Bogus Workmen Preyed On OAP's

Detectives have reissued these e-fit images as they continue to appeal for information following two distraction burglaries targeting elderly victims in Hackney.

The e-fit images are of two men they would like to speak with in connection with burglaries which both occurred on Wednesday, July 22, 2019, within a short time of each other.

Detective Constable Tom May of the Central East Command Unit CID, who is leading the investigation, said:"I would urge the public to take another look at these images to see if they recognise these men. 

“Although both sets of victims were physically unharmed, they have been left distraught by the callous actions of the men who preyed on vulnerable, elderly people.”

At around 12.30pm, an 89-year-old woman left the address she shares with her 90-year-old husband in Gosset Street, Hackney to go shopping.

She was approached by a man in the street wearing a blue lanyard who told her an explosion had taken place and that they needed to go into all of the flats to check the water pipes.

The victim agreed to take the man to her home, at which point they were joined by another man who followed them.

Once inside the property one of the men began moving materials from under the sink while the other suspect searched the living room, where the victim's husband was sat.

Both men then left a short time later.

The female victim was confused as to why one of the man had entered the living room. 

She asked her husband - who was in recovery having recently suffered a stroke - what the man had done. 

He was confused but responded that the man had taken a black bag.

The elderly woman then realised the man had taken a handbag containing around £4,000 in cash. 

She alerted her daughter who then called the police.

In the second incident, two hours later, an 85-year-old man and his 77-year-old wife were at their home near Mabley Green in Homerton.

At around 2.30pm, two men knocked on the door, claiming to be from Thames Water. 

They said an explosion had taken place down the street and they needed to check the water.

The male victim was directed to go upstairs and turn the taps on while the elderly woman looked down the street to see what had happened.

A short time later, both men left.

Later on, the victims went out but became suspicious when they noticed that they could not see any works taking place. 

They returned home and searched their bedroom, discovering that around £400 had been stolen, as well as sentimental jewellery including an engagement ring and Star of David necklace.

Suspect one is described as a white male, approximately 40 years old. 

He was about 5ft 8inches tall and was “plump” in figure. 

He had short dark hair and was clean shaven. 

He was wearing a dark jumper and trousers and had a lanyard around his neck.

Suspect two is described as a white male, very thin build, aged around 17-19 years-old, clean shaven, with short brown hair slicked back with gel.

He was wearing a grey, thin summer waterproof style jacket with a cream t-shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone who has information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 5615/15DEC20.

Alternatively, to remain 100% anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Burglary Suspect In Court After Armed Christmas Day Break-Ins

Willesden Magistrates' Court

Police arrested and charged a suspected armed burglar after three frightening incidents early on Christmas Day.

Tony Corby, 32, of Greenway, Pinner was arrested after an elderly woman was threatened with a knife after an intruder broke through patio doors at 7.30am.

The burglar fled with cash and at 7.55am police received another call in the Pinner area of a suspect fleeing from a break-in and a 8.05am report of an attempted burglary.

Corby appeared in custody at Willesden Magistrates' Court on December 26, charged with two counts of aggravated burglary and one count of attempted aggravated burglary. 

There were no reports of any injury in the three incidents, which were quickly identified as linked.

A number of lines of enquiry were rapidly investigated, resulting in a police raid at around 8.30am of an address in Pinner Hill Road. 

Items including a knife and a rucksack were recovered at the premises and Corby was arrested.

A/Chief Inspector Jason Stewart of the Metropolitan Police's North West BCU said: “Police officers came into work across the capital on Christmas Day as part of their total commitment to protecting our communities.

"Their response to these incidents in Pinner was rapid and diligent. 

“Using their skills and local knowledge, they were able to arrest a man very soon after the burglaries. 

“I’d like to thank our Response Team officers and CID detectives for some excellent joint working.”

"Habitual Thief" Jailed And Banned From Square Mile

A prolific crook, with 147 offences to his name, has started an eighteen month prison sentence for breaking into retail shops in the City of London.

Paul McKenna, 29, struck a bakery; pharmacy and dry cleaners in just over a week, snatching approximately £1,000 in cash from the tills.

The burglaries occurred between August 27 and September 7, last year.

He was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court for the three Square Mile break-ins, plus two similar offences in Hackney, east London.

The court banned him from the City of London for five years by making a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), prohibiting McKenna entering the Square Mile.

