http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/ RSS 2.0 feed of the latest City of London Police News & appeals en-gb Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:59:55 GMT Copyright 2007 City of London Police http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tom Hayes, a former trader at UBS and Citigroup, has today been charged with offences of conspiracy to defraud in connection with the investigation by the Serious Fraud Office into the manipulation of LIBOR. Tom Alexander William Hayes, 33, of Surrey was one of the three individuals arrested on 11 December 2012 by officers from the SFO and City of London Police. He attended Bishopsgate police station this morning where he was charged by City of London Police with eight counts of conspiracy to defraud and was released on bail. He is due to appear before City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday June 20. The SFO’s investigation into the manipulation of LIBOR continues. http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/180613-tradercharged.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/180613-tradercharged.htm Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals On Friday 15th March, a group of friends were enjoying an evening in the City at Abacus bar. At about midnight one of the group accidentally bumped into a man on the dance floor. The man instantly became aggressive towards the group and head butts the victim. The victim’s friends immediately came to his aid and tried to protect him from the suspect. A second man, who was with the suspect, hit the victim with a glass bottle on the back of his head causing a serious cut. Whilst this was taking place the second suspect began to punch one of the victim’s friends repeatedly.Security staff at the venue intervened and broke up the fight managing to detain one of the suspects. The second suspect, who had used the bottle, disappeared in to the crowd and got away.Both victims were taken to hospital for treatment, one sustained a serious cut to his head and injuries to his mouth, the second suffered bruising.The outstanding suspect is described as a white man about 5’8” tall with dark hair, which was slicked back behind his ears. He was wearing a white shirt tucked into trousers.Police would like anyone who was in the bar that evening and may be able to help with the investigation to contact them on 020 7601 2121 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/170613-seriousassaultappeal.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/170613-seriousassaultappeal.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals BBC’s Crimewatch Roadshow programme this morning (17 June 2013) features an appeal to find 29-year-old Alexander James Edward Dooley from the Ashton Under Lyne area of Manchester. Detective’s from the City of London Police Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department want to speak to Dooley about hundreds of worthless car insurance policies sold to young driver in Manchester. Dooley failed to appear at the Old Bailey in April 2013 to answer charges of conspiracy to defraud and possession of identity documents with intent. Police believe Dooley may have left the country. Anyone with information on Dooley’s whereabouts should call the City of London Police on 020 7601 2222, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/170613-tvappeal.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/170613-tvappeal.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals An insurance claims handler who conned almost £7,000 from her employer to fund shopping trips has been sentenced. Kelly Mawson’s employer granted her temporary permission to authorise claims up to £1,000 after serious flooding in Scotland in October and November 2012 resulted in the insurer receiving a heightened number of household claims. But instead of authorising authentic claims, the 29-year-old created 11 false household insurance claims using the personal details of previous genuine claimants and authorised fraudulent payments into her own bank account. Mawson then spent the money on shopping trips and rented a house for herself and her partner. Her fraud was revealed in December 2012 when her employer was contacted by concerned householders saying they had been sent a letter stating their insurance claim had been authorised, when they had not in fact made a claim. The insurer referred the case to the City of London Police Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) and detectives arrested Mawson at her house in Christie Avenue, Morecambe, Lancashire, in March 2013. At Leyland Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 13 June 2013 Mawson pleaded guilty to 11 counts of fraud by false representation. Mawson was given an 18 week prison sentence suspended for 18 months and ordered to complete 250 hours unpaid work. She was also ordered to pay her previous employer £600 compensation. DC Mick Jones, who led IFED’s investigation, said: “Mawson abused the trust placed in her by her employer when she saw an opportunity to take advantage of a heightened number of household claims being made. “Diligent members of the public exposed her fraud which quickly resulted in action by IFED. “Her actions have left her with a criminal record and cost Mawson her job at the insurance company.” http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/1406132-insuranceclaims.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/1406132-insuranceclaims.