Alan Morfett, 20, has been convicted after threatening person with blade (credit: Met Police)
On Saturday, 22 June, the 39-year-old victim was sitting on a bench in Farnham Road when Alan Morfett, of Darlington Gardens, approached him, pulled a large knife from his waist band and lunged the blade towards the victim’s throat.
The 20-year-old suspect then left the area prior to police arrival.
The following day, the local neighbourhood team searched for the suspect, meticulously scouring CCTV and patrolling the area. Officers identified Morfett and arrested him in Harold Hill.
After further enquiries the knife and balaclava believed to have been used during the incident were found by police.
Further evidence was gathered that resulted in Morfett being charged, remanded and pleading guilty at court.
On Wednesday, 2 October, Morfett appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court where he was handed a ten month sentence suspended for two years for threatening a person with a blade in a public place.
Morfett had previously pleaded guilty to this offence.
Acting Chief Inspector Charlie Routley of the Met’s East Area command said: “I would like to commend my officers’ professionalism and tenacity in identifying Morfett and arresting him so quickly.
“The dedication shown to identify him and remove this weapon from our streets epitomises the community crime fighting spirit that all Havering Safer Neighbourhoods officers share.
“Our commitment to making areas like Harold Hill a safe place to live, work and visit continues with offenders being targeted as part of the “Our Harold Hill” (Clear Hold Build) project. Crimes like this will not be tolerated and we will continue to put these prolific offenders before the courts.”
If you have any information regarding those who carry weapons on our streets please contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Young people can also do this online.
