Jail term for gun ‘owner’ whose reckless actions on e-scooter drew attention to his crimes
An e-scooter rider has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for firearms offences and drug possession – after alert cops challenged him in Bermondsey.
Prince Wynter, 25, of Firfield Street, Totterdown, Bristol, was sentenced to seven years in prison at Inner London Crown Court on Friday.
Wynter pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life in May 2024. He was also found guilty of possession of a prohibited weapon firearm, possession of ammunition without a firearm certificate and possession of a class B drug.
While on patrol near Tooley Street in October 2023, officers stationed in Bermondsey observed Wynter riding an e-scooter and noticed him recklessly running a red light, posing a significant risk to public safety. Concerned about his dangerous behaviour, the officers followed him.
As they approached to intervene, they witnessed Wynter discard an object under a nearby car. On further investigation officers discovered he had thrown away a black handgun in an attempt to conceal it. Officers immediately arrested him for firearm possession and a search by officers also found cannabis.
Detective Constable Luke Martinez, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command who led the investigation, said: “This outcome is a testament to the effective work of Met officers, whose swift action resulted in the removal of a loaded firearm from the streets of London.
“Our officers are working hard to ensure that people are safe and preventing dangerous weapons from being used. Firearms are linked to most severe violence with deadly outcomes and we will continue to tackle gun crime and hold offenders accountable.”
The Met says it has noted a record low in firearms offences in the last 15 years across London, thanks to pro-active detection. Last year alone, 386 illegal firearms were seized across the capital – more than one a day.
To report a crime, call 101, report it online or visit Crimestoppers to report totally anonymously. Always call 999 in an emergency, the Met advises.
Pictured top: Prince Wynter (Picture: The Met)
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