Cell Sex Charge: Female Prison Officer In Court

A female prison officer, accused of having sex in a cell with an inmate at HMP Wandsworth, was arrested at Heathrow Airport boarding a flight to Madrid, a court heard yesterday.

Linda Katherine De Sousa Abreu, 30, appeared in custody at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court in west London, where she bailed to appear at Isleworth Crown Court on July 29.

However, the Portuguese national insists she was not fleeing justice and had informed her prison bosses she was flying abroad.

De Sousa Abreu, who was described in court as a “young mother”, wore a police-issue light grey custody sweatshirt and bottoms during the twenty-five minute hearing.

The small courtroom was packed with reporters and camera crews surrounded the building waiting for De Sousa Abreu to leave.

Her dark hair, which sports a streak of blonde highlights on the left side, was tied up and she only spoke to give her name, date of birth and address and nod “okay” to the magistrates when granted bail.

De Sousa Abreu repeatedly closed her eyes and appeared to take deep breaths when she first entered the secure security glass-panelled dock and heard the charge read to her, but showed no other emotion.

She has been charged with one count of wilfully misconducting herself or wilfully neglecting to perform her duty while the holder of a public office between June 26 and 28, this year.

Namely, that while employed in public office as a HMP Wandsworth Prison Officer wilfully and without reasonable excuse or justification misconducted herself in a way which amounted to an abuse of the public’s trust in the office holder by engaging in a sexual act with a prisoner in a prison cell, contrary to Common Law.

She walked free from court on bail on condition she sleeps every night at her half a million pound two-bedroom purpose-built leasehold flat at Kenneth Younger House, Clem Attlee Court, Lillie Road, Fulham.

De Sousa Abreu must also surrender her Portuguese passport which has already been seized by police; not apply for or be in possession of any travel documents; surrender her Portuguese government-issued identity card; not enter any UK travel port and obey an electronically-tagged night time curfew between 9pm and 7am.

“There is a real risk of failing to surrender in that there are links, contacts and means to travel abroad,” said prosecutor Niamh McDonagh, who did not object to bail as long as there were strict conditions.

“Ms De Sousa Abreu was apprehended at Heathrow Airport, where she was for a flight to Madrid. I believe she has family there.

“Her Portuguese passport was seized by the police when she was apprehended. She is a Portuguese national, with a Portuguese passport.”

De Sousa Abreu’s lawyer Gayathri Yogarajah told the court: “There are concerns that she will fail to surrender, but there was no intention of fleeing. She contacted the prison to say she was travelling outside the country and she is a young mother.”

The charge is indictable-only to the Crown Court and De Sousa Abreu was a not asked to enter a plea.

“These matters before us today are indictable only so have to be heard at the Crown Court,” announced bench Chairwoman Julie Cooke. “It is Isleworth Crown Court on July 29.”

De Sousa Abreu was arrested last Friday after footage from a cell at HMP Wandsworth was circulated on the internet and she was charged on Saturday.

The HMP Wandsworth footage featured a bearded prisoner, wearing dark grey shorts and a light grey t-shirt seemingly engaged in sexual activity with a dark-haired uniformed female prison officer.

The footage was apparently recorded in the cell by another inmate, who gives a running commentary.

HMP Wandsworth in south-west London is a Category ‘B’ Victorian prison with a 1,371 capacity, which opened in 1851.

"Dangerous And Hostile" Rambo Knifeman Caged

A “dangerous and hostile” knifeman armed with a fearsome twelve-inch 'Rambo' blade has been locked-up.

Shakai Parchment, 21, of Park Lane, west London fled police on foot, throwing the weapon away, after the Range Rover he was travelling in was stopped.

City of London Police had a report of a suspect entering the vehicle with a large knife and the number plate was triggered by an ANPR camera in the Square Mile.

On Tuesday, June 4 officers in an unmarked car implemented an enforced stop in Goswell Road, Clerkenwell and Parchment exited the vehicle and started to run down the road, chased by officers.

While on a foot chase, officers observed Parchment take a silver-looking metallic object out from his waist band and throw it to the ground. 

Officers identified an immediate danger to the public and used Taser to mitigate the risk.

Parchment was arrested and charged for being in possession of an offensive weapon. 

The knife was recovered where he had discarded it.

At Westminster Magistrates' Court he received six months' imprisonment.

