Statement on Adam Khan Ahmadzai

25/04/2012

CPS London’s Chief Crown Prosecutor has today (25 April) welcomed the decision of the Court of Appeal to increase the sentence handed down to one of the key people involved in the London disorder of August 2011.

Adam Khan Ahmadzai was originally sentenced to four years imprisonment but that has today been increased to seven years.

CPS London Chief Crown Prosecutor Alison Saunders said:

"We referred this case to the Attorney General as one that had attracted a sentence which was unduly lenient. I welcome the strong message that the Court of Appeal has now sent out as a result of this ruling.

"Adam Khan Ahmadzai was a ringleader during the riots in Croydon and his conviction for ten offences committed that night shows the extent of his criminality.

"His offences were amongst the most serious which CPS London has prosecuted in relation to the summer riots and this increased sentence reflects that."