A woman's body, dismembered into parts and wrapped in a white plastic bag in a black bin liner, has left the police puzzled.
Paula Fields, whose head, hands and feet were missing, was found in Regent's Canal, between Royal College Street and St Pancras Way in several holdalls on 19 February 2001.
DCI Howard Groves said: “Someone out there knows who committed these attacks and we appeal to anyone who has information which will allow us to catch the killer to come forward.
Another victim's body, identified as 33-year-old Melissa Halstead, was discovered in Westersingel canal by officers in Rotterdam in 1990.
Both of these investigations were linked last year and a Joint Investigation Team was formed.
Howard added: “These two women were killed and their bodies disposed of in the most callous and undignified manner possible.”
The bags are described as dark green duffle with green piping, two pockets at either end.
They all have brown handles, one carrying strap, and one front pocket with press stud buckle.
The bags were quite heavy as they were weighed down with bricks and tiles.
Paula, of Liverpool, known as Michelle or Lisa Barton, was white, of slim build, and it is believed she was addicted to crack cocaine.
She was believed to work in the Queen's Drive area of Stoke Newington as a prostitute.
It was there the victim was last seen on 13.12.00 getting into a red saloon car.
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Monday, 5 April 2010
Killer of Clapton woman still on the run (second copy)
A tall man in wearing a hoodie is now believed to be responsible for shooting Gulistan Subasi two weeks ago in Kingsmead way.
The 26-year-old victim, Gulistan Subasi, of Turksih-orgin, was pronounced dead at the scene when the ambulance arrived.
The police are now still appealing for witnesses to come forward.
DCI Sebire said: "I appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting, including anyone who was inside or close to Aysal Food Market, situated below the flat, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious to contact us.
"I also appeal to anyone who was not in the area but may have information that can assist our enquires, no matter how small or insignificant they feel it might be, to contact us.
“The suspect is described as male, approx 6ft tall, of slim build and wearing a light-coloured hooded top.”
"His face may have been covered and he may have been wearing gloves."
Anyone with information should contact the incident room on 020 8358 0200
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The 26-year-old victim, Gulistan Subasi, of Turksih-orgin, was pronounced dead at the scene when the ambulance arrived.
The police are now still appealing for witnesses to come forward.
DCI Sebire said: "I appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting, including anyone who was inside or close to Aysal Food Market, situated below the flat, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious to contact us.
"I also appeal to anyone who was not in the area but may have information that can assist our enquires, no matter how small or insignificant they feel it might be, to contact us.
“The suspect is described as male, approx 6ft tall, of slim build and wearing a light-coloured hooded top.”
"His face may have been covered and he may have been wearing gloves."
Anyone with information should contact the incident room on 020 8358 0200
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Police appeal for witnesses' assistance (first copy)
Detectives are still appealing for witnesses with any information to come forward following a shooting incident that happened in Clapton.
The victim, Gulistan Subasi, 26, of Turkish-origin, was pronounced dead at the scene in Kingsmead Way on 22 March while the officers and the London Ambulance Service attended.
DCI Sebire said: "I appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting, including anyone who was inside or close to Aysal Food Market, situated below the flat, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious to contact us.
"I also appeal to anyone who was not in the area but may have information that can assist our enquires, no matter how small or insignificant they feel it might be, to contact us.
According to DCI Sebire, "The suspect is described as male, approx 6ft tall, of slim build, wearing a light coloured hooded top [worn with hood up], light coloured trousers, and a rucksack/drawstring bag on his back.
"His face may have been covered and he may have been wearing gloves."
A post-mortem gave cause of death as a gunshot wound to the chest.
Anyone with information should contact the incident room on 020 8358 0200.
If you wish to remain anonymous please all Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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The victim, Gulistan Subasi, 26, of Turkish-origin, was pronounced dead at the scene in Kingsmead Way on 22 March while the officers and the London Ambulance Service attended.
DCI Sebire said: "I appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting, including anyone who was inside or close to Aysal Food Market, situated below the flat, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious to contact us.
"I also appeal to anyone who was not in the area but may have information that can assist our enquires, no matter how small or insignificant they feel it might be, to contact us.
According to DCI Sebire, "The suspect is described as male, approx 6ft tall, of slim build, wearing a light coloured hooded top [worn with hood up], light coloured trousers, and a rucksack/drawstring bag on his back.
"His face may have been covered and he may have been wearing gloves."
A post-mortem gave cause of death as a gunshot wound to the chest.