Superintendent William Duffy said: “A dangerous and hostile individual has been taken off of London’s streets, thanks to intelligence-led policing and the professionalism and team work of officers in the City.

“After being detected on our network of cameras, Parchment was prevented from escaping in his car, as we conducted a swift, safe and systematic stop. 

“Officers acted on an immediate risk to the public and were forced to use their Taser to mitigate the risk.

“If you come into the City carrying weapons, then we will deliver an appropriate response. We’ll catch you and bring you to justice.”

Following the deployment of the Taser, Parchment was taken to hospital and discharged before being taken to custody.

Bus Passenger's Frenzy

A passenger, who viciously attacked and bit a bus driver when told it was out-of-service before assaulting multiple police officers, has been locked-up.

Romford man Reece Sudbury, 34, then went onto burgle six commercial premises when bailed for the violent episode.

He received two years and seven months imprisonment.

Snaresbrook Crown Court heard Sudbury tried to board a bus in Worship Street, Shoreditch on August 27, 2022, but was told by the driver it was not going anywhere.

After the driver told him to get off the bus Sudbury attacked the driver, punching and biting him and tackling him to the ground.

City of London Police officers arrived and arrested Sudbury. 

During the arrest and transport to custody he attempted to punch kick and headbutt officers. 

He kicked one officer and bit another during the original restraint and while in custody, he continued to be violent and assaulted another two officers.

Sudbury pleaded guilty to one count of assault against the bus driver and four counts of assault on emergency workers. 

He also pleaded guilty to six counts of commercial burglary that took place in Barking and Dagenham between September and December of 2023, whilst he was on court bail for the original assaults.

Detective Constable Sam Lowe, from the City of London Police said: “This was an unprovoked attack on a hard-working bus driver just going about his job.

“Sudbury is a violent individual who after being arrested was persistently aggressive and punched and bit our officers. 

“Our officers acted professionally and without fear.

“Our message is clear and simple – do not come to the City and attack our public servants. Our officers will respond and bring you to justice.”

County Lines Cannabis Courier Caught At Paddington Station

A drug dealer was caught with seventeen bars of cannabis when stopped by County Lines transport cops at Paddington Station.

Mohammed Mirza, 22, of Worcester Court, Elmfield Way, Maida Vale simply told British Transport Police (BTP) officers he had “hash”.

He pleaded guilty to possession, with intent to supply, a controlled class B drug and received eight months imprisonment, suspended for two years.

Inner London Crown Court heard the cannabis had a street value of £8,425.

Mirza must also complete 120 hours community service work, a rehabilitation activity requirement and pay a £187 victim surcharge.

The court heard how on Wednesday April 24, plain clothes officers from BTP County Lines Task Force were patrolling Paddington Railway Station when they spotted Mirza and approached him.

After asking him about his travel plans officers became suspicious that he may be involved in the transportation of drugs.

He was detained and searched and was found to be carrying 17 bars of cannabis resin with a street value of £8,425.

Investigating officer PC Jonny Smith said: “Mirza’s story about why he was travelling just didn’t add up and alerted our specialist officers’ suspicions.

“We are always on the lookout for anyone involved in County Lines activity – we deploy a number of specialist units, including plain clothes officers and drugs dogs so rest assured – if you’re involved in criminal activity on the rail network – you will be caught and brought to justice.

“If you spot anything that seems suspicious as you travel on the railway, please report it to us by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40.”

County Lines Pair Enslaved 15 Year-Old Drugs Courier

Two drug dealers that enslaved a 15 year-old boy to deliver crack cocaine and heroin via the train network have been locked-up.

The ruthless pair were investigated by British Transport Police (BTP) County Lines Task Force investigators as part of Operation Verdin.

Karen Seddon, 38, of Hassocks Gate, West Sussex received a prison sentence of two years and four months.

Peace Bello, 21, received a sentence of four years and eight months.

Both pleaded guilty at Inner London Crown Court to supplying crack cocaine and heroin and being concerned in human trafficking and forced labour.

On September 22, 2022 the 15 year-old was spotted by officers at London Bridge station looking dishevelled and vulnerable.

Safeguarding procedures were immediately implemented and the child admitted to be carrying heroin.

Days later, officers raided an address and arrested Seddon and Bello for being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery offences. 

Bello was found to be in possession of a County Line drugs line at the time of arrest.

Detective Inspector Matt Davies from the BTP County Lines Task Force said: “We will relentlessly target those crime groups who cowardly exploit vulnerable people and children. 

