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Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Son of man jailed over botched plot to murder £54m Securitas robber faces extradition to Japan over £680k jewellery store heist in Tokyo
A former West Ham youth player is set to face trial in Japan after a British court granted his extradition over a £680k jewellery store heist in Tokyo. Ex-football prodigy Kaine Wright, 27, and Joe Chappell, 37, allegedly took 46 items from the Harry Winston Omotesando Hills Salon of Jewellery in the Shibuya district of Tokyo in 2015. The two men are said to have posed as security guards before attacking one of the store's real security guards and making off with gems worth around £679,000. They are accused of carrying out the heist with Wright's father, Daniel Kelly, 46 - who was jailed last month in connection with a botched plot to murder the mastermind behind Britain's biggest ever cash robbery. Kelly is one of three men, alongside brothers Stewart Ahearne and Louis Ahearne, who schemed to kill Paul Allen, a cage fighter who pulled off the notorious £54million Securitas depot heist in 2006. Allen was left paralysed after he was shot in the neck in 2019 at his home in Woodford, east London that he rented from the comedian Russell Kane following his release from prison. He was hit by two bullets fired through the kitchen window of the detached house on July 11, 2019. Kelly was handed a 36 year prison sentence with an extended licence period of five years at the Old Bailey in April 2025. In relation to the jewellery theft, the Government of Japan claims that Wright and Chappell fled the country just two days after the violent robbery in 2015. The Japanese authorities began extradition proceedings against the trio back in 2018. There is currently no extradition treaty between the UK and Japan but the two countries negotiated a 'memorandum of co-operation' following requests for the men to be sent to the Japan. In 2022 a judge refused to allow the pair to be extradited and discharged them on the basis that the two men might be made subject to 'ill-treatment' during detainment. But Japanese authorities appealed against the decision and a High Court ruling in January this year overturned the earlier decision to discharge the two men. Wright was in the West Ham youth academy before he moved to the USA to pursue opportunities in the MLS. Mark Summers KC, for Chappell, earlier told Westminster Magistrates' Court that extradition would result in a 'grossly disproportionate sentence' for his client. He said there was a 'real risk that Mr Chappell's sentence will be increased by the years he has already served in custody. 'Under Japanese standards, that will be by definition a sentence that is disproportionate to the crime', the lawyer added. Edward Fitzgerald KC, representing Wright, said he could face 'punitive solitary confinement' for things like 'looking in the wrong direction.' 'That confinement can be up to 60 days, and it involves cellular confinement for 24 hours per day with 30 minutes exercise and 15 minutes for bathing.' Ben Keith, for the Government of Japan, said the likely sentences for Wright and Chappell would be 'not arbitrary, nor even in the ballpark of disproportionate.' He said Mr Fitzgerald's point about solitary confinement 'isn't founded in law'. Mr Summers had told the judge his decision would hinge on 'where (he) stands on issues of personal liberty.' But Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring today (fri) announced that the case would be sent to the Secretary of State for the two men's extradition to be ordered. He concluded that there was 'no arguable basis that the requested person(s) face a real risk of grossly disproportionate sentences.' 'The maximum sentences in Japan for the relevant offences falls within the ordinary sentencing range internationally and domestically,' he added. The judge further found it would be 'unnecessary to make further findings of fact regarding (the issue) of solitary confinement.' The judge accepted submissions on behalf of the Japanese government that 'isolation would be used only when necessary and as a last resort.' He surmised that the extradition of 'both Mr Chappell and Mr Wright would be compatible with their human rights. 'Accordingly, these matters are now sent to the Secretary of State.'
Otago Daily Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Exceptional choral blend
The Southern Consort of Voices at St Joseph's Chapel. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The well-titled programme Soundscapes presented by the Southern Consort of Voices entertained a large audience in St Joseph's Chapel yesterday afternoon. The consort's director, Daniel Kelly, has a reputation for adventurous programming and this programme was no exception. Music spanning five centuries, from five different countries, and sung in four different languages disclosed significant choral diversity. Kelly's spoken introductions were personable and added to the audience's enjoyment and understanding of the music, much of which was by lesser-known composers. The choral blend from the 17 singers was exceptional, although at times the soprano mix was not optimal. The beautiful acoustics within the chapel were used to great effect with different choral placings at the front, the back, and the sides to create antiphonal impacts. However, this did cause occasional rhythmic problems especially in Tallis' Technically, the choir sings with a wide range of dynamics which never lose vocal focus, outstanding crescendi and diminuendi, and healthy unforced vocal tone. The opening piece Bring us, O Lord God by Harris allowed the choir to settle down and revealed delicately shaped phrases with some excellent legato linking from the sopranos. Reger's Nachtlied enabled the choir's attention to linguistic detail to shine with excellent German. The humming in Aftonen by Alfven carried effortlessly, and the choir's robust choral sound was heard in Eric Whitacre's Lux Urumque. An unusual setting of Ave Maris Stella by Sjoberg featured spoken and whispered vocal effects. The final four pieces lifted the overall mood of the programme which had been a little staid. Propitiously, Sleepsong by Lovland empowered the choir to become successful storytellers. Excellent soloists within the choir were sopranos Cathy Highton-Sim and Kathryn Gardner, and tenors Kieran Kelly and Ewen Clarke-Wallace.
