August 2024 was a grim month in South London as courts sentenced a string of criminals behind violent disorder, drug trafficking, and attempted murder. From rowdy protesters to ruthless gangsters, here are the faces and names of those locked up.
Violent Protesters Locked Up
Callum Flynn, 29 – 8 Months
Scaffolder Callum Flynn from Bromley was jailed for eight months after violent disorder at the “Enough is Enough” protest near Downing Street on July 31. Flynn kicked metal barriers and tried pushing through police lines. Though he claimed to protest UK border policy, the judge wasn’t buying it.
Alfie Arrowsmith, 28 – 16 Months
Maiden Lane roofer Arrowsmith admitted violent disorder for confrontations with police during the same protest. The first-time offender said frustration drove his actions but still landed 16 months behind bars.
David Spring, 61 – 18 Months
Also caught up in the July 31 chaos, Spring of Sutton was jailed for 18 months after videos showed him making threats and offensive chants to officers.
Brutal Crimes & Violent Offenders
Krisma Anthony, 23 – Details Unavailable
Former British Army soldier Krisma Anthony faces charges linked to a savage stabbing incident. The horrifying footage shows him stabbing his victim through the skull. Sentencing details remain under wraps.
Tony Curant, 33 – Life with Minimum 20 Years
Curant was given a life sentence for the brutal murder of Leila Young, leaving her family shattered. Details reveal a chilling crime scene that shocked the community.
Nam Nguyen, 27 – 17 Years + 4-Year Extension
Nguyen, homeless at the time, received a lengthy sentence over a terrorising 10-day captivity and abuse of a woman in Tulse Hill. She escaped by leaping from a window, ending the nightmare.
Rogel Dumitru, 20 – 7.5 Years
Dumitru and his gang broke into a Chatham home, armed and dangerous. His DNA was caught on a mask left behind, sealing his fate for the terrifying home invasion.
Sean Francis McGranaghan, 33 – Convicted
McGranaghan from Norbury was caught sending explicit messages to undercover cops posing as children. Arrested at Gatwick Airport, he now faces the consequences.
Fraud, Drug Dealing, and Theft
Trevor Hooper, 59 – 2 Years 10 Months
The Bromley man swindled a friend out of £37,000 with fake gold and diamond investments. Hooper’s scheme earned him nearly three years behind bars.
Ardley Wray, 59 – 5 Years 7 Months
On the run no longer, Wray was caught dumping £7,000 worth of drugs during a police chase in Bromley. His five-year-plus sentence reflects the seriousness of his drug dealing spree.
Anthony Matthews, 43 – 3 Years 1 Month
Eltham man Matthews was jailed for domestic abuse, including grievous bodily harm and over 3,000 harassing calls to his ex-partner — who suffered a fractured arm and strangulation injuries.
Avram Stoica, 19 – 4 Months
The Romford teen was nabbed stealing £8,000 worth of iPhones from the Apple store in Bromley. CCTV footage led to his arrest and quick conviction.
Roberto Rossi, 37 & Joanne Branscombe, 44 – 16 Months & Suspended Sentence
Rossi was sentenced to 16 months after police found a stash of drugs at his home in Bexleyheath. His girlfriend received a 22-month suspended sentence for her role in the drug dealing ring.
South London’s Crime Wave Hits the Courts
From violent protests and chilling home invasions to drug empires and scams, South London’s courts have handed down tough sentences this August. Justice is being served, but the scars on the community remain.
