Two jailed after a violent raid on borough home
TWO men have been jailed for violent offences following an aggravated burglary at a family home in Thurrock in which its occupants were threatened.
One of the residents required hospital treatment for their injuries.
On Friday, 21 April 2023 police were called to in the middle of the night to the property in Grays and rushed to the scene where they quickly arrested a man and launched an investigation. During a subsequent search of the property, officers located a gun.
The raiders demanded jewellery and watches, which were taken during the burglary.
Investigative work, including extensive CCTV footage checks and fast-track forensic work, were carried out over an extensive period, following which charges were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service in relation to four men and one woman.
Hassan Mansary, 27, of Goldsmith Road, Peckham, London, pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, GBH with intent, possession of a knife or bladed article, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.
Mohammed Mansary, 27, of Alameda Place, Bow, London, pleaded not guilty to aggravated burglary, GBH with intent, possession of a knife or bladed article, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.
Solwazi Asante, 19, of Eastbury Road, Watford, pleaded not guilty to aggravated burglary, GBH with intent, possession of a knife or bladed article, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.
Tiarnna Barnes, 24, of Birch Close, Peckham, London, pleaded not guilty to aggravated burglary.
Anthony Foday, 27, of Nightingale Road, Bowes Park, North London, pleaded not guilty to aggravated burglary, GBH with intent, possession of a knife or bladed article, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.
The trial in relation to the four defendants who denied the charges was held at Basildon Crown Court last year.
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Solwazi Asante was found guilty on four of the counts, and not guilty of GBH with intent.
The jury acquitted Mohammed Mansary, Anthony Foday and Tiarnna Barnes.
Yesterday (Thursday, 13 March) Hassan Mansary and Solwazi Asante were sentenced.
Mansaray was sentenced to a total of nine years for all counts whilst Asante was handed a total of 11 years.
Detective Inspector Frazer Low said "This was a horrific ordeal for the family who were confronted with violent offenders in their home while they were sleeping.
"Our response officers responded quickly to the emergency and were able to protect the victims and immediately arrest one of the suspects.
"No-one should be left fearing for their safety in their own home and I'm glad we've been able to bring this case before the court and these two people will be punished for their actions."
In recent yesrs there have been a number of aggravated burglaries on homes in the borough.
They include:-
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