Otago Daily Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Soundscapes traverses centuries
Southern Consort of Voices. Photo: supplied Dunedin chamber choir Southern Consort of Voices will present Soundscapes, a concert of music for unaccompanied voices, this weekend. Featuring music ranging from the 16th century to the present day, the concert will be held this Sunday, from 2pm at St Joseph's Chapel under the baton of Southern Consort of Voices director Daniel Kelly. Featured compositions will include works by Thomas Tallis, William Harris, Johan-Magnus Sjoberg, Hugo Alfven, Taylor Scott Davis, Max Reger, Dougie MacLean and Billy Joel. St Joseph's Chapel is behind the Rattray St cathedral, in the grounds of Trinity College. Tickets via Eventfinda, or at the door. — APL
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Three men jailed for total of 99 years after shooting gangster involved in Britain's biggest robbery
The trio were convicted of conspiracy to murder, with the gunman sentenced to 36 years BEHIND BARS Three men jailed for total of 99 years after shooting gangster involved in Britain's biggest robbery THREE men were yesterday jailed for a total of 99 years for shooting a gangster who took part in Britain's biggest cash robbery. Daniel Kelly, 46, Louis Ahearne, 36, and brother Stewart, 46, left cage fighter Paul Allen paralysed. Advertisement 4 Three men have been sentenced over the shooting of convicted robber Paul Allen Credit: PA He was shot in the throat through a kitchen window at a house he was renting from comedian Russell Kane in Woodford, East London. Old Bailey judge Sarah Whitehouse KC said other people were involved in the contract hit and that the three were 'motivated by a promise of financial gain'. She said of the attack: 'Short of killing him it could hardly be more serious.' Gunman Kelly, was jailed for 36 years while accomplices Louis and Stewart Ahearne got 33 and 30 respectively. Advertisement They were convicted of conspiracy to murder. Six weeks before the shooting, the trio, from South London, stole £2.8million of Ming dynasty treasures from a Geneva museum. Kelly is also wanted in Japan for a £680,000 robbery. Allen, 47 had pocketed £1.9million from the £53million Securitas depot heist in Tonbridge, Kent, in 2006. He was freed in 2016. Advertisement Securitas robbers sentenced for their role in biggest cash robbery in British history 4 Gunman Daniel Kelly was sentenced to 36 years in jail for the shooting Credit: PA 4 Accomplice Louis Ahearne was sentenced to 33 years for his role in the crime Credit: Central News
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Three men jailed for total of 99 years after shooting gangster involved in Britain's biggest robbery
THREE men were yesterday jailed for a total of 99 years for shooting a gangster who took part in Britain's biggest cash robbery. Daniel Kelly, 46, Louis Ahearne, 36, and brother Stewart, 46, left 4 Three men have been sentenced over the shooting of convicted robber Paul Allen Credit: PA He was shot in the throat through a kitchen window at a house he was renting from comedian Old Bailey judge Sarah Whitehouse KC said other people were involved in the contract hit and that the three were 'motivated by a promise of financial gain'. She said of the attack: 'Short of killing him it could hardly be more serious.' Gunman Kelly, was jailed for 36 years while accomplices Louis and Stewart Ahearne got 33 and 30 respectively. READ MORE ON CRIME They were convicted of conspiracy to murder. Six weeks before the shooting, the trio, from South London, stole £2.8million of Kelly is also wanted in Japan for a £680,000 robbery. Allen, 47 had pocketed £1.9million from the £53million Securitas depot heist in Tonbridge, Kent, in 2006. He was freed in 2016. Most read in The Sun Securitas robbers sentenced for their role in biggest cash robbery in British history 4 Gunman Daniel Kelly was sentenced to 36 years in jail for the shooting Credit: PA 4 Accomplice Louis Ahearne was sentenced to 33 years for his role in the crime Credit: Central News 4 Stewart Ahearne was handed a 30 year sentence at the Old Bailey Credit:
