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UPDATED: Teenager arrested as two murders in Camden are being linked

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Headline: UPDATED: Teenager arrested as two murders in Camden are being linked

Detectives investigating two murders in Camden on Tuesday, 20 February continue to appeal for the public’s help.

Based on the proximity in time and locations, the nature of the attacks and developing lines of enquiry, both murders in Bartholomew Road and Malden Road, along with a serious assault in Aldenham Street are being treated as linked.

All three incidents are now being investigated by one team of detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command led by Detective Chief Inspector Paul Considine.

Officers arrested an 18-year-old man [E] on the evening of Thursday, 22 February, at an address in Camden on suspicion of two counts of murder and one count of grievous bodily harm. He is currently in custody at an east London police station.

On Tuesday night at approximately 20:00hrs, officers from the Territorial Support Group were in the area when they saw a silver Mercedes make off in Eversholt Street. The officers were in the process of following the car in their carrier when they were flagged down by a member of the public.

In nearby Aldenham Street, outside a block of flats, officers came across a 16-year-old boy who had been stabbed. They gave the victim first aid before he was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service. He remains in hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

At this stage it is believed that the victim was with another boy walking down Charlton Street when a group of about three men chased them down before stabbing the victim.

Four men – aged 24 [A], 23 [B], 20 [C] and 21 [D] – were arrested on Wednesday, 21 February on suspicion of grievous bodily harm in connection with this incident. They were taken into custody at a central London police station and have now been released under investigation.

Following the Aldenham Street incident, police were called by the London Ambulance Service at about 20:30hrs to Bartholomew Road at the junction with Oseney Crescent, Camden, to reports of a seriously injured teenager.

Upon arrival officers found a 17-year-old male who had been stabbed. He is believed to be Abdikarim Hassan, who lived in the Camden area.

Officers and members of the public gave first aid but sadly Abdikarim died at the scene. A post-mortem examination was completed on Thursday, 22 February, at St Pancras Public Mortuary and his cause of death was given as a stab wound to the chest.

Detectives believe that he was attacked nearby before managing to stagger out into Bartholomew Road.

Following the stabbing of Abdikarim, police were called at 22:13hrs to reports of a disturbance in Malden Road, near to the junction with Marsden Street. Officers attended and found a 20-year-old man suffering from serious stab wounds. They administered first aid prior to the arrival of the London Ambulance Service.

Sadly the man died at the scene. He is believed to be Sadiq Aadam Mohamed, who lived in the Camden area.

Detectives have established that Sadiq and his friend were chased by a group of four men along an alleyway leading to Malden Road and onto the road before they stabbed him. His friend was uninjured. The suspects then fled along Malden Road towards Prince of Wales Road.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Considine, leading the investigation, said: “What is clear is that there were three violent attacks, by a group of men armed with knives, within about two hours of each other and within about a mile of each other.

“I need the public’s help to establish the exact circumstances in which two young men were murdered and another seriously injured, and to identify the people responsible.

“Today, I am asking local residents or those people who were out in the area that night to think back – and if they saw something that may help us, please get in contact. I can understand why some people may be reluctant or nervous about coming forward but we need your help. We will treat your information in the strictest of confidence.

“I also believe that there are people out there who knows exactly who is responsible. I would urge you to do the right thing and tell us what you know. It is not too late.

“Two families are suffering a terrible loss, and you could hold the answers to what happened to their sons, brothers, loved ones, best friends…

“The frequency with which young men are prepared to take each others’ lives is shocking. We all have a part to play in preventing this. If you know something about these murders then please do your part in helping us with this investigation.

“One line of enquiry that we are urgently pursuing is that a blue van was seen in the area of the two murders. If you saw a vehicle that caused you concern due to how it was being driven or the people inside it then please get in touch with us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the investigation team on 020 8345 3734, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Chief Superintendent Nicholas Davies, in charge of policing in Camden, said: “My thoughts are with the families and loved ones at this devastating time for them. Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are carrying out an investigation to catch the people responsible. This investigation is fast paced and progressing daily.

“Tuesday was a shocking night for all of us in Camden. The violence used by young men against each other in such a short time period and small area has rightly caused concern in such a diverse and vibrant borough.