Anyone with information should contact the incident room on 020 8358 0200.
If you wish to remain anonymous please all Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Appealing for witnesses of dismembered body
Officers are appealing for witnesses and information after the discovery of a body in Camden nine years later.
The dismembered body of Paula Fields, whose head, hands and feet were missing, was found in Regent's Canal in several holdalls on 19 February 2001.
DCI Howard Groves said: “These two women were killed and their bodies disposed of in the most callous and undignified manner possible."
In 1990, officers in Rotterdam discovered a body in Westsersingel canal, and the victim was identified as 33-year-old Melissa Halstead.
Both these investigations were then linked, and a unique Joint Investigation Team (JIT) was formed in February 2009.
“Someone out there know who committed these attacks and we appeal to anyone who has information which will allow us to catch the killer to come forward.” Said Mr Groves.
A post Mortem, carried out in 2001 at St Pancras Mortuary, failed to determine the cause of Paula's death.
When the body was found it was not clothed, and was just wrapped in a white plastic bag in a black bin liner.
Paula, also known as Michelle or Lisa Barton, was 5'2'', and spoke with a Liverpool accent.
She was white, of slim build with long, medium brown hair and blue/green eyes.
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The dismembered body of Paula Fields, whose head, hands and feet were missing, was found in Regent's Canal in several holdalls on 19 February 2001.
DCI Howard Groves said: “These two women were killed and their bodies disposed of in the most callous and undignified manner possible."
In 1990, officers in Rotterdam discovered a body in Westsersingel canal, and the victim was identified as 33-year-old Melissa Halstead.
Both these investigations were then linked, and a unique Joint Investigation Team (JIT) was formed in February 2009.
“Someone out there know who committed these attacks and we appeal to anyone who has information which will allow us to catch the killer to come forward.” Said Mr Groves.
A post Mortem, carried out in 2001 at St Pancras Mortuary, failed to determine the cause of Paula's death.
When the body was found it was not clothed, and was just wrapped in a white plastic bag in a black bin liner.
Paula, also known as Michelle or Lisa Barton, was 5'2'', and spoke with a Liverpool accent.
She was white, of slim build with long, medium brown hair and blue/green eyes.
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Saturday, 3 April 2010
Man jailed for operating gun factory in his sitting room (third copy)
A man has been sentenced for running a gun-conversion factory from his living room at Croydon Crown Court.
Investigations showed Gary Waller ran a cottage industry, converting imitation and blank-firing handguns into lethal weapons using his cupboard as the conversion factory.
DC Carruth, the case officer, said: “Hopefully these lengthy prison terms given to the six individuals today will act as a deterrent to others who choose to be involved in the conversion use and supply of firearms throughout London and the Home Counties.
“The ruling by Lord Chief Justice Dyson will greatly assist not only Trident but other teams throughout the country to charge and successfully convict dangerous criminals in possession of firearms and ammunition."
Trident, part of the Metropolitan Police Service's anti-shooting command, arrested and charged a six-man gang.
The 30-year-old gun supplier, of 41 Seymour Villas, South Norwood, is part of the six strong gang who made up a network of runners, middlemen, purchasers and end-users.
Marvin Welch, 29, of SE20 stores partly finished firearms in his flat; Wesley Huggins, 25, of SW8 and Adrian McNeish, 27, of SE22 acted as middlemen; Darren Yaw Opoku, 19, of Surrey acted as a courier; and Cadele Clarke, 25, of SW16 bought weapons from Waller.
The six were sentenced to a total of 43 years of a string of firearms offences.
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Investigations showed Gary Waller ran a cottage industry, converting imitation and blank-firing handguns into lethal weapons using his cupboard as the conversion factory.
DC Carruth, the case officer, said: “Hopefully these lengthy prison terms given to the six individuals today will act as a deterrent to others who choose to be involved in the conversion use and supply of firearms throughout London and the Home Counties.
“The ruling by Lord Chief Justice Dyson will greatly assist not only Trident but other teams throughout the country to charge and successfully convict dangerous criminals in possession of firearms and ammunition."
Trident, part of the Metropolitan Police Service's anti-shooting command, arrested and charged a six-man gang.
The 30-year-old gun supplier, of 41 Seymour Villas, South Norwood, is part of the six strong gang who made up a network of runners, middlemen, purchasers and end-users.
Marvin Welch, 29, of SE20 stores partly finished firearms in his flat; Wesley Huggins, 25, of SW8 and Adrian McNeish, 27, of SE22 acted as middlemen; Darren Yaw Opoku, 19, of Surrey acted as a courier; and Cadele Clarke, 25, of SW16 bought weapons from Waller.
