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A man serving a sentence for the attempted murder of Carolyn Kemp in Walmer Close, Romford in November 2009 has been charged with murder following her death.

Carolyn Kemp was aged 34 when she was assaulted by Trevor Baker in 2009. As a result of the assault she was left with permanent brain damage.

Baker subsequently pleaded guilty to attempted murder and was sentenced to 16 year’s imprisonment.

Carolyn sadly died on 27 September 2022. A forensic post mortem conducted at Queens Hospital, Romford on 29 September 2022 found a causal link between the brain trauma she sustained in the assault and her death.

On Tuesday, 5 December, Trevor Baker, 52 (25.02.71), currently of HMP Warren Hill, was charged with the murder of Carolyn Kemp.

He is due to appear in custody at Barkingside Magistrates Court on Monday, 18 December.

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A total of 657 arrests were made over the last five weeks as our officers worked to keep London moving in the face of JSO disruption.

Just Stop Oil activists also faced 338 charges as a result of dozens of attempts to bring the capital to a standstill.

We believe this is the highest number of arrests ever made in response to mass unlawful disruption.

A further 308 activists remain on bail accused of offences including interfering with national infrastructure, ahead of further charging decisions.

Some individuals were arrested multiple times and face multiple charges.

The five-week operation cost at least £3.5m and led to 10,500 officer shifts being taken away from communities.

The total cost of policing Just Stop Oil protests since October 2022 is now £19.9 million.

Commander Kyle Gordon, who oversaw the operation, said: “Community policing is at the forefront of the Met’s priorities and it is tough to see resources being taken away from our boroughs by Just Stop Oil.

“These officers should be responding to local communities and dealing with local issues instead of being taken away to police Just Stop Oil protests. Their time could be far better spent tackling issues in our communities and keeping them safe.

“We understand that in a democratic society there is a strong presumption in favour of the right to protest, but we also have to consider the rights of those who are impacted by JSO’s actions. While there is a right to protest and have your voice heard, there is no right to cause sustained serious disruption.

“It is Londoners who ultimately face the brunt and bill for this action and we understand the frustration of Londoners who are caught up in the disruption, which as we know from previous campaigns impacts on everything from a school run or commute to work through to issues such as attending hospital appointments.

“Our response has successfully minimised the disruption for the majority of Londoners going about their lives, but I urge anyone who was impacted to contact us.

“This is a busy time for Met officers and I also want thank them for their commitment to minimising JSOs disruption by effectively using the new legislation.”

Our aim in response to Just Stop Oil’s activity was to keep London moving and reduce serious disruption.

We used new legislation (section seven of the Public Order Act 2023) to arrest activists and remove them from roads.

On one occasion we made 79 arrests within 20 minutes to clear Whitehall.

The dedicated Just Stop Oil portal is still live (https://www.met.police.uk/news/met/tell-us-about-your-experience-jso/) for anyone who has been impacted by the disruption to get in touch with us.

These case studies could be used as evidence in court to support prosecution.

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Lianne Gordon, 42, died following an incident in which shots were fired in Vine Close, Hackney, on Tuesday 5 December.

Her family have paid tribute, and said: “Lianne had a heart of gold, we her family are going to miss her immensely.”

Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway, who leads policing in Hackney, said at the scene earlier today:

“Yesterday, in the early evening, around 18:30hrs, police were called by local people to the sound of shots being fired.

“When my officers and colleagues from the London Ambulance Service arrived, we found three people with gunshot wounds.

“Despite all the efforts of officers and paramedics, one of those injured, a 42-year-old woman, who we can name as Lianne Gordon, sadly died at the scene.

“A 16-year-old boy and 20-year-old man were also found with suspected gunshot wounds.

“They have both been treated in hospital and their conditions are not life-threatening.

“We believe all the victims of this shooting were known to each other, but they were not related.

“I want to offer my sincere condolences to the victims’ family and friends and all those affected by this terrible incident.

“A murder investigation has been launched by homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.

“They are being supported by local officers and specialist officers from my team here in Hackney & Tower Hamlets.

“I want to assure everyone that this will be a painstaking investigation. We are determined to bring those responsible to justice.

“It is important that we keep an open mind regarding motive, and will follow the evidence. It is too early in the investigation to comment further on motive, though we are considering the possibility that this is gang linked.

