work went to Alexandru Major, 35, a court heard.

The couple, of Muncies Mews, Catford were both convicted of conspiring to defraud the Legal Aid Agency between March 1, 2016 and February 1, 2017.

They were also both convicted of forgery on or before February 23, 2017 and transferring criminal property, namely £15,300.

Major was sentenced to three years imprisonment and Attra two years imprisonment, suspended for two years, plus 150 hours community service work.  

Prosecutor Eleanor Mawrey told Inner London Crown Court four overseas clients of Carson Kaye, who were facing criminal charges, needed important evidence against them translated from English to their native language.

“The Legal Aid process was manipulated by these two defendants and these four criminal cases were manipulated in the same way.”

One Romanian client with poor English needed 113,000 words translated, but Attra falsely claimed for 450,000 words and awarded the £33,800 contract to Major’s company Madison Translations.

That fee was met by taxpayers, via the Legal Aid Agency.

“This was a gross overestimate of the words needed to be translated. She quadrupled it,” explained Ms Mawrey.

Another company provided a cheaper quote, but the contract went to Madison Translations.

“A partner of the solicitors’ firm discovered what was going on and Major assured them everything was okay and there had been some technical problems uploading the correct information.”

To justify the translation fee the work was padded with extra necessary words, the court was told.

“They tried to cover their tracks and come up with translated documents that came up to the figure,” said Ms Mawrey. 

“Large chunks of unnecessary legislation were added, for example the Road Traffic Act was added to a drug importation case.

“Once the payments were received by Major he transferred significant portions to Attra,” added the prosecutor.

They were both arrested at home on November 6, 2018 and Attra agreed she submitted quotes, but relied on Madison Translations’ word count.

Major denied any dishonesty and insisted the work was not falsely translated and money he transferred to his co-defendant was cash he owed her.

Attra’s old boss, solicitor John Kaye, told the jury she was employed on a self-employed basis and introduced Major as somebody qualified to act as a police station legal representative.

“He was never employed by the firm and they had a professional relationship as far as I knew.”

Mum-of-one Attra will now be subject to a Law Society disciplinary enquiry regarding her fitness to continue practicing.

Canada Water £20 Robbery: Two Suspects Wanted

Police are hunting these two suspected muggers after a victim was intimidated into handing over a twenty pound note.

British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating the robbery complaint.

BTP have released this CCTV image of the two males they wish to question in relation to the incident.

A male reported to police he was approached by the suspects at Canada Water station at 11pm on January 25 and intimidated into handing over the cash.

Anyone who recognises the two individuals are asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40.

In both cases, quote reference number 297 of 26/01/20.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Phone Shop Rampage: Suspect Wanted

Police are hunting this suspected thug after over £1,000 worth of damage was caused to a phone shop inside Barking railway station.

CCTV cameras were ripped from the ceiling and the shop window smashed by the suspect, who also confronted staff inside.

British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating and have released a CCTV still of the man they wish to question in relation to the incident.

BTP officers are also appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred at the east London station between 9.40am and 10.20am on February 6.

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

In both cases, quote reference number 157 of 06/02/20.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.