Worth Its Weight In Gold: Saffron Snatched During Night Raid

Police are hunting these two burglars with exotic tastes, who snatched £50,000 worth of expensive spice saffron during an east London warehouse break-in.

Between 9.50pm and 11.50pm on Thursday, June 11, two suspects forced their way into the Ilford business unit.

They stole 10kg of saffron, ignoring other stock to target the spice at the independent business premises.

Their movements were caught on CCTV and this image has been released by the Metropolitan Police's North East CID.

Detective Sergeant Laura Mills said: "This is someone’s livelihood and this theft will, of course, impact their business. 

“Saffron is worth more than gold in weight and an extremely large amount was taken from this business.

“I’m releasing this CCTV because I need information. 

“Someone knows something about this burglary and I am appealing to them to contact our team. 

“If you have any information, no matter how insignificant you think it might be, please contact us.

"The victims are angry and upset that someone has done this to them. 

“It’s important that those who are responsible are caught and the spice is returned to its rightful owners.”

Anyone with information should call 101 or tweet @MetCC. 

To remain anonymous, please contact the independent charityCrimestoppersanonymously on 0800 555 111.

Sleeping Female Passenger Groped On Late-Night Bus

Police are hunting a bus pervert after a sleeping late-night female passenger was woken by a middle-aged man groping her.

Police were called at around 02.50am on Sunday, May 31 to Stoke Newington Road, Stoke Newington by a bus driver reporting a sexual assault on behalf of a female passenger.

The victim had been travelling on the Route 243 bus from Waterloo to Wood Green, north London. 

A man is believed to have got on the bus in the Dalston area. 

He and the victim began talking before the victim fell asleep. 

She awoke a short time later to find the suspect sexually assaulting her.

When she remonstrated with the suspect he stood up and alighted from the bus. 

The victim then approached the driver to report the incident and police were called.

Officers attended the scene and spoke with the victim. 

She has since been provided with specialist care and support.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged between 55 and 59 years-old, around 5ft 6ins tall, with short grey hair, a thick grey beard and of stocky build. 

He was wearing blue jeans and a red top, and spoke with an Irish accent.

An investigation is ongoing by officers from Central East Safeguarding and this CCTV image of the suspect has been released.

Detective Sergeant Adam Knott, said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim. 

“To awake to find the suspect subjecting her to a serious sexual assault will have been a very traumatic experience and it is imperative that we find the man responsible to ensure he is brought to justice. 

“Do you recognise the individual in the image? Please come forward and speak with police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting CAD 1509/31May. 

To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestopperson 0800 555 111.

Houseguest Jailed For Knifepoint Rape Of Resident

A sleepover guest sneaked into a female resident's room and raped her while holding a knife to her throat.

Turkish national Sevdalin Atanasov, 32, of Exeter Road, Enfield, was a friend of one of the victim's flatmates and had been invited to stay the night.

He threatened to kill the woman during her ordeal and tried to lie his way out of trouble until confronted with the police's forensic evidence.

At Wood Green Crown Court Atanasov pleaded guilty to one count of rape at the Enfield address and received thirteen years imprisonment.

The court heard at half past midnight in the early hours of October 22, last year the woman – aged in her 30's – woke to find Atanasov in her bedroom.

His hand was over her mouth and he was holding a knife to her throat.

Atanasov raped her, while threatening to kill her throughout the attack.

Eventually she managed to flee to a friend’s address, where police were called.

When questioned by police he initially denied the offence, but entered a guilty plea after being presented with forensic evidence of the assault.

Detective Constable Andrew Poore said: “The effects of Atanasov’s attack, in what should have been the safety of her bedroom, will undoubtedly remain with the victim forever. 

“He took advantage of knowing that she was asleep, alone and vulnerable in her bedroom.

“I hope that knowing he has been jailed brings her a measure of comfort and security and allows her to move forward with her life. 

