Met and prosecutors prepared for weekend as more than 30 charged

Thousands of officers will be on duty this weekend as the Met continues to support and reassure communities.

They will continue to focus relentlessly on anyone suspected of fueling violence, disorder and hate in our city.

Teams are also visiting faith and community venues in their local areas to listen to the concerns of residents and provide reassurance.

Investigators are pursuing dozens of cases and more than 30 people have now been charged following disorder and antisocial behaviour.

They are working closely with the Crown Prosecution Service which has made extra lawyers available to ensure swift decision making.

Following events in Walthamstow and Hounslow on Wednesday night (7 August) four people have been charged with offences including possessing offensive weapons, going equipped to cause criminal damage and assaulting emergency workers.

Eight others have been charged with offences including failing to comply with a dispersal order, violent disorder and assaulting emergency workers following antisocial behaviour in Croydon on Wednesday evening.

As of today, 21 people have now been charged as a result of disorder in Whitehall on the evening of July 31.

They are accused of crimes including violent disorder, possessing offensive weapons, possessing Class A drugs and public order offences.

Several suspects have already appeared before magistrates and many more are due to appear in the coming days.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine, who is leading the police operation, said: “It has been hugely heartening to see communities come together this week and it is our privilege to support them.

“Nevertheless, we won’t tolerate hate or intimidation and that is why more than 30 people have been charged with a range of offences.

“Our message is clear - anyone thinking of causing disorder and disruption will be found and will be brought to justice.

“This weekend you will see our officers in your neighbourhoods. They are there to help you and if you have any concerns please speak to them.”

Jaswant Narwal and Lionel Idan, Chief Crown Prosecutors with responsibility for the two Crown Prosecution Service London areas, said: “Prosecutors across London are working in real-time with the police to provide legal advice, authorise charges, and get perpetrators into court quickly to deliver justice.

“There can be no doubt that anyone involved in disorder, hate crimes or social media related offences will be prosecuted.

“We’re using a variety of offences and court orders to make sure that perpetrators receive tough penalties.”

The individuals below have been charged with offences linked to events on Wednesday, 7 August:

Ahmad Behbbod (06.07.06) of Chertsey Road, Twickenham was charged with possession of a pointed article at High Street, Hounslow and is due to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 23 August

Patricyk Jarosinski (19.09.82) of Moat Place, Lambeth was charged with going equipped to cause criminal damage at Addiscombe Road, Croydon and is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August.

Sebastian Smith (12.02.95) of Main Avenue, Enfield was charged with possession of offensive weapons at Selborne Road, Walthamstow and is due to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August

Silvia Gradinaru (30.06.85) of no fixed address, was charged with possession of offensive weapons at Hoe Street, Walthamstow and is due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August

Shoaib Sadat (05.01.05) of Campbell Road, Croydon was charged with violent disorder at London Road, Croydon and is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August

A 15-year-old from Wandsworth was charged with assaulting an emergency worker at London Road, Croydon and is due to appear at Croydon Youth Court on Friday, 9 August

A 17-year-old from Wandsworth was charged with failing to comply with a dispersal order at London Road, Croydon and is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 15 August

A 16-year-old from Croydon was charged with failing to comply with a dispersal order at London Road, Croydon and is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 15 August

A 16-year-old from Croydon was charged with failing to comply with a dispersal order at London Road, Croydon and is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 15 August

A 16-year-old from Wandsworth was charged with failing to comply with a dispersal order at London Road, Croydon and is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 15 August

A 15-year-old from Sutton was charged with violent disorder at London Road, Croydon and is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August

A 17-year-old from Cricklewood was charged with possession of a bladed article at Hoe Street, Walthamstow and is due to appear at Stratford Youth Court on Thursday, 8 August

The individuals below have been charged with offences in relation to disorder on Whitehall on Wednesday, 31 July:

Vincent Mullane (16.11.83), of Stanley Avenue, Romford was charged with possession of class A drugs. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 12 September

Steven Abberley (24.03.87) of Brunswick Road, Sutton was charged with possession of multiple offensive weapons and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 1 August

Kelly Wildego (04.02.83) of Harrow Manorway, Greenwich was charged with assaulting an emergency worker and behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 August

Craig Tunmore (15.09.86) of Wandle Road, Sutton was charged with assaulting an emergency worker and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 14 August

Danny Fournier (30.11.82) of Davidson Gardens, Lambeth was charged with assaulting an emergency worker and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 14 August

Ozzie Cush (22.02.04) of Queens Road, Farnborough was charged with assaulting an emergency worker and is due to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 8 August

John Hawkins (11.02.78) of Stonewood Road, Bexley charged with racially aggravated behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and is due to appear at Westminster’ Magistrates Court on Friday, 16 August

Alfie White (27.02.03) of Welton Rise, East Sussex was charged with possession of class A drugs and is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 5 September

Robert Ashenden (22.04.88) of Eltham Green Road, Eltham was charged with behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Sunday, 11 August

Charles Smith (18.10.01) of Granville Road, Uxbridge was charged with affray and behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August

A 14-year-old boy from Tunbridge Wells was charged with behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and is due to appear at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 23 August

Terrance Dwyer (05.01.66) of Donovan Avenue, Hornsey was charged with violent disorder and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August

David Probert (19.06.74) of Broughton Way, Mill End, Hertfordshire was charged with violent disorder and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August

Dylan Martin (07.06.03) of Parkers Row, Southwark was charged with behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 17 September

David Spring (19.09.62) of Longfellow Road, Sutton was charged with violent disorder and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August

George Coldicott (19.04.96) of Etnam Steet, Herefordshire was charged with violent disorder and is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August

Ryan Atkin (18.09.82) of Jarvis Brook, Tunbridge Wells was charged with behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and obstructing a constable and is due to appear at court on a date to be set.

Paul Miller (22.04.63) of Beverley Close, Enfield was charged with failing to comply with a condition imposed upon an assembly and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 August

Lee Bracken (17.01.84) of Denham Road, Canvey Island was charged with failing to comply with a condition imposed upon an assembly and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 August

Stephen O’Hanlon (31.05.74) of Malpas Road, Lewisham was charged with failing to comply with a condition imposed upon an assembly and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 August

Mark Whitlock (23.08.62) of Stoneycroft Close, Lewisham was charged with failing to comply with a condition imposed upon an assembly and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 August

Tyler Vella (22.06.00) of Link Road, Canvey Island was charged with failing to comply with a condition imposed upon an assembly and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 August

Ashley Bennett (11.01.81) of Edgehill Road, Merton was charged with failing to comply with a condition imposed upon an assembly and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 August

Ben Wilkes (25.08.99) of Rectory Road, Writtle, Essex was charged with violent disorder and racially aggravated intentional harassment, alarm and distress and is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August

Clint Morris (18.10.91) of Roman Close, Heybridge was charged with violent disorder and is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August

Jordan Rawlins (15.04.99) of Ritson Avenue, Durham was charged with intentionally causing harassment, alarm or distress and is due to appear at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 August