Snaresbrook Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 140 verdicts at Snaresbrook Crown Court (London). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

February 2025 1 case

Richard Sivanda

Attempted murder *

Sentence

27 years imprisonment

On Saturday February 15, 2025, Richard Sivanda approached a 20-year-old man and his girlfriend as they walked along Highgate Hill towards Highgate tube station in north London. He challenged the man, asking where he was from, wrongly believing he was a member of a rival gang responsible for a 2021 murder for which there was no evidence. When the couple walked away, Sivanda chased them down and stabbed the victim in the head with a pointed weapon before fleeing. The victim was left in a critical condition but reached hospital for life-saving treatment. He suffered permanent brain damage and now requires assisted living. CCTV footage placed Sivanda at the scene before and after the attack. Officers arrested him at his home address just 29 hours later. Detectives also recovered a social media video in which Sivanda boasted that he believed he had killed the victim and described the gruesome assault.

Pleaded guilty to assault with intent to cause serious harm. Jury found him guilty of attempted murder on January 14.

21 Feb 2025

January 2025 3 cases

Matvei Rumiantsev

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and perverting the course of justice *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

On January 17, 2025, Matvei Rumiantsev, 23, from Canary Wharf, east London, drunkenly assaulted a woman in her home after becoming jealous of her friendship with Barron Trump, which began via social media in October 2024. The assault lasted about an hour, during which he repeatedly struck her in the face, dragged her by her hair when she tried to seek help, and answered a FaceTime call from Barron Trump to show her crying and being hit on the floor. The woman believed she might die. After arrest, Rumiantsev attempted to pervert justice by pressuring her to withdraw allegations via a phone call from the police station and a letter from prison to a friend. Barron Trump, witnessing briefly via video call from the US, called 999 on January 18, 2025, alerting authorities. The victim suffered significant emotional trauma, withdrawing from the world and living in fear of his release.

Convicted at trial of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and perverting the course of justice. Described as a trained fighter, unrepentant, and lacking insight and empathy. Judge criticised his jealousy, temper, and failure to accept blame. Acquitted of two charges of rape, assault, and intentional strangulation.

17 Jan 2025

Mb

Sexual offence *

Sentence

Suspended sentence

MB was convicted of six counts of historic sexual offences after a trial where three counts were dismissed.

Historic sexual offence case. Following a trial in which three counts were dismissed at the end of the prosecution case and Mr B was convicted of six of the remaining fourteen counts.

1 Jan 2025

Dlp

Sexual assault *

Sentence

Community order with unpaid work and RAR

DLP, a former elected Councillor, was convicted following a trial of sexually assaulting a colleague at a social event.

Former elected Councillor convicted after trial of sexually assaulting colleague at social event.

1 Jan 2025

December 2024 5 cases

Aldi

Health and safety breach *

Sentence

Fined £64,000

Mouse droppings and fur were found in a partially unwrapped Cadbury’s Easter Egg on the shelves of the Aldi store in Heybridge Way, Leyton, east London. Inspectors from Waltham Forest Council discovered evidence of a mouse infestation, with droppings around the store including in food packaging and within open milk and bread display areas. The incident was reported following a customer complaint on 20 April 2020.

Pleaded guilty to a health and safety breach. Ordered to pay £241,177 in costs. First prosecution for food hygiene breach in the UK.

11 Dec 2024

Vasile Gorghescu

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum term of 32 years

On 9 January 2024, Vasile Gorghescu lured Chaudhary Mahmood to a car park in Stratford under the pretence of selling mobile phones. He had borrowed his brother’s car and driven from Southampton. Instead of phones, he had a box of fizzy drinks to pass off as phones in a planned scam. When Chaudhary discovered the fraud, Gorghescu stabbed him 27 times, hid the body under blankets and boxes in the car, left it in the car park, returned to Southampton, and told his brother to report the car stolen, confessing there was a body in it.

Found guilty of murder after trial. Claimed self-defence but jury rejected it.