“I commend the bravery, resolve, and support shown by the victim in this life-changing ordeal. 

“This successful result demonstrates the Met’s commitment to tackling serious sexual offences and to continually strive to protect vulnerable people.”

Snapped: Suspected Bus Groper

Police hunting a bus groper, who pounced on a young woman from behind, have released this image of their suspect.

At around 10.50am on Wednesday, March 11, the 23-year-old woman, was about to exit the Route 141 bus outside Wood Green Underground Station, north London.

The suspect approached her from behind and sexually assaulted her.

The woman challenged him and the man swore at her before leaving.

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with this incident.

The woman did not sustain lasting physical injuries but was deeply shocked and frightened.

Anyone who recognises the man is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 2520/11Mar.

Alternatively tweet @MetCC, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.

Nasty Racist Jailed For Spitting Abuse

A nasty racist, who spat in another woman's face while screaming abuse and deliberately coughed in the faces of arresting officers, has been jailed.

Carol Cowan, 52, of Church Road, Crystal Palace picked on the woman at 10.45pm in Croydon town centre.

Police were flagged down in Westow Street by the victim, who reported Cowan for racially abusing her and spitting in her face.

Cowan was arrested, but while in custody deliberately coughed into the faces of two officers, claiming she was infected with COVID-19.

She appeared at Croydon Magistrates Court and pleaded guilty to the racially aggravated assault of the female victim.

She also admitted assaulting the two police officers.

Cowan was sentenced to six months imprisonment and ordered to pay each victim £100 compensation.

Inspector Duncan Anderson, of Croydon police, said: "Spitting or coughing in the face at anyone is disgusting and unacceptable behaviour at any time, but given the concerns around COVID19 that we all currently face it is appalling.”

'Blind' Masked Rapist Destroys Woman's Life

A masked rapist, who pounced on a lone woman as she walked through a basketball court – claiming he was armed with a gun – has been caged.

Desmond Atumkeze, 23, of Battery Road, Greenwich, was sentenced to 15 years and two months' imprisonment.

He pleaded guilty at Woolwich Crown Court to kidnapping and two counts of rape and when released will have an additional three years on licence.

The court heard at around 8.45pm on November 8, last year the 30-year-old victim was walking through the court in Gallion’s Park, Thamesmead when she heard footsteps behind her.

As she exited the basketball court, an unknown man put something into the small of her back and said: “I’ve got a gun. I’m going to kill you.”

The man stayed behind the victim and walked her to a concrete clearing next to a drained canal, which has no street lighting, off Warepoint Drive.

Atumkeze, who was wearing a ski mask, then forced the victim to remove all her clothing before raping her.

During the ordeal, he made comments such as: “I'm local” and: "I know your face, I know where you live.”

He kept asking the victim questions including if she had a boyfriend and who she lived with. 

The victim tried to remain calm and comply because she was afraid for her life due to the threat of a gun and Atumkeze telling her that he knew where she lived.

Following the assault, he made the victim walk to the canal bank while still naked and instructed her to wash for 10 minutes in a large puddle, which she did in the freezing cold temperature.

Atumkeze then allowed the victim to get dressed while he went through her handbag, taking her headphones and mobile phone – forcing her to put her password in.

He walked the victim back to the basketball court and when she was sure the suspect had gone, returned home and called the police.

The victim was supported by specialist officers and was taken to a Haven.

Results from forensic testing identified Atumkeze as a suspect.

He was arrested three days later and was taken to a south London police station. 

He lied to police, claiming he had been out for a meal in Woolwich with friends, who ordered him a taxi home because of his vision problems.

He told officers that he was registered blind in both eyes in 2016.

Atumkeze claimed a woman with a buggy helped him out of the taxi and he bumped into a family friend at about 9.10pm, who helped him across the road to his home address. 

He said he did not see anyone else that evening.

In his interview, he said: “I was shocked when I was arrested by the police. I was thinking this was wrong as I could not have done that.

