Wash And Throw: OAP Floored In Launderette

Police are hunting this suspected thug, after a 78 year-old man was thrown to the floor in a north-west London launderette – suffering four broken ribs.

The OAP was suddenly attacked without warning when a man burst into the Harlesden launderette in Mordaunt Road and violently pushed him against one of the machines.

Detectives have released this CCTV image as they continue trying to identify the man suspected of the June 6 assault at 11.30am.

The sudden attack took place after the mystery man violently pushed open the door of the launderette and marched over to the retired welder, ripping his t-shirt and pushing him.

The pensioner fell hard onto the floor, suffering the four broken ribs, and the suspect ran away from the scene.

In a bizarre turn of events, the attacker returned shortly afterwards and kneeled down to apologise to the victim, telling him it was only a ‘joke’. 

He then attempted to give the victim £20, telling him he could use the money to finish his laundry.

The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he had to stay for a week and is still in pain months later.

Officers know the suspect arrived in a car outside the launderette with two other men, but they were not involved in this incident.

There have been no arrests to date.

Detective Constable Helen Moriarty of the North West Command Unit, who is investigating, said: "I ask people to look at the CCTV footage and see if they recognise this man, then do the right thing and contact police. 

“I believe someone out there will recognise the suspect and be able to tell us who he is. 

“This was a frightening and cowardly attack on an innocent victim and it is imperative we find the person responsible.

“The victim and his family were left terrified following the callous actions of a man who preyed on vulnerable, elderly people. 

“We are doing everything we can to find him are determined to get justice for the victim and to make sure those responsible face the consequences of their actions.

“Similarly, I ask anyone in the area at the time to please contact police orCrimestoppers and share that information with us.

Anyone who has information that could help police is asked to call 101 ref CAD 2717/05JUN20.

Alternatively tweet @MetCC or to remain 100% anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Concrete Case: Police Seize Heroin During Drug Swoop

Drugs cops found 24 kilos of heroin encased in a concrete block when they stopped a vehicle in east London.

Forty-eight packages of the Class A drug – each weighing 0.5 kilos – were seized.

During an ongoing proactive police investigation a 32 year-old suspected drug dealer was stopped by marked police vehicles in Dagenham on November 17.

The local man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and taken into police custody.

Commander Dave McLaren, from the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command, said: “This demonstrates the extent criminals will go to in order to conceal drugs trafficking activity from police. 

“However, we are committed to being one step ahead of these types of criminals to make sure we remove drugs from streets of London.

“Drugs supply is a driving factor in the levels of violent crime and by taking forty-eight blocks of suspected heroin out of the hands of criminals we will have made a major blow to organised drugs supply networks.”

Uzi Found In Stolen Car

This Uzi sub-machine gun – complete with silencer and ammunition – has been found in a stolen car parked in south London.

Police recovered the cache after removing the vehicle and carrying out a forensic search.

Officers from the Specialist Crime Proactive Syndicates seized the vehicle at 12.00pm on November 16 in Appach Road, Brixton Hill.

They were engaged in an operation to tackle serious violence.

The subsequent search of the vehicle found a bag containing an Uzi SMG, the silencer and the ammunition. 

The firearm will now undergo analysis.

Detective Superintendent Steve Ellen, from Specialist Crime South, said: “This is a significant recovery.

“A loaded machine gun has been taken off the streets thanks to the ongoing work of our officers tackling gang violence in the capital.

“Our investigation is in its early stages but we will be working to establish who left the firearm in the vehicle and whether it has been used in any criminality. 

“I would encourage anyone with information about violent crime to contact police or Crimestoppers.”

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Trike Strike: Mum Hit By Kid's Three-Wheeler

Wimbledon Magistrates' Court

A dad threw a tricycle at his ex during a domestic row as she held one of their three children in her arms, a court heard yesterday.

Tyrone Black, 41, was ordered out of the address as he started fixing himself a sandwich and the couple began arguing.

Wimbledon Magistrates Court heard Black, of Bishops Grove, Hampton, previously breached a non-molestation order relating to his former partner Emma Huth.

He pleaded guilty to assaulting her at her home in Air Sea Mews, Twickenham on April 18 and bailed to return for a pre-sentence report on January 21, next year.