3 Dec 2024

Moses Asare

Cheating the public revenue *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

Moses Asare, head pastor of Praise Harvest Community Church, received £320,000 from Kwabena Duodu as part of the fraudulent Gift Aid operation and used some of the money to act as a loan shark to members of his own congregation, charging them 120 per cent interest.

Found guilty of five counts of cheating the public revenue, three counts of furnishing false information and one count of money laundering. Head pastor of Praise Harvest Community Church who used his position to convince other churches to trust him with claims and acted as a loan shark charging 120% interest.

2 Dec 2024

John Bassaw Quansah

Furnishing false information *

Sentence

15 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years

John Bassaw Quansah, head pastor of Heaven Light Ministry International, was involved in the fraudulent Gift Aid scheme by furnishing false information to support the false claims submitted using church details.

Found guilty of furnishing false information. Head pastor of Heaven Light Ministry International.

2 Dec 2024

Kwabena Kumi Duodu

Cheating the public revenue *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Kwabena Kumi Duodu, a former accountant of a national children’s charity, conspired with others to steal £1.5 million through fraudulent Gift Aid claims using the details of 10 evangelical churches across the north and east of London. He used his share of the stolen money to help buy a £550,000 house.

Found guilty of 10 counts of cheating the public revenue and seven counts of furnishing false information. Former finance business partner for a national charity.

2 Dec 2024

November 2024 2 cases

Adrian Morbey

Rape of a child under 16 *

Sentence

15 years’ imprisonment with an extended licence of one year

Adrian Morbey raped and sexually assaulted a young girl for almost a decade between 1989 and 1996 when the victim was aged between seven and 15. In 1989, Morbey started to intercept the victim, then aged just seven, when she was on her way home from school and would take her to various locations. The offending began as sexual assault and progressed to rape. Morbey would also shower her with over-the-top gifts and money. The victim’s mother approached police in 2018, leading to the victim's disclosure and Morbey's arrest. He denied the allegations during interview.

Found guilty of four counts of indecent assault on a child, two counts of indecency with a child and one count of raping a child aged under 16. Will be on the sex offenders’ register for life.

27 Nov 2024

Brahim Kaddour-Cherif

Burglary *

Sentence

188 days in prison

Brahim Kaddour-Cherif burgled a garage in Orford Road, Walthamstow, east London, on January 6, 2024, to steal bikes. He was also awaiting trial for carrying a knife in Burntwood Road, Earlswood, south-west London, on November 13, 2023, and pleaded guilty to failing to surrender to court after his mistaken release from prison on October 29, 2025.

Pleaded guilty to burglary, carrying a knife, and failing to surrender to court. Sentence already served.

5 Nov 2024

October 2024 1 case

Cesar Cordero Conejo

Causing sexual exploitation of a child *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment with an additional two years on extended licence

From September 2019 to June 2022, Cesar Cordero Conejo made payments to a Filipino child abuse network and made specific requests for the sexual abuse of four children aged between two and 14 years old. The network live-streamed and recorded the abuse. Conejo discussed visiting the network in the Philippines to have access to the children in person. He was arrested on 28 July 2023 by the National Crime Agency, and digital equipment seized provided evidence including chat logs and thousands of indecent images of children. The four children have been rescued by Filipino authorities, and an adult suspected of being paid by Conejo has been arrested and charged in the Philippines.

Pleaded guilty to 18 offences including inciting the sexual exploitation of a child, causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, causing the sexual exploitation of a child, and making indecent images of children. Received a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be subject to notification requirements.

17 Oct 2024

September 2024 2 cases

Shahen Ahmed

Being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs *

Sentence

nine-and-a-half years' imprisonment

Shahen Ahmed, 34, of Stevedore Street E1, was involved in three sophisticated drug lines under the banner of 'Killah' from December 2021 to June 2022. On 28 June 2022, officers executed warrants at his address and a linked address, finding a large quantity of Class A drugs and more than £60,000 in cash. He was arrested, charged, and remanded.

Targeted by Operation Yamata. Officers found Class A drugs, over £60,000 cash at his address, and a video of him bragging about his activities. Over £600,000 illicit cash concealed through business accounts; Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings ongoing.

