Croydon Article about a Postman & Son Arrested during riots

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Father and son looters caught in Purley Way, Croydon, with car full of stolen TVs

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An A-level student and a postman were caught by police in a car rammed with stolen TVs and laptops outside a looted superstore, a court heard today.

Jamal Ebanks, 18, of Stockwell and uncle Jeffrey Ebanks, 32, of Thornton Heath were stopped by police outside PC World in Prospect Retail Park, Croydon, at about 9pm on Monday.

When they refused to get out of their Ford Focus, officers forced a window open and saw electrical items including two TVs in the back seat, City of Westminster Magistrates' Court heard.

Jamal, an A level student with no previous convictions, admitted breaking into nearby Comet and stealing two Acer laptops and a Blackberry tablet worth £1,000.

He also pleaded guilty to handling a stolen 32-inch Toshiba television worth £700.

Jeffrey, a postman who has worked for Royal Mail since 2004, denied burglary and handling the Toshiba TV but admitted dishonestly receiving a JVC flatscreen TV.

He also admitted having a small wrap of cannabis on him at the time of the offences.

Rachel Mahoney, prosecuting, said: "Police officers arrived due to the alarm being raise at PC world at about 9 o'clock in the evening, when various members of the public were already in attendance.

"There was a silver Ford Focus there registered to Mr Jeffrey Banks. Officers asked the occupants to leave the vehicle, they refused and so the window was forced.

"The vehicle was then searched and a number of electrical items were found in the back including the Toshiba TV."

Nandi Jordan, for Jamal, described him as an "ordinary young boy" who had been led astray by an uncle he looked up to.

The 18-year-old, whose father died when he was six, hung his head in the dock when the judge refused him bail.

Ms Jordan said: "He's been in close contact with his mother this morning.

"She is herself unable to attend court because her husband, Jamal’s stepfather, is in hospital and she has three children under the age of seven at home.

"But she in particular is absolutely horrified with what's gone on."

Cassandra Bligh, for Jeffrey, said he had never been in trouble before but took part in the riots when the opportunity struck.

The father-of-two, of Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, south London, was also denied bail and remanded in custody until September 17.

Ms Bligh said: "Mr Ebanks tells me he is very disappointed and remorseful about what happened.

"I can only describe this as an opportunity offence – he saw the TV, he knew it didn't belong to him but he put it in his car.

"He told me how stupid he feels, having stayed out of trouble for most of his life, to be appearing in court in a very serious situation."

Jeffrey was given an £80 fine plus a £15 victim surcharge, or one day in custody, for possession of cannabis.

He will next appear at the same court for committal to Wood Green Crown Court.

Jamal, of Crosby Walk, Stockwell, southwest London, will also be sent to Wood Green Crown Court for sentencing.

[maisymoo04]

SACK the horrible tw@@,hope he never gets a job ever again you sick little c@@@

[fishtank]

SACK the horrible tw@@,hope he never gets a job ever again you sick little c@@@

Brilliant maisy...that way you,me and the rest of the tax paying non-criminals can keep him in benefits for the rest of his life...i'll pass if it's ok with you.

[maisymoo04]

ok fish lets start a topic then,what shall we DO TO HIM

[fishtank]

ok fish lets start a topic then,what shall we DO TO HIM

Nothing...that's why we have a judicial and penal system.
I only throw a rope around a tree branch if i'm making a tyre swing.

[maisymoo04]

get back to ye union mate pitty it wernt you hahaha

[TrueBlueTerrier]

get back to ye union mate pitty it wernt you hahaha

If that was meant as a joke then its in EXTREMELY BAD TASTE. The message I read into your post is that you wish Fishtank was a rioter/thief so that he would now be in prison rather than on here helping posties.

If that was not the mesage you were trying to get across perhaps you could explain more clearly what you are trying to say.

[POSTMAN]

He will be sacked,others have for doing less out side.

[maisymoo04]

get back to ye union mate pitty it wernt you hahaha

If that was meant as a joke then its in EXTREMELY BAD TASTE. The message I read into your post is that you wish Fishtank was a rioter/thief so that he would now be in prison rather than on here helping posties.

If that was not the mesage you were trying to get across perhaps you could explain more clearly what you are trying to say.

teebs it was a JOKE mate hahaha at the end of it,fish tank will no that aswell.lighten up guys you sound like me mum

[maisymoo04]

soz chaps cant talk some of us have got to go back out workin

[bitchface]

get back to ye union mate pitty it wernt you hahaha

If that was meant as a joke then its in EXTREMELY BAD TASTE. The message I read into your post is that you wish Fishtank was a rioter/thief so that he would now be in prison rather than on here helping posties.