The court heard Ms Huth began recording him on her phone when he refused to leave and he asked her to stop.

They continued arguing back and forth by the front door and Black picked up a kid's tricycle and threw it at Ms Huth, who received a glancing blow to her arm from the handlebars.

Black left and his ex called the police several hours later.

She did not suffer any injury.

When questioned by police Black admitted throwing the trike, accepting it may have made minor contact with Ms Huth's arm.

Twelve Years For Railway Station Rapist

A rapist who struck when a lone woman became lost after a night out – attacking her in a wooded area near Catford Bridge Railway Station - has been caged for twelve years.

Danut Bulboana, 21, preyed on the woman - aged her her late 20's – after her cab dropped her off at the wrong location at 11.30pm on August 27, last year.

He was convicted at Woolwich Crown Court of two counts of rape, plus another count relating to his attempt to choke her when she screamed out.

As she tried to find her way home the victim suddenly found herself in an unfamiliar wooded area with an unknown male - later identified as Bulboana.

He raped her twice and she tried to scream, but Bulboana stifled her cries by forcing something into her mouth, choking her.

She eventually managed to get away from Bulboana and called 999.

Police attended and spoke to the victim, who then assisted the officers in trying to locate where the offence took place. 

In doing so, they were able to trace Bulboana’s location and, despite altering his appearance by changing his clothing, the woman was able to provide a positive identification and Bulboana was arrested.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police's South East Safeguarding Team launched an immediate investigation.

They were able to charge Bulboana on October 25, after forensic examinations linked him to the crime.

Detective Constable Dean Young, who led the investigation, said: “This was a brutal and extremely sinister attack in which Bulboana preyed on the vulnerability of a lone woman at night. 

“I would like to commend the sheer bravery displayed by the victim, who quickly called police after being subjected to a truly horrific ordeal. 

“Her actions resulted in a dangerous man being detained by officers within an hour of the attack, and subsequently being brought to justice.

“Sexual offences often inflict lasting trauma on victims, but I hope that Bulboana’s conviction will help the victim’s recovery process.

“This case demonstrates our commitment to removing sexual predators from the streets of London and ensuring they are brought to justice. 

“If you are a victim of sexual crime, please tell us - you will be supported and the crime fully investigated.”

Nuisance Drunk Locked-Up

A nuisance drunk – banned from drinking alcohol in public – has been jailed for eight weeks for breaching the order.

John Coffey, 45, of Old Kent Road, Southwark is subject to a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), which prohibits him drinking in the streets of Camden and Islington and entering the King's Cross area.

He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where he was convicted of breaching the CBO and also ordered to pay £128.

Coffey was issued a CBO on August 7 2020, but on September 7, just one month later, a British Transport Police (BTP) officer was patrolling King’s Cross Square, just outside King’s Cross station.

The officer was approached by an intoxicated Coffey, who started speaking to him in a slurred manner.

His breath smelt of alcohol, and he was in possession of a half-full bottle of whisky, which he continued to drink despite being asked by the officer to stop.

The officer undertook relevant checks on Coffey, discovering the conditions of Coffey’s CBO. 

He was then arrested for being in breach of his CBO.

BTP Police Sergeant, David Underwood, said: “The conditions in Coffey’s Order were clear; he wasn’t to be in the area and certainly wasn’t to be there drinking alcohol.

“The conviction is directly linked to ‘Operation Mammoth’ – a joint operation between BTP, Metropolitan Police and Camden Council to combat anti-social behaviour caused by street population.

“BTP will continue to deal with anti-social behaviour robustly, ensuring Orders such as Coffey’s are enforced.

“The operation’s primary goal is to house and support individuals such as Coffey. 

“If members of the public are concerned about a person’s welfare, please speak to a member of staff or contact BTP.”

Suspected Drug Dealer's Secret Magnetic Stash

A suspected drug dealer was arrested after police found a secret magnetic container attached underneath his car stuffed with cannabis and cash.

Police on routine patrol stopped the suspect vehicle in Coombe Lane West, Kingston-upon-Thames at 6.00pm on November 12.

The officers noticed it was being driven erratically in an attempt to avoid being pulled over.

The officers, from the Violence Suppression Unit, spoke to the driver, who was unable to provide a satisfactory account of why he was in the area.