The six were sentenced to a total of 43 years of a string of firearms offences.
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Friday, 2 April 2010
New command tackling human trafficking
A new command SCD9, Human Exploitation and Organise Crime, tackling human trafficking and exploitation has been launched by the Metropolitan Police Service.
SCD9, bringing together expertise in clubs and vice, human trafficking and immigration crime, will investigate the trafficking of adults for sexual exploitation, forced labour and domestic servitude.
Detective Chief Superintendent Richard Martin, head of SCD9, said: “The new command will benefit from a single command structure for trafficking and the Specialist Crime Directorate focus and specialism on organised crime.
“We do, of course, remain committed to tackling vice, reducing serious violence in high-risk licensed premises and gaming establishments, and eradicating obscene publications.”
SCD9 will enable the considerable expertise and skills within Clubs and Vice and SCD to be built upon with the benefit of reducing duplication and improving leadership, governance, accountability and clarity for partners and victims.
Richard adds: “We know that people trafficking is still under reported and we want to encourage any victims to come forward to help us prevent this horrific crime happening in the future.
“It takes bravery and courage to get in touch, but we would urge any person who has been, or is a victim, to speak to us to help bring those who violate and exploit others for their own gain to justice.”
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SCD9, bringing together expertise in clubs and vice, human trafficking and immigration crime, will investigate the trafficking of adults for sexual exploitation, forced labour and domestic servitude.
Detective Chief Superintendent Richard Martin, head of SCD9, said: “The new command will benefit from a single command structure for trafficking and the Specialist Crime Directorate focus and specialism on organised crime.
“We do, of course, remain committed to tackling vice, reducing serious violence in high-risk licensed premises and gaming establishments, and eradicating obscene publications.”
SCD9 will enable the considerable expertise and skills within Clubs and Vice and SCD to be built upon with the benefit of reducing duplication and improving leadership, governance, accountability and clarity for partners and victims.
Richard adds: “We know that people trafficking is still under reported and we want to encourage any victims to come forward to help us prevent this horrific crime happening in the future.
“It takes bravery and courage to get in touch, but we would urge any person who has been, or is a victim, to speak to us to help bring those who violate and exploit others for their own gain to justice.”
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Thursday, 1 April 2010
Met first ever magazine targets the young
The Beat, Met's first ever magazine for young people, are being sent to kids across London to give them advice on how to keep safe.
The Beat will cover problems such as gangs, drugs and weapons, and gives young people crime prevention advice, as well as showing them how to get more involved in keeping their communities safe.
Detective Supt Alaric Bonthron, from the Met's Communities Together Strategic Engagement team,said: “We hope The Beat will be a fun, but useful guide for 11 year olds as they near the end of the time at primary school, and hope The Beat gives them some practical advices and tips on how to keep safe.
“The beat is just one way to let them know the police are here if they need help.”
Sir Paul, who had recognised the importance in speaking and listening to young people and then acting on their concerns so they feel safe, wrote in the publication: “...we need to spend more time talking to you and finding out what you want from your local police.
Although it has been a while since I was in my teens I think the same good advice applies – if someone is making you feel unsafe, tell someone responsible.”
The magazine has its very own agony uncle: Michel, a member of the Met's Volunteer Police Cadets, who will be able to help out with reader's crime and safety concerns.
Over 100,000 copies are being sent to state schools in the capital.
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The Beat will cover problems such as gangs, drugs and weapons, and gives young people crime prevention advice, as well as showing them how to get more involved in keeping their communities safe.
Detective Supt Alaric Bonthron, from the Met's Communities Together Strategic Engagement team,said: “We hope The Beat will be a fun, but useful guide for 11 year olds as they near the end of the time at primary school, and hope The Beat gives them some practical advices and tips on how to keep safe.
“The beat is just one way to let them know the police are here if they need help.”
Sir Paul, who had recognised the importance in speaking and listening to young people and then acting on their concerns so they feel safe, wrote in the publication: “...we need to spend more time talking to you and finding out what you want from your local police.
Although it has been a while since I was in my teens I think the same good advice applies – if someone is making you feel unsafe, tell someone responsible.”
The magazine has its very own agony uncle: Michel, a member of the Met's Volunteer Police Cadets, who will be able to help out with reader's crime and safety concerns.
Over 100,000 copies are being sent to state schools in the capital.
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