Young Offenders Employee Accused Of Molesting Teen

Oak Hill

A woman pleaded guilty today to molesting a 15 year-old boy at a young offenders’ institute.

Ashley Wright, 26, of Blunts Lane, Wigston, Leicestershire admitted four charges relating to her behaviour at Oak Hill Secure Training Centre, Milton Keynes.

She appeared on bail at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court and was sent to Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court for trial after pleading not guilty to a fifth count.

The training centre, based in Chalgrove Field, Oakhill is operated by G4S Care and Justice Services.

It provides accommodation for up to eighty boys, aged twelve to seventeen years-old who are either serving custodial sentences or held on remand.

Education and healthcare are provided on site by G4S.

Wright, who wore a black polo neck to and black trousers spoke only to confirm her name, address and date of birth.

She pleaded guilty to abuse of position of trust at Oak Hill Secure Training Centre on May 13, 2019, namely caused or incited a 15 year-old boy to engage in sexual activity.

Wright also admitted engaging in sexual activity with the same 15 year-old boy, namely inciting him to touch her breasts on or before October 21, 2019.

She further admitted sexual activity with the boy by intentional touching on or before December 31, 2019, plus one count of engaging in sexual communication with the same boy for sexual gratification on October 13, 2019.

Wright pleaded not guilty to another count of engaging in sexual communication with the boy for sexual gratification between November 1, 2019 and January 31, last year, namely sexual comments in a hand-written letter. 

Prosecutor Mr Corran Helme told the court: “The charge is in the same factual matrix of the others. They are all linked.”

On this count she was bailed to appear at the crown court on April 20.

Magistrate Laura Boyle announced; “These five offences are very much interlinked and we have received a guilty plea on four offences and they need to be sent to the crown court for sentence.

“They need to be kept together so the one offence that is not a guilty plea should go to the crown court.”  

Wright was granted bail on condition she does not enter the boundary of the M25 motorway except for court hearings; be unsupervised with a child under the age of eighteen years-old and does not contact the boy complainant.

Victim Hit With Bike And Crate In Ilford

Police are hunting these two suspects after a shocking attack involving a storage crate and bike was caught on CCTV.

The 33 year-old victim was walking with a friend near Marks & Spencer, High Road, Ilford between 11.20pm and 11.50pm on November 5, last year.

They were approached by the two suspects, coming from the direction of Cranbrook Road.

The two men assaulted the victim by kicking and punching him and hitting him with a bicycle and a nearby storage crate.

The two men then left the scene towards Seven Kings.

London Ambulance Service also attended and the victim was taken to an east London hospital. 

He sustained a significant head injury. 

However, his injuries are not life-threatening and he has since been released from hospital.

Detectives from East Area CID are investigating.

Detective Constable Danielle Adams, said: “This was a seemingly unprovoked attack, which left the victim needing hospital attention for a serious head injury, which could have been much worse. 

“Thankfully the victim has not been left with any long term medical issues as a result of this attack.

“I would ask everyone to have a good look at this footage, do you recognise either of these men? 

“If you do, or if you witnessed anything that night, please get in touch with police as soon as possible. 

“It is really important that we identify these two men as quickly as possible.”

Anyone who can help police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting CAD9770/05NOV20. 

You can also provide information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Town Hall Petrol Protester Jailed

A local homeless man, who emptied a petrol can inside Kensington Town Hall while threatening to set himself and the building ablaze, has been caged.

Ako Ahmed, 45, who was in a housing dispute with the council, splashed petrol in the reception area and pulled out a lighter before police intervened.

At Isleworth Crown Court he received four years imprisonment for making threats to kill and threatening to damage property.

A jury acquitted Ahmed of attempting to commit arson, with intent to endanger life.

At around 11.30am on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Ahmed attended Kensington Town Hall in Hornton Street and began shouting at staff.

He poured petrol on the floor of the reception area and all over himself.

Ahmed took out a lighter before threatening to kill a named employee as well as everyone in the building by burning it down.