Detective Constable Ufuk Ekbic said: “McKenna is a habitual thief, not just in the City, but all across London. 

“Thanks to some good work by our officers, who spotted him and quickly arrested him, he is now facing the consequences for his latest crimes.

“As well as bringing criminals to justice, we also aim to get the highest harm, most prolific offenders banned from the Square Mile. 

“In this instance, McKenna has been banned from the City of London for five years.”

A few days after the third burglary, City of London Police officers spotted McKenna in the City, recognising him from CCTV footage, and quickly arrested him.

Suspected Gunman Arrested After Threat

Police seized this gun after a woman in east London was threatened with the weapon and retaliation from “the boys”.

Police were called in the early hours of Wednesday, December 30, last year by a terrified young woman, who reported she had been threatened by a male.

The suspect produced the firearm from his man-bag, after a meeting at a residential address in Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets.

The man brandished it at her and menaced her, warning that he would return again later with “the boys”.

Around 24 hours later, after a series of successful enquiries, a 28-year-old suspect was tracked down to an address in nearby Bow.

Armed officers carried out a warrant and recovered a silver handgun, ammunition, and a quantity of suspected class A drugs.

Detective Sergeant Charlie Leather, of the Metropolitan Police's Trident command, said: “Thanks to the prompt actions taken by officers we have removed another dangerous weapon from the streets that could have been used to potentially injure or kill someone.

"The victim in this incident has been left understandably very shaken by her experience.”

If you have any information about someone you suspect may be carrying a knife or other weapon, contact Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A man was arrested and taken into police custody. 

St. Pancras Sex Attack: Can You ID Suspect?

A lone woman has been molested in the early hours behind St. Pancras International railway station as she was walking home.

Police have released this CCTV image of their suspect as the hunt to capture him continues.

The incident occurred on Friday, September 11, at approximately 2.35am.

The victim, a woman in her twenties, was making her way home after meeting a friend. 

She was walking through Pancras Square when she suddenly became aware of the presence of an unknown male, who had begun to follow her.

The man proceeded to approach her before subjecting the woman to a sexual assault.

The victim managed to flee her attacker and security officers were able to alert police.

Detectives are keen to identify and speak to this man captured on CCTV around the time of the incident.

He is a white male, around 5 foot 7 inches in height, who was wearing a black puffer jacket, light blue jeans, and black shoes.

Detective Constable Lauren Ebert, from the Metropolitan Police's Central North safeguarding team, said: “The victim in this incident suffered a terrifying ordeal after a night out.

“We are requesting the public’s help to identify the man pictured above. 

“If you recognise this man, please come forward and speak to us, no matter how insignificant you may think it is.

“You can do so by calling police on 101, quoting CAD834/11SEP20, or by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.” 

Burglar With Champagne Tastes Caught On CCTV

Police are hunting this suspected burglar after a couple's Islington home was ransacked and their stolen bank card used to buy a bottle of Champagne.

Officers have released this shop CCTV image taken in Southgate Road of the masked suspect using the card minutes after the break-in.

On December 18 at 2.50pm the couple, a man in his 30's and a woman in her 20's popped out for half an hour.

When they returned home they found their front door had been forced and £3,000 worth of property stolen, including a Whyte Portobello bike; Maltese gold cross pendant and chain; Christmas presents; a MacBook Pro and cash. 

After buying the Dom Perignon Champagne with the stolen card the suspect left on an electric scooter in the direction of Hackney, where he attempted to buy another bottle of Champagne with the stolen card.

The suspect is described as a white man, aged between 20 and 30-years old, of a slim, muscular build. 

He was wearing a light coloured hooded top under a Canada Goose jacket, grey jogging bottoms and a red baseball cap.

Police Constable Zak Tallis, from Central North Basic Command Unit, said: “This burglary has impacted the victims severely.”

Anyone who can identify the man shown in the image or knows of the whereabouts of the stolen property should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting Cad 4636/18DEC.

To remain 100% anonymous contact Crimestoppers at crimestoppers_uk.org or call 0800 555 111.

Drug Dealer Had £3m Worth Of Cocaine

A man has been jailed after specialist officers found more than £3 million worth of cocaine in the boot of his car.

Sam Migliorini, 32, of Shaw Avenue, Barking received eight years and three months’ imprisonment.

He pleaded guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court after pleading guilty to possession of Class A drugs, with intent to supply, and possession of criminal property.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command stopped a grey Smart car between junction 24 and 25 on the M25 on Thursday, October 1 as part of a proactive operation.

