Willesden Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Yousseph Slimani drove a Vauxhall Astra with 40 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath in Chase Way, Southgate, on December 13, exceeding the legal limit of 35mg. He claimed he drank Famous Grouse whisky for six hours after losing a friend to cancer and took Nyquil cold and flu medicine before being pulled over at about 6.30pm.

Sanjay Patel rented out an unheated outhouse without electricity to a couple with a four-month-old baby in his HMO property on Wyld Way, Wembley. The property experienced severe overcrowding with more than 18 people occupying it despite a licence allowing a maximum of seven tenants, including four people sharing one room in the attic. The outbuilding was not declared on the HMO application. Tenants faced unsafe conditions including no keys to locked windows, non-working smoke alarms and fire alarm panel, and multiple safety and licence breaches. The issue was triggered by a complaint from the Metropolitan Police.

Mr Totland, who managed a property on Roundwood Road in Willesden, allowed the flat to fall into serious disrepair, leaving a family without a bathroom door for more than a year, with severe damp and mould in the kitchen, and non-working electric cooker and hob posing a safety risk. The issues were reported by the tenant, leading to an investigation by Brent Council officers. Despite an Improvement Notice, no required works were carried out, resulting in legal proceedings.

Qamil Cama, a 54-year-old building firm director, rented out a property without planning permission by converting a garage on Crescent Road into a rental. He demanded extra cash from his tenant, who paid £800 a month inclusive of bills, to cover increased bills. When questioned, arguments turned violent, leading to an illegal eviction where belongings were thrown onto the street. The London Borough of Barnet prosecuted him for failing to comply with an Enforcement Notice and two offences under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977.

Ofure Patience Ehizode was caught selling toxic bottles of banned skin-lightening products containing dangerous chemicals known to cause serious health problems, including hydroquinone which causes premature ageing, weakening of the skin, liver damage, and increased risk of skin cancer. The products were sold through her business EllaGold Ltd. Following a tip-off from Swedish authorities, trading standards officers at Barnet Council searched her home on Heywood Avenue in Colindale and seized more than 3,500 products in February 2023 as part of an international investigation.

Paul Fenton failed to make essential repairs to his rental flat on Walm Lane, Cricklewood, north-west London, which he had owned since 1990 and let for £1,000 per month. The property had severe damp and mould growth throughout, a dilapidated leaking boiler, and a rotting front door, making it unfit to live in. Enforcement officers from Brent Council inspected the flat in August 2015 following tenant complaints and issued a formal demand for repairs within 56 days.

Saïd Benrahma's two XL bully dogs escaped from his home in Hornchurch, east London, and attacked a golden retriever called Bailey and his owner in July 2023. Both were injured, with Bailey needing vet treatment and the owner requiring hospital care.

Sam Riley was a prolific shoplifter responsible for more than 20 offences across northwest London. On 22 April, he attempted to leave a petrol station shop in Northolt with a bag of stolen items. Officers on patrol in Petts Hill were alerted and arrested him almost immediately. He had already admitted 21 separate shoplifting offences and was wanted in connection with more than 20 others.

Adarsh Mourya was one of four men who filmed themselves fly-tipping a toddler's highchair, baby walker and other rubbish behind commercial bins on Crane Close, Harrow, late at night. They posted the video online, calling it 'This is London Baby' and showing 'How to manage extra dustbins.' Harrow Council officers spotted the clip, tracked down the culprits and made arrests. All four confessed and were prosecuted.

Akeme Simms, from Ellerslie Gardens, was stopped by police on Saturday, 18 August in Craven Park Road, Harlesden, under Section 60 stop-and-search powers. During a search of his blue BMW, officers found a black baseball bat hidden behind the driver's seat. Simms claimed he had the bat for 'his own protection'.

Arthur Zurvskij illegally sub-let a five-bedroom house in Willesden to seven tenants without securing a House in Multiple Occupation licence from Brent council. He rented out the property through Ludlow Thompson letting agency without written permission from the owner, who lived in the United States and believed it was let to a single family.

PC Bryson Kisten crashed an unmarked BMW 2 Series police car in Chase Side, Enfield at about 14:30 on 30 September 2023 while on duty. Later at a Met Police traffic garage around 19:00, colleagues suspected he had been drinking and breathalysed him, recording 43 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.

Darvin Sherathiya was one of four men who filmed themselves fly-tipping a toddler's highchair, baby walker and other rubbish behind commercial bins on Crane Close, Harrow, late at night. They posted the video online, calling it 'This is London Baby' and showing 'How to manage extra dustbins.' Harrow Council officers spotted the clip, tracked down the culprits and made arrests. All four confessed and were prosecuted.

Hitendrasinh Padhiyar was one of four men who filmed themselves fly-tipping a toddler's highchair, baby walker and other rubbish behind commercial bins on Crane Close, Harrow, late at night. They posted the video online, calling it 'This is London Baby' and showing 'How to manage extra dustbins.' Harrow Council officers spotted the clip, tracked down the culprits and made arrests. All four confessed and were prosecuted.

Mihirkumar Prajapati was one of four men who filmed themselves fly-tipping a toddler's highchair, baby walker and other rubbish behind commercial bins on Crane Close, Harrow, late at night. They posted the video online, calling it 'This is London Baby' and showing 'How to manage extra dustbins.' Harrow Council officers spotted the clip, tracked down the culprits and made arrests. All four confessed and were prosecuted.