“Due to my physical problems I could not commit crimes. 

“I cannot do that crime as I am blind. I am a virgin so I could not have done this.”

Atumkeze told officers he was familiar with the concrete area where the offence occurred and he knew it did not have lighting – adding that is why he does not go there.

Atumkeze was unable to give an explanation to why his DNA was found on the victim, who he claimed to have never seen before.

Detectives examined Atumkeze’s mobile phone and found internet searches such as ‘rape kit’, ‘DNA profiling’ and ‘the importance of DNA in sexual assault.’ 

He also looked up sexual offences on the Crown Prosecution Service’s website.

Detective Constable Kara Eyre of the South East Area’s Safeguarding team, said: “Atumkeze is a dangerous individual who preyed upon a lone female and subjected her to the most horrendous ordeal where she feared for her life throughout.

“Upon his arrest, he fabricated a series of lies and tried to worm his way out of this atrocious crime. 

“Thankfully, the evidence we collected against Atumkeze was strong and it resulted in him having no option but to plead guilty to his heinous crimes.

“I would like to praise the tremendous courage that the victim has shown throughout. 

“Her assistance meant that we were able to gather the evidence needed to put Atumkeze behind bars where he cannot subject any other women to the same ordeal. 

“Nothing can undo what Atumkeze did to the victim, but I hope today’s sentencing will give her a little bit of comfort and closure.”

The victim has been left traumatised by what happened. 

She had to take four months off work following the ordeal and is having counselling.

In a statement read to the court, the victim said: “I became terrified of going out alone. Still to this day I avoid being alone at night outside. 

“I couldn’t sleep. I would hear the slightest noise and be awake. I have become afraid of the night. I have very intense dreams now and I wake up in a cold sweat.

“I’ve lost my independence and self-reliance. I’m not like I was before and am now more reliant on others. 

“I’ve started suffering panic attacks and anxiety. I’ve lost weight and my appetite. I find that suddenly I will have a flashback to what happened, this causes me further anxiety.

“I’m finding it hard to trust people, especially men, even though rationally I know not all men are going to hurt me.

“I have reached out to a few friends for support as I knew this was too big for me to carry alone. 

“It was hard talking about what happened, it made me feel uncomfortable and it took a lot of courage but I needed the support as well.

“I have male friends that I would go out with for a meal or the cinema. 

“Now I find it really hard to trust anyone, I don’t want physical contact. I don’t know when I’ll feel able to just go out as I did before. 

“I find it very difficult to be close to a guy, or think about being intimate. 

“It was always my goal to get married and have a family. Now I worry because I cannot get close to anyone and what if this doesn’t change?”

Pensioner's Phone Snatched On Bus

Police are hunting this suspected robber after a pensioner had his mobile phone snatched from behind while on the bus.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Roads and Transport Policing Command are appealing for information.

On the morning of Thursday, April 9, the 69 year-old victim boarded the Route 403 bus near West Croydon Bus Garage, travelling towards Warlingham. 

He took a seat on the lower deck on the drivers' side next to the window, in front of the buggy/disabled area.

At approximately 11.55am, the bus pulled into Mayfield Road bus stop close to the junction with Brambledown Road. 

The suspect approached the victim from behind and took hold of his Huawai 20 Mate Pro mobile phone.

The victim held onto his phone before falling to the floor. 

In fear of his safety, he let go of his phone and the suspect ran out of the exit door towards Brambledown Road.

The suspect is described as between 27 and 35 years old, 5ft 8ins tall and of medium build. 

He was wearing all dark clothing, including a dark hooded jacket and dark baseball cap.

Anyone who recognises him or has any information is urged to contact police on 07880 429486 or via 101 quoting crime reference Cad 2764/09Apr. 

Alternatively information can be tweeted to @MetCC or alternatively, to remain anonymous, call Crimestopperson 0800 555 111.