Driver Migliorini was detained and taken to a car park nearby off the A10 in Enfield. 

Officers searched Migliorini, and the car, and found a large black holdall in the boot, which contained 30 one kilogram blocks of cocaine – estimated to have a street value of £3million. 

The blocks were labelled ‘C.E.N.G – Cartel Ecuador Nueva Generacion’.

In the Smart car officers found the vehicle contained a sophisticated hide, which ran the width of the car, underneath the front passenger seat and driver's seat.

The hide was operated via a magnet being placed on the centre console below the gearstick. 

This then lifted up the front passenger seat to reveal the hide, which was empty.

An encrypted mobile phone was also found inside the vehicle. 

As part of their enquiries, officers carried out a search warrant at Migliorini’s home address in Barking. 

When Migliorini was arrested, he had a Mercedes car key and what officers suspected was a safe key in his possession.

As detectives arrived at his home address, they saw a grey Mercedes leave. 

The vehicle was found shortly after, parked up and unattended in Shaw Avenue near the address.

The Mercedes key which Migliorini had on him opened the vehicle. 

Detectives searched the car and found a safe in the boot. 

The other key Migliorini had on him opened the safe and officers found about £15,000 in cash inside.

Detective Sergeant Gemma Brown, from the Specialist Crime Command, said: “This was a significant seizure of Class A drugs and this a great example of how officers are tirelessly working to disrupt the supply of drugs.

“The people who are involved in the supply of drugs clearly have very little regard for the chaos of violence that comes with it. 

“Seizures such as this stop drugs reaching the streets of London, where they have the potential to cause great harm to people and communities.

“Criminals who think they can use things such as hides and encrypted devices to evade capture are wrong – you will be caught and brought to justice.”

Woman Racially-Abused And Assaulted: Do You Know This Man?

Police are hunting this suspected race thug after a woman was attacked in the early hours outside a shop in west London.

The victim, a 37-year-old woman, was attacked by a group of men outside a grocery shop and was racially abused and needed hospital treatment for ahead injury.

The incident occurred at the eastern end of Kilburn Lane, Maida Vale – near Queens Park railway station - at around 3.00am on December 22, last year.

The investigation is ongoing and detectives have released this picture of a man they want to identify and speak to. 

He is a white man, believed to be aged between 28 and 35 years-old, 5ft 10in tall and of average build. 

He had a short beard and was wearing a flat cap and black coat at the time of the incident.

If you recognise him or have any information about this incident, please call police on 101 quoting CAD 1172/22DEC19. 

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Leyton Stabbing: Do You Know This Suspect?

Police are hunting this suspected knifeman, who repeatedly stabbed a stranger in the street while demanding money.

On Saturday, June 1, last year at around 6.50pm, officers on patrol in Midland Road, Leyton, were flagged down and alerted to a 28-year-old man who had been stabbed multiple times in the chest, hands and wrist.

London Ambulance Service attended and he was taken to hospital. Fortunately, his injuries did not prove fatal.

Officers believe the attack took place outside a house in nearby Wesley Road, close to the junction with Leigh Road. 

The victim was walking along when he was approached by a man who is described as black, of stocky build and with his hair in short plaits.

The suspect is alleged to have stabbed the victim multiple times while demanding money. 

He is then said to have picked up a brown leather holdall type bag and walked along Leigh Road in the direction of Abbots Park Road.

Detective Constable Nicola Cross, of North East Area CID, said: “This was a brazen attack on a residential street in broad daylight that left a man in hospital with serious injuries.

“We are fortunate that the man we want to speak to has been caught on CCTV. 

“I believe that anyone who knows this man will be able to recognise him from the footage and the image we’re releasing today.

“If you are able to tell us who he is, or if seeing the footage makes you remember something you saw on that evening in June, I would urge you to come forward.”

Anyone who can assist officers is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD6504/01JUN19.

No detail you might have is too small - every bit of information helps towards the fight against knife crime in London.

If you don’t want to speak to the police, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

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

Alternatively, visit their website.

Mugger Killed Beloved Pet Dog During Violent Watch-Snatch

Police are hunting a vicious mugger, whose violent watch-snatch led to the death of a beloved pet dog owned by the victims.

On August 4 in Spanish Place, Manchester Square, Marylebone the masked attacker, who was also gloved, pounced on the married couple.