If that was not the mesage you were trying to get across perhaps you could explain more clearly what you are trying to say.

he s a it agan...i couldnt even undersTand the post or what it realated to ,but Once again mystIc tbt knows all...and goes off on one..

scrap the RAF ..WASTE OF MONEY..

PERSONALLY I THINK IT IS A CAUSED BY THE LOONS IN THE COUNTRY WHO THINK ONLY OF THERE OWN Hedonism,AND THE KIDS THEY SPAWN ARE LEFT TO BE RAISED BY ANYONE ELSE APART FROM THEM.LOOK AT THE 14 YEAR OLD WHO ATTENDED COURT TODAY ON HER OWN.THE COURT ACTUALLY PHONED HER PARENTS TO (OBVIOUSLY NON WORKERS)TO TELL THEM TO ESCORT HER HOME AS THEY THOUGHT IT NOT SAFE TO TRAVEL ALL OVER LONDON ON HER OWN.IN COURT AND NO PARENT PRESENT...NICE...

[Glenno]

Got sent this email yesterday, while one Postie is out robbing another is in dire straits, in the same Area ( Croydon )

Hi all

I am writing to you to ask for your help. As you may all aware, on Monday night there were riots in the streets of Croydon culminating in some horrific atrocities throughout the town. As always in these situations innocent people are caught in the firing line and unfortunately for one of my Posties and his family this became a reality. **** **** lived in London Road in the first flat on the far left of the picture below that was burned out.

Fortunately **** was aware of the problems early and moved himself, his wife and their one year old out but in the aftermath, **** has lost everything. I have spoken to him this morning he and his family are in temporary accommodation, he is starting to pick up the pieces. He has had confirmation that he is not covered by insurance so he literally has lost everything but the clothes on his back.

I am asking for donations and if possible would like reps' to carrying out a collection for him at there offices. I realise that we are all asked frequently to make donations and sponsorships as reps' in our role but this is one of our people in exceptional circumstances so if you are willing to make a contribution I know he will be extremely grateful.

Also, if anyone has any ideas in terms of other ways we might be able to help please let me know!

Thank you in advance

Please send any donations to John Maskell Croydon & Sutton Amal Branch Secretary at 19, Beddington Farm Road Croydon CR9 4AA

[Lounge Lizard]

Got sent this email yesterday, while one Postie is out robbing another is in dire straits, in the same Area ( Croydon )

Hi all

I am writing to you to ask for your help. As you may all aware, on Monday night there were riots in the streets of Croydon culminating in some horrific atrocities throughout the town. As always in these situations innocent people are caught in the firing line and unfortunately for one of my Posties and his family this became a reality. **** **** lived in London Road in the first flat on the far left of the picture below that was burned out.

Fortunately **** was aware of the problems early and moved himself, his wife and their one year old out but in the aftermath, **** has lost everything. I have spoken to him this morning he and his family are in temporary accommodation, he is starting to pick up the pieces. He has had confirmation that he is not covered by insurance so he literally has lost everything but the clothes on his back.

I am asking for donations and if possible would like reps' to carrying out a collection for him at there offices. I realise that we are all asked frequently to make donations and sponsorships as reps' in our role but this is one of our people in exceptional circumstances so if you are willing to make a contribution I know he will be extremely grateful.

Also, if anyone has any ideas in terms of other ways we might be able to help please let me know!

Thank you in advance

Please send any donations to John Maskell Croydon & Sutton Amal Branch Secretary at 19, Beddington Farm Road Croydon CR9 4AA

The Rowland Hill Fund will be able to help too, a more deserving case they've probably never had.
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[BELIAL]

He has had confirmation that he is not covered by insurance so he literally has lost everything but the clothes on his back.

Interesting . That suggests he had insurance but his insurers are invoking the "civil disobedience" exemption clause.

Yet somehow Mr Cable managed to come to an informal agreement with insurers that exempted commercial enterprises from this get out clause in regards to recent difficulties . Surely not another case of one law for some and sod all for others?

[DGP1]

He has had confirmation that he is not covered by insurance so he literally has lost everything but the clothes on his back.

Interesting . That suggests he had insurance but his insurers are invoking the "civil disobedience" exemption clause.

Yet somehow Mr Cable managed to come to an informal agreement with insurers that exempted commercial enterprises from this get out clause in regards to recent difficulties . Surely not another case of one law for some and sod all for others?

Over here the NIO pays for any damage caused during riots