Knife-Wielding Husband Stabbed Wife And Kid

A husband, who tried to murder his wife and an 11 month-old baby during a frenzied knife attack, has been locked up for at least sixteen years.

Rehan Khan, 27, was given a life sentence with the minimum term imposed after the judge ruled he was a dangerous offender.

He pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to two counts of attempted murder

On June 4, 2018 he knocked on the door of a property in Feltham, west London, knowing his 32 year-old wife was inside.

He barged his way into the house and pulled the knife from his waistband during a blazing row.

Khan threatened his wife and others at the address, stating he was going to kill them and himself.

A short time later, police received a call raising concerns for the safety of Khan’s wife as they had not been able to contact her.

On arrival at the property, officers found her and the baby both suffering multiple stab wounds. 

They were both taken to hospital, where they remained for a number of months.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's West Area Safeguarding Team began an investigation.

They were assisted by the Homicide and Major Crime Command and initiated a manhunt to locate Khan, who had fled the scene.

Two days later, on June 6 Khan handed himself in at a west London police station.

Detective Constable Tom Bradshaw said: “Rehan Khan inflicted significant injuries to his wife and a young child – injuries that would have been worse if not for the quick intervention of emergency services.

“He also carried out these attacks in front of others, who will never be able to forget what they saw that night. 

“We are pleased he has now been brought to justice and will spend a significant amount of time behind bars.”

Kew Woman Sentenced Over For Income Support Claim

Wimbledon Magistrates' Court

A woman who lives in a £970,000 home in leafy Kew has been sentenced for claiming income support, despite having excess savings.

Frances Leung, 45, of Raleigh Road, Richmond-upon-Thames appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates Court.

Under means-testing rules applicants with savings in excess of £16,000 are not entitled to the benefit.

She was charged that on May 29, 2015 she dishonestly made a false statement to obtain a benefit, namely income support, by making a false representation to the Department of Work and Pensions that she did not have any capital savings above the permitted level.

Leung was sentenced to a twelve-month community order, which includes forty hours of unpaid community service work, plus up to ten days of a Probation Service-ordered rehabilitation activity requirement.

She must also pay £85 costs and a £60 victim surcharge. 

Assault Outside Shepherd's Bush Empire

Shepherd's Bush Empire

A middle-aged man, convicted of touching a woman outside the 02 Shepherd's Bush Empire has been sentenced.

That night the landmark live music venue was hosting a performance by McFly's Danny Jones.

Joao Pombo, 57, of Talgarth Road, West Kensington appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court.

He was convicted of intentionally touching a female, aged over 16 years-old, on September 5, last year in front of the venue in Shepherd's Bush Green.

Pombo was sentenced to a twelve-month community order, which includes a three-month electronically-tagged home curfew between 8pm and 6am.

He must also attend up to twenty-five days of a Probation Service-ordered rehabilitation activity requirement.

Pombo was also ordered to pay the victim £150 compensation, £250 court costs and must sign the sex offenders register for five years.

Domestic Bust Up: Compo Ordered

A man charged after an ugly incident at a suburban house near Sutton Bowls Club has appeared in court.

Colin Hounsome, 40, of Kentish Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire was dealt with at Wimbledon Magistrates Court in south-west London.

The offences relate to an apparent domestic incident at an address in Amberley Way, Morden (pictured) last summer.

Hounsome was charged with two offences under Section Four of the Public Order Act.

He was charged with using threatening, abusive or insulting words and behaviour towards Mark Line and Katie Wills on August 30, last year.

Hounsome was ordered by the court to pay each victim £250 compensation.

Voyeur Charge For Secret Recording Equipment In House

A young man charged with installing secret recording equipment at a Kingston-upon-Thames house for sexual kicks has been sentenced.

Ampreet Assi, 22, of Heath Road, Hounslow appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates Court.

He was charged with one count of voyeurism, namely installing, constructing or adapting a structure to record another person doing a private act, with the intention of obtaining sexual gratification, on December 1, 2018.