The 56 year-old man and 36 year-old woman were walking their two dogs, including Norfolk Terrier Rufus, at 4.18pm when they were attacked.

The suspect was pushing his pedal cycle on the footpath when he stopped the couple. 

He forcibly removed the man’s watch causing scratches to his forearm. 

He continued to struggle with the man, which led his wife to try to pull the suspect off him. 

The woman was violently pushed to the ground, landing on their Rufus, who died shortly afterwards.

The altercation between the suspect and the man continued, with the suspect being repeatedly punched in the face.

The victim tried to follow the robber, who punched him in the face again in Hinge Street. 

Shortly afterwards he lost track of the suspect as he fled on the bicycle through Duke Street, towards Selfridges.

The victims were taken by officers to a London veterinary clinic where they said goodbye to their dog. 

The victims were then taken home by the officers.

Detective Inspector Lee Hannant, of West Area Command Unit said: “This was an unprovoked and unacceptable attack that has left the victims shocked and upset. 

“The attack has led to the needless death of the victims’ well-loved dog.

“I’d ask anyone who recognises the man in the image released today to get in touch. 

“If you know what happened, or even if you think you saw anything suspicious or out of place, please call us without delay and report what you know.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information that could assist the investigation should contact police by dialling 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 5415/04Aug.

To remain anonymous visit Crimestoppers_uk.org or call Crimestoppers on 0500 555 111.

Merry Christmas To All Our Readers

Happy Christmas everybody!

We hope all of our readers all over the world are having a day of peace today.

Thank-you all for continuing to check-in to Square Mile News and please continue to do so in 2021.

We wish you all a Happy Christmas and a better New Year.

'Influential Black Briton' Caught Drink-Driving In Rolls Royce

Dean Forbes leaving court

A businessman named on JP Morgan’s Powerlist of influential black Britons has been caught drink-driving in his £150,000 Rolls Royce.

Business software entrepreneur Dean Forbes, 42, a former Crystal Palace FC trainee, was stopped for speeding in the black 6.6 litre luxury car.

He appeared at Bromley Magistrates Court today, where he pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol on his breath in Bickley Road, Bickley, south-east London on December 22.

Forbes, who lives in a £3m detached house in the exclusive Keston Park gated community, had 41 micrograms of alcohol in his breath.

The legal limit is 35.

He was the chief executive of CoreHR, which was bought for £180m earlier this year by Access Group, where Forbes is now the President of its people division.  

On being named on the 2021 list he said: “I’m honoured to be named to the Powerlist, to stand alongside such outstanding individuals from the black community.

“Race, inclusion and representation matter and this list is an excellent showcase of the brilliance that exists in the black community and demonstrates the broad and powerful contribution being made by these individuals to society and the UK economy.”

Dressed casually in a blue v-neck jumper and jeans Forbes was unrepresented during the hearing and gave no explanation as to why he was over the drink-drive limit.

Prosecutor Sudara Weerasena told the court: “Officers were in the area and stopped the defendant’s car because they observed him speeding.

“They spoke to him and he admitted having alcohol earlier that day and he failed a roadside breath-test.”

When asked his income by District Judge Vanessa Lloyd to calculate the fine Forbes told the court he makes £50,000 per year.

“You pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity and are of good character,” she told him, fining him £400, with £85 costs and a £40 victim surcharge.

Forbes was also disqualified from driving for twelve months.

A female companion, believed to be his wife, drove Forbes away from court in a black 3.9 litre £200,000 Ferrari, which has a matching personalised number plate to his Rolls Royce.

The globe-trotting businessman’s social media is full of photos of himself with sporting personalities like Rio Ferdinand and Ian Wright, plus rapper Kanye West.

He also attends the worlds leading sporting events, including Wimbledon, Royal Ascot, the Monaco Grand Prix, the French Open and when in the USA games at the NBA’s Miami Heat, MLB’s St. Louis Cardinals and MLS’ New York Red Bulls.

After missing out on a professional contract at Crystal Palace Forbes and his disabled mother were made homeless and spent a year living in temporary shelters in south London.

After landing a telesales job at Motorola he worked his way up a number of IT companies, eventually becoming head of international operations at software specialists Primavera, which was bought-out by Oracle.

He was the youngest Vice-President at Oracle in thirty years and went on to be the CEO of KDS, which was bought out by American Express while he was at the helm. 

