Inner London Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 153 verdicts at Inner London Crown Court (London). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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Kevin Cole

Fraud *

Sentence

4 months imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to pay £400 compensation

Kevin Cole, 55, of Mitcham, London, dressed as 'The Banana Man' for charity fundraising. In 2016, he persuaded an old school friend with multiple sclerosis to hand him £300 by pretending to be the manager of a charity, falsely claiming she would be eligible for a £30,000 home improvement grant. The charity never provided such grants, and Cole was only a volunteer fundraiser. He also persuaded the friend's 19-year-old daughter to quit her job by offering a receptionist position at another charity that had closed two years earlier; she paid £100 for uniforms. Cole had 22 previous convictions for fraud.

Convicted after trial. Used the alias Peter Penfold. Had 22 previous convictions for fraud.

1 Jan 0001

Joshua Victorin

Attempted rape and sexual assault *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with minimum term of 8 years and 8 months

Joshua Victorin, living in a probation hostel in Walworth, attacked six lone women in south London between 23 December and 4 January, days after his release from prison. He disguised himself in dark clothing, a hooded top and face mask, approaching victims from behind. On 23 December, he followed a woman off a bus in Peckham, pulled down her jogging bottoms causing her to fall. On New Year's Eve in Elephant and Castle, he tried to rape a woman by pulling down her trousers and dragging her, disturbed by a security guard. On 4 January between 11:00 and 14:15 GMT, he carried out four sexual assaults on separate women, grabbing hips, groping thighs, leaving victims distressed.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted rape and four charges of sexual assault. Seven previous convictions for 14 offences dating back to 2014, including sexual assaults on prison guards and a police officer.

1 Jan 0001

Joanne Branscombe

Possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs *

Sentence

22 months suspended for two years

On 24 February, following Roberto Rossi's arrest at Dartford station, a search of the address shared with Branscombe uncovered a substantial amount of class A and class B drugs: cocaine, ketamine, cannabis and amphetamine, resulting in Branscombe’s arrest.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply class B drugs (cannabis and ketamine), possession of a class B drug (amphetamine) and possession of a class A drug (cocaine). Ordered to pay a surcharge of £187.

1 Jan 0001

Oliver Huckerby

Causing GBH with intent *

Sentence

seven years in prison

On Saturday 16 December 2023, Oliver Huckerby and his girlfriend checked into the Leonardo Royal St Paul’s hotel on Godliman Street, London. After consuming two bottles of wine and cocaine, he became aggressive after being denied access to the rooftop bar. He smashed a wine glass into security officer Daniel Lessie’s face and used the broken stem as a weapon. A barman who intervened was stabbed in the face close to his eyes, leaving a life-changing scar. Third victim was security guard Marcel Seaka. He also poured water over a police officer in hospital. Attacks captured on CCTV. Arrested by City of London Police outside the hotel, soaked in blood.

Pleaded guilty to three counts of inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) and one of assaulting an emergency worker. Jurors at trial rejected his defence and found him guilty in majority verdicts of the more serious charges of causing GBH with intent. Builder, 22, of Piggotts Way, Bishop’s Stortford.

1 Jan 0001

Mohammed Shalim Ahmed

Money laundering *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months, 120 hours unpaid work

Mohammed Shalim Ahmed was part of a £61,500 fraud scheme involving dodgy cash payments to clear court fines. He was convicted of money laundering and converting criminal property and was caught red-handed planning to spend the illicit gains.

Found guilty of money laundering and converting criminal property. Caught planning to spend the fraudulent funds.

1 Jan 0001

Mojtab Moradi

Possession of a firearm *

Sentence

five years imprisonment

Officers from the Organised Crime Partnership stopped the minicab Moradi was travelling in on Day’s Lane, Sidcup, in September 2022. Prior to this, Moradi was seen walking from an alleyway near an Indian restaurant on Maidstone Road, Sidcup, carrying several large bags, including a Primark one, which he put in the boot. Officers searched the vehicle and found a converted blank-firing .22inch calibre Rimfire double barrelled Derringer Pistol, wrapped in a tea towel, and eight rounds of ammunition in a toiletry-type bag in the Primark carrier. Moradi was also carrying 16 wraps of crack cocaine in his pockets. As he was arrested, two burner-style Nokia mobile phones fell from the side of the car where he had been sitting.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and two counts of possession of class A drugs (cocaine) at Woolwich Crown Court on 3 October 2022.