13 Sep 2024

Alexandru Muresan

Manslaughter *

Sentence

7 years and 4 months imprisonment

On 8 November 2022, the 94-year-old victim was approached in Barking Town Centre by suspects including Alexandru Muresan who distracted him by hugging him in order to steal his wallet. The suspects then used his bank cards nearby. The victim was taken to hospital following the incident, but sadly died 36 hours later.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Targeted the victim because he was elderly and vulnerable.

10 Sep 2024

August 2024 4 cases

Ali Al-Amiri

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment, to serve a minimum of 24 years

Ali Al-Amiri, along with Joshua Oladele and Micah Hines, armed themselves with knives and machetes, wore masks, and went out on the evening of 24 September 2023. They attacked 25-year-old Hamzah Iqbal with sustained ferocity in Olympic Way, Wembley, inflicting 23 knife wounds, one of which was fatal. Hamzah was taken to hospital but could not be saved.

Convicted following a trial. Aged 21, of Wyld Way, Brent.

28 Aug 2024

Micah Hines

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment, to serve a minimum of 25 years

Micah Hines, along with Ali Al-Amiri and Joshua Oladele, armed themselves with knives and machetes, wore masks, and went out on the evening of 24 September 2023. They attacked 25-year-old Hamzah Iqbal with sustained ferocity in Olympic Way, Wembley, inflicting 23 knife wounds, one of which was fatal. Hamzah was taken to hospital but could not be saved.

Convicted following a trial. Aged 21, of Victoria Avenue, Brent.

28 Aug 2024

Joshua Oladele

Murder *

Sentence

life imprisonment, to serve a minimum of 28 years

Joshua Oladele, along with Ali Al-Amiri and Micah Hines, armed themselves with knives and machetes, wore masks, and went out on the evening of 24 September 2023. They attacked 25-year-old Hamzah Iqbal with sustained ferocity in Olympic Way, Wembley, inflicting 23 knife wounds, one of which was fatal. Hamzah was taken to hospital but could not be saved.

Convicted following a trial. Aged 20, of Wyld Way, Brent.

28 Aug 2024

Stephen Lott

Sexual assault on a child *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment with 3 years on licence

Stephen Lott, 47, of Kingsbridge Road in Harold Hill, groomed an eight-year-old boy over nine months in late 2023 by buying him gifts and presents, then kissed him and invited him to his home with the intention of committing further sexual abuse. He has a history of child sexual abuse dating back to the mid-1990s, including repeatedly orally raping a girl aged five to seven and groping girls aged five and eight in 2016 at South Kensington station. His actions were captured in court statements from the victim's mother, highlighting the emotional impact.

Convicted by jury of sexual assault on a child and meeting a child following grooming; Judge Cohen described his behaviour as sexualised and predatory, and noted his previous convictions for child sexual abuse; Lott claimed his actions were accidental but was deemed dangerous, leading to an extended sentence.

8 Aug 2024

July 2024 3 cases

Taz Uddin

Possession with intent to supply Class A drugs *

Sentence

seven years imprisonment

Officers based in Tower Hamlets began their investigation into Uddin after a school in east London reported that he was acting suspiciously in the area. Officers retrieved CCTV footage from the school, which they trawled through to build up a pattern of behaviour, and found a stash of more than 100 wraps of heroin and cocaine, hidden in a cigarette box nearby estimated to be worth £1,100. Officers executed a warrant on Uddin’s address on Brook Drive, SE11 on Monday, 22 April, where they found additional Class A and B drugs, drugs paraphernalia and clothes that matched his outfit seen on the school CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, and possession of Class B drugs.

16 Jul 2024

Sam Price

Rape *

Sentence

10 years and 6 months imprisonment

On Sunday 16 July 2023, Sam Price met a woman in Romford and exchanged details with her. Within days, he began a sustained period of intimidation and abuse lasting seven days. He prevented her from leaving her home, punched her repeatedly, bit her, subjected her to various other attacks and threats, and raped her. The victim called a friend after Price left, leading to police notification. Officers collected CCTV evidence, witness and victim statements, resulting in Price's arrest on 26 July 2023 at his address in Central Park Avenue, Dagenham.