Police were called and upon their arrival Ahmed was disarmed of his lighter by an officer. 

He was arrested on suspicion of arson and threats to kill and was later charged and remanded in custody.

During the trial, the court heard how Ahmed had been involved in a dispute with the council about his housing situation.

Detective Constable Nigel Pacquette of Belgravia CID, who led the investigation, said: “Ahmed had lost sight of the fact that he was attacking the very people who were trying to help him. 

“His actions could have resulted in serious injury to everyone present, including himself.

“I’m thankful this wasn’t the case and applaud the officer who bravely disarmed Ahmed of his lighter.

“Had it not been for the actions of responding officers who placed themselves in harm’s way, the outcome of this incident could have been far more sinister.”

Aggressive Drunk Ruins EastEnders Actress' Film Shoot

A drunken yob ruined ex-EastEnders actress-turned film maker Vanessa Bailey’s latest movie by spitting and smearing his blood on her and her team when he gate-crashed the set, a court heard.

The award-winning writer/director/producer, who also appeared in BBC’s ‘White Gold’ was shooting a short film on the subject of mental health and suicide by the Thames’ Teddington Footbridge.

Recovery truck driver Dean Lort, 38, suddenly found himself in the middle of the shoot as he walked along Teddington Lock and flew into a rage when challenged.

At Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court he pleaded guilty to assaulting Ms Bailey; sound supervisor Simon Hornett and photographer and sound technician Felix Jeager on March 7, last year.

He also pleaded guilty to causing £2,800 worth of criminal damage to the shoot and to sound equipment and possessing a small amount of cannabis.

Afterwards Ms Bailey described herself as “traumatised and shocked” and needed to have a hospital tests after Lort, of
Randle Road, Richmond smeared blood in her face.

“I did not know how far he would go and it was not something one would expect in a quiet residential area,” she said.

Prosecutor Jade Sodipo told the court trouble started when Lort began goading the crew with one of his arms outstretched. 

“Ms Bailey says she was trying to calm him down and he called her a ‘slag’ and ‘c***’ and spat at her and wiped his blood on her face.

“He had earlier hit himself with a piece of equipment and Ms Bailey had to go to St. Thomas’s Hospital.”

Ms Bailey, who runs Nine Yard Films, said the entire £2,800 shoot was ruined and would now have to be re-shot at her own expense after crowdfunding had raised the initial budget.

Lort had barged into the film crew, asking: “Do you want a fight?” He got in the victims’ faces and was shouting aggressively at them, the court heard.

When Lort started grabbing the equipment and pushing over the gear he was put into a headlock by one of the crew and continued trying to spit at the victims.

He continually shouted abuse at them, his face now covered in blood, spitting at the same time.

The two male victims said they were also “traumatised” by the incident and had lost work as a result and had their equipment damaged.

Police were called and Lort was taken into custody, where the cannabis was found when he was searched.

“He said he was walking along and saw the crowd and heard someone say something to him and went to confront them,” explained Ms Sodipo.

“He said he was pushed and a scuffle began and thinks he was hit by someone and admitted he was drunk at the time.

“The defendant told officers he did not intend to hurt anyone, but was surrounded and feared for his safety.”

Lort told the court: “I was walking along the footpath near the river and there was a film crew spread across the path and as I walked over the bridge I was in the middle of a crowd.

“Someone came over and started pushing me along to get out of the way, but there was no other way to get through and that’s how it started.

“I did think someone called me a swear word and I did turn around and felt I had been attacked and they hit me with their equipment.

“I was in a rush to see my son. I had a few drinks earlier in the day, but I wouldn’t say I was intoxicated.”

Lort was placed on a twelve-month community order, which includes a thirty-day recommended activity requirement and a three-month home curfew between 7pm and 7am.

He must also pay £2,800 compensation to Ms Bailey; £100 compensation to each of the male victims; £220 costs and a £95 victim surcharge.

“These offences were particularly unpleasant. The spitting and the blood, even without Covid, carry hepatitis and other diseases,” magistrate Diane Chitty told Lort.

