wraggster
March 4th, 2012, 14:36
The London rioters who stole a PSP and 10 games from 20 year-old student Ashraf Rossli after his jaw had been broken and bicycle stolen have been found guilty of various crimes.John Kafunda, 22 - the man videoed helped a bleeding Ashraf Rossli to his feet - was found guilt of robbery at Wood Green Crown Court.Kafunda appeared to be aiding Rossli as 24-year-old Reece Donovan strode over and began rifling through Rossli's bag. But instead of preventing Donovan, Kafunda joined in.http://images.eurogamer.net/2012/articles//a/1/4/6/3/4/9/7/a_med_hariq_steal_psp.jpg.jpgThat moment (video below).
Donovan was videoed walking off with what turned out to be a PSP and 10 games. Donovan was found guilty of theft. The jury is deliberating whether he's guilty of robbery.
"I knew they were stealing from me but I could do nothing."Ashraf Rossli
Theft is the lesser of the two crimes. It involves simply taking something from someone. Robbery, however, involves theft and a form of violence.Kafunda didn't appear to take anything, but guided a confused Rossli away when he cottoned on to what was happening.Both Kafunda and Donovan have been found guilty of violent disorder."I knew they were stealing from me but I could do nothing," commented Rossli, reported byBBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17232636)."I was sat on the pavement with blood pouring from my mouth."I remember being approached by a male who asked if I was OK. I remember being pulled to my feet, then I felt someone again tugging at my rucksack."I was not in a position to defend myself and was still suffering from the effects of being hit. Once they had taken what they wanted they left."The 17 year-old who broke Rossli's jaw and stole his bicycle, Beau Isagba (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-02-21-london-riots-psp-student-mugger-faces-long-prison-sentence), was charged with GBH and robbery. He'll be sentenced on 9th March.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-03-02-videoed-london-riots-psp-robbers-found-guilty
Donovan was videoed walking off with what turned out to be a PSP and 10 games. Donovan was found guilty of theft. The jury is deliberating whether he's guilty of robbery.
"I knew they were stealing from me but I could do nothing."Ashraf Rossli
Theft is the lesser of the two crimes. It involves simply taking something from someone. Robbery, however, involves theft and a form of violence.Kafunda didn't appear to take anything, but guided a confused Rossli away when he cottoned on to what was happening.Both Kafunda and Donovan have been found guilty of violent disorder."I knew they were stealing from me but I could do nothing," commented Rossli, reported byBBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17232636)."I was sat on the pavement with blood pouring from my mouth."I remember being approached by a male who asked if I was OK. I remember being pulled to my feet, then I felt someone again tugging at my rucksack."I was not in a position to defend myself and was still suffering from the effects of being hit. Once they had taken what they wanted they left."The 17 year-old who broke Rossli's jaw and stole his bicycle, Beau Isagba (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-02-21-london-riots-psp-student-mugger-faces-long-prison-sentence), was charged with GBH and robbery. He'll be sentenced on 9th March.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-03-02-videoed-london-riots-psp-robbers-found-guilty