Found guilty of rape and one count of assault following a trial; pleaded guilty to another count of assault. Received a lifetime restraining order and will be added to the Sex Offenders Register.

5 Jul 2024

Oladip Oshodi

Rape *

Sentence

25 years imprisonment

On the evening of 11 July 2023, Oladip Oshodi made sexual advances toward a woman known to him at his home in the Mayesbrook area of Dagenham. Despite her clear refusal, he raped her twice, subjected her to a violent beating, and administered a noxious substance. He also threatened to kill her and engaged in controlling coercive behaviour. The victim escaped by jumping from a ground floor window, collapsing in the street where members of the public called police and assisted her. She was hospitalized and supported by specialist officers. Oshodi was arrested on 12 July 2023 and remanded in custody.

Convicted on 10 May 2024 of two counts of rape, administering a noxious substance, threats to kill, grievous bodily harm and controlling coercive behaviour. Showed no remorse throughout the investigation and trial.

5 Jul 2024

June 2024 2 cases

Mohammed Jakir Hussain

Conspiracy to supply heroin *

Sentence

22 years' imprisonment

Mohammed Jakir Hussain was involved in a large-scale drug operation supplying cocaine, heroin, and crystal methamphetamine, distributing around 80kg of drugs valued at £8m. Intelligence in 2021 led to analysis of communications from seven phones. He also attempted to smuggle drugs into a prison by throwing over the wall, using a drone (Op Hobbes), and involving retail shop workers, with plans including test flights and observing guard routines.

Pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin; found guilty of involvement in the distribution of Class A drugs, conspiracy to supply heroin, possession of Class B drugs, and attempting to smuggle prohibited items into a prison.

28 Jun 2024

Sajidur Rashid Tipu

Historic child sexual abuse *

Sentence

12 years and six months’ in prison

Sajidur Rashid Tipu, 51, of Canton Street, Poplar, abused two girls known to him over fifteen years during their childhood, involving touching and molesting. Investigation began in February 2019 after one victim reported at Bethnal Green Police Station. He was arrested at Heathrow Airport on 24 February 2021 upon return from Bangladesh.

Found guilty on 15 counts of historic child sexual abuse against two girls known to him. Given a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and 15-year restraining order against the two victims.

28 Jun 2024

May 2024 3 cases

Muhammad Abdu Miah Talukdar

Rape *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Talukdar began sexually abusing the victim in 1998 when she was just eight years old in Tower Hamlets, east London. Specialist officers began investigating in 2020. Despite having no DNA evidence or recent witness accounts, officers carried out extensive interviews with friends and family of the victim, gathered detailed medical records to show the extent of abuse, and obtained notes from the victim's counselling sessions.

Found guilty of three counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault at Snaresbrook Crown Court in March 2024.

31 May 2024

Sultana Akther

Fraudulent trading *

Sentence

14 month-sentence suspended for 18 months concurrent for each indictment and fined £2,000

Sultana Akther, of Spencer Road, Rainham, and Skeena Noor Rashid, of Herold Mugford Terrace, Pearl Close, Beckton, traded fraudulently through Signature London Ltd and Signature London Group Ltd, defrauding landlords and tenants out of at least £24,000. They collected rent deposits that were never returned, stole holding funds, and failed to transfer collected rents to landlords' accounts, following numerous complaints from victims including prospective tenants, landlords, and existing tenants.

Admitted fraudulent trading. Investigation by National Trading Standards Regional Investigations Team and Barking and Dagenham Council.

13 May 2024

Skeena Noor Rashid

Fraudulent trading *

Sentence

24-month community order including 80 hours of unpaid work

Admitted fraudulent trading. Investigation by National Trading Standards Regional Investigations Team and Barking and Dagenham Council.

