IN THE NEWS
EAST LONDON GANG’S MACHETE ATTACK ON PHV PASSENGER LEADS TO 75 YEARS IN JAIL
Four men have been sentenced to a combined 75 years in prison for the brutal murder of Anselam Senaj, a passenger in a private hire vehicle, in East Ham. A chilling video captured the moment the gang used a stolen car to stop the private hire vehicle before hacking Senaj to death with machetes. The attack occurred at the junction of Victoria Avenue and Grangwood Street on 11 November, 2023, at approximately 10:10pm. Senaj died at the scene. Within two weeks, the Metropoli- tan Police arrested Muhammad Samiyul Miah, 19, Ibrahim Naim, 18, and Zain Ali, 22. Detectives analysed
clothing and phone conversations, revealing links to drug dealing. A fourth suspect, Muhammad Saqib Khan, 24, who fled to Amsterdam, was tracked down by authorities and extradited to the UK. Khan and Miah were convicted of murder and possession of a knife, while Naim and Ali were convicted of manslaughter.
At the Old Bailey on Friday 11 April, Khan received a life sentence with a minimum term of 26 years, and Miah was sentenced to life with a minimum of 25 years. Ali received 14 years, and Naim was sentenced to ten and a half years. Det Sgt Brett Hagen, who led the investigation, stated: “Anselam Senaj was killed in a brutal cold- blooded assault which lasted seconds, but was so severe he died at the scene.”
He added: “Our thoughts remain with Anselam’s friends and family as they move forward with their life, in the knowledge his attackers are behind bars.”
DERBY PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER SACKED AFTER FLY TIPPING VIDEO GOES VIRAL
A private hire driver operating for Derby-based Western Cars has been sacked after a video circulating online allegedly captured him fly-tipping in a Derbyshire layby. The incident, which reportedly occurred around 3:40pm on 8 April on Twyford Road near Willington, shows a member of the public confronting the driver and demanding he return broken paving slabs to his vehicle. Western Cars swiftly responded to the footage, confirming the driver’s
immediate suspension
followed by his dismissal. In a Facebook post on 14 April, the company stated: “Following our internal review process, the driver in question is no longer affiliated with Western Cars.”
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They emphasised that while their drivers are “self-employed contrac- tors,” they are expected to adhere to
“clear standards regarding
professional conduct” while representing the brand. The video appears to show a Western Cars-branded private hire vehicle parked in the layby, with the confronting individual questioning the driver. Although the driver reportedly denies placing the slabs under a nearby hedgerow, the footage seemingly shows more paving slabs in the boot of his vehicle. Western Cars confirmed they suspended the driver on 9 April pending an investigation and alerted local authorities. They also noted that the fly-tipping site was found to be clear the following day.
The company affirmed their commitment to cooperating with ongoing inquiries, stating: “We understand that the relevant local authorities are conducting their own enquiries into the matter. We are cooperating fully with these enquiries and will continue to do so as required.” Derby City Council, which licenses the driver, confirmed they are aware of the incident and have launched their own investigation. A council spokesperson stated: “As the taxi driver is licensed in Derby, we have been advised of the incident and are currently looking into it.”
South Derbyshire District Council, where the alleged fly-tipping took place, did not respond to requests for comment.
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