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Two arrests made in Camden murder investigation

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Two arrests made in Camden murder investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of a 55-year-old woman at a residential address in Fellows Road, Camden, have arrested two people.

A 43-year-old woman [A] and a 28-year-old man [B] were both arrested on suspicion of murder at separate addresses in Kilburn on the morning of Sunday, 11 February.

They were taken to separate central London police stations where they currently remain in custody.

Police were called by London Ambulance Service [LAS] at around 10:30hrs on Friday, 9 February, to reports of the body of a woman found inside a flat in Fellows Road, NW3.

Officers attended along with the LAS and found a woman suffering from stab injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been notified.

Although police are confident they know the identity of the deceased, we await formal identification.

A post-mortem examination will be conducted on Monday, 12 February, at St Pancras Mortuary.

Detectives from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command [HMCC] investigate led by Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Wall.

Anyone who believes they have information relating to this incident should call the HMCC incident room on 0208 785 8244, tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

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Man charged in Kwabena Nelson murder investigation

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Man charged in Kwabena Nelson murder investigation

Officers investigating the murder of Kwabena Nelson in Haringey on 3 February have charged a man.

Neron Quartey, 20 (22.03.1997) was charged on the evening of Saturday, 10 February with murder, aggravated vehicle taking and driving without insurance.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Highbury Magistrates Court on Monday, 12 February.

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Detectives charge man with Woolwich stabbing

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Detectives charge man with Woolwich stabbing

Detectives investigating the stabbing of a 35-year-old man at Thomas Street, Woolwich at 01.23hrs on Saturday, 10 February have charged a man.

Nathan Grannum-Paul, 25 (1.3.92) of no fixed address, was charged on Sunday, 11 February with grievous bodily harm, possession of a bladed article in a public place and possession of Class B drugs.

He is remanded in custody to appear at Bromley Magistrates Court via video link on Monday 12 February.

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Murder investigation launched in Camden

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Murder investigation launched in Camden

A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a 55-year-old woman was found at a residential address at an apartment block at Bray, Fellows Road, Camden, NW3.

Police were called by London Ambulance Service at around 10:30hrs on Friday, 9 February, to reports of the body of a woman found inside a flat in Fellows Road, NW3.

Officers attended along with the LAS and found a woman suffering from stab injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Next of kin have been made aware.

Although police are confident they know the identity of the deceased, we await formal identification. A post-mortem examination will be conducted on Monday, 12 February, at St Pancras Mortuary.

Detectives from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command [HMCC] investigate.

There has been no arrest at this time.

At this early stage detectives retain an open mind as to motive.

Anyone who believes they have information relating to this incident should call the HMCC incident room on 0208 785 8244, tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Appeal after theft of jewellery in Hammersmith

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Appeal after theft of jewellery in Hammersmith

Police are appealing for information after a woman had jewellery of financial and sentimental value and other items stolen from her car.

At about 18:40hrs on Wednesday, 24 January, the victim parked her car in Beavor Lane, W6.

The 39-year-old woman left the car for about five minutes, and in that short period of time two suspects on pedal cycles approached the vehicle, smashed a rear window and stolen a Burberry handbag which contained bank cards, travel documents, a mobile phone, cash, clothes, make-up and jewellery.

The total value of items stolen is around £30,000, including a ring worth £10,000 and a handmade diamond necklace and matching pendant given to the victim by her father.

Police have released photos of some of the items that were stolen, and are appealing for anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact them.

PC James Clarke, the investigating officer from Hammersmith and Fulham police, said: “This theft has been extremely upsetting for the victim, who is a hard-working mother who has had valuables stolen by heartless thieves.

“Even more distressing for the victim is that she has lost a one-of-a-kind, irreplaceable, handmade necklace and pendant give to her by her father.

“We are determined to catch those responsible and bring them to justice.

“I would appeal for anyone who recognises these items and has information on where they are to do the right thing and contact the police.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting CAD number 6770/24jan

Information can also be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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Serious collision in Hackney

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Serious collision in Hackney

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision in Hackney.

Police were called at 06:40hrs on Saturday, 10 February, to a car in collision with a pedestrian in Kingsland Road, E8.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the location.

The pedestrian – a 71-year-old man – was taken to an east London hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

The car – a Mercedes C220 – stopped at the scene. There has been no arrest.

Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit based at Chadwell Heath are investigating.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or the moments leading up to it should call police on 020 8597 4874.

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Appeal for witnesses following rape – Banbury

Source: United Kingdom Thames Valley Police

Headline: Appeal for witnesses following rape – Banbury

The incident took place yesterday (9/2) at about 11.15pm in an alleyway near to the Moo Moo Clubrooms, in High Street.

The victim, a 20-year-old woman, left the club and walked into an alleyway.

She was approached from behind by a man who then raped her before leaving the scene.

The offender is described as a white man with a moustache.

The victim is currently being supported by specially trained officers, and a scene watch is in place in Banbury while an investigation into the incident takes place.

Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Matt Bick, based at Banbury police station, said: “This is clearly a very distressing incident, which I understand will cause concern in the community, but I would like to reassure people that we are carrying out a full and thorough investigation.

“People are likely to see an increased police presence in Banbury town centre today while officers carry out enquiries.

“As we are in the early stages of this investigation, we are unable to release further details of the incident at this time, but we will provide updates when it is possible for us to do so.

“I would ask anyone who has any information which they think could relate to the incident, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact us.

“If you have any information which you think could help our investigation, please call Thames Valley Police on 101.”