13 May 2024

April 2024 4 cases

Hamza Nasir

Rape *

Sentence

14 years imprisonment

Hamza Nasir, of Pembroke Road in Ilford, committed two rapes. The first occurred on January 23, 2022, when he met a woman in a car park outside a nightclub in Basildon, offered her a ride to a party, but instead drove to an alleyway near Newbury Park underground station where he raped her and fled. The second took place on March 15, 2023, after he arranged to meet a teenage girl he had befriended on Snapchat at a home in Goodmayes, where he raped her; she escaped and sought help. Nasir was identified through hotel records and Snapchat images, arrested, and linked to both crimes via DNA evidence.

Pleaded guilty to two separate rapes. Victims did not have to testify due to the guilty pleas. DC Chloe James praised the victims' bravery and noted that Nasir will be on the sex offenders register for life after his sentence.

26 Apr 2024

Ethan Veiro

Burglary *

Sentence

six years imprisonment

On December 25, 2022, Ethan Veiro, 26, of Wood Green, north London, committed a series of burglaries in east London starting in the early hours by stealing a car in Wood Lane, Dagenham. The vehicle was abandoned on Waterbeach Road, Dagenham. He targeted addresses across east London, stealing house keys, a bicycle, cash, and a set of car keys used to steal another car. Located in the stolen car at midday in Redbridge, he failed to stop for officers, leading to a pursuit into Essex. Cornered on the M11 by specialist Met pursuit teams using a tactical contact manoeuvre, he was arrested.

Found guilty of four counts of burglary and one count of robbery. Pursued and arrested after high-speed chase on M11.

16 Apr 2024

Hasan Murad

Grievous Bodily Harm and Aggravated Burglary *

Sentence

14 years and six months imprisonment

On 11 June 2021, Hasan Murad and Abdul Hussain Khan gained entry into a Stratford address where they viciously attacked a man and a woman with metal poles causing severe injuries. Murad participated in the assaults, including Khan stabbing the male in the armpit causing an arterial bleed. After severely assaulting both victims, they left, taking items of the victims’ property with them, including phones and a driving licence. Detectives identified them through an urgent investigation, CCTV footage, social media, and phone data. The victims bravely identified the defendants in custody.

Found guilty on 6 September 2023 of grievous bodily harm and aggravated burglary. Evaded police until arrested in July 2021.

3 Apr 2024

Abdul Hussain Khan

Grievous Bodily Harm and Aggravated Burglary *

Sentence

11 years imprisonment

On 11 June 2021, Hasan Murad and Abdul Hussain Khan gained entry into a Stratford address where they viciously attacked a man and a woman with metal poles causing severe injuries. Khan stabbed the male in the armpit causing an arterial bleed. After severely assaulting both victims, they left, taking items of the victims’ property with them, including phones and a driving licence. Detectives identified them through an urgent investigation, CCTV footage, social media, and phone data. The victims bravely identified the defendants in custody.

Found guilty on 6 September 2023 of grievous bodily harm and aggravated burglary. Evaded police until arrested in July 2021.

3 Apr 2024

March 2024 1 case

Hafiz Ahmad

Rape *

Sentence

11 years' imprisonment

Hafiz Ahmad, 29, of Redbridge, carried out a campaign of abuse against a woman starting in 2018, which included raping her on four occasions and making threats to kill. The woman reported the incidents to the police on November 13, 2020, leading to his arrest the following day at his house. The abuse involved multiple attacks, and text messages showed the woman confronting him about the assaults.

Convicted after a woman reported a campaign of abuse, including pressure from the defendant to withdraw allegations. She continued to support the prosecution.

28 Mar 2024

February 2024 1 case

Dean Wade

Robbery *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

Dean Wade targeted lone women in Havering, approaching and assaulting them to snatch their handbags. The offences occurred on 22 July 2023 at Marlborough Road, Romford (57-year-old victim); 27 July 2023 at Colchester Road, Romford (35-year-old victim); and 27 July 2023 at Horns Road, Ilford (41-year-old victim). On the night of 27 July 2023, plain-clothed officers spotted Wade driving a black Ford Focus with cloned number plates in Collier Row. He became aggressive during arrest, injuring an officer. One victim's elderly father was also injured trying to stop him. Stolen property was recovered through joint investigation with Essex Police. No lasting physical injuries reported.

