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A serving Met police officer has been convicted of assaulting a fellow officer during an off-duty incident.

PC Daryl Marley, attached to Central West Command Unit, was found guilty on Monday, 18 September after a trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

PC Marley was charged on 26 April 2023 after he assaulted a male officer during a work night out at a bar in Westminster in October 2022.

He was handed a £500 fine, a £200 victim surcharge and £300 in court costs.

A charge of using threatening, abusive, insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment/ alarm/ distress of a female officer in the same incident was dismissed by the Judge.

Chief Superintendent Louise Puddefoot, who oversees policing in the Central West Command Unit, said: “On or off duty officers have a duty to uphold the standards the public rightly expect. It is clear PC Marley failed to live up to this standard and it is right he is held to account for his actions.”

PC Marley remains suspended from duty. Now criminal proceedings have concluded, misconduct proceedings can progress.

Anyone with any information about a police officer or member of staff who works for the Met and is corrupt, abusing their position and power, can call the Anti-Corruption and Abuse Hotline, run by Independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 085 0000 or complete the online form .

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Officers investigating a spate of sexual attacks on women in Camden apprehended the perpetrator while carrying out proactive patrols in the area.

Their attention was drawn to 27-year-old Abid Khanzada when they spotted that he was wearing similar clothing to that of the suspect described to them by victims and seen on CCTV.

Khanzada has since been convicted and sentenced for the offences which took place in the Euston area between 15 January and 21 February.

Detectives had worked day and night to catch the man responsible for the attacks on lone females who were, in the majority of cases, approached by the suspect late at night on quiet streets. On one occasion he pushed the victim to the floor before sexually assaulting her. And on another he pinned the victim to her front door and sexually assaulted her, only stopping when he was challenged by a member of public, and he ran off.

A total of five woman – mostly aged in their early 20s – were sexually assaulted by Khanzada.

Officers from the Central North Public Protection team trawled hours of CCTV footage from the locations, took numerous statements and made various attempts to identify the suspect through forensic work.

In the early hours of 25 February, officers from the Public Protection Predatory Offender Unit were on patrol in the area of the attacks. They spotted a man who was wearing the same clothes that a number of the victims had described the suspect as wearing when they were attacked – black trousers, blue jacket, and distinctive white trainers. He also matched the physical description provided to police. Officers swooped in to arrest the man, taking him into custody where he gave a “no comment” interview.

Key CCTV footage already secured by officers provided the CPS with enough evidence to charge Khanzada with three offences. Whilst he was remanded in custody efforts to link him to further offences continued, and he was later charged in connection with an additional two incidents.

As a result of officers’ diligent efforts, Khanzada was ultimately charged with four offences of sexual assault and one of digital penetration.

DCI Steve Tod, who led the investigation, said: “We were absolutely determined to find the man responsible for such serious offences and bring him to justice.

“Khanzada posed a significant threat to women. He subjected these victims to a terrifying ordeal and I would like to praise each and every one of them for their bravery in coming forward. Reliving their experiences will have been extremely traumatic, but their actions have ensured that he won’t be able to assault further women.

“No one should live in fear of being the victim of such horrendous offences while simply going about their daily lives, and we will continue to do everything we can to make sure women feel safe on the streets of London.”

+ Khanzada (09.10.95), of Stanhope Street, Camden pleaded guilty on 5 June at Wood Green Crown Court to four counts of sexual assault. On 19 July at the same court he pleaded guilty to sexual assault by penetration ahead of trial. On 13 September he was jailed for three years.

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Detectives have launched a murder investigation following a stabbing in Petts Wood and are urgently appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at about 14:30hrs on Wednesday, 20 September to reports of a man stabbed in Jubilee Park close to Tent Peg Lane in Petts Wood.

Officers and the Air Ambulance attended. Despite their efforts, the man – who is believed to be aged 19 – sadly died at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed but formal identification has not yet taken place.

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

A crime scene remains in place and detectives from the Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Webb said: “I am urging anyone who witnessed this attack, or who saw someone running away from the park, to please come forward and contact my team.