“These people would have been frightened of infection. This is viewed very seriously and is unpleasant.”

Driver Banned For Tragic Lane Change

Thomas Ruffy

A budding primary school teacher has put her career dreams on hold for two years after her lane-change resulted in the tragic death of a dad-of-two motorcyclist.

Isabelle Jane Mullarkey, 23, did not see 29 year-old Thomas Ruffy overtaking a line of slow cars at up to 54 mph when she suddenly pulled out in front of him.

He was catapulted into a pedestrian traffic island, suffering catastrophic head injuries and died the next day with his family at his hospital bedside.

On Wednesday, Mullarkey, of Handen Road, Lee, south-east London was disqualified from driving for three years and ordered to complete 200 hours community service.

She pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving on November 11, 2019 in Eltham Road, Blackheath.

Mr Ruffy was described as a “joker” and “cheeky chap” by his mother Esther Clark, 53, who attended the sentencing and heard Mullarkey was guilty of “momentary inattention”.

Prosecutor Mr Subhanur Chowdhury told the court Mullarkey and Mr Ruffy were travelling in the same direction at 11.27am when she pulled her white Skoda Fabia in front of him.

“He is separated from his motorcycle and strikes the pedestrian refuge and as a result receives fatal head injuries, brain stem and traumatic head injuries.”

Isabelle Mullarkey

In her victim impact statement Mrs Clark said: “My whole world changed in an instant. I knew my beautiful son would be either severely brain damaged or pass way.

“The most difficult thing I’ve ever done in my life was tell him: ‘Okay Tom. You can go now’.”

Mullarkey’s lawyer Sarah O’Kane told the court: “This is a very sad case for all concerned. Ms Mullarkey has asked me to extend her sympathy and remorse to the parents of Mr Ruffy and his wider family and friends.”

An expert estimated Mr Ruffy’s speed at 44mph-54mph, but concluded even if he was observing the 30mph speed limit a collision was inevitable and Mullarkey should have seen him in her wing mirror approaching from behind.

“The news he had died was difficult for her to deal with at her young age and it is something that will stay with her for the rest of her life,” added the lawyer.

“It had a devastating impact. She can’t see a future for herself and has extreme  remorse, guilt and sadness.

“The planned a career as a primary school teacher and had just started university before this incident, but has deferred for the last two years.”

Magistrate Heather East announced: “This is a very sad case. We have heard two young adults were travelling along the same road and collided.

“Perhaps if Mr Ruffy was travelling slower his injuries would not have been fatal. We will never know.

“Ms Mullarkey now has to carry that heavy burden that the actions of her driving took another life.”

Mullarkey must also attend twenty days of rehabilitation and pay £85 costs and a £90 victim surcharge.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

A tipsy pub customer shouted: “Bang! bang!” asking the bar manager: “Do you think I’ve got a bomb in my bag?” before throttling him, a court heard.

Jobless John Chitty, 65, had downed four to six pints during the afternoon drinking session when staff became worried about his unaccompanied rucksack.

Chitty, of Mason Close, Hampton, Richmond-upon-Thames was convicted of assaulting Joseph Clipsham at the William Webb Ellis pub in London Road, Twickenham on July 10, last year.

Prosecutor Sudara Weerasena told Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court: “Mr Chitty’s blue rucksack was unattended and the bar manager wanted to keep it for safekeeping.

“The defendant asked: ‘What? Do you think I’ve got a bomb in my bag?’ and made a loud: ‘Bang, bang,’ sound.”

Chitty pretended to throw the rucksack at the bar manager, shouting: “It’s a bomb!”

The bar manager ordered Chitty out of the pub, but he reacted violently. “He put his hands around the throat of the victim in a strangling motion,” added Ms Weerasena.

“He grabbed the bar manager my the neck and other staff and customers took him to the floor to restrain him.”

Chitty fought the charge, claiming he simply reacted to the bar manager spitting at him and intends to appeal.

His lawyer Ms Caroline Reeve said: “His previous convictions are of no relevance and this was a one-off incident.