The vehicle was searched under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act and a mobile phone containing drug-related messages was found. 

Underneath the vehicle was a black metal magnetic box attached to the chassis. 

Inside were eleven bags of cannabis and £150 in cash.

The driver, aged 22, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis. 

He was held in custody while the investigation continued.

Detective Inspector Alison Foxwell, from the Violence Suppression Unit said:“This incident shows the value of vehicle stops to disrupt drugs and associated violence. 

“Our officers are working hard to track down and arrest the right people and stopping vehicles enables us to do this.

“This man thought he could evade prosecution by hiding the drugs underneath he car, but the team conducted a thorough search and easily found the magnetic hide.” 

City Insurance Executive Throttled Girlfriend On Doorstep

Doorway Struggle: Burnell

The “absolutely petrified” partner of a Lloyd’s insurance executive was lifted onto her tiptoes when he grabbed her throat during a violent row in the doorway of his £1.6m apartment, a court heard today.

Head of Marine & Energy Liability Howard James Burnell, 62, inflicted bruising to the throat and thigh of girlfriend Mary Phillips when they rowed after a dinner-date.

Her leg was slammed in the doorway of his flat in Little Green, Richmond on March 14 and pictures of the injuries were shown during the trial at Wimbledon Magistrates Court.

Burnell, a company officer with Bishopsgate-based insurance giants Apollo, was convicted of assaulting Ms Phillips and was bailed until sentencing on January 28, next year.

She told the trial the pair enjoyed a restaurant meal earlier that evening. “We shared one bottle of wine, but Mr. Burnell likes his alcohol so it could have been two.”

While travelling home the couple rowed, with Burnell telling his partner of seven years: “You have crossed the line”.

He stormed off ahead, shutting Ms Phillips out of their shared home, which he owns. “He positioned himself in the doorway,” she told the court from behind a screen.

“He said: ‘You insulted my parents,’ and was very aggressive, more than usual.

“He was red, his eyes were evil-looking. The hatred.

“I tried to push him and thought if I could get in I could defuse the situation, but he was quite adamant that I was not coming in.

“His hand came up and grabbed my throat and I was lifted up on to my tiptoes and was in sheer fear.

“I thought he was going to headbutt me. I was absolutely petrified.

“He also used the door to bar my way and that bruised all of my leg and the bruise was under my jaw for a week and my neck was painful.”

"Absolutely Petrified": Mary Phillips

Burnell denied throttling his ex-partner, suggesting she may have sustained injuries as she tried to barge her way into the flat against his wishes.

“I said I did not want her to come in and she tried to force her way in,” he told the court. “She was putting her leg in and trying to push me back, it was a bit off a stand-off.

“I held her back when she was pushing herself in. I assume the bruising to her leg was caused by the door.

“She was trying to knock my arm and as she was pushing she pushed against my hand, which rode up to her jaw, I think.”

Eventually Burnell allowed Mary in on condition she took a cab to her daughter’s home in Elephant and Castle.

District Judge Andrew Sweet announced: “She lived there for six to seven years. It was her home too.

“She said she was lifted up by her throat and her leg was bruised by the door being pushed against it.

“She found herself in a situation where she was being prevented from accessing where she lived and I accept she was assaulted by Mr. Burnell by grabbing her throat and pushing the door.”

Bailing Burnell for an “all options” pre-sentence report the judge added: “To try to exclude her from somewhere she lived for six to seven years is something I am entitled to take into account.

“I need a report so I can decide how to sentence.”

Midnight Stabbing: Do You Know This Suspect?

Police hunting a knifeman, wanted for a “shocking act of violence” outside a south-east London pub, have released this CCTV image of their suspect.

He is being hunted after a 39 year-old man suffered multiple stab wounds just before midnight outside the Brockley Barge, Brockley Road on March 10.

Police and the London Ambulance Service attended and the victim was taken to a south London hospital, where he underwent surgery.

An investigation was immediately launched by the local CID. 

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Constable Natalie Parker, from the South East BCU CID, said: “This was a shocking act of violence that could have cost a man’s life, and we are committed to bringing those responsible to justice.

“We are appealing for witnesses and information to assist our enquiries. 