The property is pictured (right).

Assi was charged under the Sexual Offences Act and appeared in court on bail.

He was sentenced to twenty-six weeks imprisonment, suspended for twenty-four months.

Assi must also comply with thirty days of Probation Service-ordered rehabilitation and complete eighty hours unpaid community service work. 

Druggie Jailed For Coughing In Cops' Faces

A druggie stopped by police in north London has been locked-up for deliberately coughing in their faces, claiming he had COVID 19.

Andrew Mcendoo, 39, of North Circular Road, Neasden was stopped in the Wembley area on June 1.

He pleaded guilty at Willesden Magistrates’ Court to two counts of assaulting police and possessing Class A drugs – namely heroin.

Mcendoo was sentenced to a total of twelve months’ imprisonment for the two counts of assault and two months for drug possession, to run concurrently.

As the officers attempted to speak with him, he began coughing at them, stating he had coronavirus.

During a search, he was found to be in possession of heroin. 

He was arrested and taken to a north London police station.

Police Sergeant Andrew Marsh, of the North West Command Unit, said: “This behaviour is completely unacceptable. 

“Our officers spend every day working to protect their local communities.

“Mcendoo’s actions placed them at risk that day. 

“It is clear that he knew he would be arrested if found in possession of the drugs, so he intentionally coughed at them. 

However, they were not deterred and a quantity of Class A drugs is now off the streets.”

Bike-Riding Bank Bandit Blows Two Blags

A bicycle-riding wannabe bank robber is being hunted after two attempts to get cash at east London branches.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Flying Squad have released this CCTV image of the man they are keen to identify.

The first incident occurred on Thursday, January 16 at approximately 4.00pm at a bank on Lea Bridge Road, Leyton. 

A man entered the branch and passed a note to one of the tellers, detailing threats should they not comply with his demands for cash.

A day later on Friday, January 17, at approximately 4.00pm a man entered a bank in Amhurst Road, Hackney. 

Once again, a man handed a note to a member of staff containing threats should they not comply with his demands for money.

In both cases, staff members at the banks activated an alarm and the man left empty handed. 

He is also believed to leave the scene of both offences on a red bicycle.

Detective Chief Inspector Ann-Marie Waller said: “It is important that we identify this man, so I would ask the public to take a good look at the image and get in touch with any information you have.

“This would have undoubtedly been a frightening experience for the staff concerned and I want to praise them for their quick thinking in a stressful situation. 

“In both of these circumstances, bank staff followed their training and prevented this man making off with any cash.”

If you recognise yourself in the image, or have any information about this man you can contact the investigation team viap202578@met.police.ukor call 020 8345 4249. 

Please note this number is not monitored 24 hours a day but please leave a message and someone will give you a call back if appropriate.

If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestopperson 0800 555 111. 

They are a totally independent charity and you will remain 100% anonymous - they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call, your IP address or the device you use. 

Alternatively, visit their website.

Suspected Knifeman Wanted For Nasty Racist Attack

Police are hunting for this suspect after a nasty racist knife attack on a black man in east London, which left the victim nursing a cut to his face.

Daniel Weston, 39, is wanted by the East Area Safeguarding Command.

Police were called at around 8.30pm on Thursday, May 21 to an address in Farmway, Dagenham, east London to reports of an assault.

Officers attended the scene to discover a male suffering from a slash wound to his face.

The victim was at the home of a friend when the male suspect – who was also at the address – approached him and racially abused him. 

The victim asked him to stop and the suspect left the property. 

He returned a short while later and confronted the victim, producing the knife, which he used to slash him to the face. 

Still holding the knife, he then lunged at him twice, but the victim was able to get away and ran outside. 

The suspect then left the address.

Detective Constable Marvin Turner said:“This was an appalling and completely unprovoked attack on the victim - based solely on the colour of his skin - which has left him anxious and re-living the incident.

“Hate crime of any kind is abhorrent and will simply not be tolerated. 

