Elton Charles, son-in-law of Lord Patten, has acquired a five-year jail sentence for his half in a ‘mafia-style’ capturing final yr.

After being recruited by his half-brother Nathaniel St Aimie, Charles was the getaway driver in a plot to terrorise bosses on the PBK restaurant in Greenford, west London.

Charles, 51, is married to Lord Patten’s daughter Laura and was jailed alongside co-conspirators Nicholas Grant, 46, and Lee Morgan, 42, reviews the Daily Mail.

Morgan equipped the shotgun that shattered a window spraying glass throughout the eating room the place there have been diners together with kids who reportedly screamed in worry.

The court docket confirmed CCTV footage of a hooded gunman getting out of the getaway van pushed by Charles. The determine then headed in the direction of the restaurant, opening fireplace at round 9.30pm.

The incident might have lasted simply minutes however has modified the lifetime of the Conservative peer and former Hong Kong governor's daughter, Laura, perpetually.

The three males have been convicted of conspiracy to own a firearm with intent to trigger worry of violence at Kingston Crown Court.

The organiser of the capturing, St Aimie, 48, from Tooting southwest London was given six years and three months in jail after admitted the identical cost.

Judge Jonathan Davies was stated to be 'moved' after watching dad and mom shield their kids through the incident, nevertheless, no diners have been injured.

Following a six-week trial that noticed the jury deliberating for seven hours, the trio have been convicted final month.

The choose stated: “You all performed an vital half in what occurred and Mr St Aimie, I'm happy, and you have not denied it, you have been the organiser of the capturing and performed a number one position. “

Gasps from members of the defendant’s households have been heard from the general public gallery because the responsible verdicts have been returned.

Lord Patten's daughter Laura held her head in her palms and wept.