“We are doing all we can to address that concern. For the last three days we have had extra officers on duty – highly visible and in plain clothes – carrying out a range of intelligence led operations and patrols. This will continue.

“Section 60 – an intelligence led pre-authorised power to stop and search – has been continually reviewed and put in place. My officers have been on the streets using this power really effectively, seizing knives, stopping cars of young men carrying weapons and making arrests. That will continue for as long as we have the intelligence it is necessary. Local officers are being supported by specialist teams.

“I have also met with community leaders to brief them on our response, and update as much as is possible on the progress of the murder investigation. If you have concerns please talk to your local officer or come to one of our community meetings.

“Violence has no place on our streets. If you are carrying a knife in Camden or linked to gang activity you need to know that we can and will take action against you.

“I want the community of Camden to help us tackle this problem. You will see things, you will hear things and there are members of our community who do have information about our young people carrying knives on our streets. Tell us, we will take action, and we will do absolutely all we can to keep our streets safe.”

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Teenager arrested as two murders in Camden are being linked

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Headline: Teenager arrested as two murders in Camden are being linked

Detectives investigating two murders in Camden on Tuesday, 20 February continue to appeal for the public’s help.

Based on the proximity in time and locations, the nature of the attacks and developing lines of enquiry, both murders in Bartholomew Road and Malden Road, along with a serious assault in Aldenham Street are being treated as linked.

All three incidents are now being investigated by one team of detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command led by Detective Chief Inspector Paul Considine.

Officers arrested an 18-year-old man [E] on the evening of Thursday, 22 February, at an address in Camden on suspicion of two counts of murder and one count of grievous bodily harm. He is currently in custody at an east London police station.

On Tuesday night at approximately 20:00hrs, officers from the Territorial Support Group were in the area when they saw a silver Mercedes make off in Eversholt Street. The officers were in the process of following the car in their carrier when they were flagged down by a member of the public.

In nearby Aldenham Street, outside a block of flats, officers came across a 16-year-old boy who had been stabbed. They gave the victim first aid before he was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service. He remains in hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

At this stage it is believed that the victim was with another boy walking down Charlton Street when a group of about three men chased them down before stabbing the victim.

Four men – aged 24 [A], 23 [B], 20 [C] and 21 [D] – were arrested on Wednesday, 21 February on suspicion of grievous bodily harm in connection with this incident. They were taken into custody at a central London police station and have now been released under investigation.

Following the Aldenham Street incident, police were called by the London Ambulance Service at about 20:30hrs to Bartholomew Road at the junction with Oseney Crescent, Camden, to reports of a seriously injured teenager.

Upon arrival officers found a 17-year-old male who had been stabbed. He is believed to be Abdikarim Hassan, who lived in the Camden area.

Officers and members of the public gave first aid but sadly Abdikarim died at the scene. A post-mortem examination was completed on Thursday, 22 February, at St Pancras Public Mortuary and his cause of death was given as a stab wound to the chest.

Detectives believe that he was attacked nearby before managing to stagger out into Bartholomew Road.

Following the stabbing of Abdikarim, police were called at 22:13hrs to reports of a disturbance in Malden Road, near to the junction with Marsden Street. Officers attended and found a 20-year-old man suffering from serious stab wounds. They administered first aid prior to the arrival of the London Ambulance Service.

Sadly the man died at the scene. He is believed to be Sadiq Aadam Mohamed, who lived in the Camden area.

Detectives have established that Sadiq and his friend were chased by a group of four men along an alleyway leading to Malden Road and onto the road before they stabbed him. His friend was uninjured. The suspects then fled along Malden Road towards Prince of Wales Road.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Considine, leading the investigation, said: “What is clear is that there were three violent attacks, by a group of men armed with knives, within about two hours of each other and within about a mile of each other.

“I need the public’s help to establish the exact circumstances in which two young men were murdered and another seriously injured, and to identify the people responsible.

“Today, I am asking local residents or those people who were out in the area that night to think back – and if they saw something that may help us, please get in contact. I can understand why some people may be reluctant or nervous about coming forward but we need your help. We will treat your information in the strictest of confidence.

“I also believe that there are people out there who knows exactly who is responsible. I would urge you to do the right thing and tell us what you know. It is not too late.