“I know the public will share our disgust at this incident and would ask that anyone who can assist with the whereabouts of Daniel Weston or provide any information which could assist the investigation to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting CAD 8991/21May. Or tweet @MetCC.

If you have information about this incident and you do not want to speak to police, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Leg-Break Knife Thug Jailed

A knife-wielding thug, who stamped on a woman's knee – breaking her leg – has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.

Darren Raffery, 45, also slashed her arm with the blade then deliberately coughed into the faces of arresting police officers, claiming he had COVID 19.

Rafferty, of Bentry Close, Dagenham, east London has now also been banned from contacting the woman for 15 years after the court made a restraining order.

He was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court for inflicting grievous bodily harm to the woman, plus three counts of assaulting the officers.

At1.30pm on Tuesday, March 24 Rafferty went to an address in Gainsborough Road, Dagenham and attacked the woman.

He subjected her to a brutal, sustained assault during which he stamped on her knee, causing multiple fractures.

He lunged at her with the knife, which slashed her arm as she tried to defend herself.

Police attended the scene and found Rafferty in the property and the victim suffering serious injuries. 

She was taken to hospital for treatment.

Upon arrest, Rafferty was verbally abusive to officers, claimed he had COVID-19 and repeatedly coughed in their faces. 

Despite being restrained he continued to try to cough in their faces.

Officers were praised by the judge for their professionalism and the care that they took despite the appalling conduct of the defendant.

Detective Inspector Lucie Card said: “This was a horrendous attack on many levels.

“Rafferty’s vicious, sustained assault must have terrified his victim and has caused her a lot of pain. 

“I sincerely wish her the best for her recovery and hope she can rest a little easier after today’s outcome. 

“We take violent crime seriously and will continue to tackle it, even in these challenging circumstances.

“To use COVID-19 as a weapon against an emergency worker is disgusting but, thankfully, such incidents are extremely rare. 

“However, anyone who does try to use coronavirus to threaten or harm others should expect to face serious consequences.”

Young Gangster Jailed After Firearms And Cash Raid By Police

A young Pimlico villain has been locked-up when police found a loaded gun and £30,000 cash during a surprise raid.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command had been investigating the criminal activities of 21 year-old Younes Serroukh.

On January 14 a search warrant was executed at his home in Cumberland Street.

They found a firearm, loaded with five bullets, inside one of his coats hanging in his bedroom. 

They also found a quantity of cannabis, an assortment of shotgun cartridges and the money.

At Isleworth Crown Court he was sentenced to eight years imprisonment.

He was convicted of possession of a firearm with ammunition; possession of ammunition; possession of drugs and possession of criminal property, namely large quantity of cash.

Detective Sergeant Stuart Wood said: “This conviction and sentencing is a further example of the work we carry out to take guns off the streets.

“This weapon was loaded and could have taken someone’s life. 

“Serroukh has started a lengthy prison sentence for his criminal activities. 

“Tackling violent crime is a priority for the Met, and we remain committed to arresting anyone who possesses a weapon.”

Takeaway Stabbing: Suspect Caught On CCTV

Police are hunting this suspect after a young man was stabbed in the back outside a Croydon fast food takeaway after midnight.

Police were called to London Road, Croydon at 00.45am on Monday, April 27 after the 21 year-old victim reported he was injured in the back with a small bladed weapon.

The incident occurred outside the Fresh and Tasty food takeaway shop and the man was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The suspect then left the scene along Mayday Road.

Detective Constable Chris Dimmer said: “This was a totally unprovoked attack that has left the victim in a state of shock and worry.

“If you’ve seen this man out and about or you know who he is, please contact us. 

“Similarly if you are the man in the image, come forward and speak to us.”

Detectives investigating the incident are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist in identifying the man in the CCTV image to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 0278/27 April or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.

There have been no arrests; enquiries continue.

