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Five people have been charged as part of an investigation led by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command linked to alleged spying offences.

The following people have been charged with “conspiring to collect information intended to be directly or indirectly useful to an enemy for a purpose prejudicial to the safety and interest of the state” (contrary to section 1 Criminal Law Act 1977):

– Orlin Roussev, 45 (06.02.1978) of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
– Bizer Maksimov Dzambarov, 42 (21.04.1981), of Harrow, north London
– Katrin Nikolayeva Ivanova, 32 (01.07.1991) of Harrow, north London
– Ivan Iliev Stoyanov, 31 (22.12.1991) of Greenford, west London
– Vanya Nikolaveva Gaberova, 29 (10.08.1994) of Euston, north London.

All five defendants are in custody, and are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 26 September.

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Police have made a further arrest as they try to locate an Essex mother and her two children who are missing.

Jamie-Leigh Kelly, 31, left a Family Assessment Centre in north-west London on Tuesday, 19 September with her three-year-old daughter and new-born baby boy.

The children are under care orders and should not have been removed from the Colindale address which provides 24-hour social care support for vulnerable mothers and children.

Around 19:40hrs Jamie-Leigh left the address with the children against the wishes of staff, who were unable to prevent her from putting the children into a blue Ford Fiesta which then drove away at speed. It is believed this was being driven by another woman.

Officers have now located the car and arrested a 30-year-old woman on Friday 22 September on suspicion of child abduction. She remains in custody.

Jamie-Leigh has links to Thurrock in Essex and most recently Havering, east London, which is why the Met is leading the enquiries.

Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford who leads the Met’s Public Protection command in East Area, said:

“We are making significant progress in our investigation but we remain extremely concerned about the welfare of Jamie-Leigh and her children, one of whom is less than one-month-old.

“Jamie-Leigh, I continue my direct appeal to you to contact with us so we can ensure the children are safe and well. We know you have no intention for the children to come to harm, so we are asking you to please pick up the phone and have a conversation with us so we can meet with you. The baby may need medical care as he is new-born, so please put him first and contact us on 020 7175 0793.”

Detective Superintendent Basford added:

“We believe Jamie-Leigh continues to be assisted, and we ask anyone in Essex or London or further afield who may have information to call our incident room without delay, or dial 999 with any real time sightings. If you are helping Jamie-Leigh, it is not too late to do the right thing by the children and contact us.

“My thanks go to my team of detectives and our colleagues at Essex Police, as well as both Thurrock and Havering local authorities who have been extremely supportive, as we continue efforts to locate the family.”

On Wednesday 20 September, a man in his 50s was arrested in connection with the investigation on suspicion of child abduction and conspiracy to kidnap. He remains in custody in Essex after a warrant of further detention was granted by the court.

There is no indication that the children have been harmed, but detectives are clearly extremely concerned about their welfare. The baby boy was born in mid-September and so as a new-born is extremely vulnerable.

Jamie-Leigh Kelly is described as white with green eyes, of slim build and 5ft4ins tall. She was wearing a white jumper or long sleeved t-shirt, white jogging style trousers and white trainers.

Please contact the Met Police incident room on 020 7175 0793 with information or call 999 immediately with live sightings.

Alternatively, information can be reported 100 per cent anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They never ask for personal details and they do not trace your device.

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On Tuesday the CPS confirmed a Met officer had been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba.

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has been meeting with firearms officers who continue to police across London.

He has released a short statement reflecting on those conversations:

“This week a Met firearms officer was charged with murder following the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba.

“I cannot talk about that case specifically as proceedings are very much active and I am mindful of the impact this is having on all those directly affected.

“On Thursday I met with 70 firearms officers to reflect on the events of this week.

“Like me, they understand the importance of transparency and accountability, and recognise the awful effect on everybody involved on the very rare occasions when lethal force is used by the police.

“That impact is exacerbated by the very slow speed that investigations, trials, inquests and hearings run at, meaning the lives of everyone affected are on hold for many years.

“They were understandably anxious as they consider how others may assess their split second decisions years after the event, with the luxury of as much time as they want to do this, and the effect this can have on them and their families.

“As I continue my work today, our firearms officers are on patrol deployed on proactive crime and counter terrorism operations as they are every day.

“They are not only prepared to confront the armed and dangerous to protect London’s communities but they do so recognising the uniquely intense and lengthy personal accountability they will face for their split-second operational decisions.

