Ealing man accused of threats to Met Police chief and judges
Karim Ben Ali faces multiple charges including threatening to kill Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.
Incident → evidence → outcomeKarim Ben Ali, 38, from Ealing, appeared at Inner London Crown Court on Friday facing multiple charges. He is accused of threatening to kill Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and of sending a message conveying a threat of serious harm to the judiciary. The court heard the alleged threats were made on May 12 and June 12 last year.
Further Charges
Mr Ben Ali, of Lowfield Road, Ealing, is also charged with breaching a restraining order. This relates to allegations of sending malicious emails to the Metropolitan Police and Isleworth Crown Court, and making threats to people's lives. These alleged offences occurred between April 28, 2024, and June 19 this year, as reported by MyLondon.
He appeared via videolink from Wandsworth prison and spoke only to confirm his name. Mr Justice Richards remanded him in custody, stating that his case was now under way in the crown court. A further hearing is scheduled for October 8 to map out the progress of the case.
A provisional trial date has been set for February 24. The court proceedings were reported by MyLondon.
Questions this report answers
01What are Karim Ben Ali's main accusations?
Karim Ben Ali is accused of threatening to kill Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and of sending a message that conveyed a threat of serious harm to the judiciary. He is also charged with breaching a restraining order by sending malicious emails.
02When did Karim Ben Ali appear in court?
Karim Ben Ali appeared at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, via videolink from Wandsworth prison. He spoke only to confirm his name during the brief hearing.
03What is the next step in Karim Ben Ali's case?
A further hearing is scheduled for October 8 to map out the progress of the case. A provisional trial date has been set for February 24.
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