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Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

An investigation by the Met Counter Terrorism Command, following the use of powers under Schedule 7 at an airport, has led to the man being jailed for sharing terrorist documents.

Zaheed Hossen, 30 (12.01.94) from north London, was sentenced at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday, 10 December to seven years’ imprisonment.

Hossen was previously found guilty on Thursday, 8 August of five counts of disseminating terrorist publications following a trial at the same court.

Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “This investigation came about after officers stopped Hossen using ‘Schedule 7’ powers as he travelled through the airport. These powers help us to identify potential terrorist activity and they ultimately help us to keep the public and UK safe. We’ve seen that the sharing of terrorist material can cause great harm and damage and we would encourage anybody who spots terrorist or extremist material online to ACT and report it to us, so we can take appropriate action.”

Anyone who see terrorist or extremist content online can report it to police via www.gov.uk/ACT

Police began their investigation into Hossen back in August 2020 after he was stopped and examined by officers as he was travelling from Stansted Airport on his way to Turkey. Using powers under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act, 2000, officers stopped and spoke with him.

Hossen was allowed to go on his way at that time, but officers seized his phone to carry out further enquiries into the material they identified. Upon returning to the UK, Hossen was arrested for suspected possession of material that was deemed to breach terrorism legislation. When asked about the material by officers, Hossen denied any knowledge of it and he was released on bail while detectives carried out further enquiries.

The investigation continued whilst Hossen was on bail. Enquiries identified further offences in relation to sharing terrorist-related documents with others.

Following a referral to the Crown Prosecution Service, Hossen was charged with five counts of disseminating terrorist material and initially appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 3 February 2023.

He pleaded not guilty and the case progressed to trial, resulting in him being convicted for these offences and being sentenced as above.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

An investigation is under way following a fatal collision in Clapham.

Police were called at 00:03hrs on Tuesday, 10 December to reports of a moped involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Poynders Road, at the junction with Clarence Avenue, SW4.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found two men suffering injuries.

Despite the efforts of emergency services the pedestrian, a man believed aged in his 40s, died at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing to identify and inform his next of kin.

The rider of the moped was taken to hospital for treatment – he remains there in a critical condition.

Road closures remain in place and enquiries into the circumstances continue.

Detectives from the Serious Collison Investigation Unit are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage that captured the incident to call the investigation team on 0208 543 5157. You can also call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC – please quote CAD32/10Dec.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A man will appear in court charged with the murder of 33-year-old Nash Clyne in Acton.

Benjamin Matthews – 50 (16.08.74) of Acton will appear in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 10 December charged with murder.

Matthews was arrested on Monday, 9 December.

An investigation was launched after police were called to Birkbeck Road in Acton shortly after 04:00hrs following reports of a fight and possible shots heard. Officers attended with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.

He was found at the scene with serious injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services he died a short time later. While formal identification is yet to take place, officers are confident he is 33-year-old Nash Clyne, originally from Grenada.

Nash’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. A special post mortem examination will take place in the coming days to determine the cause of his death.

It is believed that at least three other people were injured during the incident. None of those injuries are thought to be life threatening but enquiries are still ongoing.

The nature and cause of these injuries, including identifying what weapons may have been used, will form part of the investigation into the incident.

A 34-year-old man was arrested on Monday, 9 December on suspicion of GBH in relation to the wider disorder took place and remains in custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command leads the investigation and said: “A team of experienced detectives is working at pace to establish why Nash was murdered and bring those responsible to justice.

“We are urging anyone who was in the area or who knows anything about what happened to come forward. We particularly want to hear from anyone who was at the Front Line Cuts barber shop or the Paradise Cuts barber shop, both in Acton High Street, between 22:00hrs on Saturday and 04:30hrs on Sunday.

“What you know, however insignificant it may seem now, could hold the key to this investigation.”

The public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area as officers continue what is a comprehensive investigation. While some of the cordons have now been lifted, others will remain in place for the time being to provide us with the best chance to secure important evidence.

A dedicated page has been set up online where information can be provided. It is also the best way to share images or videos with the investigation team.

Information about the incident can also be given to police by calling 101 and providing the reference 1132/08DEC, or by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A woman will appear in court this morning (Tuesday, 10 December) charged with the murder of 51-year-old Anthony Marks.

Mia Campos-Jorge, 18 (10.09.06), of Milton Road, Haringey, was arrested on Monday, 9 December on suspicion of murder and was charged later the same day.