1 Jan 0001

Nikki Darke

Outraging public decency *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

Between February and July 2021, Nikki Darke performed indecent acts on the Piccadilly Line of the London Underground while filming himself, then uploaded the videos to platforms including Twitter and OnlyFans under a pseudonym, charging subscribers for access. He told police he was fulfilling requests from paying users. He also caused criminal damage to railway property and was found to be in possession of indecent images of children on his phone. He was spotted by plain-clothes British Transport Police officers on 4 September 2021 and arrested. He appeared at Inner London Crown Court, where he was sentenced to 16 months' imprisonment on 3 December 2021.

Also imposed a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Charged with one count of outraging public decency, four counts of criminal damage, and three counts of making indecent images of children.

1 Jan 0001

Maxim Rowan-Moy

Sexual assault *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

At 7.45pm on Saturday 26 March, the victim was sat waiting for a train at Dover Priory station when she was approached by Maxim Rowan-Moy. He asked where she was travelling to before they boarded a train together and sat next to one another on a train travelling from Dover to Rochester. On the train, Rowan-Moy offered her a bottle of vodka to drink. He then moved closer to her and sexually assaulted her. The girl got up and attempted to move away from him as he followed her down the carriage and sat next to her again. He then continued to sexually assault her, violently attempting to pull her closer to him and persistently touching her inappropriately. A while later, a group of passengers boarded the train and Rowan-Moy got up from his seat to look for his belongings. A train guard entered the carriage and stayed with the girl to Rochester station, where staff alerted police. Officers quickly attended Rochester station and arrested Rowan-Moy, where he pretended to police that he knew the victim.

Pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault, one count of assault, and a public order offence for threatening behaviour. Handed a 5-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Karemera

Human Trafficking *

Sentence

5 years imprisonment

Michael Karemera was part of a gang that trafficked six vulnerable youths from south London to sell class A drugs in Hampshire. Victims were controlled via mobile phones, forced to meet dealers late at night, and threatened with violence. Karemera was involved in stripping one victim naked and threatening to shoot him. The gang operated the 'Mitch' phone line, handling up to 300 drug orders daily. An investigation by the Met's Trident and Area Crime Command, supported by Hampshire Police, identified his role.

Received a 15-year Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order upon release. The drugs supply charges were previously dealt with at Woolwich Crown Court in 2016.

1 Jan 0001

Michal Piczak

Sexual assault *

Sentence

1 year imprisonment

On 29 September 2019, a woman fell asleep on the Victoria line night tube. As the train approached Walthamstow Central station, she awoke to discover Michal Piczak, 31, of Station Road, Walthamstow, stroking her legs. The incident was described in court as a 'prolonged sexual assault'. The victim kicked Piczak away and alerted rail staff. British Transport Police officers arrested him at the scene. CCTV footage showed Piczak reaching across the aisle to touch the sleeping woman before moving to sit beside her and continuing the assault. Piczak pleaded not guilty to sexual assault at Inner London Crown Court on 28 October 2023, but a jury found him guilty. He was sentenced to one year's imprisonment and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.

Pleaded not guilty but found guilty by jury. Placed on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Mukesh Shah

Indecent exposure *

Sentence

9 months imprisonment

On 4 November 2022 at around 11.40pm, a woman was travelling alone in an empty Piccadilly Line carriage between Sudbury Town and Acton Town when Mukesh Shah boarded the train. Despite the empty carriage, Shah sat diagonally opposite the victim and stared at her, making her feel uncomfortable. The victim then noticed that Shah was exposing himself and masturbating. She captured him on camera, and when he did not stop, she confronted him and told him to move away. Shah protested he had done nothing wrong but moved along the carriage. The victim reported the incident to British Transport Police with the video, which led to Shah's identification.

Found guilty of indecent exposure. Also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and subjected to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

1 Jan 0001

Muslih Alotaibi

Sexual assault *

Sentence

19 weeks imprisonment

Muslih Alotaibi, 39, sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl on the Central Line between Oxford Circus and Mile End on September 2 by grabbing her under her skirt. The victim challenged him and alerted a fellow passenger. He was arrested at the scene. Alotaibi, who arrived in the UK in 2023 after fleeing Saudi Arabia, appeared at court with an Arabic interpreter.

The judge warned that the Home Office should be aware of the conviction for deportation purposes. Imposed a five-year sexual harm prevention order and restricted travel on public transport to a personal travel card only. Time served to be deducted from sentence.

1 Jan 0001

Nardia Seedat

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

three years six months imprisonment

Devon McCallum and Nardia Seedat used a 13-year-old boy to transport heroin and crack cocaine from London to Kent as part of county lines activity. The boy was stopped at Rochester railway station on 15 September 2020 carrying £1,500 cash. Phone data linked Seedat to a number in contact with the child. They were arrested at a Surrey Quays address on 25 September 2020.

Pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine and two counts of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. Found guilty after a two-week trial. Found concealing 14 wraps of heroin and one wrap of crack cocaine upon arrest.

1 Jan 0001

Tarik Oliveira

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

26 months imprisonment

Tarik Oliveira, aged 19, was the passenger on a moped ridden by Jack Green. They were seen on CCTV in the Greenwich area robbing people of three mobile phones within 39 minutes. They then led police, including specialist traffic officers and a helicopter, on a 90-minute chase through South London. The pursuit ended when they crashed into a bus in Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. They were arrested at the scene in possession of five stolen phones.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal and allowing himself to be carried on a stolen vehicle. Oliveira was the passenger on the moped.

1 Jan 0001

Russ Cooke

Racially aggravated public order offence *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Russ Cooke, 66, of Islington, committed racially aggravated public order offences at a demonstration near Downing Street in Whitehall on July 31.

Told officers they would be “put to the sword” when “the Muslims… start yelling Allahu Akbar”.

1 Jan 0001

Shahram Rasouli

Rape *

Sentence

7 years in a young offender institution

Shahram Rasouli, a 19-year-old asylum seeker from Iran who arrived in the UK in 2023, raped a 16-year-old virgin girl in August 2025 at Salvation Army-run accommodation in Denmark Hill, south London. The victim and her friend were convinced by the boyfriend of the victim's friend to visit. Rasouli went to shops for alcohol, providing Absolut vodka and BuzzBallz cocktails. Despite her insistence she did not want sex, limited English communication, and her being drunk, he removed her clothes and penetrated her vagina without a condom for around two minutes, causing pain. The victim reported to police the next day.

Convicted by jury of rape after denying the charge. Judge Silas Reid highlighted disregard for victim's clear refusal and severe impact on victim and family, including flashbacks, nightmares and withdrawal from life. Defence noted client's lack of maturity and education.

1 Jan 0001

Roland Gegbe

Grievous bodily harm with intent *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

On 8 June 2018, a 16-year-old boy was walking home from school in Brixton when Roland Gegbe and another male confronted him over a 'dirty look'. The argument escalated, and as the victim tried to walk away, Gegbe produced a knife and stabbed him three times, piercing his lung and liver. The victim, who had been due to start a professional football scholarship, suffered life-threatening injuries that ended his playing hopes. Gegbe was arrested at his home; a knife stained with the victim's blood was seized, along with an air pistol linked to the scene.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a blade in public.

1 Jan 0001

Rory Stickles

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years and fined £10,000

Rory Stickles used fraudulent tickets to travel on the Southeastern rail network over four years. On 26 January 2024, at around 9.20pm, at St Pancras International railway station, he presented an out-of-date staff ticket which was identified as fraudulent. He was searched and found in possession of nine counterfeit tickets and passes dating back to 2019 for journeys between Folkestone and St Pancras International. The estimated loss in revenue was between £27,959.70 and £85,546.70.

Pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by false representation and nine counts of possession of an article for use in fraud.

1 Jan 0001

Rose Nwenwu

Sexual assault *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Rose Nwenwu, a 43-year-old secretary at the Jubilee Christian Centre in Peckham, South London, aided Bishop Benjamin Egbujor in the sexual assault of a teenage girl and a woman during private prayer sessions. She helped lure a girl under 16 into a 'special' prayer session where the victim was forced to undress and assaulted with oil. The Metropolitan Police investigation connected multiple cases, and she received a three-year prison sentence for sexual assault with a concurrent three-year term for assisting the offender.