“Two families are suffering a terrible loss, and you could hold the answers to what happened to their sons, brothers, loved ones, best friends…

“The frequency with which young men are prepared to take each others’ lives is shocking. We all have a part to play in preventing this. If you know something about these murders then please do your part in helping us with this investigation.

“One line of enquiry that we are urgently pursuing is that a blue van was seen in the area of the two murders. If you saw a vehicle that caused you concern due to how it was being driven or the people inside it then please get in touch with us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the investigation team on 020 8345 3734, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Appeal following Bexley knife-point robbery

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Headline: Appeal following Bexley knife-point robbery

Detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Bexley.

At 20:15hrs on Thursday, 1 February, the suspect walked into a mini supermarket on Brook Street in Erith.

Waving a large hunting knife, he threatened the 45-year-old store owner, and demanded cash from behind the counter. Fearful for his safety, the victim went behind the counter and opened the till; the suspect emptied the till’s contents into a white plastic bag.

As he was interrogating the owner as to where more money was kept, a woman and child entered the store. They were both asked to wait outside.

The suspect went outside, spoke to the woman and boy and asked them what they wanted. He then re-entered the store and took eight packets of cigarettes, two canned drinks and some sweets which he handed to them before walking off into Northumberland Heath Park.

The suspect is described as a black man, approximately 5ft 6ins tall. He was wearing dark coloured clothing, including a black Nike tracksuit, scarf, hat and gloves.

Detective Constable Maxine Hudd, investigating officer from Bexley CID, said: “We believe that this could possibly be linked to a number of robberies that have taken place in the Erith area since 15 December 2017.

“Police are appealing for witnesses to this incident, specifically the woman and child, who were outside the shop, or anyone who saw the suspect enter or leave the park.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Bexley CID on 020 8284 9146 or the police non-emergency line on 101.

Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Man jailed for terrorism offences

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Headline: Man jailed for terrorism offences

An investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command has led to a man being jailed for various terrorism offences, including possessing and sharing a bomb-making video.

Zana Abbas Sulieman, 27 (01.01.91) of north-west London was sentenced on Thursday, 22 February at Kingston Crown Court to a total of nine years imprisonment having pleaded guilty to possession of an article for a terrorist purpose, possession of a record of use to a terrorist, encouragement of terrorism and dissemination of terrorist publications.

Commander Dean Haydon, head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “Sulieman was prolific in his sharing and promotion of Daesh-related material and propaganda with his various contacts on social media. But what was of most concern was that he viewed and shared a video showing how to make a bomb, and encouraged others to follow and carry out the instructions. He was a dangerous individual and I have no doubt that the public is safer with him behind bars.”

Detectives from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command launched an investigation in summer 2017, when they became aware of a Facebook account, which had posts and links to Daesh-related material.

Further enquiries led officers to link a number of other accounts that contained similar material and posts, with the same or very similar profile details. Eventually, officers were able to establish that the accounts were linked to Sulieman. Many of the accounts even featured the same photo of Sulieman as the profile picture.

Sulieman was arrested on 8 August 2017. Officers examined his mobile phone and found various files relating to Daesh propaganda material as well as a downloaded video that showed how to make a home-made improvised explosive device. Officers also found evidence that the video had been shared with others via social media.

In total, detectives found 32 Facebook accounts linked to Sulieman that contained terrorist-related material.

When questioned, Sulieman denied that the material on the phone was his and said that he’d only bought the phone three days earlier. However, investigating officers found that he had been stopped by a PCSO on 30 July 2017, where he provided the same phone number. This interaction was also recorded on Body Worn Video and contradicted Sulieman’s initial account that he’d only had the phone for three days.

Sulieman was charged on 15 August 2017 and he pleaded guilty to the above offences on Wednesday, 17 January.

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UPDATE: Victim of Camden murder named

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Headline: UPDATE: Victim of Camden murder named

Detectives are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses after the murder of a young man in Camden.

At 22:13hrs on Tuesday, 20 February, police were called to reports of a disturbance on Malden Road near the junction with Marsden Street, NW5.

Officers attended the location and found a man suffering serious stab injuries. They administered first aid prior to the arrival of the London Ambulance Service.

The man, believed to be aged 20 years, was pronounced dead at the scene.

While formal identification awaits, officers are confident that the victim is Sadiq Aadam Mohamed, from the Camden area.