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals Two friends who manipulated insurers’ websites to secure £187,000 worth of car insurance for just £30 have been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court.James Edwards and Daniel Wilson obtained policies for 13 cars in eight months (June 2011 to February 2012), including one for a high performance car that should have cost £68,000. The pair went online and signed-up for seven policies from insurethebox and six from a second insurer, but when it came to paying they managed to corrupt the systems so they only had to handover a tiny fee. The case came to court after Wilson was stopped in a car by Merseyside Police in September 2011 and produced an insurethebox insurance certificate that the insurer had voided days earlier and reported to the force. Merseyside Police subsequently instigated an investigation that included a further six fraudulent insurethebox policies. The seven policies were worth more than £157,000 but the insurer had received just £15.50. Each policy referred to James Edwards or his personal details.In January 2012 the second insurer referred six policies to the City of London Police Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). The policies were worth more than £30,000 but the insurer had received only £15. Again, the policies featured James Edwards or his personal details.Soon after IFED detectives arrested Edwards at his house on Bowlands Drive in Bootle. A search of the 20-year-old’s bedroom revealed a key fob and care booklet from the second insurer in his bed and correspondence from insurethebox including two policy cancellation letters.IFED then took on Merseyside Police’s investigation into Wilson. The 20-year-old was arrested in April 2012 and both men were charged with two counts of conspiracy to defraud.Edwards later admitted to the two counts while the prosecution accepted Wilson’s plea to an offence of possession of a false document.At Liverpool Crown Court today (Friday 14 June 2013) a Judge gave Edwards a 16 month prison sentence suspended for two years and a two year supervision order. Wilson, of Moor Lane in Crosby, was ordered to undertake 50 hours unpaid work. He was also given a 12 month supervision order and a 12 month community service order.Det Sgt Tom Finnegan, who led IFED’s investigation, said: “Edwards and Wilson manipulated the insurers’ websites to secure car insurance policies worth tens of thousands for only a few pounds. “They obtained these policies in a bid to convince police and highways authorities that they were legally insured drivers so they could move around the country undetected.“Thanks to excellent work by Merseyside Police, a thorough investigation by IFED and prompt detection by the two insurers, these fraudsters have been exposed and made to pay for their crimes.”Andy Loftus, Motor Underwriting Manager at insurethebox, said: “This case highlights the benefits of insurers, using a combination of sophisticated monitoring tools and skilled analysts, working with the police to quickly identify and stamp out fraudulent activity. We are sending a clear message to potential fraudsters that insurethebox, other insurers and the authorities will not let them get away with this type of behaviour”. http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/140613-fraudsterssentenced.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/140613-fraudsterssentenced.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals At approximately 13:40 hours on Tuesday 11th June, there was a crash at the junction of Princes Street and Moorgate, EC2. The collision, which involved a lorry and a motorcyclist resulted in the motorcyclist being taken to hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries. Collision investigators would like anyone who witnessed the crash to get in touch by calling 0207 601 2222. http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/130613-rtcappeal.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/130613-rtcappeal.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals On Tuesday 28th May, a man is seen on CCTV walking up Ludgate Hill from Pilgrim Street before heading back towards Blackfriars Lane. He then approaches a restaurant at about 02:00 hours and tries to gain entry through one of the entrance doors.When this doesn’t work, the man forces open a fire exit door. He is seen on the CCTV footage looking around the restaurant before leaving. He returns about 40 minutes later and again enters the restaurant through the fire exit. He then proceeds to steal the cash draw of the till containing about £200. The man leaves and walks off towards Queen Victoria Street. He is described as being about 40 years old, approximately 5’8” tall with a medium to heavy build. He was dressed in a beige sweatshirt and light coloured trousers. DC Matthew Schneider from CoLP Burglary Squad, said: “I am very keen to identify this individual as soon as possible. We have had a couple of burglaries in the area over the last few weeks and believe he could be responsible for them. If anyone has any information, no matter how small, please contact us on 020 7601 2121 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.” http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/120613-appealforburglar.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/120613-appealforburglar.