“We are aware of a recent incident in which police were also called to shots being fired in Vine Close on the evening of Saturday, 2 December.

“Following that incident, officers found shell casings at the scene, but there was no trace of any victim or suspect. The Met’s specialist crime command continue to investigate this separate incident. However one of our lines of enquiry will be to determine whether these two incidents are linked.

“Extra officers are being deployed to support the local community and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to them.

“Whilst we have exceptional detectives, officers and staff on this case, we do not solve crimes like this alone, we need the public’s help and support. I am grateful to those who have come forward already.

“If you have any information that could help, no matter how small, please speak to an officer by calling the Major Incident Room number on 020 8345 3865. Alternatively you can contact the or call the independent charity Crimestoppers if you do not want to give your name, either online or by calling 0800 555 111.

“It is all the more tragic that last night’s events occurred in the lead up to Christmas, Hannukah, and other important festivals. Our thoughts are also with those affected in Sutton, where a 17-year-old boy lost his life in a stabbing overnight.

“Our approach in Hackney, as it is across the Met, is to work closely with our community and our local partners, including Hackney council, to tackle violence and the causes of violence together.

Mayor of Hackney, Caroline Woodley, said:

“This is a heartbreaking incident and my thoughts and everyone’s at the Council are with the loved ones of Lianne and the other injured victims.

“We are working with the police to support the families of the victims and will continue to do so in the coming weeks and months. We are also working with local schools and community groups to offer any support they need.

“While incidents like this are rare, we know that the community will be shocked, worried and distressed.

“Council officers are in the area to support the police investigation and provide reassurance to local people. We also have outreach workers in the area to make sure people can speak to us about any concerns they have.

“I’d urge anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers anonymously or to contact the police on 101.

“Anyone with concerns about a child or young person can contact a Council social worker on 020 8356 5500”.

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Detectives investigating a death in Waltham Forest have released an image of man they urgently need to speak with.

Police were called at about 04:45hrs on Monday, 16 October to reports of two men believed to be breaking into cars on Boundary Lane, E13.

Officers attended and arrested a 25-year-old man. He was found to be in possession of a car key registered to an address on Matcham Road, E11.

Detectives are now releasing an image of a second man, who is believed to be 24-year-old Tomas Asmenkas. Asmetkas, and is thought to have been in the area at the time of the incident.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who has seen him, and are also appealing for Tomas to contact police directly.

Officers attended the address on Matcham Road, less than four miles away, and found a 68-year-old man seriously injured. A review of CCTV footage established that he had been injured outside his home at about 04:00hrs.

He was taken by the London Ambulance Service to hospital in a critical condition. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he died in the early hours of Thursday, 26 October.

His family were informed and he has been named as Evaldas Simanaitis.

A post-mortem examination found cause of death to be a head injury.

Detective Inspector Aytac Necati, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “I would urge you to look closely at the image we have released today. We need to speak with this man as a matter of urgency about the events that night.

“Mr Simanaitis’s family are facing Christmas without him. Please put yourselves in their place. Someone knows where this man is; please do the right thing and contact us.

“If anyone saw or heard anything on Boundary Lane or Matcham Road in the early hours of 16 October, but has not yet spoken with police, I ask them to please come forward.”

A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with the investigation.

Tomas should not be approached by the public. If you see him please dial 999.

If you have information relating to his whereabouts please call 101 quoting reference 847/16Oct.

To remain 100% anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Detectives investigating the murder of a 45-year-old man in 1984 are appealing for information around an assault which they believe may be linked to the attack.

Anthony Littler, from Leslie Road, N2 was killed after leaving East Finchley tube station at around 00:15hrs on 1 May 1984. He was found with significant head injuries in an alleyway known as ‘The Causeway’ behind the station and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police believe Anthony was murdered in a random attack but despite an extensive investigation, the person or people responsible have never been identified. The motive for the murder also remains unknown.

As part of a regular review of the case, officers are now particularly keen to hear from a man they know was also the victim of a violent assault at the same location just two days before the fatal attack on Anthony.

A witness statement taken from a shopkeeper at the time suggests that on 29 April 1984, a man came into Galleon Wine Stores on High Road, N2, with severe facial injuries including a badly bruised black eye.

