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Detectives investigating a street robbery on High Street in Bromley, are appealing for help to trace the two victims.

At around 13:00hrs on Saturday, 27 January, three males wearing balaclavas approached the two victims before searching their pockets and stealing cash.

The robbery was caught on CCTV, and an operator was able to guide police to the suspects who were arrested nearby a short time later on suspicion of robbery.

The three suspects – aged 14 [A], 12 [B] and 13 [C] – were questioned and subsequently bailed until a date in mid-February.

The victims were not present at the scene by the time officers arrived and could not be located after the incident; officers would like to speak to them about the robbery.

They are described as being white boys, aged 12 or 13 years old.

Detective Constable Lorraine Robinson, the investigating officer from the Bromley Robbery Squad, said: “Officers responded quickly to this report and arrested three suspects for this robbery within an hour of the offence being committed, but we have not been able to locate the victims. We would urge them to come forward – we would just like to speak to you and get an account of what happened.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call officers at Bromley n 07795 334919 or contact via Twitter @MetCC.

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

Police are appealing for information to trace a mother who has taken her two children from local authority care.

Rayan Azzydi, 36, who was residing in northwest London, was last seen on 2 November 2017. It is believed she is with her two children, a seven-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl.

Ms Azzydi has links to Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham.

Officers are working with partners from the relevant local authority to try and locate Ms Azzydi and her children – the welfare of all three remains the priority in this investigation.

Anyone who has seen Rayan Azzydi and her children, or knows of their whereabouts, is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police on 020 8733 3575.

A drug dealer who stored cocaine in his freezer has been jailed following an investigation by Greenwich Police.

Joel Henry – 40 (06.07.87) of Lord Warwick Street, SE18 pleaded guilty at Woolwich Crown Court on Wednesday, 7 February to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. He was sentenced to three years and four months’ imprisonment.

Henry was arrested on Wednesday, 1 November 2017 following a proactive operation by officers from the Greenwich Violent and Organised Crime Unit.

Officers executed a warrant at Henry’s address in Lord Warwick Street and once inside the property they found a quantity of cash and cocaine. In total, around £3,000 was recovered. On searching the venue, officers discovered wraps of cocaine, ready to be dealt on the streets, stored within a freezer in the kitchen. There were also larger quantities of cocaine in a compressed form in the bedroom.

In total cocaine with an estimated street value of over £10,000 was recovered.

DC Stacey Bates who led the investigation said: “Drug dealing and the associated criminal activity that comes with it brings misery to our communities. I hope this sentencing sends a strong message to those who choose to deal drugs – Greenwich police will target you, arrest you and put you before the courts to face the consequences.”

An investigation is underway after a marked British Transport Police (BTP) car was damaged during an incident in Croydon in the early hours of Wednesday, 7 February.

At approximately 00:40hrs two BTP officers were responding to a call in the vicinity of Waddon New Road.

As they returned to their car, which was parked near the junction with Rectory Grove, two suspects on a moped rode passed them.

The suspects approached the car and used something to smash the rear window before riding off.

The moped has been described as dark in colour and was possibly displaying a rear ‘L’ plate.

Initial reports suggested that a firearm discharge had caused the damage but work continues, including forensic enquiries, to establish exactly what was used.

There were no injuries.

Detectives from the Met’s Trident and Area Crime Command investigate. No arrests; enquiries continue

A spokesperson from British Transport Police said: “We are supporting the Metropolitan Police investigation into this incident.

“Fortunately the marked vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time, as officers were responding to a separate incident.

“The welfare of the BTP officers who were involved is being managed and we are working with the Metropolitan Police to establish the circumstances of how the vehicle came to be damaged.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information that could assist the investigation is asked to call Trident on 020 8247 4863. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

Police are appealing to locate a missing woman from Kensington, with growing concerns for her wellbeing.

Alice Hart, 23, was last seen at around 1800hrs on Tuesday, 6 February at Charing Cross Hospital.

Fiona Hart, Alice’s mother, said: “Alice is a very vulnerable young woman, my beloved daughter. We are desperate for anyone with any information to come forward. 

“Alice, please come home. Mummy, Charlie and Lucy all want you home. We can get through this.”

Alice is a white woman, around 5ft 3in tall and of medium build with shoulder length dark brown hair. She wears large spectacles.

She is known to visit Richmond, and Kensington and Chelsea, and she particularly likes green spaces.

At the time of disappearance Alice was wearing a dark knee-length coat and a scarf.

Officers would urge anyone with information on her whereabouts to urgently call the Hammersmith and Fulham Missing Persons Unit on 0208 246 2323 or 101, or to contact Missing People on 116000, quoting reference 18MIS005496.

A 43-year-old man has been requisitioned to appear in court in relation to one count of attending a place used for terrorist training contrary to section 8 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

James Matthews, 43 (27.11.74) – a UK national – is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 14 February to be formally charged with attending a place or places in Iraq and Syria where instruction or training was provided for purposes connected to the commission or preparation of terrorism on or before 15 February 2016, under Section 8 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing man from Hounslow.

Constantin Cristinel Talaba, 41, was last seen at just before midnight on Sunday, 4 February when he left his home on Chatsworth Crescent.

Constanin is a Romanian national, approximately 5ft10ins tall, of a medium build with short grey hair.He also has a distinctive scar on his left cheek.

At the time of his disappearance he was wearing blue jeans, a black jacket and white Nike trainers.

He is known to frequent Hounslow and the New Haw area of Surrey.

Officers are increasingly concerned for his wellbeing and would urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call police on 101 or Missing People on 116000.

Police continue to appeal for help to find a vulnerable missing man from Catford.

Wolfgang Abel N’da, 22, was last seen at 08:00hrs on 7 November 2017.

Wolfgang, known as ‘Abel’, is described as black, of slim build with short dark hair. He is known to frequent London’s West End.

Officers, Abel’s family and his friends are increasingly concerned for his health and wellbeing as he suffers from mental health issues and requires regular medication.

If seen, members of the public are advised not to approach Abel, but to contact police immediately by dialling 999.

Anyone who has information concerning his whereabouts should call police at Lewisham on 101 or Missing People on 116000.

A police constable has received a final written warning after being found guilty of gross misconduct. 

PC Kehinde Meshe, based within the Transformation Directorate, attended a public misconduct hearing to answer allegations that his conduct amounted to a breach of the Met’s standards of professional behaviour in respect of use of force, authority, respect and courtesy and discreditable conduct.

It was alleged that on 29 April 2015 at approximately 11:00hrs, while on duty as a Safer Schools officer in Lambeth, PC Meshe’s use of force towards a student was unnecessary, disproportionate and unreasonable.

The panel heard he took hold of a 14-year-old pupil’s arm at a school in Blackfriars when the boy refused to stop taking part in a playground game in what PC Meshe considered to be a reckless and disruptive manner.

There was an altercation during which PC Meshe pushed the boy against a wall and kneed him in the stomach. The pupil hit PC Meshe in the face and the officer punched him back.

The incident was broken up by school staff.

Having considered all the evidence, the panel, led by an independent chair, concluded that PC Meshe had acted without self-control and his use of force was wrong.

They accepted his previous good character and that this was an isolated lapse of judgement.

They found gross misconduct proven and issued a final written warning.