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals Specialist investigators from across the globe have joined forces to create an International Foreign Bribery Taskforce (IFBT) as part of a new trans-border agreement to combat foreign bribery. Subject matter experts from the Australian Federal Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and City of London Police’s Overseas Anti-Corruption Unit will work closely together as part of the new taskforce. Officially established in May 2013 when all agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding, the taskforce enables like-minded countries to work collaboratively to strengthen investigations into foreign bribery crimes, and support the OECD and UN anti-bribery conventions. The taskforce will enhance law enforcement’s response to foreign bribery on an international scale by providing a platform for police experts from Australia, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom to share knowledge, skills, methodologies and case studies. The taskforce will meet annually to discuss trends and challenges in relation to foreign bribery of public officials, and will also provide an opportunity for taskforce members to share investigative methodologies and good practice. Commander Steve Head, from the City of London Police, said: “Much of today’s bribery and corruption transcends national borders and runs through multiple police jurisdictions. “The International Foreign Bribery Taskforce is an acknowledgement of this new reality and will ensure that law enforcement in North America, Australia and the UK are in a much better position to investigate and bring to justice the people responsible for crimes which are causing serious economic, social and personal harm in countries located thousands of miles apart.” http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/110613+-+newinternationaltaskforcecombatsforeignbribery.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/110613+-+newinternationaltaskforcecombatsforeignbribery.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals Last week police officers from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau Disruptions Team visited five City based serviced offices with Trading Standards, to offer practical advice to Mail Forwarders or Serviced Office providers within the City who have fallen prey to unscrupulous criminals abusing their services to sell non-regulated investments or offer commodity investment packages with a view to defrauding members of the public. Detective sergeant Carl Dempsey from the Intervention and Prevention Team said “We visited five addresses as they had been identified as having their services used previously by fraudsters. A letter was handed to staff at the offices which in turn provided some really good feedback and intelligence and shows their eagerness to work with us. This clearly demonstrates the NFIB’s exceptional partnership working. “We are also in the process of producing an additional leaflet which will contain helpful contact details for serviced office staff and help them to share intelligence and information in quick time with law enforcement, ensuring action can be taken to disrupt criminal networks before they take hold.” http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/110613-warmwelcomefornfibvisitstocityservicedoffices.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/110613-warmwelcomefornfibvisitstocityservicedoffices.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals It is likely that there will be a number of protests in and around the City between the 8th and the 14th of June in relation to the G8 summit. The City of London Police, Metropolitan Police Service and British Transport Police are fully aware of the potential impact on the local business community and have an appropriate and proportionate policing plan in place. We are working to ensure that the protest is peaceful and that any disruption is kept to a minimum.We have given advice to businesses and will continue to liaise with them as required. Inside office hours anyone with concerns should contact the force on 020 7601 2452 or at community@cityoflondon.police.uk. Outside of office hours dial 020 7601 2222. http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/070613-g8protests.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/070613-g8protests.htm Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals A man who imported seven tonnes of powdered Benzocaine and other anaesthetics that were destined to be used to ‘cut’ and bulk up cocaine has been jailed for nine years. Tarak Ahmed, 32, from Cephas Avenue, East London, denied a charge of supplying powdered substances that would assist the supply of Class A controlled drugs, but was found guilty by a jury at the Old Bailey on Thursday (6th June). Officers involved in the case believe that if all the cutting agent had been used it would have helped produce cocaine with an estimated street value of £300 million. City of London Police was alerted to Ahmed’s involvement with supplying substances for use in controlled drugs by the Serious Organised Crime Agency, which has a national remit to disrupt the supply of cutting agent chemicals. The force began an investigation to establish Ahmed’s involvement and the scale of the offence. Officers discovered that between December 2010 and February 2012, Ahmed imported and supplied various powdered substances, including Benzocaine and other anaesthetics. These powders were imported from China and India and distributed to fulfil orders all over the world through a website that Ahmed operated. Benzocaine is most commonly used as a cutting agent in the production of cocaine. Officers caught Ahmed receiving delivery of one tonne of Benzocaine to his storage unit in Dagenham on 15th February 2012. He was arrested and subsequently charged on 5th October 2012. During the case, prosecuting barrister Neil Moore told the jury that the amount of pharmaceuticals imported by Ahmed, if mixed with cocaine, would create drugs with an estimated value of £300 million. In passing sentence, Recorder Lodder stated that Ahmed’s actions had caused untold misery and that he was assisting with the distribution of drugs on an enormous scale in what he described as an ‘evil trade’. Investigating officer DC Deborah O'Loughlin-Whitby said: “The sentence reflects the serious crime that Ahmed committed and is indicative of the impact and potential repercussions that could follow the production and distribution of Class A drugs. This investigation has served to disrupt the drugs supply chain.” http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/070613-9yearjailterm.