Acted as accomplice to Bishop Benjamin Egbujor. Issued a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and required to register as a sex offender.

1 Jan 0001

Roberto Rossi

Possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On 24 February, British Transport Police’s County Lines taskforce spotted Rossi at Dartford station after he deliberately tried to evade uniformed officers. When approached, he admitted possessing cocaine. A search revealed an iPhone with incoming messages asking for drugs and more than £1,000 in cash. He was arrested and a subsequent search of the address shared with Branscombe uncovered a substantial amount of class A and class B drugs: cocaine, ketamine, cannabis and amphetamine.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to supply a class B drug (ketamine and cannabis), one count of possession of a class A drug (cocaine) and one count of possession of a class B drug (amphetamine). Ordered to pay a surcharge of £187.

1 Jan 0001

Robert Hanna

Sexual activity with a child whilst in a position of trust *

Sentence

three years imprisonment

Robert Hanna, a science teacher at a school in Southwark from 2015 until dismissed in May 2019, engaged in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old pupil over a four-month period. He helped her achieve good grades in physics, met pupils at school prom where he purchased alcohol, and persuaded her to continue the relationship after she wanted to end it. The victim reported the abuse to a teacher on 1 April 2019, leading to his suspension, police investigation, and arrest. Evidence included hotel records, bank statements, and phone data.

Found guilty after trial on six counts. Denied offences throughout. Issued with Sexual Harm Prevention Order preventing unsupervised contact with under-18s. Placed on Sex Offenders Register for life.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Hughes

Theft and fraud *

Sentence

2 years imprisonment

Paul Hughes stole £60,000 worth of luxury watches, jewellery and cash from lockers of wealthy gym-goers in London's Square Mile. His latest offences included a watch stolen on 3 November 2025, and a watch, wedding ring, wallet, bank cards and driving licence belonging to Gregory Curtis on 10 February. He also admitted five further thefts, including a Rolex worth £8,000 from Toby Gibbs in July 2024, a £6,000 Omega Seamaster from another victim in October 2024, a Rolex GMT2 worth £15,000 on 19 February 2025, a Rolex Explorer worth £8,000 on 7 August 2025, and a Rolex Sea Dweller worth £12,000 from a customer at The Ned on 3 November 2025. On 10 March 2026, he looted a gym locker, taking a Tag Aqua Racer Blackface, a platinum wedding ring and a silver chain. He used stolen bank cards to withdraw cash from ATMs.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft and one count of fraud. The judge said the offences were sustained over a significant period, with muted rehabilitation prospects. He had 79 previous convictions.

1 Jan 0001

Paul Mckenna

Burglary *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment

Paul McKenna broke into three different shops in as many weeks (27 August 2020, 1 September 2020 and 7 September 2020), a bakery, pharmacy and dry cleaners, and stole more than £1,000. He was spotted by City of London Police officers, recognised from CCTV footage, and quickly arrested.

Prolific burglar with 60 convictions and 147 offences. Judge granted a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from the City of London for five years except when passing through via the London Underground.

1 Jan 0001

Patrick Grant

Indecent assault *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

Patrick Grant, a former children's home worker, sexually abused three boys under 13 in his care at children's homes across Lambeth, Kingston, and Cardiff between 1976 and 1989. The homes included Fircroft Children's Home (Kingston), Rowan House, Shirley Oaks Children's Home (Lambeth), and Walker House Children's Home (Llanishen, South Wales). He was convicted of ten counts of indecent assault after a seven-week trial at Inner London Crown Court.

Found guilty of ten counts of indecent assault. Offences took place between 1976 and 1989 against three boys under 13 in children's homes.

1 Jan 0001

Richard Arcari

Making and possessing indecent images of children *

Sentence

42 months imprisonment

Richard Arcari, a 37-year-old civil servant and press officer, was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in February 2017 after intelligence revealed he watched a video of a man raping a boy and had offered to swap abuse material. His iPad contained hundreds of indecent images and videos of children. While on bail, he continued offending: on 7 March 2018, the National Crime Agency caught him in a secret online conferencing room streaming child abuse using the name ‘FitPrvUK’, and a new laptop was seized. Just 17 days later, he was arrested again after streaming abuse as ‘TabBoy’ and commenting during live streams. In September 2018, his employer DEFRA found an unauthorised memory stick with suspicious file titles; a further search uncovered more child abuse material on a USB stick and his work laptop. In total, officers recovered 716 category A, 588 category B, and 344 category C indecent images and videos.