“Working alongside our colleagues from other forces enhances our capabilities to catch those orchestrating these County Lines.

"Our County Lines Task Force works hard to tackle drugs on the railway network and to protect children and vulnerable adults who are often exploited by gangs into selling or moving drugs.

“This result should send a powerful message to those involved in this sort of activity - we will find you; you will be arrested, and we will disrupt the distribution of drugs by County Lines dealers.”

Hospital Governor Caught Speeding In Her Bentley

Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court

A Chelsea and Westminster Hospital governor, caught speeding in her Bentley Continental Flying Spur, was convicted and fined yesterday.

Anne Francesca Hodson-Pressinger, 72, a Dame of the Sovereign Order of St. George was caught on a speed camera driving at 25mph in a 20 mph zone.

The art restorer, who is a director of The British Egyptian Society, did not attend her trial at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court, where she was convicted in her absence.

She was found guilty of driving the powerful blue six-litre car over the limit in busy Wandsworth Road, Wandsworth on October 24, last year.

Hodson-Pressinger, who lives in a £1.5m Belgravia apartment in Lyall Street was fined £220, with £110 costs and ordered to pay an £88 victim surcharge.

She also received three penalty points, which will be added to the six she already has on her driving licence for offences in 2022 and 2023.

One more speeding offence will automatically trigger a six-month ban.

Prosecutor Charlotte Birch told the trial it was 4.19pm when Hodson-Pressinger’s Bentley activated the speed camera on the A road.

“A letter was sent to the registered keeper and the defendant replied and confirmed she was the driver at the time.”

While calculating the penalty the magistrates heard Hodson-Pressinger - President of the Knightsbridge Ladies of Charity - had charitable commitments of £1500 a year.

She also has household bills of £12,00 a year, plus £8,000 in annual travel costs.

“I have no income. A little passive income,” she wrote, confirming she is not in employment.

“She was properly warned to be here today and she has not come,” announced bench Chair Mandy Lamplugh. “We have considered the paperwork Ms Hodson-Pressinger has submitted to the court.

“Looking at her licence she is now on nine penalty points.”

Greedy Insurance Broker Jailed For Scam

A greedy insurance broker, who ripped-off clients by overcharging them for sometimes useless policies, has been jailed for two years.

Gary Whipps, 32, of Benfleet, Essex pocketed £46,125 during the scam, which saw him forge genuine policies to inflate the premiums and promise non-existent cover.

He specialised in sourcing insurance for amusement parks; bouncy castles and soft play areas, but between January 1, 2018 and December 1, 2020 forged contracts for twenty-six clients, increasing the premiums and banking the difference.

Whipps pleaded guilty at Chelmsford Crown Court to 39 counts of fraud by false representation, after the case was referred to the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). 

He was sentenced at the same court to two years imprisonment. Confiscation proceedings to reclaim the overall loss will take place in December.  

Detective Constable Surinder Ram, from the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED), said: “Insurance brokers like Whipps are meant to help their customers find the right cover for them at the best price. 

“However, Whipps showed little regard for his clients, some of whom thought of him as a friend, and prioritised his own financial gain.

“Not only did Whipps make a substantial amount of money at his clients’ expense, he left some of them without the insurance cover they thought they had paid for. 

“As a broker, he would have been fully aware of the financial and reputational risks he left them open to.  

“Whipps has been rightfully punished for his crimes, and we’re now seeking to begin confiscation proceedings to reimburse his victims.” 

Since 2016, Whipps had worked for a broker that provides insurance for businesses. It sold policies from a wholesale broker that offers insurance for other brokers to buy on behalf of their clients.  

The compliance team at the wholesale broker began to suspect that Whipps had doctored its contract documents, after they were contacted by the owner of a bouncy castle hire company in Ireland who had bought an insurance policy in April, 2019 from Whipps. 

They found that Whipps had edited the contract so that it incorrectly stated that the policy was valid in the Republic of Ireland. 

His actions meant that, had there been an accident involving a child on the play equipment, the company would not have been covered by insurance.

Further contracts obtained by the wholesale broker showed that Whipps had increased the cost of the premiums on another 38 insurance policies that he had sold between February 2018 and June 2020. 

They had been increased by values ranging from £100 to £27,286.  

In one case, the owner of an amusement park in Wales bought a business insurance policy from Whipps in December 2019. 