“Indeed, I understand why many of them are reflecting on the potential price of such weighty responsibilities.

“Bravery comes in many forms.

“When officers have the levels of uncertainty and worry I saw in my colleagues today, simply going in and doing their jobs not knowing what incidents are ahead of them is courageous.”

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An officer has been charged as part of an investigation by the Met’s Anti-Corruption and Abuse Command.

PC Mohammed Rahman, aged 38 and attached to the North East Basic Command Unit, was charged on Thursday, 10 August with seven counts of misconduct in a public office.

He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 25 September.

The charges relate to alleged offending between 2018 and 2021 concerning the misuse of police computer systems.

The investigation has been carried out by the Met’s Anti-Corruption and Abuse Command under the direction of the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

PC Rahman remains suspended from duty.

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a female cyclist died following a collision with a car in Hackney.

Officers were called at 18:41hrs on Thursday, 21 September to reports of a collision involving a car and a bike in Whiston Road, E2.

Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.

The cyclist, a woman aged 36, was taken to hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, she sadly died.

Her next of kin has been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Witnesses reported that two men, who had been in the car, left the scene before emergency services arrived. Enquiries are under way to locate them.

Anyone who witnesses the collision, or has other information that could help the investigation, is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 6490/21Sep.

Road closures are expected to be in place for the rest of the evening and drivers are urged to find an alternative route.

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A paedophile who groomed, manipulated and sexually abused a young girl in Hackney has been jailed following a Met investigation.

Anthony Maina, 52 (21.05.71), of Allen Road, Stoke Newington, was sentenced to 28 years’ imprisonment at Wood Green Crown Court on Thursday, 21 September.

Maina was previously found guilty of 17 offences on 18 May, namely seven counts of rape, eight counts of assault by penetration and two counts of sexual activity with a child.

Detective Constable Stefan Wimmer of Central North Command Unit worked closely with the survivor and her family over three years in order to build a case against Maina. He said: “As the investigating officer, I can quite frankly say that this is some of the most vile and despicable psychological manipulation and sexual abuse I have ever encountered in my policing service. It is sickening to think that individuals like Maina exist.”

The survivor went to her local police station in December 2018 to report the sexual abuse she was subjected to, which was becoming unbearable for her.

Measures were immediately put in place to ensure that she was safe from further harm and an extensive investigation was commenced. The investigation was complex and involved a number of nuanced and lengthy enquiries.

Maina, who occupied a position of trust, had exploited his position in order to groom her and ultimately commit the vilest sexual offences. He would regularly buy her gifts, clothing, food and mobile phones in an attempt to gain her loyalty. He would also try to normalise the abuse he was committing by referring to her as ‘his girl’ and his ‘best friend in the universe’.

If she hadn’t contacted him for any longer than a day he would accuse her of having ‘neglected’ him, and if she met up with anyone her age he would claim that they were a ‘bad influence’ on her.

Maina’s actual aim was to isolate the survivor from all of those around her and prevent her from confiding in anyone regarding the abuse he was committing. It was also to gradually knock away at her confidence to prevent her from questioning what he was doing.

He would ask the survivor to come to his property under false pretences, such as to receive a parcel or let some workmen in, and would abuse her. When she began to challenge this, he would suggest to her other family members she was being insolent and unhelpful, to in effect force her to come to his property.

DC Wimmer continued: “As is consistent with his character, Maina did not show a flicker of remorse over the course of the investigation, and tried to claim in interview the survivor was merely a ‘troublemaker’ in an attempt to discredit her.

“The survivor, on the other hand, has shown an immense amount of patience, courage and resolve since the moment she came to police and I have nothing but admiration for her. It is because of her bravery in coming forward and assisting police that Maina is behind bars. I hope that the sentence provides her with some solace, and that in time she can put this horrific episode of her life behind her.”

The survivor herself wished to say the following: “To all survivors that are going through any type of abuse, I would encourage you to come forward because I didn’t think that I’d get this outcome, but I did, and now that he’s sentenced he’s going to prison for many years, and I won’t have to endure him anymore. You shouldn’t feel worried, you just need to be patient and strong. It will be a weight off your shoulders.”

Detective Superintendent Charmaine Laurencin of the Met’s Central North Command Unit said: “I am immensely proud of the investigating officer for the dedication and commitment they have shown to a complex and disturbing investigation. It is with thanks to their perseverance and care to the survivor, a vile predator is where he belongs.