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/070613-9yearjailterm.htm Fri, 7 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals One of the world’s largest web forums devoted to the trade in stolen credit card data has been disabled by an international law enforcement operation led by the Vietnamese High-Tech Crime Unit (HTCU) and the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam (MPSVN), SOCA, the Metropolitan Police Central e-Crime Unit and the FBI. Simultaneously, CID and HTCU officers in Vietnam arrested eight members of the organised crime group behind the website, and three further arrests of significant forum users were made in the UK by the Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit (DCPCU), SOCA and PCeU. The website, which used the name “mattfeuter” had facilitated more than $200m-worth of card fraud worldwide through ‘hacking’ of commercial entities to harvest and then sell data relating to 1.1 million credit cards. The site had approximately 16,000 members, who could gain access via a secure login and specify the quantity and type of credit card data they wanted, with discounts offered for bulk purchases. The site also had a facility for users to check that the card information they were buying was usable. Officers arrested three men in London - a 37 year old from West Ham, a 34 year old from Thornton Heath and a 44 year old from Manor Park. In the US, charges have been brought by the US Department of Justice against Duy Hai Truong, aged 23, of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, one of the suspected ring leaders arrested in Vietnam. The operation remains ongoing; SOCA and PCeU are undertaking activity targeting the wider membership of mattfeuter.ru, while a number of other websites offering stolen card details have also been taken down. Intelligence on those involved in online criminal forums continues to be shared with international law enforcement partners, and further arrests are anticipated. The successful targeting of the ringleaders was enabled by legislation introduced in 2009 by the Vietnamese government, which made it a criminal offence to fraudulently-obtain card data from overseas targets as well as those within Vietnam.The PCeU and SOCA Cyber are conducting joint operations in anticipation of the establishment of the National Cyber Crime Unit, part of the new National Crime Agency, which will be created by the end of 2013. SOCA’s Andy Archibald, interim Deputy Director of the National Cyber Crime Unit, said: “One of the world’s major facilitation networks for online card fraud has been dismantled by this operation, and those engaged in this type of crime should know that that they are neither anonymous, nor beyond the reach of law enforcement agencies. We and our partners, in the UK and abroad, continue to protect the public and legitimate businesses by targeting websites trading in stolen card data, and relentlessly pursuing those who operate and frequent them.” The investigation is also being supported by Europol and private sector partners including Visa and MasterCard. For advice on safeguarding your personal and financial information, visit www.getsafeonline.org/cardfraud http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/060613-globalarrests.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/060613-globalarrests.htm Thu, 6 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals A protest is due to take place in the vicinity of the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) from 10am on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th June 2013 following the conclusion of a case at the court. The City of London Police has been in contact with the organisers of the protest and the force has a policing plan in place to facilitate peaceful demonstration.The northbound carriageway of Old Bailey will be closed from 7am on Thursday until 7pm on Friday to assist with policing the protest. Inside office hours anyone with concerns should contact the force on 020 7601 2452 or at community@cityoflondon.police.uk. Outside of office hours dial 020 7601 2222. You can also follow us on Twitter @CityPolice. http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/050613-Information+for+the+community.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/050613-Information+for+the+community.htm Wed, 5 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals Mr Miller is a retired City of London Police officer who joined the force in April 1955 and left in January 1985 at the rank of Sergeant. The complaint relates to the time period of 1966 to 1968. Detectives from the Public Protection Unit are keen to trace any residents or regular visitors to the former accommodation block of Bishopsgate police station in the City of London who feel they may have further information in relation to the investigation. Specially trained officers are available and all contact with police will be treated with the utmost sensitivity. Detective Inspector Clinton Blackburn from the City of London Police Public Protection Unit said, “In 1966, Bishopsgate police station had an accommodation block for serving police officers and family. I am keen to speak to anyone who may have information that could help us – no matter how small the detail, it could still be of interest to us.” Mr Miller has been bailed pending further enquiries. Anyone with any information is asked to call City of London Police on 020 7601 2222 or email publicprotectionunit@cityoflondon.police.uk http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/050613-arrest.