He was told by Whipps that the policy included cover for business interruption and subsequently paid a premium of £44,800.

In March 2020, when the client tried to claim for business interruption due to Covid-19 restrictions, Whipps avoided his attempts to contact him by stating that his child was ill or that he had injured his leg while chopping down a hedge. 

In May, he told the client that, while the policy did not cover business interruption as a result of Covid-19, he could pretend that his property had been stolen to obtain the money another way.  

The client subsequently used £235,000 of his own funds to cover the business interruption. When he contacted the wholesale broker in June, he discovered that the premium should only have cost £12,355.  

Whipps was suspended from his job in June, and the wholesale broker referred the case to IFED on 9 July. 

IFED’s financial investigators found that the £44,800 from the owner of the amusement park had been paid into a bank account owned by Whipps. 

He was arrested on 3 November.  

The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) conducted checks with other insurance companies to ensure that they had not been targeted by Whipps’ activity.  

Jon Radford, Head of Intelligence, Investigations & Data Services at the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB), said:“Whipps grossly neglected the professional standards expected of insurance brokers. 

“He was trusted by so many companies to provide them with vital business cover but left them risking serious financial and legal complications just so he could line his own pockets.  

“We're pleased to have supported IFED with this investigation and to see that Whipps has faced the serious consequences of his selfish actions.” 

During his police interview, Whipps answered “no comment” to all questions asked.  

Mobile Phone Snatcher Nicked 24 During Morning City Spree

A prolific mobile phone snatcher terrorised the City of London when he nicked twenty-four handsets in just one busy morning.

Islington man Sonny Stringer, 28, pleaded guilty to ten thefts, plus one extra count of theft, representing fifteen further offences. 

He also pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving without insurance.

Stringer will be sentenced when he returns to Isleworth Crown Court on August 8.

He was intercepted by City of London Policer officers as he and an unknown accomplice rode into the Square Mile at speed on electric motorbikes on March 26.

At around 11.15am, a woman was standing on Blackfriars Bridge when her iPhone 15 was snatched from her hand. 

It was quickly reported to the police and control officers picked up the criminals on the City’s camera network and directed officers to begin searching for them.

Control Officer Lynn Newins said: “I took a call from a member of the public who had witnessed a phone snatching on the south side of Blackfriars Bridge. 

“My colleague Damon said he had the suspects on our cameras. I quickly started relaying information to officers on the ground. In the control room we can manage the position of the cameras ourselves which is very useful and speeds up our ability to track criminals. 

“We spun the cameras around on Cheapside and updated officers on the phone snatchers’ path. I remember saying that they were ‘going like the clappers’ and could see members of the public having to avoid being hit by them.

“When we saw that officers had apprehended one of the suspects it was a huge sense of achievement for all those involved. Working in control you sometimes don’t hear about the success stories as they tend to happen later, so to be a part of it and see that they recovered so many phones was a big win.

“I sadly speak to lots of victims of phone snatchers and the loss of their phone is devastating to them. 

“People have their worlds on their phones and it isn’t a minor crime to them. I spoke to one of the victims who called to say we had their phone. It was nice to know that we played a role in getting it back to them.”

On Fetter Lane the pair evaded a marked police car and at speeds nearing 50 mph they cut across a pedestrian crossing, narrowly missing one member of the public, while another had to run to avoid being hit.

Road Police Officers PC Jordan Smith and PC Joe Little were listening in on the radio and driving towards the phone snatchers.

Guided by PC Little’s extensive knowledge of the City’s streets, PC Smith drove towards Bank Junction. Stringer overtook a stationary bus crossing the dashed white line in the middle of the road before turning sharply left in front of the bus to mount the pavement.

PC Smith, an advanced police driver who is trained in tactical pursuit and containment (TPAC), made the operational decision to initial 'tactical contact' on the rear wheel of Stringer’s Surron electric bike.

CCTV released today shows that Stringer was about to mount the pavement into the direction of a family pushing a buggy.

The TPAC manoeuvre was reviewed and deemed to be proportionate and responsible to avoid serious injury to members of the public and effect arrest.

Stringer came off his bike and attempted to run away. PC Little approached and drew his Taser whereupon Stringer got onto his knees and PC Smith restrained him. Stringer threw a black faraday bag, away from him.

The bag contained 22 mobile phones. A further two phones had been dropped when the tactical contact was made.