Dumped Ex Of Harley Street Therapist Sentenced For Stalking Her

Ballad: Sadique

The heartbroken jilted husband of a Harley Street acupuncturist has been sentenced for a stalking campaign against his ex, which included making a “cringeworthy” love-sick video of a Bryan Adams ballad.

Shujat Sadique, 48, sent unwanted flowers and followed estranged wife Sahar Hooti after she dumped him for cheating on her multiple times, the court heard.

The alternative medicine expert - boss of AcuCare Clinic - told the trial she suffered stroke-like symptoms from numb-induced stress as a result of her husband’s behaviour.

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.

At Westminster Magistrates Court District Judge Angus Hamilton sentenced Sadique to a 12-month community order, which includes 120 hours community service work and a 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement.

He must also pay £450 costs, plus a £90 victim surcharge, but will not be the subject of a restraining order despite a Crown Prosecution Service application because the judge ruled Sahar had not been consulted.

Sadique, of Elmstead Avenue, Wembley was convicted of stalking Sahar between December 6, 2018 and March 9, last year.

The court heard his parents’ separation resulted in Sadique having difficulties dealing with rejection and he has sought psychotherapy and not contacted Sahar for nine months.

He sent his wife two videos seven months after she left him, filmed near the spot he proposed to her in Southsea, Hampshire, suspiciously recorded near her parked car.

Sahar told the trial: “He was looking for me and found my car. 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.”

"Scared": Sahar

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.”

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 trial.

He previously made a nuisance of himself at the clinic, she said. “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.”

Vulnerable Schoolgirl Raped: Police Renew Appeal

Police have again appealed for help in identifying a suspected rapist after a 15 year-old schoolgirl with learning difficulties was attacked in south London.

The victim's mother has now added her voice to the appeal and explained how the rape has effected her daughter.

The rape occurred on Wednesday, September 11, last year at around 3.30pm after the victim, who was in her school uniform, got off a bus on Streatham High Road.

As she turned into Guildersfield Road she was approached by a man who engaged her in conversation. 

They turned into Buckleigh Road where the man led the girl to an alleyway and assaulted her.

After the attack he walked back down Guildersfield Road towards Streatham High Road.

The girl’s mother, said: “Can you help catch this man? This has affected my vulnerable daughter and our whole family. 

“We are incredibly upset and cannot understand how someone would take advantage of a young girl with learning difficulties.

“My daughter is no longer able to go out and travel on her own; this man saw the vulnerability in my child.

“I would ask anyone that has any information to call police immediately.

“Please help us to identify this man so that he can be spoken to by the police. Thank you.”

Detectives have also reissued CCTV footage of a man they would like to speak to in the hope that someone will recognise him and come forward.

Detective Constable Larissa Nightingale, from the Central South Safeguarding Team, said: “We remain determined to find the man responsible. 

“It is clear that a young girl has been left traumatised by this assault which happened as she made her way home after school.

“Someone must recognise him. 

“I would ask them to think of this family and the lasting impact. Please come forward and speak with us.”

Anyone who recognises the man shown in the pictures or who has information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 and quote CAD 5718/11Sept19 or tweet @MetCC.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.

There have been no arrests; enquiries continue.

Sledgehammer Jewellery Raid: Suspect Named

Police are hunting this suspected smash-and-grab robber after a Range Rover was driven into a jewellery shop and valuables snatched.

Metropolitan Police officers say they need to speak with 28-year-old Anton Reynolds about the robbery in Uxbridge Road, in Shepherds Bush on October 25,last year.

At around 5.20pm three male robbers drove the large vehicle through the front of the shop, narrowly missing the people inside.

They smashed glass display cases using a sledgehammer and a hammer, and put items of jewellery into bags.

One man was detained a short time later.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help to trace Reynolds.

He is known to have links with Lambeth and the Crawley area of Sussex.

Reynolds should not be approached, and if seen, members of the public should call 999.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 5782/25Oct19.

Or stay anonymous by contacting the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.