Several East Londoners received prison sentences in January 2025 for serious crimes, including murder and fraud.
East London: Here are the names and faces of men jailed in January 2025.
Harold Hill Man Ran Over Police Officer
Shayden Mullings, a convicted drug dealer, ran over a police officer. This happened during a 100mph chase in a stolen car on the A12.
Mullings panicked when police tried to stop him. He led officers on a 12-minute chase, reaching speeds over 100mph.
At a red light, he hit a traffic cop trying to deploy a stinger device. The officer suffered serious injuries.
Hornchurch Fraudster
Callum Picari ran a website that helped criminals trick people into giving bank details. He provided a spoof call service for £30 a week.
His website allowed criminals to impersonate companies like BT and Visa. Picari was jailed for two years and eight months after incriminating messages surfaced.
Man Shot Outside Child’s Birthday Party in Walthamstow
Drill rapper Kammar Henry-Richards and three gang members were jailed for life. They were involved in a revenge shooting at a child’s birthday party.
Henry-Richards boasted about the murder in a rap video. He received a life sentence with a minimum of 37 years.
Harold Hill Shoplifter
Mark Woodhall, a prolific shoplifter, was jailed for 16 weeks. He has been committing crimes in the area for a long time.
Woodhall also received a two-year criminal behavior order, preventing him from entering certain areas.