“We will listen to and support anyone who has suffered abuse, no matter how long ago it was. There are dedicated, specialist teams with specific training who will work with you and investigate.”

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Police are appealing to the public for their help to locate an Essex mother and her two children who are missing.

Jamie-Leigh Kelly, 31, left a Family Assessment Centre in north-west London on Tuesday, 19 September with her three-year-old daughter and new-born baby boy.

The children are under care protection orders and should not have been removed from the Colindale address which provides 24-hour social care support for vulnerable mothers and children.

Around 19:40hrs Jamie-Leigh left the address with the children against the wishes of staff, who were unable to prevent her from putting the children into a blue Ford Fiesta which then drove away at speed.

From CCTV enquiries, police believe the driver was a woman. She is yet to be identified and the blue Ford Fiesta is yet to be located – an image of the car has also been released by police.

Jamie-Leigh has links to Thurrock in Essex and most recently Havering, east London, which is why the Met is leading the enquiries.

Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford who leads the Met’s Public Protection command in East Area, said:

“We are extremely concerned about the welfare of Jamie-Leigh and her children, one of whom is less than one-month-old.

“Jamie-Leigh, I am making a direct appeal to you to contact with us so we can ensure the children are safe and well. We know you have no intention for the children to come to harm, so we are asking you to please pick up the phone and have a conversation with us so we can meet with you. The baby may need medical care as he is new-born, so please put him first and contact us on 020 7175 0793.”

Detective Superintendent Basford added:

“I have a team of detectives carrying out extensive lines of enquiry alongside Essex Police colleagues, and both Thurrock and Havering local authorities have been extremely supportive as we continue efforts to locate the family.

“We believe Jamie-Leigh is being assisted, and we ask anyone in Essex or London or further afield who may have information to call our incident room without delay, or dial 999 with any real time sightings.”

On Wednesday 20 September, a man in his 50s was arrested in connection with the investigation on suspicion of child abduction and conspiracy to kidnap. He remains in custody in Essex.

There is no indication that the children have been harmed, but detectives are clearly extremely concerned about their welfare. The baby boy was born in mid-September and so as a new-born is extremely vulnerable.

Jamie-Leigh Kelly is described as white with green eyes, of slim build and 5ft4ins tall. She was wearing a white jumper or long sleeved t-shirt, white jogging style trousers and white trainers.

Please contact the Met Police incident room on 020 7175 0793 with information or call 999 immediately with live sightings.

Alternatively, information can be reported 100 per cent anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They never ask for personal details and they do not trace your device.

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A Met firearms officer has appeared in court charged with murder in relation to the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba in September 2022.

The officer appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on the morning of Thursday, 21 September, followed by an appearance at the Old Bailey this afternoon.

The officer was released on bail. They will appear at the Old Bailey on 1 December for a pre-trial preparation hearing. A provisional trial date has been set for September 2024.

An application for anonymity was made by the officer’s legal representatives. The court granted an interim anonymity order and the officer cannot be identified at this stage.

The officer remains suspended from duty.

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An officer has been charged following an investigation by the Met’s Anti-Corruption and Abuse Command.

PC Mohammed Sardar, aged 31 and attached to the East Area Basic Command Unit, was charged on 23 August with five charges under the Computer Misuse Act 1990.

The charges relate to alleged offending between 2018 and 2021 concerning the unauthorised access of information on police computer systems.

He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 22 September.

The investigation has been carried out by the Met’s’ Anti-Corruption and Abuse Command under the direction of the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

PC Sardar remains suspended from duty.

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Officers are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian died following a collision in south London.

Police were called at 11:35hrs on Friday, 15 September to reports of a collision involving a van and a pedestrian at the junction of Brighton Road and Woodfield Hill in Coulsdon.

Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.

The pedestrian, a 90-year-old man, was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition.

Sadly, he died from his injuries on Tuesday, 19 September.

His family have been informed and continue to be supported by officers from the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command.

The driver of the van stopped at the scene. He was not arrested.

Detectives have carried out a number of enquiries and are keen to hear from any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police.

They are also asking for anyone with dash cam footage who was in the area at the time of the collision to come forward .

Anyone who can help the investigation is asked to call the witness appeal line on 020 8285 1574.

Information can also be shared with @MetCC on X. Please quote CAD 2909/15Sep.