A man has been convicted following a violent drive-by shooting in Notting Hill, which left a 27-year-old victim fighting for his life.
Nathan Tokosi, 25, of Grove Street, Lewisham, was found guilty of attempted murder, two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and two counts of possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life. The verdict was delivered by a jury at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, March 18.
The incident took place in the early hours of Monday, 20 November 2023, when police were called at 2:05am to Clydesdale Road, Notting Hill, following reports of a drive-by shooting. A car had pulled up alongside another vehicle, and a passenger opened fire, shooting the victim multiple times in the body, mouth, and head.
The wounded victim was later found at his home address and rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. He survived, but sustained serious injuries.
A stolen car linked to the shooting was later found abandoned on Allington Road, Queen’s Park. Police also recovered a black bag nearby containing a handgun and ammunition. Forensic examination of the vehicle uncovered Tokosi’s DNA, strengthening the case against him.
Detective Constable Hannah Forrest from the Met’s Specialist Crime South team praised the investigation team, saying:
“This was a savage attack, with the victim requiring emergency surgery after being shot in the body, mouth and head. The verdict in this case shows that this violent criminality will not be tolerated on London’s streets.
Tokosi is a highly dangerous individual, who had – at the time of the shooting – only just been released from prison after serving time for a separate offence.”
Tokosi was arrested on February 16, 2024, in Lewisham, when his vehicle was stopped by police. A subsequent search of his home uncovered another firearm and additional ammunition, further implicating him in violent criminal activity.
He was remanded in custody and formally charged with attempted murder, firearms offences, and possession of ammunition.
Sentencing will take place at the Old Bailey, with a date yet to be confirmed.
The conviction marks a significant success for detectives tackling gun crime across the capital, as the Metropolitan Police continue efforts to remove dangerous individuals from London’s streets.