“Although the stabbing took place away from local roads, I’m certain that there are people who would have noticed something that seemed out of place or unusual, or someone behaving in a suspicious way.

“Please call us no matter how insignificant you think may think your information is. Anything could help us to identify the person responsible.”

There have been no arrests at this early stage and enquiries continue.

Superintendent Lewis Collins, from the South Area Command Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with this young man’s family and friends.

“This is a tragic incident, which occurred in a quiet area, and I know it will also impact the local community.

“There will be a visible policing presence in the coming days, and I would encourage anyone with information or concerns to please speak with an officer.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 3972/20Sep. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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A man has been charged in connection with a rape in Edgware.

Karimullah Tufan, 31 (01.01.92), of Fairfield Crescent, Edgware, is due to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday, 20 September.

The incident happened at around 00:40hrs on Wednesday, 6 September when the victim, a man in his 20s, was outside Edgware underground station in Station Road on his way home from a night out with friends.

He was approached by a man who began talking to him, before allegedly raping him in a nearby car park area.

The victim continues to be supported by specially trained officers.

A man was arrested in Hendon on Tuesday 19 September and was later charged as above.

Enquiries are ongoing and detectives are still keen to speak with any witnesses or anyone with any information. Please call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 3688/15SEP23.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised a charge of murder for a Met firearms officer in relation to the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba in September 2022.

The officer will attend Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 21 September.

The charging decision was made by the CPS following a referral from the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Helen Millichap said: “We have fully supported the IOPC investigation as it has worked to establish the facts.

“Today’s announcement is a significant and serious development. We must now allow the court process to run its course so it would not be appropriate for me to say more at this stage.

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this case.”

The officer remains suspended from duty. Misconduct matters will be considered at the conclusion of the criminal proceedings.

+ We are not naming or providing an age or gender for the officer as we understand there will be an anonymity application to be decided at court.

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A serving officer is due to appear in court charged with sexual assault.

Sergeant Robert Bradley, attached to Specialist Operations, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday, 20 September.

It follows an incident that is alleged to have taken place while the officer was off duty in January 2023, involving a woman known to him.

He was charged via postal charge requisition in August 2023.

The Directorate of Professional Standards are aware.

The officer is on restricted duties.

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Flying Squad officers are appealing for two key witnesses to come forward following the attempted robbery of £100,000 worth of jewellery from an elderly woman in Kensington.

The incident took place at around 17:00hrs on Saturday 19 August on Elgin Crescent, just off Kensington Park Road, W11.

A woman in her 80s was stopped on Elgin Crescent by two unknown suspects who took a suitcase from her vehicle containing £100,000 worth of jewellery

Two passers-by saw one of the suspects heading off with the victim’s suitcase and challenged the thief as they reached Ladbroke Road, W11. The two witnesses followed the suspect who subsequently dropped the jewellery and ran off again shortly after.

Detective Constable Will Wigzell, from the Met’s Flying Squad, states that tracing the two male witnesses is key to the case.

He said: “This was a targeted attack on a vulnerable woman. The jewellery was thankfully recovered but we still urgently need to find the suspects. From our enquiries we believe that the two men who witnessed this incident hold important information and we urge them to come forward to help us with our investigations and to help us to solve this crime.

“It was thanks to them that the jewellery was returned and we would like to hear any other information that they can share that could help.

“If you hold any information at all please call 101 or post @MetCC quoting reference CRIS 5615510/23. To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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Police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man after an elderly woman was assaulted in Ladbroke Grove.

The incident happened at about 11:00hrs on 21 July, when the 83-year-old victim was assaulted by an unknown man as she boarded the 312 bus on Canal Way, W10.

The male allegedly approached her before pushing her over. She suffered a broken pelvis as a result of the incident and has since been discharged from hospital.

A number of enquiries were conducted following the incident including looking at CCTV and speaking with witnesses.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector Julie Trodden said: “This was an unprovoked attack on an elderly women, which I’m sure will cause concern amongst the local community and wider.

