Crime

A MAN who advertised a motorbike for sale was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds after he was shot in the leg by an alleged buyer.
The 27-year-old advertised his Yamaha R6 in a bike magazine and was visited by a man at his home in Sunnymead Road, Kingsbury, claiming he was interested in buying the bike at 7.25pm on Monday (Nov 9).
Twenty minutes later he produced a gun and told the victim to get back. As the victim moved closer to the bike he was shot in the leg. The armed robber then made off on the bike.
He is described as a black man, between 25 and 30-years-old, 5ft 11in tall and was wearing a red and black crash helmet, black jacket, blue jeans and black trainers.
Detective Sergeant Les Newman, from the priority crime unit, said: "We are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information to contact us.
If you are buying or selling goods on the internet or in magazines please remain vigilant and take necessary steps to secure your safety."
Anyone with information should call the Priority Crime Unit at Wembley Police Station on 020 8733 3249 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

ROBBERIES and burglaries go up during the Diwali, Halloween and firework celebrations so Brent Police is urging people to be more vigilant.
Last year's figures indicate that the borough experienced an increase in robberies and burglaries in October and November. Therefore, as a precaution, extra police activity has been planned this year under the codename Operation Brevis.
The operation started on Saturday (Oct 10) and is set to run until the end of November.
Chief Inspector Mike Hill, from Brent Police, is leading the operation. He said: "Brent is currently experiencing an increase of both personal robbery and residential burglary in a year on year comparison with last year.
"Together with our partners, we are deploying many extra tactics over the festival period as analysis has shown that these offences increase further during the Diwali, Halloween and Fireworks celebrations. This coincides with the clocks going back on October 25 increasing the hours of darkness, which provides criminals with more opportunities.
"Police do not want to stop individuals taking part in the celebrations and enjoying themselves. Our aim is to provide a presence to protect and reassure the law-abiding majority, and to deter the small number of individuals who use the opportunity to commit crimes."
For information on the Metropolitan Police Service crime prevention advice go to www.met.police.uk

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 couple who went to buy a car advertised on the internet were terrorised by muggers when they went to pick it up on Saturday.

The 29-year-old man arranged to meet the seller in Lansbury Close, Wembley at 2.40pm while his girlfriend waited in the car. But when they arrived three men threw bricks at the window shouting "get the money, she has the money". The pair managed to escape.

Suspect one is described as black, 18, wearing a grey hoodie, dark tracksuit bottoms, black and pink trainers and a black scarf around his face. The others are also described as black and in their teens.

A 26-year-old man has been charged with six offences in connection with running a passport factory in Wembley.

Muhammad Yasir Khan, of Charterhouse Avenue, Wembley, appeared at Brent Magistrates' Court last week and was remanded in custody.

The UK Border Agency's Joint Immigration and Crime Team visited an address in Wembley this month where they arrested Khan.