Archive for the ‘Assault’ Category
Man, 52, punched in face onboard bus
Man, 52, punched in face onboard bus: Shadowfax Drive, Northampton
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Two men attack victim in pub toilets
Two men attack victim in pub toilets: White Elephant, Northampton
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Operation Admiral update, arrests grow to 454: Greater Manchester
Suspects arrested
Update: Operation Admiral, Greater Manchester Police’s major crack down on violent crime has been hailed a success with the latest number of arrests now standing at 454.
Deputy Chief Constable Simon Byrne said:
“This is Team GMP working at its best – everyone’s work is really paying off and you can see by the number of arrests we’ve made so far how successful this operation has been.
“We’ve had a fantastic response from the community, their support and feedback is really helping us to get the criminals off the streets of Greater Manchester.”
The results from across Greater Manchester are as follows:
North Manchester – 31. Metrolpolitan – 71. South Manchester – 13. Salford – 33. Tameside – 18. Stockport – 33. Bolton – 65. Wigan – 31. Trafford – 69. Bury – 14. Rochdale – 45. Oldham – 31
Original post: More than 250 offenders have been arrested after a major crackdown on violent crime across Greater Manchester.
The full might of Greater Manchester Police has been felt across the entire county as hundreds of officers took part in early morning raids targeting violent criminals.
Warrants were executed on every division within the Force area, hunting down criminals responsible for alcohol-fuelled violent assaults and those who have jumped bail and were on the run.
So far, 171 people have been arrested this morning (Friday 21.08.2009) and are currently being dealt with either by police or by other law enforcement agencies.
A further 82 people were arrested over the past few days as part of the operation, taking the overall number of arrests past 250.
The major crack down is in response to a survey by the government revealing that one in three people across the north west perceive drunk or rowdy behaviour as a big or fairly big problem.
Suspects arrested
Greater Manchester Police Deputy Chief Constable Simon Byrne said:
“Today we have sent out a powerful message to criminals who are responsible for the sorts of violent attacks the majority people of Greater Manchester rightly abhor.
“All too frequently, alcohol is a major cause of aggression and results in innocent people being subjected to violent and unprovoked assaults. What the offenders don’t realise is the effect it has, not just on their victims, but their whole families. It can lead to depression and a real fear of not wanting to go out.
“That sort of behaviour will not go unpunished and today we have responded positively to the message we have been getting from our communities that these criminals should be locked up.
“That is why today we have launched this huge operation and a significant number of criminals have been arrested. But this is just the start of an ongoing process that will see Greater Manchester Police continually target those responsible for violent crime until the message sinks in.”
In addition to the arrests, throughout today GMP will be working with the licensing trade to highlight the role they play in encouraging responsible drinking and ensuring their premises are adhering to licensing agreements. If any are found to be flouting the law then they will be closed down.
The operation will involve almost a third of all GMP officers and staff, and officers of all ranks from the Deputy Chief Constable to Police Community Support Officers have been
Suspects arrested
deployed onto the streets.
The operation has been carefully planned and coordinated with the Crown Prosecution Service, courts and other law enforcement agencies. This coordinated approach has been taken to ensure that all detained persons are dealt with from the moment they come into police custody, enter the judicial process and finally appear before the courts.
Throughout the day, GMP is using a dedicated custody control system that will allow the Force to maximise the facilities it has and deal with the large number of prisoners. This system will also allow the Force to effectively manage those in custody, allocating resources such as extra custody officers, solicitors etc to divisions where there is the greatest need.
All available cells throughout Greater Manchester will be opened and additional prisoner buses have been hired for the day.
Where appropriate, prisoners arrested who have had warrants previously issued will be taken directly to court so they are not clogging up the custody system. Some offenders will be dealt with through alternative means such as fixed penalty notices.
Suspects arrested
The operation is being supported by Greater Manchester Police’s Think safe, Drink safe campaign to encourage sensible drinking. People aren’t being told not to go out and have fun, but to keep safe by sticking together with friends, pacing your drinks and planning your journey home.
999 calls and day-to-day policing will not be affected. Response teams are not being directed away from their day-to-day duties so the public will not experience any delays as a result of the operation.
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Unprovoked assault on Northern Line: Camden Town/Chalk Farm
Unprovoked assault on Northern Line, CCTV
British Transport Police (BTP) officers have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify following an assault on a Northern line train traveling between Camden Town and Chalk Farm on Wednesday 8 April 2009.