“If you are unsure as to whether something that you saw might be significant, we urge you to come forward and report it. 

“You could aid our investigation and prevent opportunity for further violence on the streets of London.

“If you recognise the man pictured, please get in touch. 

“We would like to speak to him in relation to the incident. You can call us or make contact with Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting reference Cad 9112/10Mar20 or tweet @MetCC.

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

Path Wars: Neighbour Accepts Restraining Order

Order: Ruby Virk

A warring neighbour received a restraining order today, but continues claiming the next-door couple are trespassing on her land when walking to their own front door.

Ruby Virk, 52, was due to stand trial, charged with harassing her neighbours, but the charge was dropped in return for her agreeing to the three-year order in a bid to keep the peace.

Each household has to use the same pathway to access their homes, resulting in a bitter dispute and the arrest of Virk.

Wimbledon Magistrates Court heard Haygreen Close, Kingston-upon-Thames was the scene of complaints from each household, accusing the other of anti-social behaviour.

Virk was charged with harassing the couple between April 17, last year and January 10, this year.

She was alleged to have stared at them; kicked rubbish near their door; poured liquid near their door; blocked their pathway and posted them a letter complaining about noise when served with a harassment warning.

Virk was also accused of calling the female partner a “bitch” and telling a delivery driver a package was for “the bastards next door.”

However, Virk told the court today: “Police have not acted on my last call for loud music, which they are doing to harass me. Environmental Health have told me it is a police matter and they are harassing me.

“They are not prepared to come and investigate the noise nuisance. I am in a Catch 22 situation and am very frustrated.

“I am very frustrated, angry and upset. My deeds clearly set out my boundary, my pathway, that's my land they are walking over.

“They are not allowed to walk over my land.”

Path Dispute: Haygreen Close

The court heard the neighbours share a party wall. “Unfortunately there has been no peace between the parties,” said prosecutor Colette Hanna.

“Forty-one has a right of access to walk past this defendant's property, they have a legal right.

“Virk also accuses the male neighbour, who is a professional man, of being a drug-dealer to other people.”

There is no truth to this allegation whatsoever.

The court agreed to make the restraining order in the hope it would minimise contact between the neighbours and stop the problems.

Virk was told not to stare at her neighbours when they come and go on the shared pathway or confront them outside and to be careful in what she says about them.

Train Robber Strikes: Do You Know This Suspect?

Police hunting a train robber, who threatened a passenger, have released this CCTV image of their suspect.

British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating the robbery, which occurred between Tottenham Hale and Stratford Station, north London.

The victim says they were confronted between 7.10pm and 7.30pm on Friday, October 9.

As a result of threats from the suspect the victim handed over property.

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

In both cases, quote reference number 550 of 09/10/20.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

Stubborn Tube Passenger Punched Underground Worker

A violent tube passenger, who punched a London Underground worker when asked to leave an out-of-service train, has been jailed for three years.

Stanley Oragui, 43, of Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town refused to get off the train at Cockfosters station when it reached the end of the line.

He was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court for assault; breaching two suspended prison sentences and a separate shoplifting offence.

On the evening of Sunday, April 26 staff asked stubborn Oragui to leave the depot-bound train, but he refused.

The member of staff then picked up Oragui’s Tesco shopping bag and started to walk off the train in the hope he would follow. 

Oragui then threw two punches at the member of staff, hitting him behind the ear before pulling the staff member’s phone from his top shirt pocket – ripping it – and throwing the phone onto another platform.

Oragui then exited the station and boarded a bus destined for Potters Bar. 

British Transport Police officers stopped the bus on Cockfosters Road, identified Oragui and he was arrested and charged with common assault.

A warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to attend court, and he was arrested for a second time at the end of August.

TfL Embedded Inspector Mullah Hoque said: “This was an abhorrent andcowardly act of violence against an unsuspecting member of London Underground staff, going about their daily duties.

“There is never an excuse for behaviour of this kind, especially in response to the simple request of disembarking a train – we will not tolerate any form ofviolence on the transport network.”

Guilty: Mobility Scooter Murderer Jailed For Stabbing Pal To Death

Stabbed: John Kennett

An enraged man, who stabbed his “best mate” to death for losing his late mother’s mobility scooter, which they used to collect a pawned television, has been jailed.