“Mr Chitty simply does not accept he was responsible for any assault and maintains the manager spat art him and he pushed him away, fearing Covid.

“He had drunk four pints of lager on this occasion and alcohol may have effected his actions that day.

“He lives a quiet lifestyle and has several medical complaints, including diabetes, mobility issues and has stents in his heart.”

Magistrate Vanessa Weguelin told Chitty: “The court takes a serious view of someone who goes into a pub and having consumed four to six pints of lager behaves in a thoroughly reprehensible manner by claiming your bag had a bomb in it.

“That is not the way to behave in public and then you put your hands around Mr Clipsham’s neck.”

Chitty was placed on a twelve-month Community Order, which includes an electronically-tagged two-month home curfew between 6pm and 6am.

He was also ordered to pay £200 compensation to the bar manager, plus £350 costs and a £95 victim surcharge. 

Campaigning Musician Threatened To Slit Unhappy Female Employee's Throat

A women’s rights champion told a sacked female employee, who criticised him online: “When I find you and my people find you, I’m going to slit your throat,” a court heard yesterday.

Musician Warner Newman, 37, who teamed up with UK charity Women’s Aid when releasing single ‘Runaway’ dismissed the young victim from his trendy plant-based vegan cafe in Brixton, south London.

Croydon Magistrates Court heard she was critical in an online review of Blank Brixton, prompting New Zealander Newman to bombard her with 48 phone messages in one day.

The father-of-three, of Acre Lane, Brixton pleaded guilty to communicating a threatening message to the woman on September 13, last year and harassing her with multiple text and phone messages on September 12.

The victim now fears leaving her home alone and looking at phone messages and has installed security cameras at her address.

Prosecutor Mrs Nwanneka Ike told the court: “The complainant was an employee of Mr Newman for a short period of time.

“She was asked to stop her employment and states she received fifteen messages and two video calls from Mr Newman.”

The defendant claims she was sacked for making an inappropriate comment to his Afro-Caribbean wife at the height of last year’s Black Lives Matter protests.

“The reason for his messages was she posted a review about her former employers online and described the working conditions as unfriendly and poor,” explained Mrs Ike.

“In response to her posts Mr Newman made the calls and she asked him to stop, but she received further messages and calls from him, a total of forty-eight.”

Newman left a final voice note, which he was able to delete immediately after the complainant listened to it, in which he said: “One more thing. “When I find you and my people find you, I’m going to slit your throat.”

Fortunately the victim recorded the message before Newman deleted it. 

He followed up the voice note with a text of a smiley face, wearing sunglasses.

In her victim impact statement the victim said: “This has brought me great concern for my personal safety.

“I don’t know what Mr Newman is capable of or who he knows. I am scared.

“I feel personally attacked and harassed whenever I get a message on my phone and I dod not expect to get a message on my phone threatening to slit my throat.

“I cannot leave home alone in fear of Mr Newman following me and I have installed cameras at my own expense at my front door.”

Newman’s lawyer Mr John Briant told the court: “He has a wife and three children. He is a family man and bought a building in Brixton and converted it into a cafe.

“He has been building up the business for three years and has employees who have been with him for a number of years and it feels like a family.

“There were some difficulties with the complainant, who was on a work trial and there was a negative online review about the cafe.

“Having gone through lockdowns and the pressures of work and trying to support his family in difficult circumstances he admits he totally over reacted.

“He accepts he should not have sent the voice recording and accepts there was an impact on her.

“This course of conduct lasted less than twenty-four hours and as soon as the threatening message was sent, it was delated.”

Suggesting Newman was simply erasing evidence magistrate Mr Daniel Willis said: “That’s one interpretation.”

“There has been no further contact,” added Mr Briant. “There will be no further contact.

“He has started counselling to deal with his reactions and behaviour. Art is ongoing to deal with these issues.

“He had not thought things through and had an emotional response to the effect this would have on his business and his family being at risk.”

Newman, who has a conviction for battery, was sentenced to a twelve-month Community Order, which includes a ten-day designated activity requirement and up to thirty days of the Probation Service’s thinking skills programme.

