20 year old Bradley Peek caused his victim serious injuries in the knife attack.
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The Met police say facial recognition technology was crucial to identify Bradley Peek, who has been sentenced to 5 years in prison.
The incident occurred on the 18 June 2023 in Tower Hamlets. Peek saw a friend arguing with a bus driver when he got involved, pulling out a knife and stabbing the victim several times. The driver had severe injuries and sustained a tear to the heart, fractures to seven ribs and a punctured lung.
Police say they used CCTV and facial recognition technology immediately after the attack and identified the suspect within hours. Detective Inspector Jonathan Potter, who led the investigation, said the incident was a “senseless attack and a huge team effort from officers across the Met to secure justice for the victim.”
“The use of facial recognition technology and CCTV footage allowed officers to quickly identify and locate Peek. I would also like to thank colleagues from the Royal London Hospital who performed an emergency operation which ultimately saved the victim’s life.”
Peek, of Jamaica Street in Stepney Green, has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been sentenced to 5 years in prison. Siwan Hayward is the Director of Security, Policing and Enforcement at Transport for London. He said the attack was “an appalling act of violence against our colleague who was just trying to do their job.”
“Our staff have the right to do their job without fear or intimidation and we do not tolerate any violence, aggression or threatening behaviour towards them. We will always work with the police to push for the strongest sentences possible for offenders, and we’re pleased that the offender has been brought to justice.”
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StandfirstSuspect Bradley Peek was identified by police within hours of the violent crime.
The Met police say facial recognition technology was crucial to identify Bradley Peek, who has been sentenced to 5 years in prison.
The incident occurred on the 18 June 2023 in Tower Hamlets. Peek saw a friend arguing with a bus driver when he got involved, pulling out a knife and stabbing the victim several times. The driver had severe injuries and sustained a tear to the heart, fractures to seven ribs and a punctured lung.
Police say they used CCTV and facial recognition technology immediately after the attack and identified the suspect within hours. Detective Inspector Jonathan Potter, who led the investigation, said the incident was a “senseless attack and a huge team effort from officers across the Met to secure justice for the victim.”
“The use of facial recognition technology and CCTV footage allowed officers to quickly identify and locate Peek. I would also like to thank colleagues from the Royal London Hospital who performed an emergency operation which ultimately saved the victim’s life.”
Peek, of Jamaica Street in Stepney Green, has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been sentenced to 5 years in prison. Siwan Hayward is the Director of Security, Policing and Enforcement at Transport for London. He said the attack was “an appalling act of violence against our colleague who was just trying to do their job.”
“Our staff have the right to do their job without fear or intimidation and we do not tolerate any violence, aggression or threatening behaviour towards them. We will always work with the police to push for the strongest sentences possible for offenders, and we’re pleased that the offender has been brought to justice.”