Pleaded guilty to one count of robbery, two counts of theft, two counts of dangerous driving, actual bodily harm, driving whilst disqualified and no insurance. Disqualified from driving for 55 months.

29 Feb 2024

January 2024 3 cases

Bujar Jashari

Rape *

Sentence

7 years imprisonment

On 25 June 2023, a 34-year-old woman became separated from her friends during a night out in Hornchurch town centre. She was alone in a bar when approached by Rinor Korqa and Bujar Jashari, who took her to a car and drove away. Jashari recorded the rape of the victim inside the car by Korqa on his phone. The suspects were identified through CCTV and ANPR data after bar staff assisted police.

Convicted following trial.

24 Jan 2024

Rinor Korqa

Rape *

Sentence

5 years and 6 months imprisonment

On 25 June 2023, a 34-year-old woman became separated from her friends during a night out in Hornchurch town centre. She was alone in a bar when approached by Rinor Korqa and Bujar Jashari, who took her to a car and drove away. Korqa raped the victim inside the car while Jashari recorded the attack on his phone. The suspects were identified through CCTV and ANPR data after bar staff assisted police.

Convicted following trial. Sentenced for rape and failing to disclose his mobile phone PIN.

24 Jan 2024

Robert Maclennan

Rape and Indecent Assault *

Sentence

15 years imprisonment

Robert MacLennan, a 70-year-old groundskeeper at a primary school in Islington, raped and indecently assaulted a female child in the mid-1980s. The abuse occurred over approximately two years while he lived on the school site. The victim reported the offences in March 2021, leading to his arrest in April 2021. He was charged in May 2022 following witness accounts and went on trial, where he was convicted on 28 September 2023.

Admitted to sexually assaulting the victim but denied raping her. Found guilty after trial. Will remain on the sex offender's register for life.

24 Jan 2024

December 2023 3 cases

Dymtro Shcherbinskyy

Robbery *

Sentence

12 years’ imprisonment

Dymtro Shcherbinskyy, 42, of Romford, east London, and Ghislain Kiamuangana participated in armed robberies on three London hotels. On 3 January 2022, they targeted a hotel on Southwark Bridge Road, Southwark, entering with faces covered, threatening staff at gunpoint, binding them, and stealing £4,000 from a safe. On 9 January 2022, they targeted a hotel in Canning Town but left empty-handed. On 14 January 2022, they robbed a hotel in the City of London, stealing £3,000. The same van was used in all incidents with changed number plates. Police identified Shcherbinskyy via CCTV and arrested both after surveillance. Items seized included a CO2 powered firearm, clothing, live ammunition, the stolen van, and number plates. Additionally, Shcherbinskyy stole £12,000 from a safe while working at a hotel in 2021.

Pleaded guilty following a short hearing in July 2023. Convicted of two counts of robbery, one count of attempted robbery, three counts of possessing a firearm, and theft.

12 Dec 2023

Ghislain Kiamuangana

Robbery *

Sentence

10 years’ imprisonment

Ghislain Kiamuangana, 34, of no fixed address, and Dymtro Shcherbinskyy participated in armed robberies on three London hotels. On 3 January 2022, they targeted a hotel on Southwark Bridge Road, Southwark, entering with faces covered, threatening staff at gunpoint, binding them, and stealing £4,000 from a safe. On 9 January 2022, they targeted a hotel in Canning Town but left empty-handed. On 14 January 2022, they robbed a hotel in the City of London, stealing £3,000. The same van was used in all incidents with changed number plates. Police identified them via CCTV and surveillance, arresting both. Items seized included a CO2 powered firearm and clothing from Kiamuangana’s address.

Pleaded guilty in June 2022. Convicted of two counts of robbery, one count of attempted robbery, and three counts of possessing a firearm.

12 Dec 2023

Delroy Ogiste

Rape *

Sentence

13 years imprisonment

Delroy Ogiste attacked and raped a woman in her 20s at a hotel in Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, on 29 April 2022. The victim had been on a night out with a friend and met Ogiste in a fast-food restaurant. They went to a nearby hotel where he became aggressive, raped her, and strangled her. She described the attack as 'never ending' and feared she would never see her family again. Officers used phone data to identify and link him to the crime.