Pleaded guilty to 22 charges, including making and possessing indecent images, possessing extreme pornographic content, class A drugs possession, and encouraging crime. Placed on the sex offenders register for life and issued a sexual harm prevention order restricting his internet use.

1 Jan 0001

Peter Reed

Robbery *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

On the early hours of Sunday, 26 May, Peter Reed and an accomplice broke into the home of an elderly man in his 70s in Southwark. They dragged him from his bed, tied him up, and demanded cash and jewellery while threatening him. The victim managed to break free and raise the alarm. Reed and his accomplice escaped with £15,000 worth of jewellery. Investigations revealed Reed had visited the house the night before asking for someone named Michael. Forensic evidence found his fingerprint on a clock inside the home. He was arrested on 7 June and later charged with robbery.

Admitted to robbery. Forensic evidence and CCTV led to conviction. Police still searching for second suspect.

1 Jan 0001

Petro Ninichuk

Sexual assault *

Sentence

19 weeks in prison and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for seven years

On Sunday 27 January 2024, the victim was walking through a train to Sevenoaks with her friend when Ninichuk grabbed her hand and pulled her to sit on the seat in front of him. She told him she was only 15-years-old in the hope it would stop his advances, but Ninichuk was not deterred and brazenly sexually assaulted her in a prolonged attack. The victim’s friend approached another passenger who intervened and invited the girls to sit with him. When the train reached Sevenoaks the victim’s friend alerted security staff who identified Ninichuk on the train. While he was with security staff Ninichuk spotted the victim who had been taken to safety in the station office and was trying to get near her, telling them “That’s my girlfriend!” Staff called British Transport Police who arrived and arrested him immediately.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault.

1 Jan 0001

Abderrahim Mamma

Theft *

Sentence

20 months imprisonment

Abderrahim Mamma, 29, with no fixed address, and Daniel Ramzi stole phones and laptops from unsuspecting victims in London's financial district. Incidents included snatching a phone from a coat pocket at a Bishopsgate fast-food joint on January 15, stealing a laptop from a bag at a licensed venue on Gracechurch Street, lifting another laptop over a barrier at Leadenhall Market caught on CCTV, and targeting a pub on Old Broad Street on January 21 where bag swapping was used.

Admitted to four counts of theft. Had seven extra theft offences beyond the City of London. Received a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from the City of London.

1 Jan 0001

Dharmendra Devji Solanki

Illegal money lending and money laundering *

Sentence

Two-year prison sentence (eight months for illegal money lending and 16 months for money laundering, consecutive), suspended for two years, with five days rehabilitation activity and 120 hours unpaid work

Dharmendra Devji Solanki, aged 59, from West Ealing, operated an unauthorised loan shark business from November 2018 to his arrest in May 2022, lending in excess of £400,000 at 10-20% interest rates, generating £440,000-£480,000 returns. Despite being a qualified anti-money laundering specialist (CAMS), he exploited vulnerable borrowers with unpredictable interest, pressure, intimidation, and threats, including demanding passports and sending menacing messages. Examples include a borrower repaying £1,350 on a £1,000 loan and another threatened about career impact.

Admitted charges of illegal lending and money laundering. Proceeds of Crime Act hearing on 2026-03-11 ordered payment of £169,941.89 within three months or face three-year jail term, plus over £13,000 costs.

1 Jan 0001

Dean Alford

Human Trafficking *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Dean Alford was part of a gang that trafficked six vulnerable youths from south London to sell class A drugs in Hampshire. Victims were controlled via mobile phones, forced to meet dealers late at night, and threatened with violence. Alford operated the 'Duffy' phone line, which handled up to 300 drug orders daily. An investigation by the Met's Trident and Area Crime Command, supported by Hampshire Police, identified his role.

Received a 15-year Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order upon release. The drugs supply charges were previously dealt with at Woolwich Crown Court in 2016.

1 Jan 0001

Derek Green

Assisting an offender *

Sentence

2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Derek Green was charged on 13 March with attempting to pervert justice in connection with the murder of Michael Boyle. He later admitted to assisting an offender and was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court.