A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating, led by Detective Inspector Simon Pickford.

DI Pickford said: “This is a tragic set of circumstances where yet another young life has been lost in a senseless act of violence. The investigation is still in its early stages and we are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry to establish exactly what happened on the evening of 20 February.

“I particularly want to speak to anyone who was driving in the area of Malden Road around the time of the incident. Information can be given at any time by calling either the incident room or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.

“It is absolutely vital that anyone with information comes forward to speak to us; a family is mourning the loss of a young man and we will continue working to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.”

At this early stage, there have been no arrests.

Urgent enquiries are underway to establish the full circumstances; officers are pursuing the possibility of a link with the Bartholomew Road murder that happened on the same evening.

Any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist police, is urged to call the incident room on 020 8358 0100. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit the crimestoppers-uk.org

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23 arrests in west London drugs raids

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Headline: 23 arrests in west London drugs raids

Police in west London led by Hounslow Crime Squad have carried out a series of raids as part of a long term crackdown on the supply of drugs, violence and associated crime.

Operation Buxton has seen officers carry out warrants at addresses across Hounslow and Hillingdon throughout yesterday and this morning, Thursday 23 February. 23 people have been arrested so far, with quantities of Class A drugs, Class B drugs & cash being seized.

Those arrested – 22 men and one woman, aged between 19 and 44 – remain in custody at west London police stations pending further enquiries.

The raids signal the penultimate phase of a long running operation by Hounslow borough police to target drug dealers operating in the area, along with associated offending such as knife crime, other violence, burglary, theft and anti-social behaviour.

More than 300 officers were involved in operation, led by Hounslow officers, with additional support provided by officers from the Territorial Support Group, the Met Task Force and surrounding boroughs.

Detective Chief Inspector Helen Flanagan, Hounslow CID said: “Today’s operation is indicative of our commitment to keep Hounslow safe, and listen to and act on community concerns. We will continue to disrupt and dismantle crime, safeguard our community and locate and prosecute those people who inflict misery on them.

“By targeting drug dealing we can continue to have a positive and long term impact on related crimes such as knife crime, violent and acquisitive crime and on the quality of life of our communities.

“The support of our community is essential to achieve positive change and I would like to thank those in our community for providing that ongoing support to us. I hope they can see that our actions, in conjunction with the Local Authority, show we do act on their concerns.”

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Man jailed following collision that left officers injured

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Headline: Man jailed following collision that left officers injured

A driver who seriously injured two police officers in a road traffic collision after losing control of a sports car on a bend has been jailed.

Mohammed Shaikh, 48 (15.12.69) of Amberden Avenue, N3 was sentenced to a total of three years and four months’ imprisonment at Harrow Crown Court on Thursday, 22 February.

He pleaded guilty to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving on Tuesday, 16 January.

He was sentenced to a further four months for failing to provide a specimen, to run concurrently, and he has been disqualified from driving for a total of six years and three months, and will be required to take an extended driving test upon his release.

On 17 December 2017 at 03:40hrs, two officers from Brent Borough – PC Christopher Appleton and PC Samantha Clark – were carrying out an area search to trace a suspect who had decamped from a vehicle to the north-side of the A406.

The two officers were on a footpath adjacent to the North Circular Road when a white Maserati, driven by Shaikh, travelling eastbound towards Brent Cross, came around the left hand bend and mounted the footway. He collided with another vehicle and the two officers; PC Appleton was struck first while PC Clark was trapped between the vehicle and a house.

Colleagues from Brent Borough responded and PC Clark was removed from beneath the vehicle before both officers were taken to hospital.

Shaikh was arrested at the scene and taken to a north London police station, with the investigation being led by the Roads and Transport Policing Command (RTPC).

He was charged on 18 December 2017, with two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and one count of failing to provide a specimen of breath, and was remanded in custody.

Both of the officers were critically injured, sustaining multiple fractures and internal bleeding.

Superintendent Andy McNaughton, Acting Borough commander for Brent, said: “Shaikh’s dangerous driving led to a collision with two of my officers who sustained serious injuries.

“Were it not for the actions of their colleagues at the scene, their injuries may well have proved fatal. Sam and Chris are exceptional officers who have demonstrated extraordinary courage.