Chief Superintendent Rob Atkin MBE said: “The successful capture and prosecution of a prolific phone snatcher shows City of London Police’s focus on detecting and bringing to justice those who steal from people on our streets.

“This was a team effort from our control team following the criminals on CCTV and communicating with officers on the ground, to response officers making risk-critical decisions to protect the public and effect an arrest. 

“Not forgetting our investigators tracking down victims from across London, returning valuable mobile phones and ensuring a guilty verdict.

“Phone snatching has a significant impact on victims and our key priority has been to reduce the number of phones stolen and relentlessly target those criminals responsible.”

Stringer is responsible for the following offences:

At around 10:15am on Baker Street, London, near the tube station, a woman was using a map application on her phone when it was snatched from her hand as she waited to cross the road. The victim’s phone was returned to her at Bishopsgate Police Station.

A woman was walking towards Marble Arch at around 10:30am on Edgeware Road, London. While she was using her phone it was taken out of her hand. On 27 March, the victim made enquires at Bishopsgate Police Station and her phone was returned to her.

Between 10:00am and 11:00am, on Cromwell Place, London, a man had his phone taken from his hand while using it. The victim also alleged that suspect brandished a knife. At around 3pm, he called his phone and an officer explained that his phone was at the police station. He collected his phone on the following day, 27 March.

A man was taking a photograph with his phone between 10:30am and 11:00am on Grosvenor Place, London, near Wellington Arches, Hyde Park, when a man hit the phone out of the victim’s hand and caught it. City of London Police officers returned the phone to him.

At around 10:40am, at Regent Street, London, a man was using his phone to take a photo of a post office receipt when a male on a motorbike pushed him in the chest and then snatched the phone from his hand. At around 9pm, an officer from the City of London Police contacted the victim to say his phone had been recovered. The next day, 27 March, the phone was returned to him.

At around 10:40am Orange Street, at the junction with Haymarket, a woman’s phone was taken from her left hand while she was using it. The victim confirmed one of the phones recovered from City of London Police was hers.

Before 11.15am, at Victoria Road, Westminster, London, a man was using his phone at pedestrian crossing when his phone was stolen. The next day, he collected his phone from Bishopsgate Police Station.

Before 11.15am , at Piccadilly, near the junction with Regent Street a man was using his phone, walking towards Green Park, when he had his phone snatched from his hand. The victim reported this to the Metropolitan Police.

A woman had her phone snatched from her hand when she was standing on Blackfriars Bridge at around 11:15am. She reported this to City of London Police and officers began their search for the suspect.

Punched Topping-Up Oyster Card

A rail passenger using an Oyster top-up machine was punched to the floor – suffering a broken rib – at Stratford station.

British Transport Police (BTP) have released this CCTV image of their suspect.

They are appealing to members of the public to assist identifying him.

It was approximately 10.50pm on Thursday, May 16 when the victim was in the underpass of the busy east London station, adding credit to his Oyster card.

He was punched in the ribs and knocked to the floor by a stranger in an unprovoked assault.

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

Anyone who recognises him, or has any other information, is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 673 of 16 of May.

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

Homeless Rough Sleeper Cleared Of Joining Late-Night Park Rape

Not Guilty: Roden

A rough sleeper, accused of joining in the rape of a teenage West End nightclubber, has walked free after the prosecution dropped the expected retrial.

Wesley Rosen, 34, of Smith Street, Warrington was homeless when he claims he stumbled upon the 18 year-old A-Level student having consensual outdoor sex and was invited to join in.

Last year, a Southwark Crown Court jury failed to reach a verdict after a trial and this week the Crown Prosecution Service offered no evidence.

Roden, who was on the run from police at the time, was found not guilty of raping the drunken teenager in Victoria Embankment Gardens, Charing Cross on August 16, 2019.

A second unknown suspect, who initially went to the small park with the complainant, continues to be wanted by police

The trial heard the young woman and two female friends drank vodka, beer and cider as they travelled from the outskirts of north London to West End superclub Heaven, where one of the other girls was refused admittance, due to intoxication.

Later police tests also reveal the complainant had consumed cannabis, cocaine and ketamine and she confirmed to police she was “ten out of ten” drunk.

She split with her friends when they tried to sober up in McDonald’s and was caught on CCTV walking from Heaven to the small closed park at around 2.40am with a mystery male, still being hunted by police.

The student gave a video-recorded statement to police after she and a good Samaritan waved down officers, which was played to the jury.