BTP Detective Constable Eloise Lock, the investigating officer, said:
“The victim, a 56-year-old man from Hammersmith, was sitting in a carriage towards the middle of the train at around 7:55am when a man sat directly next to him and began speaking to him in what the victim believed to be Polish.
“The suspect repeatedly punched the victim and kicked him before getting off the train at Chalk Farm.
“The victim received cuts and bruising to his face.”
DC Lock added:
“This type of unprovoked attack is indefensible and I would urge anyone with information about the incident, or knowledge of the man pictured in the CCTV, to contact police.”
Anyone with any information to assist police is asked to contact BTP free on 0800 40 50 40.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Ongoing investigation into sexual assault: Outside Euston station
Sexual assault outside Euston Station, CCTV
British Transport Police (BTP) detectives are seeking help to identify a man they would like to speak to as part of an ongoing investigation into a sexual assault outside Euston station on Wednesday 24 June.
Detective Constable Jon Howlett, the investigating officer, said that the incident occurred at 9pm:
“The victim, a woman in her mid-twenties, was standing outside the front of the station having a cigarette whilst she waited for her train when a man approached and started making inappropriate comments towards her.
“The man then touched her indecently and tried to grab her before the victim was able to get away.”
Detectives are now appealing to identify the man in the CCTV image who police believe will be able to assist with the investigation.
“This incident was very distressing for the victim and I would urge anyone who recognises the man pictured in the CCTV image to contact police,” DC Howlett added.
The suspect is described as:
- an Asian male
- aged mid twenties
- about 5’6″ tall
- black, messy hair
Anyone with any information that can assist the police investigation is asked to contact BTP free on 0800 40 50 40.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Police seek three men and two women following assault at Northwood Underground Station
CCTV of one of five suspects
British Transport Police (BTP) has released CCTV images as part of an investigation into an assault at Northwood London Underground Station.
Officers are looking to identify three men and two women, pictured in the CCTV images, in connection with the incident, which occurred on Sunday 12 July.
BTP Detective Constable Keith McEwen, the investigating officer, said:
“The victim, a 27-year-old man from Borehamwood, had fallen asleep whilst travelling with a friend on the Metropolitan line at around 11.30pm.
“Between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Northwood Tube stations a man assaulted the victim and an altercation between the three men took place on board the train.
“The victim and his friend got off the train at Northwood, as did the offender and several other men and women.
“The victim ran up the stairs from the station platform before being assaulted for a second time.
The attacker smashed the victim’s mobile phone against a wall and stole a second phone out of his hand.
“A woman then threatened and spat at the victim before the group left the station.”
DC McEwen added:
“This was a vicious and prolonged attack and I would urge anyone who recognises any of the men and women pictured in the CCTV images to contact police.”
Anyone with any information to assist police is asked to contact BTP on Freefone 0800 40 50 40.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Man jailed for rape of a sex-worker in Tottenham
Ali-Balogun
A man has been today, Thursday 20 August, been jailed for the rape of a sex-worker in Tottenham.
Owen Ali-Balogun, 28-years-old (date of birth 15/6/81), unemployed from Vartry Road N15 was found guilty at the Old Bailey on 22 June of the rape and assault by penetration of a 43-year-old woman in Tottenham on Wednesday 3 December 2008.
Ali-Balogun was sentenced to an indeterminate public protection sentence with release not to be considered before 8 years.
A sexual offenders prevention order was also granted and Ali-Balogun will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
At sentencing Judge David Rennie referred to the way that the defendant degraded the victim saying:
“You chose to hurt and humiliate her for pleasure” and stated that Ali-Balogun used “over and above a serious level of force”.
In conclusion he said:
“you do pose a serious risk to the public and your pattern of offending is of significant risk.”
Investigating officer DC Amanda Christodoulou, of Haringey’s Sapphire Unit, said:
“Owen Ali-Balogun’s conviction is testament to the strength and bravery of the woman who came forward and gave evidence.
“This was a callous, vicious attack and she still bears the scars of what this man did to her.
“I feel honoured to have worked with such a brave woman and hope that she can try and move forward with her life, knowing
Clothing seized from Ali-Balogun's house
her attacker has been taken off the streets.
“We encourage victims of rape to have the confidence to come forward to police as soon as possible.
“Every single allegation will be investigated professionally and effectively in a victim centred way and we will do everything in our power to bring those responsible to justice”.
Background
In the early hours of Wednesday 3 December 2008, a 43-year-old woman was working as a sex worker in the Seven Sisters area when Owen Ali-Balogun came out of an off-license, approached her and propositioned her.
The pair entered a small park area at Manchester Road N15.
Ali-Balogun started to touch the woman and when she tried to stop him he struck her on the head rendering her unconscious.