Admitted to assisting an offender. Initially charged with attempting to pervert justice on 13 March.

1 Jan 0001

Devon Mccallum

Conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine *

Sentence

nine years imprisonment

Devon McCallum and Nardia Seedat used a 13-year-old boy to transport heroin and crack cocaine from London to Kent as part of county lines activity. The boy was stopped at Rochester railway station on 15 September 2020 carrying £1,500 cash. Phone data linked McCallum to the 'SYK' number directing the child. McCallum was on an electronic tag curfew at a Surrey Quays address where he and Seedat were arrested on 25 September 2020.

Pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine. Found guilty after a two-week trial. Also known as 'SYKES' and controlled the 'REM' county line.

1 Jan 0001

Aidan Watts

Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) *

Sentence

five years and one month in prison, with an additional year to be served on licence

Aidan Watts repeatedly stabbed a 20-year-old victim, who was known to him, on the platform of Imperial Wharf station shortly after 5.20pm on June 18 last year, causing life-threatening injuries to his thigh, abdomen and buttocks. Watts, along with Jakada Joseph and Stefan Kosavac-Godart, spotted the victim after exiting the same rush hour train, ran to confront and ambush him, chased and tripped him over, then Watts launched the machete attack with a red 40cm blade in full view of onlookers before fleeing the scene. The machete was later stashed nearby and CCTV captured him discarding clothing.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm (GBH) ahead of trial.

1 Jan 0001

Christopher Shingler

Robbery *

Sentence

8 years imprisonment

On 8 July 2018 around 5pm, a man in his 40s was walking home on Wandsworth Road, SW8, when two men at a bus stop attacked him. Christopher Shingler grabbed him from behind, strangled him, bit his leg, and stole his watch worth £6,800. Two days later on 10 July, a woman in her 40s was walking home from a park with her young children on Abbeville Road, SW4, when two men grabbed her, violently wrestled her, causing bruises and scratches, and stole her £11,250 Rolex. The woman and her children were left terrified to leave the house. Shingler was identified through DNA on the victims' wrists and a bite mark.

Admitted one robbery, found guilty of the other. DNA from bite mark and victims' wrists identified him. Second suspect released under investigation.

1 Jan 0001

Connor Deegan

Attempted murder *

Sentence

nine years and four months imprisonment

On 17 February 2020 at around 17:30hrs, Connor Deegan lured an 18-year-old female victim, known to him, to the toilets at Little Ilford Park in Manor Park, pretending to take her to Ilford railway station. Once inside, he stabbed her a number of times in her neck and stomach. She lay motionless until he left, then sought help from nearby residents who called an ambulance. Deegan believed he could become the comic book character 'The Punisher' via a 'choke-hold'. He was arrested nearby wearing blood-soaked clothing and in possession of a combat knife, balaclava, gloves and pocket knife matching the victim's DNA. Evidence included his phone at the scene, images of him as 'The Punisher' and messages about weaponry.

Previously pleaded guilty to attempted murder, theft and possession of an offensive weapon. Plea to Section 20 wounding and possession of an offensive weapon accepted, with theft to lie on file.

1 Jan 0001

Bernard Collins

Indecent assault *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Bernard Collins, a former children's home worker, sexually abused three boys under 13 in his care at children's homes across Lambeth, Kingston, and Cardiff between 1976 and 1989. The homes included Fircroft Children's Home (Kingston), Rowan House, Shirley Oaks Children's Home (Lambeth), and Walker House Children's Home (Llanishen, South Wales). He was convicted of five counts of indecent assault after a seven-week trial at Inner London Crown Court.

Found guilty of five counts of indecent assault. Offences took place between 1976 and 1989 against three boys under 13 in children's homes.

1 Jan 0001

Hani Mustafa

Upskirting *

Sentence

2 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

Hani Mustafa recorded two upskirting videos on his phone, targeting women on the London Underground. The first incident took place on the Northern Line on 14 March 2024, and the second on an escalator at London Bridge Tube station on 13 April 2024. Police discovered the second video during their investigation. Mustafa had been cautioned for a similar offence in 2020.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of operating equipment under clothing without consent. Also handed a five-year sexual harm prevention order, placed on the sex offenders' register for 10 years, and ordered to complete 25 days of rehabilitation activity. Had a previous caution for a similar offence in 2020.

