Violent robbers jailed for more than 100 years
Gang targeted people across North London
Last updated 1st Apr 2021
Eight men have been sentenced to more than 100 years in jail following violent robberies in north London.
Over three months in 2019, the gang carried out a string of offences and even tried to rob the police officers who had them under surveillance, when they attacked their unmarked car.
The crimes were committed mainly around Finchley, Barnet and Hampstead.
The court heard how the men were part of a gang of organised criminals, usually wore masks and forced their way into homes or confronted people in their cars, demanding money or high value watches.
The following were found guilty following a four-week trial beginning on Monday, 10 November 2020:
Patrick Delaney, 30 (18.04.90) of Clarence Way, Camden was sentenced to a total of 16 years’ imprisonment for conspiracy to commit robbery and burglary and attempted robbery.
Martin Delaney, 29 (23.07.91) of Hawley Road, Camden was sentenced to a total of 11 years’ imprisonment for attempted robbery and robbery.
Kiaron Jones-Hewitt 27 (07.06.93) of Sherriff Road, West Hampstead was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment for attempted robbery.
Additionally, Andy Kiasuka-Kiakanda, 26 (15.03.95) of Rowley Way, NW8 who pleaded guilty at the start of the trial and was sentenced to a total of 14 years and four months’ imprisonment for conspiracy to commit robbery and burglary, and a further offence of robbery.
Four other men involved in the crime spree had earlier been found guilty on Wednesday, 28 October 2020 at Harrow Crown Court of conspiracy to commit burglary and robbery, they were also sentenced as follows:
Cheyenne Cato, 27 (05.02.94) of Iverson Road, West Hampstead was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment.
Jordan Northover, 28 (22.03.93) of no fixed address was sentenced to a total of 18 years’ imprisonment. He was also sentenced to six years’ imprisonment to run concurrently for an attempted robbery of two Arsenal football players on 25 July 2019.
Ryan Leurs, 19 (06.12.01) of Maitland Park Villas, Hampstead was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment.
Steven Barton, 20 (04.02.01) of Denton Malden Crescent, Camden was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment.
In all, 20 offences are believed to have been committed by various members of the gang, sometimes working in pairs, but usually working in groups of four or five.
Detective Sergeant Gary Taylor from the Flying Squad, said:
“The way this gang targeted their victims and threatened them with weapons during their crime spree was truly shocking and abhorrent. The impact these heinous crimes have had on the victims cannot be understated.
“These defendants wrongly thought they wouldn’t be caught. However, Flying Squad officers were able to close the net on these robbers and bring them into custody after a proactive surveillance operation.
“I would like to praise the victims for supporting this prosecution, and I hope these convictions will go some way to giving them some comfort. Across London, officers are working hard to keep the public safe by identifying people involved in serious violence and bringing them to justice.”