Suspected Killer Still On The Run

Stabbed: 'Taki' Boudhane

The suspected killer of a motorbike courier, who was stabbed after a traffic row, is still being hunted almost a year on.

Nathan Smith, 27, fled to the Continent the day after 30 year-old Takieddine 'Taki' Boudhane was fatally stabbed in Lennox Road, Finsbury Park on January 3.

Detectives believe he travelled to Austria and then onto Switzerland. 

Officers are confident he has now moved elsewhere in Europe or further afield.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, who is leading the investigation, said: “Nathan’s family are understandably worried about their son, having not had any contact with him for almost twelve months.

“We know that Christmas will be a particularly difficult time for them and we would urge Nathan to think about the pain and distress he is causing his own family.

“We would also ask him to think about Taki’s loved ones who have now had to spend nearly a full year without their brother or son. 

“Unlike Nathan’s family, they know he is never coming back.

“All year we have worked tirelessly to find Nathan and that work continues at pace. 

“We would like to take this opportunity to remind people to look again at his image and call us if you think you might have seen him or know where he might be. 

Wanted: Nathan Smith

A Metropolitan Police reward of £10,000 remains on offer for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for Taki’s death.

Nathan has also been placed on Europol’s Most Wanted Fugitives list in the hope that increased publication of his name and image will lead to information on his whereabouts.

He is described as a white male, 6ft 3ins and of slim build, with dark hair. 

He usually has a dark beard although this may have been shaved off. 

He also has a tattoo on his right forearm reading ‘count your blessings’.

He has links to north London, particularly Islington, Camden and Kentish Town.

Taki, an Algerian national living in Enfield, was working as a delivery driver on his motorbike when he was involved in a traffic altercation at 6.50pm. 

The incident escalated and culminated in Taki being stabbed. 

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly afterwards.

Motorist Jailed For Mowing Down Armed Cop

A motorist, who ran over an armed police officer when ordered to stop has been jailed.

Aydin Altun, 26, of Suffolk Road, Tottenham received eleven years and nine months imprisonment and was banned from driving for twelve years and ten months.

He was convicted at the Old Bailey of attempted grievous bodily harm, with intent in White Hart Lane, Tottenham on October 29, last year.

Police were investigating a shooting in nearby Fairfax Road the day before and the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command took over the probe.

A black Mercedes similar to the one Altun was driving was reportedly involved so officer attempted an armed stop.

When it pulled over officers approached the front of the car and shouted: “Armed police, show me your hands.”

CCTV and body worn video footage played in court showed Altun drive forward at speed, throwing one of the armed officers onto the bonnet.

The officer was left clinging on as the car accelerated towards White Hart Lane Station. 

Altun tried to throw him off the car by zig-zagging across the road.

After a few seconds, the officer somersaulted across the road onto the pavement.

The Mercedes drove off, but officers found it a short time later abandoned in Tiverton Road, with the officer’s mobile still wedged between the bonnet and windscreen.

The officer lapsed in and out of consciousness and received significant grazing and cuts to his head, elbow, knuckles and hand and was taken to hospital and later discharged.

In court the officer, said: “I remember being scared for my life, I thought I was going to die. I remember thinking if this car was going to crash, I was going to die.”

'What a Plank': Yoga Teacher's Benefit Scam

Croydon Magistrates' Court

A yoga instructor and wannabe actress and model dishonestly pocketed £8,541 in benefits by secretly working additional hours.

Zelia Taitt, 43, continued claiming Housing Benefit and Employment Support Allowance when her earnings increased.

The mother-of-one, of Primrose Close, Wallington pleaded guilty to two counts of dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances to the London Borough of Sutton and the Department of Work and Pensions between November 14, 2017 and November 11, 2018.

She failed to inform her local council and the DWP when her hours changed and her income increased.

Croydon Magistrates’ Court heard Taitt dishonestly received an additional £6,487 in Employment Support Allowance payment and £2,054 in Housing Benefit.

She will repay the money via deductions from her current Universal Credit claim.

District Judge Nigel Dean told Taitt today: “You received money from the state that you were not entitled to. I give you credit for your guilty plea on the day of trial.”

Taitt has a new job at a studio in west London and that employer is aware of the court case, the hearing was told.

Her lawyer said she was in “straightened” financial circumstances.

Taitt was placed on a twelve-month community order, which includes 250 hours community service and was ordered to pay £300 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.