Convicted of two counts of rape and one count of strangulation. Also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Described as a dangerous offender by investigating officer.

8 Dec 2023

November 2023 1 case

Abdul Basith

Rape and indecent assault *

Sentence

10 years’ imprisonment

On 6 March 1999, Abdul Basith targeted a woman in her 20s as she tried to get a taxi home from Leicester Square. He offered to drive her despite her lack of funds. During the journey, he stopped in a small car park and assaulted her. He resumed driving, stopped again near Bethnal Green, locked the doors, and raped and indecently assaulted her despite her resistance. He then released her and drove off. The victim was found distressed and reported the incident, but the case went cold until a 2020 DNA match.

Found guilty following a trial. Case solved via DNA match from 2020 arrest for unrelated matter.

6 Nov 2023

September 2023 1 case

Richard Summers

Rape *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

On March 4, 2023, Richard Summers, under the influence of cocaine, entered his ex-partner's bedroom in Highbury and forced her to have sex with him. He punched her repeatedly in the face and hit her over the head with a glass ashtray during the assault. The victim fought back but escaped only when Summers fell asleep. She was seen injured and in distress at a pub in Highbury Barn, leading to police involvement.

Pleaded guilty to assault; convicted after trial of rape and coercive and controlling behaviour. History of dangerous assaults and violence towards ex-partner. Showed lack of remorse by lying to police.

14 Sep 2023

July 2023 1 case

Michael Costin

Indecent assault *

Sentence

15 years in prison

Michael Costin, a former scout leader and teacher, sexually abused young boys over two decades starting in the 1980s. As a scout leader at St Augustine’s Church in Rush Green, Romford, he indecently assaulted boys aged 11 to 15, performing sex acts on them and encouraging some to engage in sexual activity with each other. The abuse continued in the 1990s in Sussex, where he worked as a teacher in Ipswich and volunteered as a scout leader in Kirton. Later, in Oxfordshire, he abused a 13-year-old boy and his girlfriend, plying them with drugs and alcohol. He was convicted of 22 offences of indecent assault.

Denied some offences until late in proceedings; judge described crimes as repeated, brazen, manipulative and abusive; lost appeal, with judges noting he was partly responsible for delays and showed no remorse.

1 Jul 2023

June 2023 2 cases

Richard Cowie

Assault on an emergency worker and criminal damage *

Sentence

one month prison sentence suspended for 12 months for each offence

On June 29, 2023, Richard Cowie, known as Wiley, entered guilty pleas at Snaresbrook Crown Court for assaulting an emergency worker and causing criminal damage to property valued under £5,000.

Ordered to pay £470 in compensation to the victim of the assault and a victim surcharge fee of £128.

29 Jun 2023

Matthew Collins

Fraudulent Trading *

Sentence

Two years imprisonment (suspended for two years)

Matthew Collins scammed residents in Redbridge, South Woodford, Woodford Green, and Wanstead by accepting payments for construction works that were never completed, including new patios, major house refurbishments, and large landscape gardening projects, with one victim paying £38,900 alone, totalling nearly £70,000 in losses. He was reported to Redbridge Council in 2017 and 2018 following multiple complaints.

Served with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from building, roofing, gardening, or landscaping professions for seven years; disqualified from becoming a director for seven years; complaints received by Redbridge Council in 2017 and 2018.

1 Jun 2023

May 2023 1 case

Michael Quinlan

Indecent assault *

Sentence

22-month suspended sentence

Michael Quinlan, aged 73, was charged with three counts of indecent assault on a boy under 14 and two counts of indecent assault on Andre Tyndall, who was 11 at the time. The offences involved looking at boys naked for sexual gratification, claiming he needed to check they were not wearing underwear underneath shorts. He was found guilty of all charges except one count of indecent assault on Mr Tyndall.

Found guilty of three counts of indecent assault on a boy under 14 and one count of indecent assault on Andre Tyndall. Placed on the sex offenders’ register for life.

