Armed Thugs Jailed for Terrifying Gunpoint Home Invasion

A sleeping family’s worst nightmare became reality when armed thugs burst into their home, demanding luxury watches and jewellery at gunpoint—now, two violent burglars face years behind bars. -Ben Freeman.

Ahorrificandviolentaggravated burglary that saw a family terrorized in their own home has resulted in two men being sentenced to a combined 20 years in prison. The case, which unfolded atBasildon Crown Court, has brought closure to an ordeal described by police as a“horrific ordeal”for the victims, who were subjected to an armed home invasion in the dead of night.

The attack took place inApril 2023, when a group of burglars forced their way into a family home inGrays, Essex, while the occupants were sleeping. Armed with agunandknives, the intrudersdemanded jewellery and high-value watches, leaving their victims in fear for their lives. One of the occupants suffered injuries severe enough to require hospital treatment.

When officers arrived at the scene in the early hours ofApril 21, they swiftly arrested one of the attackers and began an intensive investigation, piecing together what had taken place inside that home.

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Following an exhaustive forensic and CCTV review, theCrown Prosecution Serviceauthorized charges againstfive individuals, leading to a trial that culminated in guilty verdicts for two of the suspects.

Among those convicted wasHassan Mansary, 27, of Goldsmith Road, Peckham,who pleaded guilty toaggravated burglary, grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, possession of a knife or bladed article, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and possession of ammunition without a certificate. Hisguilty pleaspared the victims the ordeal of reliving the attack in court, but the weight of his crimes ensured he would face a significant custodial sentence.

Alongside him,Solwazi Asante, 19, of Eastbury Road, Watford