Man jailed for shooting on train to Barking

Bienvenu Vangu was sentenced yesterday

A 25-year-old man who shot a teenager on a train to Barking has been jailed.

Bienvenu Vangu became embroiled in an argument with the boy on board a London Underground service in February.

The victim was shot in the stomach and had to undergo multiple bouts of emergency, life-saving surgery.

Vangu, of Southend High Street, also received a stab injury during the altercation and ran off the train when it got to Barking.

Detective Chief Inspector Sam Blackburn, from British Transport Police, said: “Obviously this was a traumatic crime to witness. A heated argument spilled into a moment of brief, senseless and extreme violence which almost killed a teenage boy.

“It’s clear he would have died if not for the skill and quick action of the emergency responders.”

Vangu was arrested at his home, three days after the fight.

The 25-year-old went on trial at the Old Bailey and was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a firearm.

He was sentenced yesterday to 13 years in jail and will serve a further four on licence.

DCI Blackburn added: “Incidents involving firearms on the rail network are extremely rare. However, when they do occur there are severe consequences and this significant sentence will serve as a deterrent to anyone intending to carry such weapons.”