Kenneth Pitcher, 51, dragged dying John Kennett, 61, into the street and pretended he was assisting him when emergency services arrived.

At Croydon Crown Court he was sentenced to life imprisonment - with a 14-year minimum - after a jury convicted him of murder.

Pitcher - high on crack cocaine - repeatedly plunged a knife into the victim at the address in Woodcroft Road, Croydon on December 23, last year.

Earlier that day the pair - with Mr. Kennett riding the mobility scooter - had gone to a local Cash Converters to collect Pitcher’s pawned television.

By the time they returned Mr. Kennett had lost the scooter and Pitcher was shouting abuse.

Prosecutor Mr. Hugh Davies QC told the trial Pitcher dragged the wounded Mr. Kennett onto the pavement at 9pm and pretended he did not know him when paramedics arrived.

Drunken Pitcher, who had smoked crack cocaine and taken methadone that night, was seen by emergency services leaning over the dying man, asking: “Mate. What’s your name?”

“He told the paramedics the patient had knocked on his door, asking for help and then had stumbled and fallen to the floor,” explained the prosecutor.

Pitcher told the paramedics the man had been stabbed and was bleeding, despite there being no visual evidence of this and when pressed, replied: “I was just trying to f***ing help. I hope he’s okay.”

Pitcher then returned inside and slammed his front door.

“He gave contradictory and false accounts of events at the scene to distance himself from what he had done,” explained Mr. Davies.

“He knew the man lying on the ground very well, a man who he later told police was his: ‘best mate’.

“Mr. Kennett had not knocked on the defendant’s door. It later became obvious he had bled heavily inside the defendant’s living room.

“He suffered multiple stab wounds, including wounds to his left thigh and chest and bruising to the right side of his face.”

Pitcher’s Polish lodger Seb Wierzchoski had witnessed him dragging Mr. Kennett outside and called 999 on the order of the defendant, the court heard.

Regarding Pitcher’s defence case Mr. Davies told the jurors. “He says it was not him. It must have been the lodger by implication.”

Earlier that day the lodger saw Pitcher and Mr. Kennett together, making plans to collect the defendant’s tv from a local pawnbroker.

“The lodger says Mr. Kennett often rode on Pitcher’s late mother’s mobility scooter, not because he was disabled, but because he was lazy.”

CCTV captured the pair travelling along London Road with the scooter and television.

“When the defendant returned home with the television and no scooter he was furious and was shouting that Mr. Kennett was a w*****,” explained the prosecutor.

“He was angry because Mr. Kennett had left the mobility scooter somewhere between Croydon town centre and the house.”

Mr. Kennett, who was a regular visitor, apologised and the pair settled down to drink and smoke crack cocaine.

Police recovered a washing-up bowl and towel covered in Mr. Kennett’s blood from a neighbour’s garden and a wet wipe inside the address contained both the deceased’s blood and Pitcher’s DNA.

Detective Inspector Garth Hall, of Specialist Crime South said: “John Kennett was killed by someone he considered a friend, someone he trusted.

“John was attacked when he was at his most vulnerable in a place where he felt safe. The attack was unprovoked and brutal.

“Our thoughts are with the family at this time. They have acted with immense decorum in what has been an emotionally charged ordeal.

“I am extremely pleased they have seen justice served.” 

Train Pervert Hunted: Bare-Chested Image Released

British Transport Police continue to hunt an east London railway pervert, who exposed and pleasured himself last summer.

This image of the bare-chested suspect, taken at West Silvertown Docklands Light Railway station, has been released.

On three separate occasions over a six day period in July last year, a man was spotted exposing and pleasuring himself at the station.

The incidents all happened between 7am and 8am, on July 26, 28 and 31.

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

If you recognise him, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 95 of 26/07/20.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police Hunt Wannabe Robber In 'Baby Blue Floral Dress'

Police are hunting an unlikely-looking wannabe mobile phone robber, who they describe as wearing a “baby blue floral dress”.

The bespectacled female supermarket suspect allegedly struck while queuing at the till, targeting a woman, aged in her twenties.

The Metropolitan Police have released this CCTV image of the woman they are hunting.