He told the shopkeeper he had been assaulted by two young people with a baseball bat outside of East Finchley tube station the previous evening.

The victim was never traced, but police believe he could hold key information to help progress their investigation. He was described as having short brown hair, of medium build and around 6ft.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, who is leading the investigation, said: “We understand that this murder took place almost 40 years ago and that people’s memories will have diminished over time.

“However, this witness statement suggests the man who came into the shop was subject to a particularly vicious attack. We believe that the victim would not have forgotten what is likely to have been a traumatic event in his life.

“If you think this may have been you, or you believe you know who was attacked or even who the attackers were, we would ask you to come forward and speak to us now.

“The length of time passed has not diminished our efforts to get justice for Anthony and his family. No piece of information will be considered too small.”

Police are also hoping to trace the person who made the original 999 call to police at the time of the murder. Detectives know the call was made from a public phone box near East Finchley station but the person did not leave their name or any other details and were never traced by police.

Anthony’s cousin Tricia McClure said: “Anthony was a lovely, kind and gentle man who wouldn’t have hurt anyone. It is heart-breaking to our family that this happened to him.

“After all this time, we hope this new investigation puts those responsible behind bars. It won’t bring Anthony back, but it will give us some closure.”

Anyone with information should contact 0208 358 0100 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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A murder investigation is under way after a woman died in a shooting in Hackney.

Police were called at 18:28hrs on Tuesday, 5 December to reports of a shooting in Vine Close, E5.

Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.

Three people were found with gunshot wounds.

Despite the efforts of the emergency services, a 42-year-old woman died at the scene.

Her next of kin are in the process of being informed and will be supported by specialist family liaison officers.

Two other people, a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, were taken to hospital where their conditions are being assessed.

Detective Superintendent Vicky Tunstall, from the local policing team in Hackney, said: “This shocking incident has resulted in the death of a young woman and my thoughts are with her family at this incredibly difficult time. My thoughts are also with the two people who have been taken to hospital.

“We are still in the early stages of our investigation and a team of specialist detectives are working to establish what has happened. Officers will remain at the scene overnight and will be in the area over the coming days.

“I do not underestimate the impact this incident will have on people in Hackney and I understand the community will want answers about what has happened this evening. We will share further information as our investigation progresses.

“Gun crime has no place on the streets of London and we will do all we can to bring whoever is responsible for this despicable crime to justice.”

There have been no arrests.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting, or has information about what happened, is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 5811/05Dec.

To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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A man has been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old man who died more than six years after being attacked in Clapham.

Jamel Boyce died at a care home in Uffington Road, SE27, on 13 February 2022 as a result of injuries he sustained in a stabbing in October 2016.

Jamel was aged 17 when he was stabbed in Triangle Place, SW4, on 14 October 2016.

A post-mortem examination held on 16 February 2022 gave a provisional cause of death as a penetrating injury to his chest.

An investigation following the incident concluded with a man being convicted and jailed for inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.

Following Jamel’s death, detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command began a new investigation.

Last month, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised a charge of murder.

Tyrese Osei-Kofi, 24 (18.06.99), of no fixed address, is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 27 December.

Jamel’s family has been informed of this development and they continue to be supported by officers.

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A second man has been charged with the murder of Rico Andrews in Wandsworth.

[B] Tyrone Attwood, 32 (03.03.91), of no fixed address, was also charged on Monday, 4 December with one count of robbery, two counts of handling stolen goods and one count of theft of a motor vehicle.

He will appear in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 5 December.

An investigation was launched after 21-year-old Rico was shot dead in Shuttleworth Road, SW11, at approximately 21:50hrs on Thursday, 5 October.

A post-mortem examination confirmed he died as a result of a gunshot wound to the chest.

Rico’s family have been informed of this development and they continue to be supported by detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.

One man [C], aged 27, and three women, aged [D] 31, [E] 33, [F] 38, were arrested with Tyrone Attwood in Guildford in Surrey on Saturday, 2 December, on suspicion of assisting an offender.

They have been bailed pending further enquiries.

One man has already been charged as part of the same investigation and has been remanded in custody.

[A] Josh Eno, 23 (19.02.00) and of no fixed address, was charged with murder on Friday, 27 October. He appeared in custody at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 31 October. We await details of his next court appearance.