Six Face Justice: From Racist Abuse to Burglary in Bromley and Bexley Courts
On Monday, June 3, 2024, Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts dealt with a string of cases involving harassment, burglary, assault, and more. Here’s the lowdown on the offenders, their crimes, and the sentences handed down.
Racist Abuse and Harassment
- Terrence Dannie, 55, Stonewall, Deptford: Caught racially abusing two police officers in Lewisham on January 15. Dannie admitted racially aggravated harassment and was slapped with a two-week jail term plus £100 compensation.
- Aiden Gannon, 29, Portland Avenue, Sidcup: Admitted racially aggravated harassment causing alarm and distress in Sidcup on January 19. Got hit with a one-year community order and must complete 60 hours unpaid work.
Indecent Exposure and Assault
- Neil Armstrong, 41, No fixed address: Exposed himself indecently in Lewisham on April 9. Armstrong was jailed for four weeks.
- Craig Moody, 35, Henwick Road, Eltham: Admitted assaulting a woman in Kidbrooke back on October 16, 2023. Ordered to pay £200 compensation.
Burglary and Drug Driving
- Hamish Stewart, 19, Blackheath Vale: Burgled Blackheath Village post office on April 22, stealing sets of keys. Given a six-month conditional discharge.
- Joshua Jackson, 24, Gipsy Road, Norwood: Caught drug driving in Woolwich on October 27. Fined £120 and banned from driving for a year.
Justice Served, Communities Protected
These sentences are a stark reminder: crime doesn’t pay. Courts keep tight control to safeguard our communities. From racial abuse to burglary and reckless driving, offenders face real consequences for their actions.