1 May 2023

February 2023 1 case

Anhar Hussain

Stalking *

Sentence

3 years imprisonment

Anhar Hussain, 23, of Review Road, Dagenham, used software to stalk a victim.

Not stated.

3 Feb 2023

May 2022 3 cases

Anthony Lascelles

Robbery *

Sentence

18 years with an extended licence period of five years

Anthony Lascelles, 34, of Hitchin Close, participated in a violent burglary at an address on Kerry Drive in Upminster in May 2020. The group forced entry after the homeowner was tricked by a fake delivery driver. They demanded money and threatened to harm the homeowner's 11-year-old son. A legally held shotgun was discharged, injuring the child in the shoulder. The group stole around £20,000 worth of jewellery and watches. The child's injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing.

Pleaded guilty to the robbery.

6 May 2022

Ajaypal Singh

Robbery *

Sentence

20 years with an extended licence period of five years

Ajaypal Singh, 28, of Banks Way, was involved in a violent burglary at an address on Kerry Drive in Upminster in May 2020. The group forced entry after the homeowner was deceived by a fake delivery driver. They demanded money and threatened to harm the homeowner's 11-year-old son. A legally held shotgun was discharged, injuring the child in the shoulder. The group stole around £20,000 worth of jewellery and watches. The child's injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing.

Found guilty of robbery at a trial in November 2021. Pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply and possession of a pointed/bladed article.

6 May 2022

Christopher Sargent

Robbery *

Sentence

15 years with an extended licence period of five years

Christopher Sargent, 28, of Macaulay Road, acted as the initial intruder in a violent burglary at an address on Kerry Drive in Upminster in May 2020 by posing as a delivery driver who had left a parcel on the doorstep. He was knocked to the ground by accomplices who forced entry. The group demanded money from the homeowner and threatened to harm his 11-year-old son. A legally held shotgun was discharged, injuring the child in the shoulder. The group stole around £20,000 worth of jewellery and watches. The child's injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing.

Pleaded guilty to robbery.

6 May 2022

February 2022 1 case

Abdallah Baballah

Rape and Robbery *

Sentence

20 years' imprisonment with an extended period of five years on licence

Abdallah Baballah carried out a string of sex attacks and robberies in east London against five women.

Sentenced for three counts of rape and robbery against five women.

3 Feb 2022

March 2021 1 case

Hussain Sha

Racially and religiously aggravated harassment *

Sentence

3 year community order with 120 hours unpaid work and 60 day rehabilitation programme

Hussain Sha, 42, of Bethnal Green, became obsessed with Bethnal Green and Bow MP Rushanara Ali after initial involvement with her constituency office regarding a housing problem. Between April 2018 and his arrest in December 2019, he sent approximately 290 abusive and threatening messages to Ms Ali, her staff, family members, and other politicians including Jeremy Corbyn, John Biggs, Sajid Javid, Jim Fitzpatrick, and Oona King. Messages included racist slurs and explicit threats such as going to Ms Ali’s office 'with a hand [gun] to do her Jo Cox-style' and blowing up her office 'terrorist-style with petrol'. He had been in custody awaiting sentencing for over six months.

Admitted two counts of racially and religiously aggravated harassment, two counts of sending an electronic communication with intent to cause distress, threatening to destroy or damage property and fraud. Also pleaded guilty to one count of exposure in an unrelated case. Avoided jail and received a 12 year restraining order requiring court permission before contacting an MP.

8 Mar 2021

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Micah Hines

Joshua Oladele

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Sam Price

Oladip Oshodi

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Hamza Nasir

Ethan Veiro

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Hafiz Ahmad

Dean Wade

Bujar Jashari

Rinor Korqa

Robert Maclennan

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Delroy Ogiste

Abdul Basith

Richard Summers

Michael Costin

Richard Cowie

Matthew Collins

Michael Quinlan

Anhar Hussain

Anthony Lascelles

Ajaypal Singh

Christopher Sargent

Abdallah Baballah

Hussain Sha

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