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/050613-arrest.htm Wed, 5 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals City of London Police is running an alcohol awareness campaign over the late May bank holiday weekend to encourage people to know their drink limits and stay safe while out socialising in the City. Be safe and know your limit Sharing a drink with friends, family or work colleagues is always a popular social activity and especially so on long weekends. While we want you to enjoy yourself, we also want you to be safe and know your limit. If you are out this weekend please keep in mind these simple crime prevention tips: Enjoy yourself while out in the City, but know your limits and don’t let yourself become vulnerable to crime Get home safely and look after friends who may have had too much to drink Know your surroundings, always try to walk in well lit and bright areas Look after your belongings, always keep them in your sight Our teams on patrol The City weekend night-time economy is increasingly vibrant and, while this has many benefits for the Square Mile, police teams are regularly on patrol to ensure this does not disrupt those living and working in the City. We have specific teams that work every day to prevent low level alcohol related crime from escalating to more serious offences. Our teams work in partnership with the licensees to ensure they have the support they need to carry out their business, while meeting the needs of our residential community. Find out more on twitter and YouTube As part of our campaign this weekend, and in support of a nationwide alcohol awareness initiative, you will be able to gain an insight of these teams by viewing three short videos available on our YouTube channel. These videos show the perspectives of three police officers working in the Licensing Unit, Support Group and Community Policing. The officers explain how alcohol impacts upon their role and what part they play in preventing alcohol related crime from occurring. Visit our YouTube channel Follow us on Twitter @CityPolice The force will be tweeting links to these videos throughout the weekend as well as crime prevention tips and advice about drinking responsibly. Please remember, excessive drinking increases the likelihood of someone committing a crime - or becoming a victim of one. http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/240513-alcohol-awareness.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/240513-alcohol-awareness.htm Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals A conman who invented 12 car crashes in two years using multiple aliases and scrapped cars to scam £65,000 from an insurer has been jailed for 18 months. Kevin Heartbreak was sentenced at the Old Bailey today (Thursday 23 May 2013) after admitting that he insured scrap cars with Aviva under assumed names and then reported the cars were in accidents. And, between July 2010 and August 2012, while trading as Thunder Storm Cars, he also lodged bogus damage and whiplash claims as well as car recovery and storage claims. But 28-year-old Heartbreak came unstuck when Aviva established that Thunder Storm Cars was not storing the vehicles alleged to have been involved and the insurer made a referral to the City of London Police Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). IFED detectives arrested Heartbreak at his rented flat in Middlesex in August 2012 and seized pay-as-you-go mobile phones, identity documents, vehicle documents and computers. Some of the mobile phones had notes stuck to them bearing two names, a telephone number and the name of an insurer. Detectives suspect the notes acted as an aid to remind Heartbreak of the fabricated names he had reported were involved in each fictional crash using a specific mobile phone. The identity documents revealed Heartbreak, of Boston Gardens, Brentford, had changed his name by deed poll numerous times since 2008. Detectives believe this allowed him to legitimately obtain identity documents, including driving licences, in different names. Heartbreak was subsequently charged with 12 counts of fraud by false representation, one count of money laundering and another of possession of a false identity document. He later pleaded guilty to 11 counts of fraud by false representation. DS Mark Forster, who led IFED’s investigation, said: “Heartbreak was a con artist who carefully choreographed every aspect of the crashes, including changing his name, in an attempt to avoid detection. “However, the personal greed that drove him to re-offend ultimately led to his downfall, with the insurer discovering his scam and then IFED investigating and stopping his criminal enterprise." IFED has begun financial confiscation proceedings against Heartbreak. Tom Gardiner, Head of Fraud, Aviva, said, “This is another example of systematic and organised motor and personal injury fraud, and of insurers’ increasing ability to detect and work with others prosecute these crimes. “In this instance, Aviva identified the fraud through matching personal details involving fictitious policyholders and claimants for multiple bogus claims worth tens of thousands of pounds. This prosecution sends a clear message to would-be fraudsters that insurers are increasingly detecting fraud and working with the police and criminal justice agencies to successfully prosecute those responsible.” http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/230513-carcrashconmanjailed.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/230513-carcrashconmanjailed.