Driver On The Run

A suspected reckless driver is on the run after jumping bail.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's South West Command Unit are appealing to the public for information to find the whereabouts of the wanted male. 

Ridwan Ali, 22, whose last known address is Northwick Road, Wembley, north-west London is wanted by police for failing to appear at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court.

He had been charged with two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving without insurance.

The charges relate to a road traffic collision in Garratt Lane, Wandsworth on Tuesday, July 21.

A warrant for Ali's arrest was issued by the court when he failed to appear on bail on October 30.

Anyone who has information concerning his whereabouts should contact police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 0314896/20 or emailp235964@met.police.uk.

To remain 100% anonymous, visit crimestoppers_uk.org or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Prison Sentence For Mosque Knifeman

A muslim convert, who stabbed a fellow-worshipper in the neck during mosque prayers, has been jailed.

Daniel Horton, 30, received eleven years and three months imprisonment for stabbing the 70 year-old man at Regent's Park mosque.

He pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm, with intent, and possession of a bladed article.

Detective Constable Daniel Jones of Central West CID said: “This was a shocking and brutal unprovoked attack in a place of worship where the victim should have been safe. 

“The sentence highlights the callousness of this attack on an unsuspecting victim.

“Horton had the audacity to smile when he was shown images of his victim’s injuries, not showing any remorse for his heinous actions. 

“I’m therefore pleased that Horton has been jailed for considerable length of time for his actions.

“I’d like to thank the worshippers who heroically detained Horton on that day, which possibly prevented him from causing further harm. 

“I’d also like to thank the victim for his courage and cooperation throughout the investigation.

“We may never know why Horton chose to viciously attack his victim, but there is never an acceptable excuse or reason for the use of violence. 

“The Met will continue to crack down on violence in London as well as on those people who think it is acceptable to carry an offensive weapon.”

Police were called to the mosque in Park Road, St. John's Wood at 3.10pm on Thursday, February 20 to reports of a stabbing.

The victim attended afternoon prayers at about 3.00pm and was acting in the capacity of a muezzin, whose responsibility it is to call all members of the mosque to prayer in the main prayer hall.

When he entered the main prayer hall the victim noticed Horton in the second row. 

The victim, who has been attending the mosque for about 25 years, recognised Horton by face but not by name as someone who often attends the mosque to pray.

When the second prayer was ending, the victim felt a sharp smack to the right side of the neck. 

However, he was not aware at this stage that he had been stabbed. 

The victim then saw blood on the floor so he stood-up, held his neck and made his way out of the main prayer hall. 

Many members of the mosque also realised this and rushed over to help him.

Other worshippers who were close by, witnessed Horton raise his arm and stab the victim in the neck. 

These witnesses bravely detained Horton and called the police.

Officers attended shortly after and arrested Horton on suspicion of attempted murder. 

Upon being arrested, Horton told officers: “This is not a religious attack and is not a racist attack.” 

Once in custody, Horton told a dedicated detention officer: “I don’t need a solicitor, I’m going to admit it.” 

When this was put to him in interview he said “I did this.”

He later said to the custody sergeant: “I had no intention of killing him. By the way I was standing I could easily have killed him, but I had no intention of that. 

“This was to send a message to him and the other associated with him.”

During his police interview when asked about the above statement, Horton simply smiled and nodded but gave no reply. 

He then gave no comment to all the questions put to him.

Aristocrat: "Go Back To Where You Come From"

An aristocrat, who is 65th in line to the British throne, told Sainsbury’s staff in the Strand: “Go back to where you come from. I’m going to kick you out of the country. You’re not English.”

Rowan Nash Lascelles, 43, is the son of The Hon. James Lascelles, The Queen’s first cousin, once removed and his great grandmother was the daughter of George VI and the Queen’s aunt.

It was Lascelles’ third racially-aggravated conviction and staff described him as “very aggressive” after his bank card was declined, Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court heard.

He pleaded guilty to using racially aggravated threatening behaviour towards store manager Shujel Ahmed and Sainsbury’s employee Mariluz Olmo on November 25.

Lascelles spent two days in police custody before first appearing in court last month, where he was bailed to King George’s Hostel in Great Peter Street, Victoria - ironically named after his great-great grandfather King George V.

“You are not very nice when under the influence of street drugs,” District Judge Susan Williams told him. “I wouldn’t have liked to have met you in Sainsbury’s in the Strand.”

