Other News In Brief

Shop Owner Fights Off Raiders With Broom

Detectives from the Met's Flying Squad have released CCTV footage of a man wanted in connection with a violent attempted robbery at a jeweller in Dagenham. The graphic footage shows the well-built man wielding a knife at a shop owner and grabbing a female saleswoman around the neck. The incident happened on Friday 21 October at 11.15am in Harrolds Discount Jewellers along Dagenham Heathway. The man is seen to loiter by the doorway before pulling out a knife from his jacket and lunging towards the female victim. He grabs her around the neck and holds the blade to her neck. The shop owner reacted quickly and forced the suspect to release the woman before wrestling with him and trying to grab the weapon. The owner eventually manages to grab a broom and forces the suspect from the property. The suspect is seen to flee across the road and into the shopping centre along Dagenham Heathway. He is described as being white, of stocky build with a shaved head. Detective Chief Inspector Ian Corner, who is leading the investigation, said: "This was a violent attack which left the shop workers extremely shaken. They acted with great courage to fight off the suspect and were lucky to have avoided being seriously injured. We need help from the public to trace this individual before he attempts to target someone else." Anyone who recognises the man or knows of his whereabouts should contact the Flying Squad in Barking on 020 8345 4226 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You can view the video at the Met's website.

Two Charged Over Eltham Murder

Two men have been charged with the murder of a teenager in London. Lee Davies, 35, of Chiswell Square, William Regan, 36, of Lynsted Gardens, have today been charged with the murder of 18-year-old Stephen Ojerinola. Regan has also been charged with two counts of residential burglary. Both will appear in custody via virtual court at Camberwell Magistrates' Court on Friday, 25 November.

Jail For Carnival Satbbing

A 17-year-old youth was jailed for stabbing a man on the evening of the Notting Hill Carnival. Junior Henry, 17, of Weltje Road W6 was sentenced to four and a half years imprisonment at the Old Bailey. Shortly after 6pm on Monday 29 August, officers were alerted to an incident in Ladbroke Grove W10, at the junction with Oxford Gardens W10. A 20-year-old man was found at the scene suffering stab wounds to the abdomen and hand. He was taken by London Ambulance Service to a central London hospital for treatment. On Tuesday 30 August, Junior Henry was arrested in west London and he was subsequently accused of GBH with intent. He appeared at West London Youth Court on 31 August and subsequently pleaded guilty to the offence at Isleworth Crown Court.

(DW)