A man who laundered money for people smuggling networks involved in small boat crossings has been found guilty, following a National Crim…
Iranian Asghar Gheshalghian, 48, ran an unregistered money services business from an office block in Wood Green, as part of a network of bankers transferring money using the Hawala system.He acted as a trusted middleman, accepting payments from migrants or their families, and then releasing money to the criminal gangs following the completion of their […]
Former Met Police Officer Admits Misusing Police Computers for Personal Gain
Former Metropolitan Police constable Mohammed Sardar, aged 31, has admitted to five counts of computer misuse, including accessing and passing on information about his family members and personal matters using police computers. The revelations emerged during Sardar’s trial at Southwark Crown Court. The charges against Sardar encompassed his unauthorized use of police computer systems between […]
New Year’s Day Hit-and-Run Killer Jailed for 11 Years
In a tragic incident on New Year’s Day 2021, Muhammed Gure, a 26-year-old man, was found guilty of causing the death of Paul Campbell in a hit-and-run incident in Earl’s Court, London. Gure, an economics graduate and former NHS Health Care Advisor, was sentenced to 11 years in prison by Southwark Crown Court on December […]
A builder who defrauded his client on their £700,000 home refurbishment has been jailed for four years following a prosecution brought by…
Jimmy Lee, director of Myint Construction Ltd., was prosecuted for fraud and deception after a three-year investigation by Trading Standards officers. Mr Lee pleaded not guilty to two counts of fraudulent trading contrary to s.993(1) of the Companies Act 2006. After a 3-week trial, Mr Lee was found guilty of all charges before him. Appearing […]
A builder who defrauded his client on their £700,000 home refurbishment has been jailed for four years following a prosecution brought by Kensington and Chelsea Council
Jimmy Lee, director of Myint Construction Ltd., was prosecuted for fraud and deception after a three-year investigation by Trading Standards officers. Mr Lee pleaded not guilty to two counts of fraudulent trading contrary to s.993(1) of the Companies Act 2006. After a 3-week trial, Mr Lee was found guilty of all charges before him. Appearing […]
An officer who searched police computer systems for his own purposes has been sentenced at court following an investigation by Met anti-c…
PC Mohammed Rahman, 39 and attached to North East Command Unit, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, 1 December to 12 months’ imprisonment (suspended for two years), 100 hours of community service and 20 days of rehabilitation activity, PC Rahman was suspended from duty but has since resigned. Now that criminal matters are […]
An officer who searched police computer systems for his own purposes has been sentenced at court following an investigation by Met anti-corruption officers
PC Mohammed Rahman, 39 and attached to North East Command Unit, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, 1 December to 12 months’ imprisonment (suspended for two years), 100 hours of community service and 20 days of rehabilitation activity, PC Rahman was suspended from duty but has since resigned. Now that criminal matters are […]
Almost four years on from the terrorist attack in Streatham High Street, an armed officer who rushed to the scene to save lives has been …
On 2 February 2020 PC Paul Fisher was deployed in response to an urgent call for assistance after two members of the public were stabbed by Sudesh Amman. On his way to the active terrorist incident PC Fisher and a second police car heard over the radio that lives were in danger, members of the […]
Almost four years on from the terrorist attack in Streatham High Street, an armed officer who rushed to the scene to save lives has been found not guilty of dangerous driving
On 2 February 2020 PC Paul Fisher was deployed in response to an urgent call for assistance after two members of the public were stabbed by Sudesh Amman. On his way to the active terrorist incident PC Fisher and a second police car heard over the radio that lives were in danger, members of the […]
Met Police Officer Cleared of Dangerous Driving May Still Face Gross Incompetence Hearing
PC Paul Fisher, a 46-year-old armed officer with the Metropolitan Police, may still face a gross incompetence hearing despite being acquitted of dangerous driving charges. This follows an incident where he crashed while responding to the Streatham terrorist attack in February 2020. The Incident and Trial Fisher lost control of his unmarked BMW X5, colliding […]
A man has been jailed after he brutally attacked two women in the Kensington and Chelsea area as the Met tackles violence against women a…
Karl Mark Giddings of no fixed address, was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment and a further five years’ on licence at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, 24 November. He previously pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent at the same court on Tuesday, 8 August. Giddings brutally attacked the […]
A man has been jailed after he brutally attacked two women in the Kensington and Chelsea area as the Met tackles violence against women and girls across the capital
Karl Mark Giddings of no fixed address, was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment and a further five years’ on licence at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, 24 November. He previously pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent at the same court on Tuesday, 8 August. Giddings brutally attacked the […]
Policeman on Trial for Dangerous Driving During Response to Streatham Terror Attack
PC Paul Fisher, a 46-year-old armed police officer, is currently on trial at Southwark Crown Court for dangerous driving while responding to the Streatham terrorist attack in February 2020. Fisher was driving an unmarked BMW X5 when he lost control, colliding with a taxi driver’s Toyota, a Ford Fiesta, and a wall. The incident occurred […]
Priory Hospital Fined £140,000 following the death of 21-year-old Francesca Whyatt
The company responsible for operating The Priory Hospital has been fined £140,000 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following the tragic death of 21-year-old Francesca Whyatt. The incident occurred on the hospital’s Emerald Ward, where Francesca was found unconscious and later passed away. Francesca, a resident of Knutsford in Cheshire, was transferred to The […]
Extinction Rebellion Activists Acquitted After Protest Involving Fake Blood on Treasury
Extinction Rebellion Activists Acquitted After Protest Involving Fake Blood on Treasury In a legal verdict that has garnered attention, five Extinction Rebellion activists have been acquitted for their involvement in a high-profile protest during which fake blood was sprayed on the façade of the Treasury using a second-hand fire engine. The incident, which took place […]
Derbyshire Constabulary Officer Convicted of Misconduct in Public Office
Derbyshire Constabulary officer, Police Constable Matthew Longmate, 47, has been found guilty of misconduct in public office following a four-day trial at Southwark Crown Court. The conviction stems from an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) directed investigation into an incident on October 4, 2015, where Longmate and a colleague engaged in sexual activity with […]
Lengthy prison sentences have been handed down to two drug suppliers who dealt with vast quantities of cocaine and steroids in Thanet
Tebin Kadir and Darren Duffy were arrested during a series of early-morning warrants on Friday 14 June 2019, as part of an investigation carried out by detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate. Kadir, 44, of St Mildred’s Road, Margate, was jailed for 11 years after pleading guilty to multiple charges relating to […]
A man has been charged with two incidents of violent disorder after he was arrested in Norfolk by the Met
Callum Gibson, 27 of Wisbech, was held in King’s Lynn on Wednesday, 25 October after enquiries were carried out by our officers. He appeared in custody at Norwich Magistrates’ Court and has been remanded to appear at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, 23 November. One charge relates to violent disorder alleged to have been carried […]