He then raped her while she was unconscious and unable to get away or defend herself.
His victim eventually woke to find her face was bleeding and she was sore all over her body, resulting in bruising to her back, neck and head.
She sought help from a passer-by and made her way to a friend’s house.
Later she met another friend who encouraged her to report the incident to police.
An investigation was launched and the woman was taken to a ‘Haven’, a specially designated place for survivors of rape and sexual assaults, where she received support.
Extensive police enquiries followed, and the investigating officer identified vital CCTV evidence of a man wearing clothing as described by the victim in the off-license prior to the attack and DNA evidence was obtained from the woman’s clothing that identified Owen Ali-Balogun.
On 14 January 2009, police carried out an arrest enquiry at Ali-Balogun’s home and was arrested on suspicion of rape.
At his address they found the clothing that matched that described by the victim and was identified on the suspect on the CCTV.
Images: [1] Ali-Balogun – [2] clothing seized from Ali-Balogun’s house – [3+4] Ali-Balogun at the shop in the clothes seized
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Man mutilated in attack, police unable to trace victim’s ear: Bury
Just before 5.45am today, Wednesday 19 August 2009, the 26-year-old victim was walking to work on Badger Street, Bury, when he was assaulted.
The victim lost an ear in the attack and also suffered cuts to the back of his head and arms.
He was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment to his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.
Officers searched the surrounding area but have not been able to trace the victim’s ear.
Although the police are still trying to establish the motive for the assault, officers do not believe that this was a random attack.
Detective Inspector Sarah Jackson of Bury CID said:
“This was an extremely nasty assault on a man who was simply walking to work. “He has now been left without an ear and we need to find the person or people responsible.
“We are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area and who may have seen something that can help us trace the vicious thugs who committed this crime.”
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 4647.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Man beaten with lengths of fencing moved to brain surgery unit
Man beaten with lengths of fencing
The victim, named only as Kyle, of a vicious street assault in Worthing. His condition is so serious that he will be moved to a specialist brain injury unit.
The 23-year-old man was kicked, punched and beaten with lengths of wood fencing in Worthing in the early hours of Sunday morning which left his skull was fractured in several places.
He has been treated at Worthing Hospital but is now to be transfered to Hurstwood Park Neurological Centre which has a specialist brain injury unit.
Kyle and two of his friends were attacked by a group of men in Railway Approach, near Worthing Railway Station, at 4.15am.
The attack is thought to have come after a dispute between the two groups of men at a Worthing nightclub earlier in the evening.
In an appeal for witnesses to come forward, Kyle’s mother, who did not wish to be named, said:
“He has a fractured and displaced skull, fractured eye sockets and he is facing major surgery.
“He can’t even open his eyes or eat at the moment.
“It is shocking and heart-wrenching to see my son in this way.
“I don’t understand why anyone would do anything like that.
“He was on a night out and ended up in A and E.”
Sergeant Ian Kerr, of Worthing Police, said:
“The two men were detained yesterday and will now be interviewed in connection with the apparently unprovoked assault.”
Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999 quoting incident number 137 of 09/08.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Note: two people have been arrested and released on bail.
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Man viciously attacked whilst tending to sick friend: Bury
Man viciously attacked whilst tending to sick friend: Bury
A young man was viciously attacked as he tried to look after his sick friend in Bury town centre.
The senseless and unprovoked attack happened at about 2.40am on 6 August 2009 at the junction of Tithebarn Street and the Rock.
The 20-year-old victim had been to the Siberia nightclub and left with his friends when one of the group fell ill.
As the victim was attending to his friend on the ground and calling an ambulance, three men attacked him by kicking him in the head and chest and throwing him to the floor.
After stealing his LG Viewty mobile phone, which is black with red tape at the base, the group walked off.
The victim was left with a large graze to his chest and may need an operation to correct an injury sustained to his hip.
Police have now released a CCTV still of men they want to trace in connection with the assault, and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.
Police Constable Brett Grange, from the Volume Crime Team at Bury Police Station, said:
“This was an absolutely sickening attack on a young man who was trying to help his friend.
“These three men were described by some witnesses as attacking him like a pack of wild animals and the victim is fortunate his injuries are not worse, as we have all seen just how devastating violent crime can be.
“This sort of town centre violence gives people who go out to enjoy a night out safely and sensibly a bad name, and I would appeal to anyone who recognises the men in the picture to come forward so we can find those responsible and send a message that we will pursue violent criminals.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the Volume Crime Team at Bury Police Station on 0161 856 9899.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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