April 2009 Archives

A man was attacked outside a Kingsbury nightclub on Sunday (April 26).
Police and London Ambulance were called at 2am to Tonky Gorilla in Kingsbury Road where they discovered the man in his 20s suffering with a head injury.
He was taken to hospital and is a stable condition. There is no description of the suspect and it is not yet known whether the victim had been in the club. No arrests have been made.
Officers from Brent CID are investigation and are appealing for witnesses to call them on 020 8733 3397.

A 14-year-old boy is fighting for his life after his beaten over the head with a hammer.
The youngster and his two friends were walking along Valley Drive in Kingsbury on Sunday (April 26) when two men wearing balaclavas got out of a black Corsa.
The masked men told the boys to hand over their property and then chased them through Fryent Country Park, where they brutally struck the teenager over the head with the tool.
He was taken to hospital with severe head injuries after the attack which happened around 8.10pm.
The first suspect is described as black, between 16 and 20-years-old, who was wearing a black tracksuit top and jeans. The second suspect is described as black and around 19-years-old.
DC Rod Taylor, officer in charge of the case, said: "This is a serious incident and police are looking for anyone in the area of Fryent Country Park who witnesses the incident to come forward."
Anyone with information should call Brent CID on 020 8733 3709 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The deadline is fast approaching for people to give their views on Brent Council's draft Children and Young People's Plan for the next two years.
The plan has been developed with the help of NHS Brent and the borough's schools.
People have until April 24 to give their feedback on the plan, which sets out how public agencies will work together over the coming years to provide services for children and young people so they can make the most of life and achieve their full potential.
Members of Brent Youth Parliament were closely involved in its development to ensure that issues important to young people were given a high priority.
Download the Children and Young People's Plan 2009 - 2011 from the council's website by logging on to www.brent.gov.uk/childrenandfamilies where you will also find a simple questionnaire to give feedback.
The final policy document will be published by the middle of May 2009 alongside a plain English version for younger residents.

THE inquest into a Wembley resident who suffered a fatal head injury after having apparently fallen over while walking was opened today at Hornsey Coroner's Court.

John O'Brien, 50, of Eskdale Close, died at Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, on Sunday, April 12.

A CANNABIS factory was discovered at an address in Kenton on Tuesday.
Residents contacted police after they noticed the front door of the property had been
left open.
When officers from Kenton Safer Neighbourhoods Team entered they found around 50 small cannabis plants inside.
A number had already been harvested leaving just stumps in the pots.
There was also indication that cannabis plants were going to be grown again because
fertiliser bags, running lights, ventilation systems and fresh bags of potting soil were
also discovered.
Sergeant Phil Malin, from Kenton Safer Neighbourhoods Team, said: "We are committed to tackling drug abuse and the growing and cultivation of cannabis will not be tolerated.
"This discovery was achieved due to concerns from members of the community. We have built a strong relationship with the local community and if it was not for their help we would not have got this result".
No arrests have been made but anyone with information should call 020 7372 1212, or visit www.met.police.uk/saferneighbourhoods/ or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A man was robbed at knife-point in Turnley Road, Harlesden, on Monday at 1am.

One of the thieves ripped a necklace from the 20-year-old's neck while the other took his wallet and money.

The first suspect is described as a black man, 5ft 11in and around 30-years-old.

He was wearing a baseball cap and black clothing. The second suspect is descrived as a black female, between 30-35-years-old and had short black hair.

A Traffic warden was hit across the face with a metal pole by a gang of teenagers which knocked him off his moped on Sunday (April 5).
The warden was then kicked and punched several times in Homefield Close, Wembley, at
2.39pm before three of the yobs drove off on his bike. The 30-year-old was taken to
hospital and treated for his injuries. The suspects are described as white and between 14
and 16-years-old.

Staff at Brent Council who 'flash mobbed' for cash this month raked in almost £2,000 for charity.

'Shake the Winter Blues' was a dance event inspired by a well known TV advert.

Workers gave up their lunch breaks for weeks to rehearse and made their way to the White Horse Bridge, in Wembley, where the 80 strong dance team spontaneously burst into a high energy routine.

Information about deafblindness will be available during a special event at Kingsbury Library Plus in Stag Lane, Kingsbury, later this month.
People will be able to learn how to communicate with older people who cannot see and hear very well and get advice for deafblind people, families, friends and carers.
Alison Asafu-Adjaye, a specialist deafblind access worker, will also be on hand to offer her expertise on April 20 between 10am and 1pm.
For more details contact Sense on 0845 127 0076, minicom 0845 127 0078 or email alison.asafu-adjaye@sense.org.uk