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals City of London Police are on patrol as normal in residential communities and across the Square Mile and officers are available to provide support to anyone who may have any concerns following yesterday’s killing in Woolwich. Community police are as usual in contact with residential communities, businesses and out on the streets to provide a visible presence in the City. The force has offered its support to the Metropolitan Police Service, which has launched a murder inquiry led by the Counter Terrorism Command. The Met has appealed for anyone with any information or who may have witnessed what took place in Woolwich to contact the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.The Met is also appealing for anyone who has still or moving images of the incident to send them to woolwich@metincident.co.uk - please include your name and contact details, which will be treated in strictest confidence. http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/230512-woolwichincidentupdate.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/230512-woolwichincidentupdate.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals Police are warning people not to fall victim to a bank card scam where fraudsters try to obtain bank and credit card details to steal money from bank accounts. How does the scam work? 1. Fraudsters telephone you claiming to be from your bank or the police and tell you that your bank card details have been used fraudulently.2. They suggest that you hang up and ring the bank/police back to make you believe the call is genuine. Don’t be fooled - they stay on the line and may use a device to make you believe you hear a dialling tone. They will then ask you to read out or key in your PIN.3. They send a taxi/courier to collect your bank card. With this and your PIN they spend your money. REMEMBER: Banks or the police will never ask for your PIN or ask to collect your bank card. If fraudulent activity has taken place, your bank or card company will contact you to verify transactions and ask security questions, they may also ask you to cut up your card. If they cannot get in contact with you, they usually block your card to prevent any fraudulent activity on your account.If you have been a victim of this scam, please visit the Action Fraud website to report it and for further information. http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/170513-policewarnofbankcardscam.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/170513-policewarnofbankcardscam.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals On Wednesday 15th May, Robert Casey was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment at the Old Bailey after being found guilty of manslaughter. Casey was charged on 25th June 2012 following a fatal stabbing, which took place near a Farringdon night club on 24th June 2012 in which a 33 year old man died. Background: On the morning of Sunday 24th June, officers from City of London Police attended an incident where a man had been stabbed outside of a night club on Charterhouse Street, EC1. On arrival at the scene they found a man, aged 33, on the pavement with a serious stab wound to his chest. The victim was taken to an east London hospital but was pronounced dead around 90 minutes later. A man, aged 25 at the time of the incident, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and a major investigation was carried out to establish the facts surrounding the incident. Officers found that on Saturday 23rd June, the victim had been out with friends celebrating his birthday in a night club on Charterhouse Street. At some point during the evening one of the victim’s friends was involved in an altercation with another individual at the club. As a result of this and his continued aggression the friend (suspect) was made to leave the club and his friends joined him outside, the group then moved away from the venue.A while later the group were approached by the man who had been involved in the earlier altercation with the suspect. The man approached the group and the suspect backed away, whilst he did this he reached into his pocket and pulled out a knife. The suspect, whilst brandishing the knife, rushed back towards the man. He made a motion with the knife towards the man and the victim, who was acting as a peacemaker, was caught by the knife and received a fatal wound to the chest. Detective Chief Inspector John Osibote said: “This was a tragic incident where an innocent man, who was celebrating his birthday, has become the victim of an avoidable dispute and been stabbed by someone he knew. It has had a huge impact on those that knew the victim and I hope it acts as a warning to others. I would like to thank all of the officers involved in this case who have worked hard to secure this outcome. I would also like to thank the family of the victim who have shown incredible strength and dignity throughout the investigation.” Statement from the family of victim Nicholas Henry in response to sentencing: “As a family we are pleased that the court process has been concluded. The loss of Nicholas has caused a huge amount of distress to the family and his 5 year old son.However, we feel that the sentence of 10 years does not reflect Robert Casey’s actions given it is accepted that he was carrying a knife and used it unlawfully to kill Nicholas. We feel strongly that his sentence is insufficient and as a family we will suffer forever.” http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/160513-+mansentencedfor10yearsfollowingsatalstabbing.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/160513-+mansentencedfor10yearsfollowingsatalstabbing.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals The IG London Nocturne cycling event hits the streets of Smithfield once again on Saturday 8th June 2013. Crowds of up to 12,000 people are expected with road closures in and around the Smithfield area. View more information and the day’s schedule. http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/150513-iglondonnocturnecyclingevent.htm http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/150513-iglondonnocturnecyclingevent.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT News & appeals