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Man jailed for firearm offences

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Man jailed for firearm offences

A man has been jailed for firearms offences after forensic work by officers from the Trident and Area Crime Command linked him to a gun and ammunition found in discarded bags.

Imran Mustafa, 22 (28.11.1995) from Whitchurch Road, Kensington, W11, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm (count one), and possession of ammunition (count two) at Isleworth Crown Court on Friday, 9 February 2018.

He was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for count one and two years’ imprisonment for count two, to run concurrently.

On 14 June 2015, officers were called to an address in Bassett Road, Kensington W10, on an unrelated matter.

Whilst making enquires at an address, the officers could hear movement inside a flat and became aware of property being thrown from the building.

A search of the area around the building located two rucksacks, which were found to contain a semi automatic handgun, a magazine containing rounds of ammunition, and 14 further rounds of ammunition in a sock. At this point, it was unclear from which property the bags had been thrown.

An investigation was launched by the Trident North West Reactive team. Enquires led detectives to Mustafa, who also matched the description of a male seen leaving Roebuck House on that day.

Forensic enquiries resulted in evidence that linked Mustafa to the firearm and ammunition and he was arrested for these offences on 22 May 2017. Mustafa admitted having visited the block of flats but initially denied the allegation. However, when he appeared in court he entered a guilty plea at the first opportunity.

Detective Constable Fay Brown, the investigating officer from the Trident North West Reactive team, said: “This has been a long and painstaking enquiry but Mustafa is now facing the consequences of his actions and will spend a long time in prison for his offences.”

Detective Sergeant Mark Attridge added: “The sentence today should send a message to those who seek to possess illegal firearms. Trident officers continue to work tirelessly to track down suspects involved in gun crime and place them before the courts.”

= A 23-year-old man was found not guilty of possession of ammunition following a trial.

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Three Islington males sentenced for moped-enabled thefts

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Three Islington males sentenced for moped-enabled thefts

Three males have been sentenced following a spate of moped-enabled snatches in Westminster, Hackney and the City of London.

Jack Burt, 22 (08.08.95) of Britannia Row, Islington and Jack Marsh, 21 (04.03.96) of Canalside Square, Islington were each sentenced on Tuesday, 6 February, at Southwark Crown Court to two years and four months’ imprisonment.

They were further sentenced to a two year disqualification from driving and a two year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) excluding them from Westminster following their release from prison.

A 17-year-old youth from Islington was sentenced on Friday, 2 February, at Chelmsford Youth Court to a six month Detention and Training Order. He also received a two year CBO excluding his from Westminster and a £30 victim surcharge.

All three pleaded guilty to six counts of theft.

At around 0215hrs on Tuesday, 2 January, police received reports of moped-enabled snatches committed in Westminster, Hackney and the City of London.

These offences were investigated by detectives from the Westminster Crime Squad.

At 0305hrs that morning, police located two mopeds with three occupants in Kings Cross.

The riders initially failed to stop for police, and as a result both mopeds were stopped using authorised tactics and the occupants were detained and arrested.

Ten mobile phones were recovered from them – several being identified as stolen in robberies that had occurred on the morning of 2 January.

All three males were charged with six counts of theft in the early hours of Wednesday, 3 January. They entered guilty pleas and were sentenced as above.

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MIL Security Intel Ngin

Source: United Kingdom National Police Chiefs Council

Headline: MIL Security Intel Ngin

Source: Interpol (news and events)

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09 February 2018

ABUJA, Nigeria – Getting INTERPOL’s vital global policing information into the hands of frontline law enforcement officers throughout Nigeria is part of an ongoing expansion programme by national authorities.

Nigeria’s work to ensure agencies at key border control points, including the immigration service and customs, can access INTERPOL’s global databases was a key part of discussions during INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock’s first mission to the country.

The INTERPOL Chief met with Minister of the Interior Lt Gen Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau and the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS), Muhammed Babandede.

Connectivity between the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja with other agencies such as the NIS, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) were highlighted as good practice in ensuring a seamless transfer of policing information.

Bodies including the UN Security Council, via resolution 2396 (2017), and the International Civil Aviation Organization have again recently called on member countries to use INTERPOL’s global databases and implement Advance Passenger Identification (API) mechanisms.

INTERPOL’s databases – which are checked more than 150 times every second – contain details of more than 43,200 foreign terrorist profiles in addition to nearly 75 million stolen and lost travel documents, stolen vehicles, DNA and fingerprints.

Secretary General Stock praised the head of NCB Abuja and Executive Committee delegate for Africa, Commissioner Olushola Subair for his important work in expanding Nigeria’s connections to the global policing network.

“Information is the lifeblood of policing, and Nigeria is taking major steps forward in making sure their officers can do their job effectively, no matter where their duty station,” said Secretary General Stock.

“Inter-agency cooperation is also important, so the INTERPOL connections being made with bodies such as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is also welcomed,” added Mr Stock.

Knowing how to use data is as important as accessing information. Nigeria has hosted a range of INTERPOL meetings and training courses including on INTERPOL’s Firearms Policing Capabilities. These comprise the Illicit Arms Records and tracing Management System (iARMS), the INTERPOL Ballistic Information Network (IBIN) and the INTERPOL Firearms Reference Table (IFRT).

Participants from a range of national security agencies were trained on how to share data at the national and global level on the movement of legal, and illegal firearms, as well as details of weapons which have been used in a crime.

Nigeria has also seconded specialized officers to INTERPOL offices around the world, including the General Secretariat headquarters in Lyon, France, the Regional Bureau in Abidjan and the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore.