Category: Police

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Man jailed for fraud after Grenfell Tower fire

A man who falsely claimed to have lost family members in the Grenfell Tower fire has been jailed for fraud offences.

Anh Nhu Nguyen, 53, (4.11.64) of Beckenham Road, Bromley appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, 9 February where he was sentenced to 21 months’ imprisonment.

On 2 November 2017 he pleaded guilty to:

– two counts of fraud by false representation, gaining money, hotel accommodation and clothing; and

– one count of making an untrue statement to obtain a passport.

Detectives from the Met launched an investigation after suspicions were raised about the validity of Nguyen’s claims.

Nguyen came forward to authorities in the immediate aftermath of the fire and was assigned family liaison officers after he claimed that he lost his wife and son in the fire.

He provided officers with a very detailed account of how he lost sight of his wife and son as they tried to leave Grenfell Tower.

He stated he was taken to St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington and treated for smoke inhalation. Hospital checks show he had never been there.

He claimed financial support after saying he had lost all his property during the fire, and was provided emergency hotel accommodation.

Police noticed clear inconsistencies in his story and spoke to nearby residents of the flat within Grenfell Tower that Nguyen claimed to live in, who confirmed that the man did not live at the address.

Relatives of the person who lived in the flat Nguyen said he lived in were made aware of the investigation, and were spoken to by their family liaison officers. They confirmed the Nguyen did not reside at the address.

Officers traced the actual address in Bromley where Nguyen was living at the time of the fire and it was also established that he did not have a wife or child.

On 28 June 2017 he was arrested on suspicion of fraud and charged the following day.

DC James Tauber, the investigating officer, said: “Nguyen’s fraud was designed to make sure he profited from the support intended for the true victims of the tragic Grenfell Tower fire.

“He went to great lengths to fabricate an elaborate story about his escape from the tower.”

Detective Superintendent Matt Bonner said: “The distress and suffering caused to so many that night in June is harrowing. People lost their homes, all their possessions and tragically their families and loved ones.

“Not only did Nguyen take money, housing and clothing intended for genuine victims, he diverted police time and resources away from those who most needed it.

“We will investigate anyone who we think is fraudulently profiting from the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower.”

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Man guilty of murdering Finchley student

A man has been found guilty of the murder of 24-year-old Seyyed Rasta Mir-Feyzi in Finchley last summer.

Another man has been found guilty of attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH) in the same case.

[A] Haaris Rana, 22, (17.09.95), of Stainby Close, West Drayton, was found guilty of murder. He had already pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified.

[B] Yasir Ibrahim, 22, (30.10.95) of Maddison Close, East Finchley, was found guilty of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm.

Both were found guilty by a majority jury at the Old Bailey on Friday, 9 February.

They will be sentenced at the same court on Wednesday, 14 February.

Police were called at 20:35hrs on Wednesday, 31 May 2017 to reports of a car in collision with a pedestrian in the car park of the Great North Leisure Park off High Road, Finchley.

The victim was assaulted during a fight involving a number of people in the car park. Shortly afterwards the car was deliberately driven at the victim.

Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended.

Seyyed was taken by London’s Air Ambulance to an east London hospital. He was pronounced dead on Thursday, 1 June 2017 at 18:00hrs.

A post-mortem examination took place on 5 June 2017 at Northwick Park Hospital Mortuary and gave the cause of death as catastrophic head injury.

The car – a white BMW – was abandoned at the location but Rana and Ibrahim fled the scene heading towards Finchley High Road.

They were arrested on 4 June 2017 and charged two days later.

Seyyed, from North Finchley, had completed his Bachelor of Science degree in computer network security at Westminster Univsersity shortly before his death.

Detective Chief Inspector Gary Holmes, from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command, said: “Rana’s use of his car as a murder weapon, in the same way that some people use knives, is one of the most repulsive attacks I have seen.

“He is a truly vicious person, who I’m extremely glad is off the streets.

“I hope that today’s conviction brings the family of Mr Mir-fayzi a measure of comfort.”

Mr Mir-Feyzi, Seyyed’s father, added: “Since my son’s death, the man responsible for his murder has also killed my family and me too. I feel like I have lost a part of my body. Knowing that he can never come back has left me and my wife broken.

“We donated our son’s organs and from this, parts of our son live on. Four people have the gift of life because of his death. We were informed that a man in his 30s received one kidney, a female in her 20s received the other, a man in his 30s received his liver and another man in his 40s received our son’s heart.

“It is terrible that his life was cut short in such an unnecessary way. He had a future, he wanted to join the Royal Navy or the Police. He had plans; he had an amazing life; he was loved and I know he would have gone on to do great things.”

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Arrest in Tottenham murder

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Man jailed for murder of Daniel Namanga in Peckham

A man who stabbed a teenager to death outside a nightclub in Peckham has been jailed for his murder.

Dickson Tangu, 22 (04.10.95) of Wilkinson Gardens, Croydon, was sentenced to life imprisonment, to serve a minimum of 23 years, at Inner London Crown court today, Friday, 9 February.

Tangu was found guilty of murder and possession of a knife at the same court on Tuesday, 6 February.

Police were called at around 02:00hrs on 8 August 2017, to reports of a disturbance in the area of Ilderton Road and Old Kent Road, SE15.

Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service where they found 19-year-old Daniel Namanga suffering from a stab injury. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 02:05hrs.

A post-mortem examination was carried out later that day gave cause of death as single stab wound to the chest.

Daniel had been with friends at a club night at the Afrikiko Bar and as the event finished, he became involved in an altercation outside. This quickly escalated and Daniel was chased before being stabbed. He collapsed a few metres away. Tangu fled the scene.

Tangu was arrested at his home on the morning of 11 August 2017. He refused to answer any questions, and was subsequently charged with murder.

In a statement following Tangu’s sentencing, Daniel’s family said: “Thank God our prayers have been answered and justice has been served.”

Detective Sergeant Rob Tickle, of the Homicide and Major Crime Command, said: “Dickson Tangu chose to carry a knife that night and did so with the full intention of using it. He struck a singular, forcible and violent blow to Daniel’s chest. He never recovered from the injuries he suffered and sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he died at the scene.

“Tangu is a dangerous individual, embroiled in a culture of violence in which he has shown a complete disregard for human life, including whilst at court. The jury took just two hours to reach its verdict.

“I would like to pay tribute to the strength of Daniel’s family, in particular his mother, Sally, who has shown immense courage, dignity and strength throughout. The family particularly want to thank the emergency services personnel who fought hard to save Daniel’s life, the criminal justice system and the investigation team whose commitment, hard work and determination ensured that Tangu was convicted.”

Police made eight other arrests in connection with this investigation. They were all released with no further action

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Body found in search for missing woman

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Headline: Officers injured whilst detaining two teenagers