Three people have today been found guilty of conspiring to rob a pensioner at his home in Upton Park, with a fourth person previously having pleaded guilty.

Rajdeo Aubeelock, of Hampton Road, Ilford, Ioana Costache 28, of Rippple Road, Barking, and Abdool Auckburally, 27, of Great Yarmouth were found guilty of the offence at Lucas Avenue, Upton Park, by a jury at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

Mohammad Auckburally, of Ripple Road, Barking – and the brother of Abdool – pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob on January 30 and did not face a trial.

All four will be sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on May 30.