Officers were called at 8.00pm on Tuesday, August 11 to the supermarket in Tottenham Hale Retail Park, following reports of an attempted robbery and racially-aggravated assault.

The victim told police she suffered minor injuries when the woman in the dress tried to snatch her mobile phone.

She said she was queuing when the suspect physically assaulted her and began shouting racial abuse.

When she reached for her phone to call the police the suspect tried to take it, claiming it was her own.

The victim’s phone was returned to her when the supermarket’s security intervened and the suspect escaped on a bike.

Police are appealing for the woman to be identified and have released this description: “The woman is believed to be approximately 5ft 5ins tall with brown hair and was wearing a baby blue floral dress and a blue face mask.”

Detective Constable Natalie Starkey said: “We take all allegations of racism and assault very seriously and my team is keen to speak to anyone who was involved or who witnessed this incident.

“I would also appeal to the woman  in the image or anyone who knows her to contact us.”

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 8609/11Aug.

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

Knocked Out Cold: Police Hunt Pub Pair

Police hunting the brutal attackers of two middle-aged men - knocked out cold while leaving a pub – have released these CCTV images of their suspects.

One of the victims, aged 59, suffered a bleed on the brain and was in critical condition and a 53 year-old victim was hospitalised with a serious head injury.

They were attacked after leaving the White Hart pub in Eltham High Street, Eltham, south-east London after 10.00pm on October 24.

Police carried out CCTV enquiries and established the pair were assaulted by three men after leaving the venue.

A 33-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, October 27 on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. 

He was interviewed and released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Detective Sergeant Ian Barnard, from the Metropolitan Police's South East Basic Command Unit (BCU), said: “We have reviewed CCTV and taken witnesses statements to piece together the events of that evening in an attempt to identify those responsible.

“This was a disgraceful and unprovoked attack, which has left a man fighting for his life in hospital. 

“I would urge anyone who recognises the men in these images to contact police as soon as possible.”

Anyone who recognises the men or has information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference 8247/24OCT20.

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

Male Au Pair-From Hell Caged Again For Sexually Abusing Children

A male au pair-from hell – who sexually abused the children he was paid to care for – has admitted sickening crimes against 20 more youngsters.

Aaron McWilliams, 28, is already serving time for sex offences and received a life sentence – with a nine-year minimum – for these latest convictions.

The “predatory paedophile” pleaded guilty to forty new counts when he appeared in custody at Woolwich Crown Court.

He admitted fourteen counts of inciting a boy under 13 to engage in sexual activity, involving penetration.

Eight counts of inciting a boy under 13 to engage in sexual activity, not involving penetration.

Seven counts of sexual assault on a boy by touching.

Three counts of making an indecent photo of a child.

Three counts of sexual assault on a child.

Two counts of rape of a boy under 13.

Attempted rape of a boy under 13.

Sexual assault on a girl by touching.

Engage in sexual activity with a boy under 15.

The offences were committed between 2012 and 2017 in different parts of the UK and Europe.

McWilliams abused children he came into contact with through his work as a live-in au pair.

The court heard McWilliams was first convicted in 2016 for sexually assaulting a four-year-old child. 

After serving part of his sentence, he was released and began working with another family within a matter of weeks, after providing phony references. 

There, he sexually abused another four-year-old child and was jailed for seven years in August, 2017.

A phone was seized as part of the 2017 investigation, and detectives subsequently found 2,472 indecent images of children, graded category A (depicting the most serious child abuse) to C. 

Detectives discovered an extensive collection of videos McWilliams had made of himself sexually abusing his young victims.

McWilliams was interviewed twice in 2018 about the material on his phone, and made admissions about his abuse of children.

A total of 24 victims, aged between four months and 14-years-old were identified during the investigation. 

All but on one of the victims were boys.

Detective Superintendent Adam Ghaboos, of the Central East Safeguarding team, said: “McWilliams is a predatory paedophile who sexually abused a large number of children he was entrusted to care for. 

“It is every family’s worst nightmare.

“He is manipulative, cold, calculating, and highly dangerous to children and young people. 

“This case is amongst the most serious child abuse offending that the team has seen.

“I would like to acknowledge the courage of the young victims and their families who have endured the horrific abuse and the long-term harm these types of crimes cause. 