He must pay £200 compensation to the complainant, plus £85 costs and a £95 victim surcharge.

Newman was also made subject to a two-year Restraining Order, prohibiting contact with the victim.

Teen Robbed On Top Deck: Do You Know This Suspect?

Police are hunting this suspected robber after a teenager was threatened into handing over cash while travelling on a bus.

Detectives are appealing for help to identify the man, who told the 17 year-old victim he was armed with a knife.

At approximately 6.00pm on August 28, last year the teenager was on the upper deck of a route 89 bus as it ravelled through Broadway, Bexleyheath.

He was confronted by the suspect, who threatened to stab him.

The victim handed over a quantity of cash before the suspect got off in Ruskin Drive. 

The teenager was not injured.

Detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing
Command are investigating.

They have carried out a number of enquiries to trace the man and have now released a CCTV image in the hope that someone will come forward and identify him.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference CAD 5533/28AUG20.

Alternatively, to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Teens Held After Knife & Cannabis Police Raid

Two teenagers have been arrested after a police raid in west London, where cannabis, cash and a fearsome 'zombie' knife were seized.

Officers executed an early-morning warrant at a residential address in Chiswick High Road on Thursday, February 4.

A 17 year-old female was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession, with intent to supply, Class B drugs. 

She was taken to a west London police station and was subsequently released on bail.

Officers involved in the same investigation arrested a 17 year-old male a week later on Thursday, February 11.

He is suspected of possession, with intent to supply, Class B drugs and conspiracy to commit robbery. 

He was taken to a west London police station and was subsequently released on bail.

The warrant was linked to an investigation into a series of moped enabled, knife point robberies committed in west London towards the end of 2020.

Enquiries continue.

Machete Seized From Suspected Car Vandals

This fearsome weapon was seized by police, who caught two young men suspected of vandalising cars with a baseball bat in south-east London.

They were arrested after a foot-chase by Violent Crime Taskforce (VCTF) officers.

At approximately 6.15pm on Thursday, February 11 officers from the Metropolitan Police's VCTF were called to reports of males armed with baseball bats damaging vehicles in Admiral Close, Orpington.

The calls stated the men were wearing balaclavas and armed with weapons while vandalizing multiple cars in the residential area before making off in a vehicle.

Officers attended the scene and conducted an area search for over an hour before locating a vehicle matching the description.

Upon seeing police, the two men inside the car quickly ran off.

A foot chase ensued before the men - both 22 years of age - were detained and subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. 

They were taken to a south London police station and were bailed to a future date, pending further enquiries.

Officers searched the vehicle and recovered an array of weapons, including the large machete, a baseball bat and a sling shot with ball bearings.

PC Matt Murrant said: “These arrests serve as evidence of the zero-tolerance approach the Met takes towards violence in any form. 

“Thanks to the persistence of these officers, an array of dangerous weapons - including a knife - have been removed from our streets.

“Removing horrendous weapons like these and tackling violent crime remains our top priority. 

“There is no excuse for carrying knives and officers will continue to be out there detecting criminality and bringing those responsible to justice.”

Romanian Jailed For Stabbing Policewoman In Face With Pen

A crazed Romanian repeatedly stabbed a policewoman in the face with a pen while loitering in a back garden.

Adrian Popa, 40, was tasered, but continued attacking the officer last summer in the rear of a property in Manor Park Crescent, Edgware.

At the Old Bailey he received three years and ten months imprisonment after pleading guilty to inflicting actual bodily harm and making threats to kill.

The court heard police were called by a resident at around 10.25am on Sunday, August 16, last year after Popa was spotted in the garden of an address.

He was subject to bail conditions that prohibited him from being in the area.

Officers attended and Popa began jumping fences in a bid to evade police.

He was pursued and apprehended by an officer.

A police taser was deployed and discharged, but was unsuccessful.

Popa launched a ferocious attack on the officer, stabbing her in the face multiple times with a pen and threatening to kill her.