1 Jan 0001

Hasan Degirmenci

Sexual assault and indecent exposure *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

On 2 December 2022, around 6pm, Hasan Degirmenci, 34, pressed his bare genitals against a woman on a crowded Piccadilly line Tube train travelling towards Knightsbridge, in front of her 12-year-old daughter. He exposed himself by pulling down his trousers. The victim's daughter alerted her to the assault, and they confronted him and followed him off the train at Knightsbridge station, where staff contacted British Transport Police. He was arrested on the spot and remanded in custody. He pleaded guilty at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on 20 December 2022.

Pleaded guilty to sexual assault and indecent exposure. Also given a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and required to register on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Hassnain Shahzad

Sexual assault *

Sentence

6-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months, 120 hours unpaid work, sex offenders register for 7 years

Hassnain Shahzad, 27, groped a 14-year-old girl on 25 August 2023 at 10.48pm inside a Tesco store in central London while she queued with her mother, initially disguising it with a packet of pineapple chunks. CCTV outside captured him approaching and touching her again on the pavement. Arrested 27 September 2023; clothing matched CCTV. Further videos showed him filming women without consent two days later.

Metropolitan Police Special Constable. Denied guilt and put victim through court. Phone evidence showed further predatory behaviour.

1 Jan 0001

Heidi Korn

Fraud *

Sentence

8 months imprisonment

Heidi Korn rented a £1,600 per month flat in Streatham Hill from Joanna Reid and her husband Alasdair via Gumtree in September 2013 while they were in Uganda. She fell into arrears two months later and advertised the flat online claiming to be the legal owner, tricking two young professionals into paying an £1,800 deposit via a fake email account. She was caught when the prospective tenants sent a contract to the flat, which was redirected to the real owners.

Convicted of fraud.

1 Jan 0001

Feroze Khan

Supplying crack cocaine and heroin *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Feroze Khan, 26, from Denmark Hill, supplied crack cocaine and heroin across London using secret phone lines between June 2018 and May 2019. On 11 June 2018, police attempted to stop his blue Mercedes near Denmark Hill, but he sped off. Subsequent searches of linked addresses in East Dulwich uncovered 509 wraps of crack cocaine and 84 wraps of heroin worth over £5,000 hidden in a bedroom wardrobe. He was arrested in May 2019 at his home by the Violent Crime Taskforce.

Pleaded guilty at Camberwell Green Magistrates' Court in May 2019. On release, he will be subject to a 10-year criminal behaviour order. Detective Constable Raymond Sekalongo stated that the police are able to target those higher up the chain.

1 Jan 0001

Freddie Priestley

Fraud by false representation *

Sentence

35 months imprisonment

Freddie Priestley, 34, of Leathermarket Court in Southwark, defrauded would-be tenants of a total of £77,406. He offered rooms for rent in his three-bedroom flat in Bermondsey, took deposits from victims, then told them his father had died and they could no longer move in, while retaining their money. The fraud was uncovered by a BBC investigation. He pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation.

Found guilty of fraud by false representation. Defrauded multiple victims of £77,406 by offering a room for rent, taking deposits, then claiming his father died so they could not move in. Defence cited ADHD and gambling addiction. Judge remarked the case was so serious that the sentence should be served.

1 Jan 0001

Gergo Brummel

Sexual assault *

Sentence

18 months imprisonment and 20 weeks imprisonment to run consecutively

In the early hours of 20 April 2018, Gergo Brummel grabbed a woman from behind in Green Park, W1, and sexually assaulted her. Officers on patrol in Piccadilly heard her screaming and found Brummel struggling with the victim. A condom carrying his DNA was discovered nearby. He was later found guilty of sexual assault and also sentenced for breaching a restraining order linked to a separate offence. Police commended the quick response that prevented further escalation.

Found guilty of sexual assault. Also sentenced for breaching a restraining order from a separate offence. Victim fought back during the attack; police recovered a condom with his DNA. Must sign the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years upon release.