“They have had extensive surgery and are on a long and painful rehabilitation programme. They are both fully committed to getting back to work which speaks volumes of their character. With the support of their families and colleagues I have no doubt they will achieve this.

“Police and other emergency services routinely deal with road traffic collisions where people have been injured, but this was particularly harrowing for the officers who attended to their injured colleagues.

“Shaikh was swiftly arrested, and pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. The sentence handed down reflects the severity of the collision and the injury caused.”

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Appeal for missing man last seen at a bus stop

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Headline: Appeal for missing man last seen at a bus stop

Police in Hounslow are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing 37-year-old man.

David Berry was last seen waiting for a bus at about 16:00hrs on Wednesday, 21 February in Kingston Road, Kingston, to go to Feltham train station following a day at work, but he did not arrive there.

He is white, about 5ft 4ins tall with short black hair.

At the time of his disappearance he was wearing blue tracksuit bottoms, a blue windcheater jacket, an orange high-vis, a black baseball hat and brown Dr Marten boots with white laces.

David is vulnerable and may have difficulty understanding.

He is interested in buses, planes and trains and it is possible that he has used different methods of public transport and found himself in an unfamiliar location.

It is believed David could be in the east Hertfordshire area.

Officers are increasingly concerned for David’s wellbeing and would urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the Hounslow Missing Persons Unit on 020 8247 6160 or 101 or Missing People on 116000.

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Man jailed for firearms offence

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Headline: Man jailed for firearms offence

A man has been jailed for five years after police found a shotgun and live ammunition at a residential address in Brent.

Mohamed Hamza Riaz, 21 (24.05.96) of Tadworth Road, NW2 was sentenced at Harrow Crown Court on Thursday, 22 February.

He had previously pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of shotgun ammunition at Harrow Crown Court on Thursday, 15 February.

On Wednesday, 17 January at around 05:00hrs, officers from Brent’s Gangs Unit and the Met’s Specialist Firearms Command, carried out a pre-planned operation at Riaz’s home address.

Whilst at the premises officers located a rucksack containing a Rizzini double-barrelled shotgun with a shortened ‘sawn-off’ barrel and five live shotgun cartridges.

Riaz was arrested at the scene and during interview admitted that the firearm was his. He was charged with possession of a firearm and possession of shotgun ammunition and appeared in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 18 January.

Acting Detective Sergeant Tom Palmer, of Brent’s Gangs Unit, said: “The custodial sentence handed down to Riaz should act as a significant deterrent to those involved in all firearm-related crime.

“This was an intelligence-led operation secured by the team, targeting criminals who are actively involved in the illegal supply of firearms and drugs.

“The recovery of this weapon and ammunition has no doubt prevented its use on the Capital’s streets. We will continue to work with our local partners to disrupt and detect such criminality.”

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Fresh appeal following murder of teenager in Camden

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Headline: Fresh appeal following murder of teenager in Camden

Detectives are continuing to appealing for information and witnesses following the murder of a 17-year-old boy in Camden.

Officers were called by the London Ambulance Service at approximately 20:30hrs on Tuesday, 20 February, to reports of a teenager suffering stab injuries in Bartholomew Road, NW5.

Officers attended and immediately provided first aid prior to the arrival of London Ambulance Service. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 21:08hrs.

While formal identification has not taken place, officers are confident the victim is Abdikarin Hassan, 17, from Camden.

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course. Detectives from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating, led by Detective Chief Inspector Paul Considine. 

Detective Chief Inspector Considine said: “Our investigation is in its early stages but we are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry to establish the circumstances which led to a young man losing his life. We are also continuing to try and establish whether this is linked to the non-fatal stabbing that took place a little earlier that evening in Aldenham Street, NW1, and the fatal stabbing that took place a short time later in Malden Road, NW5.

“We are working closely with Mr Hassan’s family and we will continue to support them during this difficult time.

“It is vital that we hear from anyone who witnessed this incident. Any fragment of information could assist the investigation. Please do not assume that we already have your information.

“I understand that some people may be reluctant to call police, but we urgently need your assistance in building up a picture of the events surrounding this Mr Hassan’s murder. Your call will be treated in the strictest of confidence.”

No arrests have been made. Enquiries continue.

Any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist police, is urged to call detectives via 020 8345 3734 or 101. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit the crimestoppers-uk.org website.