Colleagues arrived and a police taser was again deployed and discharged. 

He was eventually arrested and taken to hospital as a precaution prior to going into police custody.

The officer was treated at the scene by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service before being taken to hospital.

Following a period of recuperation the officer has since returned to work.

Detective Constable Huss Ahmed said: "The officer in this incident is incredibly lucky, but for sheer fortune her injuries may well have been life-changing or worse, and we could have been looking at a very different investigation.

"I am glad Popa has admitted his guilt, and will now serve a custodial sentence. 

“This serves a reminder that we will pursue anyone who attacks our colleagues, and will work to put them before the courts to face justice."

Chief Inspector James Noble, of the North West Command Unit, said: "This example highlights the risk that police officers face when they go to work. 

“No officer should expect to be attacked in this way. 

“Popa is a violent man who will now face the consequences of his abhorrent actions that day. 

“We have and will always work to pursue charges against those who assault emergency workers."

Drug Dealer Locked-Up For Third Conviction

An Islington drug dealer is behind bars after police caught him on the street with crack and heroin for sale. 

Sonny Doyle, 25, clocked-up his third drug-dealing conviction when he pleaded guilty at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court.

He admitted two counts of possessing Class A drugs, with intent to supply, and was sent to Snaresbrook Crown Court, where he received five years and eight months imprisonment.

The court heard he had two previous convictions for possession, with intent to supply, Class A drugs in 2016 and in 2018.

On Tuesday, January 12, officers were called to Cantelowes Gardens, off Camden Road to reports of an altercation involving a group of males. 

Local officers attended and saw Doyle run from police. 

They gave chase on foot and detained him nearby. 

He was found to be in possession of ten rocks of heroin and three rocks of crack cocaine.

Superintendent Elaina Usher, from the Metropolitan Police's Central North Neighbourhoods Unit, said: “Under new legislation (Section 313 of the Sentencing Act 2020) defendants who are convicted on three occasions of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply, will face a minimum sentence of seven years’ imprisonment. 

In this case that was reduced slightly due to an early guilty plea.

“This should act as a major warning to those who inflict misery on our communities by dealing drugs. 

“You will be caught and you will spend a significant time in prison.

“I want to reassure those living or working in Camden and Islington that officers from the Met’s Central North BCU are always looking at ways to tackle drugs offending in our two boroughs.” 

Sex Offender Gets Sixteen Years

A sexual predator, who preyed on a young girl – forcing her to have oral sex – has been sentenced to sixteen years imprisonment.

Danny Randall, 31, was sentenced at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court.

He initially appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates Court on the charge.

Randall, of Price Way, Hampton, Richmond-upon-Thames pleaded guilty to one count of orally raping a girl aged under the age of thirteen years-old.

He was charged with committing the offence between July 2, 2014 and June 22, 2018 at another residential address in Hampton.

The court also ordered Randall to remain on licence for an additional five years after his release and he must sign the sex offenders register for an indefinite period.

"White Bitch" Racist Pushed Shopper Into Moving Bus

Amelia Doris

A woman dubbed the ‘Pimlico Pusher’ - who shoved a female shopper towards an oncoming bus as she continued a racially-charged row - has received a suspended prison sentence.

Amelia Doris, 40, initially clashed with Linda Lancaster, aged in her sixties, in a Tesco Express, calling her a “white bitch” after suspecting the victim’s basket bumped against her young son’s head.

The victim tried to avoid her on leaving the store, but was pursued from behind and shoved into a moving bus at a pedestrian crossing.

She fled the scene with her two children while Mrs Lancaster nursed a head wound near the bus, which came to an emergency stop.

Police released a CCTV image of Doris, plus moving video from the bus as they tried to identify her.

Doris, who has a Peabody Trust flat in Horseferry Road, Victoria pleaded guilty to inflicting actual bodily harm in Vauxhall Bridge Road, Pimlico on May 29, 2018.

She also pleaded guilty to the racially aggravated assault of Mrs Lancaster and the more serious charge of attempted grievous bodily harm was dropped.

