Four month police man hunt ends in male arrested for GBH and other offences.

Yesterday the 24th November saw the conclusion of a four month manhunt by Police from East Area Violence Suppression Unit and the Violence Crime Taskforce syndicates, who arrested a male, Badir Kassim, 15/3/1984, wanted on two counts of Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm on Police.

The investigation was led by the East Area Criminal Investigation Department, and as a result of the team’s professionalism, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised Badir Kassim to be charged with the following offences:

·       Attempt to cause grievous bodily harm with intent to do grievous bodily harm (against a police officer)

·       Assault by beating of an emergency worker

·       Drive a motor vehicle dangerously

·       Drive whilst disqualified

·       Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance

·       Possess a controlled drug of Class B – Cannabis / Cannabis Resin.

Badir Kassim will be appearing at Barkingside Magistrates Court today, 25th of November.