Wednesday 13 October 2010

Nightclub Snub Sparks Revenge Gun Attack


Doormen and punters at a trendy Central London nightspot dived for cover after an angry customer - refused entry by staff – returned and fired five shots from the back of a motorbike.

Abdi Samanter, 29, (pic.top) will be locked-up for an 11-year minimum after shooting up Sosho, Tabernacle Street, Hoxton (pic.bottom).

He was convicted at the Old Bailey of attempting to murder two doorman; possessing a firearm, with intent to endanger life; possessing a prohibited weapon and ammunition and possessing a firearm while prohibited on December 14, last year.

Detective Inspector Michael Millar of Operation Trident – which investigates violent black-on-black crime - said: “Samanter carried out the shooting in order to teach the two doormen a lesson because they had refused him entry to the club.

“He used a revolver to shoot five times at door staff and members of the public at close range - it was miracle no one was hit.

“Today's conviction could not have been achieved without the courage and bravery shown by two doormen and a passing taxi driver who chased and caught Samanter even though he levelled his firearm and shot at them.

“I would like to thank the men for their actions and for giving evidence at court.

“It is thanks to them, and the determination and tenacity of officers from the Trident north shootings team, that a dangerous individual is now off our streets and behind bars.”

A group of men - including Samanter – were refused entry to the club at 2.40am, sparking a disturbance in which barriers were kicked over and bottles thrown.

At 5.00am Samanter returned to the club on the back of a motorbike and fired shots into a group outside.

Fortunately no one was injured.

The doormen gave chase and then pursued Samanter on foot after he fell off the motorbike and he was detained with the help of a taxi driver in nearby Dysart Street.

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