He was sentenced to a twelve-month Community Order, which includes a six-month Drug Rehabilitation Requirement and a fifteen-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement.

Lascelles was also made subject to a twelve-month Exclusion Order - prohibiting him from entering Sainsbury’s in the Strand for twelve months.

No order for costs or victim surcharge was made. “I’m not going to make you pay anything, you’ve got no money,” the judge told him. 

“Lets encourage you to stay away from street drugs, they’ll mess with your brain. Hopefully you will stay out of trouble for the next year.

“This was racially-aggravated. Not very nice,” she told him.

Prosecutor Zoe Hollingsworth told the court: “Officers were called to Sainsbury’s in the Strand to a report of a male, this defendant, being disruptive in the shop.

“He had tried to pay, but his card was declined and the defendant made some racist remarks.

“He said: ‘Go back to where you come from. I’m going to kick you out of the country. You’re not English.’

“Afterwards the store manager Mr. Ahmed said: ‘The man was very aggressive and racist towards me. I did nothing to provoke his behaviour.’

“The defendant was sentenced to imprisonment in December, last year for a racially-aggravated offence and there is a previous one.”

Those incidents involved a Leicester Square casino doorman he called a “Paki” and another man he racially abused at Victoria Train Station.

A court Probation Officer said Lascelles claims to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) triggered by “physical and violent abuse” from his stepfather during his childhood.

Lascelles also claims to have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which results in him becoming angry very easily.

The court heard he is in contact with his mother, who resides in France and runs a theatrical business and hopes to join her when he sorts his life out.

Lascelles promised the Probation Service he has stopped smoking heroin and crack cocaine and has been on a methadone prescription.

He also blames the “emotional neglect” of his mother for his ADHD, which was not addressed in childhood.

District Judge Williams announced: “When he is not self-medicating with illegal drugs he is less likely to go into Sainsbury’s and turn into Mr. Angry and make all sorts of nasty racist comments.”

Top Deck Mugging: Three Suspects Wanted

A 15 year-old schoolboy was repeatedly punched and robbed of his mobile phone on the top deck of a bus in east London.

Police investigating the violent mugging have released these CCTV images of their three suspects.

The incident took place at around 3.00pm on Tuesday, September 15 onboard a route 474 bus near Savage Gardens, Beckton.

A group, all male, boarded the bus and went up to the top deck, where they approached the teenage boy. 

One of the group sat next to him and the others surrounded him. 

They demanded he hand over his phone.

When the boy got up and tried to leave he was dragged back to his seat by his collar and repeatedly punched. 

He was able to break free and get off the bus, but was punched again to the back of the head as he did. 

He suffered bruising to his face in the incident.

One person has been interviewed under caution in relation to this incident, but officers are still trying to identify others they believe were involved.

Detective Constable Nick Kortright, from the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command, said: “This was an unprovoked and unacceptable attack. 

“The victim has been left scared to get on a bus and tries to avoid going out unless an older family member is with him.

“Public transport in London is very safe and thankfully, incidents like this are rare. 

“We are determined to identify those responsible. I’d ask anyone who recognises the three people in the images released today to get in touch.”

If you know anything about this incident, or if you can identify any of the three males in the pictures, please call 101 quoting CAD 1585/08DEC. 

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

Pervert Strikes On Dancefloor

Police are hunting a nightclub pervert after a woman was molested on the dancefloor.

Officers are asking the public to help them identify this suspect as they continue investigating the sexual assault complaint.

The incident occurred during the early hours of Sunday, January 5 at a nightclub in Old Street, Islington, north London.

A woman was on the dance floor of the club when she was sexually assaulted by a man. 

She reported the incident to police later that day and continues to be supported by specialist officers.

While the investigation continues, there have been no arrests at this stage.

After exhausting all other reasonable lines of enquiry, detectives are now releasing an image of a man they would like to identify and speak to.

Anyone who recognises this man or has information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD4117/05JAN20.

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

Prisoner On The Run

A convicted jailbird is being hunted by the police, who want to put him back behind bars.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's North Area Command Unit are appealing for the public's help to locate him.

Danny Tyndall, 39, (pictured) is wanted on recall to prison.

The police say he has connections to the Haringey area of north London.

If you see him in public, do not approach, call 999 and inform police immediately.

Anyone who has information regarding Tyndall's location, should call police on 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.