“Their information has led to this prosecution, and McWilliams will spend a long time in jail where he cannot harm any other children.”

Detective Superintendent Ghaboos added: “Our enquiries have led us to a large number of McWilliams’ victims, but we can’t rule out the possibility that there may be more. 

“I would urge any families who have employed McWilliams or believe that he may have had contact with their children to come forward.”

Pal Beats Friend To Death At Thornton Heath Flat

Killer: Nikolay Zhivkov

A brutal thug has been found guilty of murdering his friend in a “brutal and sustained” attack at his Thornton Heath home.

Nikolay Zhivkov, 44, was convicted following a trial at the Old Bailey and will be sentenced at a future date.

Police began an investigation after the body of 60 year-old Krasimir Kartikov was discovered at his home in Whitehorse Road on Monday, January 13.

A post-mortem examination revealed he died from multiple injuries, including several skull fractures and a broken nose.

Neighbours heard loud voices and banging inside Krasimir’s flat in the early hours of Sunday, January 12.

Several witnesses also reported seeing a man regularly visit the property. 

He was identified as Zhivkov.

Officers began an urgent search to locate him, which involved analysing telephone data which linked him to the address at the time of the attack.

Beaten: Krasimir Kartikov

CCTV enquiries were carried out, revealing Zhivkov had boarded a bus at West Croydon Bus Station later on Sunday morning.

He was traced to an address in Southall and arrested on the evening of Thursday, January 16.

During interview he refused to give any explanation for the attack and denied any involvement.

In a statement, Krasimir’s family said: “Krasimir was the nicest man you can imagine. 

“He was kind and always eager to help others. He was liked by everyone who knew him.

“I cannot imagine what could possibly have provoked someone to murder him in this way. 

“It breaks our heart to think about it.”

Detective Chief Inspector Helen Rance, of the Specialist Crime Command, said: “This was a brutal and horrific attack on Krasimir by someone he knew and had allowed into his home.

“Throughout this process Zhivkov failed to take any responsibility for his actions. 

“Now he has no choice but to face up to what he did to a man who cared for him and called him his friend.”

Hackney Rape: Do You Know This Man?

Police hunting a Hackney rapist, who attacked a lone female, aged in her twenties, have released this image of their suspect.

The victim told officers she was approached by an unknown man between 11.00pm and 11.30pm near Victoria Park Road on Friday, September 25.

The male suspect engaged her in conversation and walked with her for some distance before raping her near Well Street.

Detective Constable Russell Popplewell, from the Metropolitan Police's Safeguarding Team, said: “I would ask everyone to have a good look at this image and see if they recognise this man. 

“This is of course an incredibly serious incident and we are carrying out an intensive investigation to identify the man responsible.

"I would ask anyone who witnessed anything suspicious on the night of September 25 to get in touch with us. Any detail – no matter how small – could assist with our investigation.”

If you recognise the man in the image or if you have any information that could help the investigation please call police on 101 quoting cad 2496/28SEP20.

Teen Jailed For Carrying Fearsome 'Rambo' Knife

A teenager caught by a specialist Metropolitan Police squad with a fearsome 10” Rambo knife has been locked-up.

Jahcub Pierre-Registe, 18, received thirty-three weeks custody, following his arrest in Acton, west London by the Violent Crime Task Force.

Pierre-Registe, of Elsham Road, West Kensington was sentenced at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court.

On Monday, August 28 officers were on patrol in Beech Avenue, Acton Vale at 5.50pm.

They saw a group of five men, who appeared to be carrying out a drug deal.

As officers approached the group dispersed and officers gave chase. 

They caught Pierre-Registe and when officers searched him they found in his waist band a large Rambo-style knife in black sheath. 

The knife blade was 10" long with 3-4" handle.

Pierre-Registe was arrested and taken into custody. 

He was charged with possession of a pointed or bladed article and pleaded guilty the next day.

Pierre-Registe was also ordered to pay the court £400.

PC Chapman, of the Violent Crime Task Force said: “I hope the sentence handed to Jahcub Pierre-Registe will show those who carry knives that they will go to prison if they are caught. 

“It is against the law and incredibly dangerous.

“Our officers are out day and night, working to tackle violence across London and will continue to take knives and weapons off the streets.”