“The snapshot I have in my head is lying on the grass in a park with a man over me and feeling pain around the hips,” the teenager explained, confirming she had little memory of how she got there.

“I remember lying on the grass and my underwear and tights were around my ankles and my legs were pushed up.

“The first man, I don’t remember his face. I could feel him having sex with me and a pain in my hips.

“It felt surreal and I was ten out of ten for drunk.

“I remember his body moving over me and sexual moaning and him holding me down on my arm and I have a bruise where he held me.

“My knees were up to my chest and I was just wanting for it to be over and was blacking in and out, distracting myself.

“Another man came over with a beard  and said: ‘Can I have a go?’ and the first man says: ‘That’s a bit weird,’ and then said: ‘Once I leave you can do what you want with her.’

Still Wanted: Second Suspect

“The second man looked at me and saw I wouldn’t do anything or stop it.

“He was over me and then he was gone. I woke up on the grass and realised everything that had happened.

“I was on the grass and clicking in my head all the snapshots leading up and then ran to the gate and was banging on the gate and I told a man I needed help and to call the police.

“I don’t remember how I got to the park, I did not know where I was or where my friends were and I was scared and confused.”

Roden does not deny having unprotected sex with the young woman - confirmed via DNA - and immediately gave his version of events when police found him sleeping nearby the next day.

“He did not look well put together, his clothes were scruffy,” the complainant told the police.

“When he said: ‘Can I have a go?’ I was thinking: ’No, no, no,’ but I don’t know if I said it. I felt like I was paralysed.”

Prosecutor Ben Temple told the jury Roden was questioned by police. “He suggested in interview the complainant was an enthusiastic partner who instigated sexual activity and said: ‘She had the time of her life.’

“He said she was a slut and that she told him she had sex with strangers every weekend  and was a: ’Twisted little slag.’

“He can dish it out in interview, but is not prepared to put his money where his mouth is,” added the prosecutor, referring to Roden’s decision not to give evidence to the jury.

He also told police: “She is trying to stitch me up,” insisting she physically pulled him  towards her by his crotch, gave him oral sex and demanded: “Come and f*** me.”

He was arrested the next day by PC Ryan McKinley, who told the jury: “He was a little bit too jovial about it. Like it was banter.

“He was not well kept. He had clearly been living out for some considerable time. He fist pumps the other male and says ‘get me involved’ while that male is raping the girl. There’s clearly no consent there.”

County Lines Drugs Teenager Locked-Up

A teenage County Lines drug dealer is starting forty months in custody after police stopped him boarding a train at Euston station.

Emmauel Arosomade, 19, had crack cocaine and heroin with a street value of £1100 stuffed into his tracksuit bottoms.

He was on his way to Northampton when arrested by the British Transport Police's County Lines Taskforce.

At Inner London Crown Court Arosomade, of Papermill Place, Walthamstow pleaded guilty to possession, with intent to supply Class A drugs and possession of an offensive weapon – namely a police baton.

The court heard how on Thursday, May 2 Arosomade was spotted by the specialist officers at the busy central London station boarding the train heading north.

Due to his behaviour when approached by plain clothed officers a decision was made to detain and search him.

Officers discovered Arosomade was carrying a metal police baton in his jacket pocket and a cluster of drugs wrapped in cling film in his tracksuit bottoms.

Investigating officer Daniel Burke said: “Attempting to transport hefty hauls of class A drugs in plain sight on the railway is not a good idea. 

“We have highly trained specialist officers working across the country as part of our County Lines Taskforce – we are watching you and you will be apprehended and face the consequences.”

Violent Pair Hunted For Leg & Nose Break Attack

A London Underground passenger's leg was broken after being pushed between the train and platform during a violent assault.

The victim was also repeatedly punched in the face – causing a broken nose – after initially being shoved down an escalator.

British Transport Police (BTP) are hunting an unknown male and female.

Investigating officers have released these images of their suspects.

They are appealing to members of the public to assist in identifying the mystery pair.

At approximately 7.00pm on Thursday, May 16, the victim was using the escalator at Canning Town station when a woman pushed him in the back, causing him to stumble.

When he reached the platform he was pushed from behind with force by a man, causing him to fall between the platform and train, resulting in him breaking his leg.

The man also punched the victim several times to the face breaking his nose.

Officers believe the people in the images may have information that could help with their investigation.

Anyone who recognises them is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 569 of 16 May 2024.

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