1 Jan 0001

Glodi Wabelua

Human Trafficking *

Sentence

3 years and 6 months imprisonment

Glodi Wabelua was part of a gang that trafficked six vulnerable youths from south London to sell class A drugs in Hampshire. Victims were controlled via mobile phones, forced to meet dealers late at night, and threatened with violence. Wabelua operated the 'Fly' phone line, handling up to 300 drug orders daily. An investigation by the Met's Trident and Area Crime Command, supported by Hampshire Police, identified his role.

Received a 15-year Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Order upon release. The drugs supply charges were previously dealt with at Woolwich Crown Court in 2016.

1 Jan 0001

Godwin Bassey

Exposure *

Sentence

2-year Community Order

Godwin Bassey, 35, of Chesterfield Way, SE15, committed exposure offences over 11 months in New Cross and Peckham, targeting lone women or pairs. He hid behind parked cars, exposed himself, and fled when challenged. He was caught in a police sting in Brimmington Park on 18 February, where he violently resisted arrest, injuring officers. One officer suffered a head cut and ligament damage to her hand.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of exposure and one count of assault with intent to resist arrest. Eleven other exposure offences taken into account. Sex Offender Register for five years. Turned violent during arrest, injuring several officers, including one with head cut and ligament damage.

1 Jan 0001

John Nichols

Making indecent images of children and attempting to arrange child sex offences *

Sentence

30 months imprisonment

John Nichols, a 52-year-old former Bedfordshire Police inspector from Elstow near Bedford, engaged in sexually explicit online conversations in January 2023. He expressed a preference for 'yng girls', sent images of his genitalia, and suggested meeting a user's two daughters for sex, specifying they wear Hello Kitty underwear. He said 'the younger the less likely to tell and remember when older'. No physical sexual activity occurred, but 39 Category C indecent images of children were found on his devices. He admitted the offences at Inner London Crown Court.

Former Bedfordshire Police inspector. Admitted to the charges. Also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

Jonathan Daley

Violent disorder *

Sentence

20 month prison sentence suspended for two years, 100 hours unpaid work, 30 days probation and credited programme, £200 victim surcharge

On 3 June 2020, Jonathan Daley joined a demonstration on Whitehall near Derby Gate. Amid hostility towards a TV film crew, protesters threw items at police. Daley ran up behind an officer with back turned and attempted to kick him, narrowly missing. He then hid behind railings, lunged out and took a flying kick hitting the officer's upper-thigh, causing the officer to fall. Daley ran off and celebrated with the crowd. Captured on CCTV and social media.

Admitted charge of violent disorder during an earlier hearing. Detective Constable Steve Nicholls commented on the thuggish behaviour.

1 Jan 0001

Jack Green

Conspiracy to steal *

Sentence

28 months imprisonment

Jack Green, aged 22, and his passenger Tarik Oliveira, aged 19, were seen on CCTV in the Greenwich area robbing people of three mobile phones within 39 minutes. They then led police, including specialist traffic officers and a helicopter, on a 90-minute chase through South London. The pursuit ended when they crashed into a bus in Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. They were arrested at the scene in possession of five stolen phones.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal, aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, failing to stop after a collision, failing to stop when required by police, driving without a licence, and driving without insurance. Green was the rider of the moped.

1 Jan 0001

James Bennett

Fraud *

Sentence

6 years imprisonment

James Bennett, 32, pretended to be a private landlord, listing rooms on Spareroom for rent in Brixton, Elephant and Castle and Tooting, south London. He took £725 deposits from househunters and provided tenancy agreements, despite having no consent to rent the rooms and being in the process of eviction. Offences committed between late 2015 and December 2016, obtaining more than £10,000. Victims discovered the fraud upon arriving to move in, leaving several homeless including one who spent Christmas in a hostel.

Tried and sentenced in absence for 17 counts of fraud. Previous convictions for fraud offences. Additional month in jail for failing to appear at court.

1 Jan 0001

James Gathercole

Indecent exposure *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment

James Gathercole repeatedly masturbated in front of women and teenage girls on trains around South-East London, including services between New Cross Gate, Lewisham, and Sydenham stations. He committed ten indecent exposure offences between December 2020 and November 2021, with six separate offences on 7 August 2021. He was arrested in November 2021 after a teenage girl reported him exposing his genitals and touching himself inappropriately on a train at New Cross Station.

Found guilty of ten indecent exposure offences between December 2020 and November 2021. Six offences occurred on 7 August 2021. Placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years.

1 Jan 0001

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