Prolific offender jailed for 'appalling' violent homophobic attack in Islington after nationwide manhunt

Published date25 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
Ogden attacked a man in his 50s at an address in Islington on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He subjected the man to homophobic abuse while using a knife, leaving the victim with cuts to his face and a broken nose

After the attack, he fled the scene. An investigation was launched by the Met and a national manhunt started on November 1. Forensic evidence recovered from the scene had identified Ogden as the suspect.

After receiving a tip-off about Ogden's location he was arrested in Southwark on November 2. The court heard that Ogden had an extensive offending history of 39 previous convictions across the country, most in the north of England, mainly Yorkshire and on trains.

Ogden was sentenced to a total of 32 months in prison. In addition to the sentence, a five-year restraining order was imposed on Ogden to protect the victim and he will be placed on licence upon release.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Ridley from Central North...

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