Met Reveals Wish List Of Most Wanted Criminals

The Metropolitan Police has released pictures of the 12 most wanted crime suspects in London, with the force vowing to continue to hunt for them over Christmas.

Investigators are appealing for help in finding the dozen, who are accused of burglaries and violent crimes, including actual bodily harm.

Among them is Alan Goodin, a 64-year-old man with 27 aliases. He is wanted in Ealing for allegedly fleeing a string of bed and breakfasts without paying his bills.

Another, Jay Wheeler, is accused of attacking one of his neighbours with a metal bar following a heated row over loud music.

The Met launched two operations in October to deal with a spike in crime traditionally seen during the winter months.

Operation Bumblebee aims to target the 25% rise in home burglaries reported this time of year, while Operation Equinox is designed to crack down on violence-related offences. Anti-social behaviour fuelled by alcohol is often to blame, with many crimes taking place near pubs and nightclubs.

Commander Simon Letchford said: "We will not give up in the search to find people who flout the law and cause people misery, and we will use every means available to catch them.

"The use of fugitive teams and other daily operations will continue to ensure those wanted are caught, so they can face justice."