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Ammir Kohanzad, 68, of Ingestre Road, Calver London. Picture: Staff photographer Archant Norfolk 2018 A jury in the trial of a London jewellery store owner accused of handling stolen goods has been told they can return a majority verdict. Ammir Kohanzad is one of four men on trial accused of having links to a “prolific” criminal gang that carried out more than 200 burglaries across East Anglia.The 68-year-old, who runs Danesh International Jewellery in Hatton Garden, faces two charges of handling stolen goods.A jury at Norwich Crown Court this afternoon said it was yet to reach a verdict on both counts.Judge Stephen Holt said he would now accept a majority verdict and retired the jury.On Wednesday, Simon Oakley, 45, who owns Stratton Quickfit in Long Stratton, was convicted of conspiracy to commit burglary.James Pateman, 55, of Wollens Brook, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire and his brother Thomas Pateman, 54, of Fen Road, Chesterton, Cambridgeshire, were also found guilty of … [Read more...] about Jury told it can return majority verdict in jewellery store owner trial

PUBLISHED: 17:44 31 October 2018 Christine Cunningham Simon Oakley, who owns Stratton Quick Fit in Long Stratton, is one of four men who went on trial on October 16 in connection with the break-ins. Picture: Staff photographer Archant Norfolk 2018 A Norfolk garage owner who supplied false number plates for a “prolific” regional gang who burgled more than 200 homes has been convicted. Simon Oakley, 45, who owns Stratton Quickfit in Long Stratton, was convicted of conspiracy to commit burglary along with James Pateman, 55, of Wollens Brook, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire and his brother Thomas Pateman, 54, of Fen Road, Chesterton, Cambridgeshire, who were both convicted of handling stolen goods.All have been warned that they face jail.The jury at Norwich Crown Court is still considering verdicts for a fourth defendant Ammir Kohanzad, from London, who runs a jewellery store in Hatton Garden and is also charged with handling stolen goods. The court has … [Read more...] about Garage owner convicted after supplying false number plates for ‘prolific’ burglary gang

PUBLISHED: 06:38 19 October 2018 | UPDATED: 06:38 19 October 2018 Simon Oakley, who owns Stratton Quick Fit in Long Stratton, is one of four men who went on trial yesterday (October 16) in connection with the break-ins. Picture: Staff photographer Archant Norfolk 2018 A Norfolk garage owner was asked if he could help arrange the theft of a Range Rover, a court heard. Thomas Pateman, 54, of Fen Road, Chesterton, Cambridgeshire Picture: Staff photographerSimon Oakley, 45, who owns Stratton Quickfit in Long Stratton, is one of four men standing trial in connection with a “prolific” burglary gang which operated across East Anglia.Yesterday a Norwich Crown Court jury heard transcripts of police interviews with Oakley, where he was asked about the Whatsapp messages downloaded from his iPhone.During an interview with police in April this year, police quizzed Oakley about messages sent between himself and a man called James Carter.The interviewing officer said the messages read … [Read more...] about Garage owner asked via Whatsapp to arrange car theft, court told

Updated PUBLISHED: 15:02 17 October 2018 | UPDATED: 15:02 17 October 2018 Ammir Kohanzad, 68, of Ingestre Road, Calver London. Picture: Staff photographer Archant Norfolk 2018 A jewellery store owner who purchased a stolen £12,000 diamond necklace from an East Anglian criminal gang was “too busy” to ask for their ID, a court heard. James Pateman, 55, of Wollens Brook, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Picture: Staff photographerAmmir Kohanzad, who owns Danesh International Jewellery in Hatton Garden, London, is one of four men on trial in connection with a gang which carried out more than 200 burglaries.Norwich Crown Court previously heard how members of the gang targeted premises across the region between February and December 2017 - stealing more than £2m worth of property.Kohanzad, 68, of Ingestre Road, Calver, London, is accused of handling stolen goods, which he denies.Prosecutor William Carter told a jury on Wednesday a necklace was sold to the defendant … [Read more...] about Jewellery store owner purchased £12,000 stolen necklace from East Anglian burglary gang, court hears

PUBLISHED: 16:00 16 October 2018 | UPDATED: 16:00 16 October 2018 Norwich Crown Court. Picture Adrian Judd. copyright of Archant © 2010 01603 772434 A Norfolk garage owner supplied false number plates for a “prolific” regional gang who burgled more than 200 homes, Norwich Crown Court heard. Simon Oakley, who owns Stratton Quick Fit in Long Stratton, is one of four men who have today gone on trial in connection with the break-ins.The four are accused of being part of a sophisticated criminal enterprise that saw more than £2m-worth of property stolen between February and December 2017 - including high-performance cars, cash and jewellery.Oakley, 45, of Alburgh Road, Hempnall, is accused of conspiracy to commit burglary.Prosecutor William Carter said he supplied false number plates for stolen vehicles used by the gang. He denies the charge against him.Also standing trial are:■ Ammir Kohanzad, 68, of Ingestre Road, Calver London ■ James Pateman, 55, of … [Read more...] about Norfolk garage owner supplied false plates to gang that burgled 200 premises, court hears