LOUGHTON: Man admits attempted murder of police officer

5:15pm Monday 17th November 2008

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A MAN has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of a police officer.

Appearing at the Old Bailey today (November 17), Kenny Spence, 22, of no fixed address, admitted shooting at Sergeant Rob Huddleston’s police car with a sawn-off shotgun, in Pyrles Lane, Loughton, on June 26, this year.

He also admitted to admitted possession of a section one firearm and GBH with intent in relation to a shooting in Romford, on Wednesday, June 25.

Senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Tim Wills said: "The result today is a culmination of a joint operation between Essex police and Trident from the Metropolitan Police. It is in everybody’s interest to ensure that the police are allowed to go about their jobs in the community.

"This was a most serious offence against an officer on patrol which could have had grave consequences. It is a matter of chance alone that Sgt Huddleston was not seriously injured or killed by Spence’s actions. I am pleased that Kenny Spence has accepted responsibility for his crimes that day."

Spence will be sentenced on December 18.