Man Jailed for Shooting Teen with Shotgun after Moped Incident
Christian Assi, 20, from Lewisham, has been sentenced to 17 years and 10 months in prison for a shocking attack where he shotgunned a teenager after the victim was deliberately knocked off his moped by a car in Brixton. Assi’s accomplice, Edmund Sido, 53, of no fixed address, received a sentence of two years and […]
Former Met Officer Convicted of Multiple Rapes
A former Metropolitan Police officer, Cliff Mitchell, 24, of Putney, has been found guilty of ten counts of rape, three counts of rape of a child under 13, one count of kidnap, and breach of a non-molestation order. The convictions came after a trial at Croydon Crown Court on Wednesday, February 21. Mitchell was serving […]
Serving Police Officer Charged with Sexual Assault
A police officer is set to face charges in court this afternoon (Wednesday, February 21) in connection with multiple offences. PC Grant Fulker, who is assigned to Specialist Operations, will appear in custody at City of London Magistrates’ Court. He faces charges of sexual assault on a male aged over 13, abuse of a position […]
Two-Year-Old Boy Who Fell Into River in Leicester Named by Police
Leicestershire Police have identified the two-year-old boy who fell into a river in Leicester as Xielo Maruziva. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday around 5pm, and despite efforts by his father to rescue him, Xielo remains missing. In a heartfelt statement, Xielo’s mother described him as a “cheeky, funny, friendly, smart, caring, and independent little […]
Daylight Stabbing Shock at Romford’s Brewery Retail Park
A shocking incident unfolded at The Brewery retail park in Romford as a man was stabbed in the back in broad daylight, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The Metropolitan Police received a distressing call at 12:53 pm reporting an injured man at the car park. Witnesses at the scene described seeing a man […]
Man Jailed for Shooting Moped Rider in Brixton Attack
A 20-year-old man who shot a moped rider after deliberately knocking him from his bike in Brixton has been jailed.
Christian Assi, of Lewisham, was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment at Croydon Crown Court on Monday, February 19, after being found guilty of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
He was handed concurrent jail sentences of five years for GBH and 22 months for possession of a shotgun without a certificate.
At around 7.15pm on May 12, 2022, Assi was the passenger of a Range Rover in Brixton Hill, which followed the moped before deliberately knocking an 18-year-old rider to the floor.
While he lay there, Assi got out of the car and fired a shotgun at him, hitting him in the arm.
The victim was taken to hospital where he was required to undergo surgery for his injury.
Assi then ran from the scene and was seen to still be in possession of the gun by members of the public.
Detectives then launched an investigation and looked at CCTV footage, which showed Assi stopping in a doorway as he ran from the scene and handing the gun to a second man who ran to a nearby block of flats.
CCTV footage showed 53-year-old Edmund Sido, leaving the block a short time later no longer in possession of the firearm.
Sido was arrested and charged and subsequently pleaded guilty on March 13 to possession of a shotgun.
He was sentenced to 33 months’ imprisonment at the same hearing.
Assi was arrested on June 8, 2022, after a search of his property revealed items of clothing he had worn during the shooting.
Detective Constable Chris Bryant, who led the investigation, said: “Assi is a dangerous individual who had no regard for either his victim or the wider public.
“This incident could easily have resulted in tragedy and Assi’s brazenness in then running through a street busy with people and traffic whilst brandishing a shotgun gives just some indication of his recklessness.
“We will not tolerate such wanton violence and continue to relentlessly pursue those intent on carrying and using guns on our streets.”
Teenager to Appear in Court Charged with Murder in Hackney
A 17-year-old boy is set to make a court appearance following charges of murder in connection with an incident in Hackney. The teenager will appear in custody at Stratford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, February 21. He was apprehended by detectives on Monday, February 19. The charges stem from an occurrence on Hackney Road, E2, on […]
House Used as Cannabis Factory Destroyed by Fire in Erith
Part of a house being used as a cannabis factory in Erith has been destroyed in a fire.
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a mid-terraced house on Riverdale Road in Erith at around 4.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, February 20).
They found that the house was being used as a cannabis factory.
Most of the roof was damaged and the first floor of the house was destroyed by the fire.
A small part of the roof of a neighbouring house was also damaged by the blaze.
No injuries were reported and the blaze was under control by around 6.30pm.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Cannabis factory fires can be particularly dangerous because of the way criminals use unsafe wiring to illegally obtain electricity in order to grow the plants.
“They’re often in top floors or lofts which means when a fire takes hold it spreads, destroying roofs and damaging neighbouring buildings.
“Firefighters can also be exposed to risks when dealing with the fires because of bad wiring and traps at some of the properties.
“It’s important that people know the key signs and inform the police so that they can act swiftly to prevent these dangerous fires from happening.”
They added: “Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at a mid-terraced house being used as a cannabis factory on Riverdale Road in Erith.
“Most of the roof was damaged and the first floor was destroyed by the fire.
“A small part of the roof of a neighbouring mid-terraced house was also damaged by the fire.
“Thankfully, there are no reports of any injuries.
“Firefighters used one of the Brigade’s 32-metre turntable ladders to tackle the fire from above.
“The Brigade was called at 1627 and the fire was under control by 1829.
“Firefighters from Erith, Bexley and Plumstead fire stations attended the scene.”
Man Hospitalised After Stabbing in Hornchurch Following Fight
A man has been rushed to the hospital after sustaining stab wounds during a reported altercation in East London. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, February 20, at 5:34 PM in Hornchurch, where authorities responded to reports of a fight. The victim was discovered on Maygreen Crescent with stab injuries to his leg. According to reports, […]
Appeal Launched to Identify Family of Deceased Man Found in Queen’s Park
Officers from the Met Police are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the family of a man who tragically passed away in Queen’s Park. The man was discovered collapsed in Sixth Avenue around 02:40hrs on October 6th, 2023. Paramedics promptly transported him to the hospital, where he remained until his passing on October […]