Doris was sentenced to ten months imprisonment, suspended for a year and must attend a six-month mental health treatment programme, plus twenty days of rehab.

During the police hunt Scotland Yard described Doris as guilty of a deliberate “shoulder barge” on the victim into the path of the bus.

Mrs Lancaster was waiting at a pedestrian crossing and unaware of Doris approaching from behind when she was pushed.

The bus driver slammed on the brakes and the victim fell into the vehicle’s doors, leaving her stunned.

Shortly before the pair had rowed in the Tesco Express several streets away in Warwick Way, with Mrs Lancaster saying Doris also barged her then.

After the second shove Mrs Lancaster reportedly sustained bruises and grazes to her ankles, shins and knees, plus the head injury and an injury to her shoulder.

Announcing the hunt for Doris, Detective Constable Samantha Edwards said: “This was an unprovoked assault, which could have had much more serious consequences.

“A number of enquiries have been undertaken to locate the person responsible. If you recognise this woman i would ask you to contact police immediately.

“It goes without saying that the victim has been deeply effected emotionally by this whole incident.”

Cannabis Knife Fight: Police Hunt Two Suspects

Police are hunting these two suspects after an officer broke-up a Camden knife fight on New Year's Eve.

One man, believed to be in his late 20's, is described as black, with short black hair and a somewhat muscular build. 

He is described as wearing navy tracksuit trousers and a navy top with a yellow hood.

The second man is described as aged 20 to 25 years-old, of Arabic appearance, with short black hair and a beard, wearing a black puffer-style jacket with writing on the back.

Anyone who recognises these men is urged to email the investigating officer, PC Jake Loboda, of the Central West Basic Command Unit’s Gangs Unit, at Jakub.Loboda@met.police.uk or call him on 020 8246 0234.

At around 5.15pm, on December 31, last year the police officer noticed a man being chased around a flower stall in Rossmore Road, near Regent's Park by a small group of men.

The officer followed the group as they disappeared down Rossmore Court, where he found the men – some armed with knives – fighting.

He confronted the group and the men ran off. 

The officer pursued them while calling for back-up from his colleagues.

He managed to detain one of the men, a 20-year-old from Westminster, who was arrested on suspicion of affray, possession of an offensive weapon in relation to a knife found at the scene, and possession of a kilo of Class B cannabis resin, which was found at the scene.

He was taken into custody at a central London police station and subsequently released under investigation.

Detectives believe they have identified most of the men involved. 

They are now appealing for the public’s assistance to identify these two men seen on CCTV.

PC Loboda, said: “This was a violent fight which, had it not been for the quick and selfless actions of a nearby police officer, could have drawn to a much worse conclusion.

“The drugs trade is fuelling violent crime on London’s streets and causing harm to our communities. We need the public’s help to stop it.

“I’m urging anyone who recognises these men to contact me as soon as possible, so we can speak to them about the incident.”

Spitter Jailed For Policewoman Attack

A suspected bail breacher, who spat and kicked at a policewoman when concerned officers took him to hospital, has been jailed.

Steven Bennett, 47, of Brick Lane, Whitechapel, east London was stopped in Kennington Park Road, Kennington on December 19, last year due to a bail condition prohibiting him from the area.

At Croydon Magistrates Court he pleaded guilty to assaulting the officer and using threatening behaviour.

He was sentenced to a total of three months imprisonment and ordered to pay £100 compensation to the policewoman.

After his arrest on suspicion of breaching bail Bennett was taken to hospital as he was showing signs of being unwell.

While at the hospital, Bennett became aggressive and spat at and kicked the officer.

Police Sergeant David Smith, of Central South Command (Lambeth and Southwark boroughs) said: “The standard of evidence against Bennett presented by the two officers resulted in him pleading guilty.

“The female officer whom Bennett spat at and kicked was not seriously injured, but that does not make his behaviour acceptable. 

“Police officers spend their working lives protecting the public and their property and for them to be attacked during the course of their duties simply cannot, and will not, be tolerated.”