She will appear in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 10 December.

Anthony was assaulted in Whidborne Street, Camden on Saturday, 10 August and received treatment in hospital for three days before being discharged.

Two weeks later he suffered a seizure and was readmitted to hospital where he sadly died on Wednesday, 25 September.

Three other people, Harry Gittins, 35 (24.12.88) of Regent Square, Camden, a 17-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl have previously been charged with Anthony’s murder and are remanded in custody awaiting trial.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Six people have been charged with being members of a proscribed terrorist group following an investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command into suspected activity linked to the proscribed terrorist group the PKK.

The following people were charged after initially being arrested on Wednesday, 27 November:

[A] Turkan Ozcan, 59 (06.02.1965), of Edmonton, N9,
[B] Mazlum Sayak, 27 (05.08.1997), of South Woodford, E18,
[C] Berfin Kerban, 31 (07.10.1993), of Haggerston, E8,
[D] Ali Boyraz, 62 (30.05.1962), of Tottenham, N17,
[E] Ercan Akbal, 56 (13.07.1968) of Leyton, E10,
[F] Agit Karatas, 23 (05.11.2001) of Hackney, E8.

Following consultation with and authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service, all six [A-F] were charged with membership of a terrorist organisation – namely the Kurdistan Workers’ Party or ‘PKK’ – contrary to section 11 of the Terrorism Act, 2000. They were charged on Monday, 9 December and are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 10 December.

A 31-year-old man [G] who had previously been arrested as part of this investigation was released from police custody without charge on Sunday 8 December.

Acting Commander Helen Flanagan, from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “We fully recognise the concern and impact this investigation has had upon the local community and we continue to work closely with local policing colleagues to keep them updated.

“The charges brought about in this case are very serious and come about following an extensive investigation by our detectives. It is important that communities right across London know that where we suspect any kind of potential terrorist activity, then we will look to investigate and take action to disrupt that in order to keep everybody safe.”

Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, who leads local policing for the Haringey area, said: “I would like to thank members of the local community for their patience while this investigation has been carried out – especially those from the Kurdish community, whom I know have been particularly impacted by this activity.

“We will continue to engage with Kurdish community members going forwards to keep them updated and address any concerns.

“Additional patrols will remain ongoing in the affected areas over the coming days and I would ask that if you still have any concerns, then please get in touch with me or my local officers so that we can work with you to keep everyone safe.”

There continues to be an increased police presence in the affected areas in Haringey and local neighbourhoods officers are carrying out additional patrols and engaging with residents to address any concerns.

Anyone with information relating to the investigation or potential terrorist activity can contact police in confidence on 0800 789 321or via www.gov.uk/ACT

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A man has been jailed after admitting paying money to watch live streams of children being sexually exploited.

Duncan Bartlett – 52 (17.10.72) of Judd Street, WC1 was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment at Wood Green Crown Court on 9 December.

He had pleaded guilty to 35 offences at an earlier hearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on 30 August.

Bartlett was arrested on 14 September 2021 after detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command received information that he was accessing indecent images of children.

After his arrest, electronic devices belonging to Bartlett were seized and forensically examined. Nearly 6,000 indecent images of children were recovered and detectives also found evidence that Bartlett had been making payments to people in the Philippines who would arrange live films of children being sexually exploited which he would watch.

Detectives from the Met’s Online Child Abuse and Sexual Exploitation Team liaised with law enforcement authorities in the Philippines to pass information on about the people who were exploiting the children. A number of children were also identified and safeguarding by agencies in the Philippines.

Detective Constable Emily Dawson who led the investigation said: “Over a period of seven years, Bartlett made multiple payments to people in the Philippines asking that they arrange children to be sexually exploited for his own gratification.

“With close liaison work with our counterparts in the Philippines, we managed to identify and safeguard some of these children while several adults were arrested.

“Bartlett’s behaviour was utterly abhorrent but thanks to the painstaking work of detectives, a case documenting his offending was put together – this left him with no option but to admit his guilt.”

Duncan Bartlett pleaded guilty to the following offences:

11 counts of causing a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity;
Nine counts pf causing a girl 13-15 to engage in sexual activity;
Ten counts of paying for the sexual services of girl under 13;
Three counts of making indecent images of children;
Two counts of encouraging the commission of either way offences.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Acton in the early hours of Sunday morning are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Police were called to Birkbeck Road shortly after 04:00hrs following reports of a fight and possible shots heard. Officers attended with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.