“We have carried out a number of enquiries in order to trace the perpetrator and are now appealing for the public to help us.

“Whilst we know the image is not great quality, we are hoping that releasing this may serve as a reminder for anyone who might have seen anything at the time of the incident.”

Anyone who recognises the man in this image or has any information should call 101 or contact @MetCC on X quoting 5590/18SEP23.

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Detectives investigating a sexual assault of a woman in Wembley have released an E-fit of a man they are looking to identify.

The woman, aged in her 20s, was attacked at 18:25hrs on Thursday 31 August while walking in an alley way between Manor Farm Road and Athlon Road in Wembley.

The incident took place about halfway up the alley, where the white wall of Busy Bee Merchants meets a black fence.

Detective Constable Annabella Davies leads the investigation and is asking for anyone who recognises the man to contact police without delay.

Police are particularly keen to hear from a female bystander who approached the woman after the attack and also from a man who stopped to assist. Neither of these witnesses were still on the scene when the police arrived.

DC Davies said: “This was an appalling attack on a young woman. We have been investigating the offence for a number of weeks and unfortunately we have not identified a suspect. We continue to investigate and are doing everything we can to secure justice for the victim-survivor.

“Please look at this image carefully. Could you have been in the location on Thursday 31 August? Do you live or work in the area and do you recognise this man?

“We are very interested to speak to the woman and man who helped the victim at the time of the incident. We believe you may hold some key information that could help this investigation and we urge you to get in touch. If you would rather contact us anonymously you can do so via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

“Please share any information or concerns you have with us as it could be the break in the case we are looking for.”

Officers across the Met are progressing sexual assault investigations every day and we are committed to targeting predatory men and preventing further harm to women and girls.

The Met is undertaking a series of measures to improve victim-survivors’ trust and confidence, as well as the number of cases brought to court.

Anyone with information which could assist detectives in this investigation is asked to call 101, quoting CAD 006481/31AUG23.

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Four men have been jailed after detectives investigating a shooting at a busy Ealing restaurant, meticulously tracked their movements through CCTV, phone data and vehicle GPS.

Lee Morgan, 42 (15.1.81) of Waterside Court, Leybourne, Nicholas Grant, 46, (19.3.77) of no fixed abode and Elton Charles, 50 (31.12.72) of Liddell Gardens, Kensal Rise were found guilty of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence following a five week trial at Kingston Crown Court in July and August 2023.

At a hearing on Friday, 15 September, each of the three men were sentenced to five years in jail.

Nathanial St Aimie, 49, (15.09.74) of MacMillan Way, Tooting pleaded guilty of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence on the second day of the trial and was sentenced on 15 September to six years and three months’imprisonment.

At around 21:30hrs on 6 September 2022, a shot was fired through the window of a restaurant full of people on Greenford Road, Ealing. Thankfully nobody was injured.

Officers from Specialist Crime immediately began an investigation and gathered hours of CCTV from the nearby area.

The man seen firing the shot, later identified as Nicolas Grant, was captured on CCTV getting out of a white van, but no number plate was visible. The team widened their CCTV enquiries and eventually identified the van’s registration plate, which linked it to a van hire company.

Further work led to detectives finding out that St Aimie had rented the van two months previously, with GPS data showing it had returned to his home address shortly after the shooting took place. Enquiries then revealed that St Aimie, using a burner mobile phone, had carried out reconnaissance of the restaurant the day before the incident, and then arranged for his co-defendants to become involved in the shooting.

WhatsApp messages and data recovered from the defendants’ phones showed they had arranged to meet up and were in the area at the time of the incident, with financial gain being the motive for the shooting.

Detective Constable Meechok Maingarm, who led the investigation, said: “This was a shocking attack and it was only by good fortune that no-one inside the premises suffered any injury. It left many of those present extremely shaken up and caused real fear to the restaurant’s owners.

“Our team worked exceptionally hard to identify those responsible, and the evidence collected was enough to prove that all four men were in touch prior to the incident and played their part in this deliberate and pre-planned shooting.”