Third Member of Group Convicted for Robbery in London

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A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to 40 months detention in a Young Offenders Institution for his role in a robbery that left one victim with serious injuries. The incident occurred on October 25, 2013, in Tresilian Avenue, where a group of four males, all aged 16 and 17, were approached by a group of around ten males wearing hooded tops. The attackers demanded their mobile phones, and one of the victims was struck in the head with a glass bottle and sustained six stab wounds. The police investigation recovered CCTV footage from a Route 313 bus, which identified a suspect carrying a white X-Box controller. Further research on the suspect's phone and social media provided evidence of his involvement.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 16-year-old boy was sentenced to 40 months detention in a Young Offenders Institution for his role in the robbery.
  • This is the third person to be convicted for the offences, with two others being sentenced to four years and 43 months detention.
  • The victims, all aged 17, had their mobile phones stolen, and one received minor injuries to the head and torso.
  • The police investigation recovered CCTV footage from a Route 313 bus, which identified a suspect carrying a white X-Box controller.
  • Research on the suspect's phone and social media provided strong evidence of his involvement.
  • The suspect was arrested on June 3, 2014, and charged with four counts of robbery on October 17.
  • He was found guilty on April 29, 2015, following a three-day trial at Wood Green Crown Court.
  • Investigating officer, DC Andy Parr, praised the victims for their patience and work in helping to send the teenager to court.

Statistics:

  • The victim who was assaulted received six stab wounds to his back and was struck around the head several times with a glass bottle.
  • The attacker demanded the victims hand over their mobile phones, resulting in the theft of Oyster cards and a white X-Box controller.
  • The police investigation recovered CCTV footage from a Route 313 bus, which was circulated and helped identify the suspects.
  • The suspect's phone and social media data provided strong evidence of his involvement in the attacks.
  • The suspect was charged with four counts of robbery on October 17, 2014.

Sources:

  • Metropolitan Police UK Government news release
  • Wood Green Crown Court records
  • Investigating officer DC Andy Parr's statement