A man was found at the scene with serious injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services he died a short time later. While formal identification is yet to take place, officers are confident he is 33-year-old Nash Clyne, originally from Grenada.

Nash’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. A special post mortem examination will take place in the coming days to determine the cause of his death.

It is believed that at least three other people were injured during the incident. None of those injuries are thought to be life threatening but enquiries are still ongoing.

The nature and cause of these injuries, including identifying what weapons may have been used, will form part of the investigation into the incident.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are in the early stages of our investigation and my team of experienced detectives is working at pace to establish why Nash was murdered and bring those responsible to justice.

“We are urging anyone who was in the area or who knows anything about what happened to come forward. We particularly want to hear from anyone who was at the Front Line Cuts barber shop or the Paradise Cuts barber shop, both in Acton High Street, between 22:00hrs on Saturday and 04:30hrs on Sunday.

“What you know, however insignificant it may seem now, could hold the key to this investigation.”

The public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area as officers continue what is a comprehensive investigation. While some of the cordons have now been lifted, others will remain in place for the time being to provide us with the best chance to secure important evidence.

A dedicated page has been set up online where information can be provided. It is also the best way to share images or videos with the investigation team.

Information about the incident can also be given to police by calling 101 and providing the reference 1132/08DEC, or by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Detectives investigating a fatal collision in Hammersmith have made two arrests.

The collision involving a moped and pedestrian in Talgarth Road, W14 on Tuesday, 16 January resulted in the death of 58-year-old Ina Rodrigues. The moped involved did not stop at the scene and was abandoned a short time later.

Ina was taken to hospital for treatment despite the efforts of medical professionals she sadly died there on Sunday, 21 January.

On Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 December two people – a man aged in his 20’s and a woman aged in her 30’s – were arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice. Both have been bailed pending further enquiries to a date in January.

Ina’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers and have been updated with this development.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has information that could help progress this investigation is asked to call 101 (24 hours) or the Serious Collision Investigation Unit witness line on 020 8543 5157 – please quote 5566/16JAN.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Detectives have released images of two possible new witnesses who they would like to speak to as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Mussie Imnetu.

Mussie, who was 41 and visiting the UK from Dubai where he lived and worked, was found unconscious with a head injury in Queensway, W2 at 23:22hrs on Monday, 26 August after he was attacked in the vicinity of Notting Hill Carnival.

Officers provided emergency first aid until paramedics arrived. Mussie was taken to a west London hospital where, despite the best efforts of medical staff, he sadly died on Friday, 30 August.

In August, a man was charged with murder. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and was remanded in custody before appearing at Southwark Crown Court in September. He is due to stand trial in February at the Old Bailey.

Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation into Mussie’s murder are continuing to build a picture of exactly what happened to him. As part of that work, they have released images of two people they believe may have information about the attack.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation, said: “Mussie Imnetu’s murder has been devastating for his family and friends.

“A man will stand trial in February, but all the time we continue to investigate the attack.

“We need to speak to two men who were near the Dr Power restaurant in Queensway between 23:10hrs and 23:30hrs on Monday, 26 August and who we believe may hold vital information.

“I would like to stress that the two men pictured have not done anything wrong. If you are one of these men, or if you know one of them, we’d like to hear from you.

“We’d also still like to hear from anyone else who has information and hasn’t yet spoken to us.

“Did you happen to speak with the victim or the suspect at the time? Did you hear or see anything before the attack took place? Any information you have could prove vital in our ongoing investigation.”

Anyone who can identify the people in the photos or who has other information is urged to call 101 or message @MetCC on X giving the reference 8020/26AUG.

Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111.

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a fatal collision in Redbridge.

Police were called to Eastern Avenue, Ilford at about 16:10 hours on Saturday, 7 December following reports that a car had been involved in a collision with a pedestrian, other vehicles and a building.

Officers attended with London Ambulance Service paramedics, medics from the London Air Ambulance and the London Fire Brigade.

Sadly, despite the efforts of the emergency services, the pedestrian – a woman aged in her 60s – died at the scene.

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

The driver of the car stopped at the scene. They were not arrested.

Detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are leading the investigation into the collision. They would like to speak with anyone who witnessed what happened or captured it on dash cam or CCTV.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Unit on 0208 246 9820.

Information can also be provided by calling 101 and giving the reference 4459/07DEC.