Man in viral London protests video to be charged with six offences

Nakuru has recently been in the spotlight due to protests that have given the city a new image.

However, amidst the chaos, one man has become an internet sensation for the past few days, taking various social media platforms by storm.

This is after he was captured on camera brandishing a panga during the London protests while charging towards a police officer.

The individual, whose name is Hassan Mtimkavu, also known as Paul Oriti, was arrested on June 11; however, his whereabouts were unknown.

However, Mtaa Wanga was able to locate Mr Hassan, who was receiving treatment and handcuffed to a hospital bed at the Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital.

According to Stephen Kirui, the Nakuru West sub-county police commander, Mr Hassan was arrested by officers and booked at Kaptembwa police station.

"Upon interrogating the suspect, we learnt that he was a Ugandan national who had entered the country around 10 years ago. He made his way to the Hilton Estate in London, where he has been living ever since. He does not have any immediate family and has been living with friends all this time,” he says.

Mr Kirui says that Mr Hassan is of sound mind and that the police suspect he is involved in the drug trade in Hilton Estate.

"After his arrest, he started complaining of chest pains, so he was rushed to Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital, where he received treatment and was discharged on 13 June," he says.

However, hospital records indicated that Mr Hassan had only suffered soft tissue injuries all over his body.

Additionally, Ms Jackline Cheptumo, a friend of Mr Hassan, says that at Hilton they refer to him as 'Doctor' and claims that Mr Hassan is mentally challenged.

"Who in their right mind would charge at a police officer armed with a gun?' He sleeps by the roadside and spends most of his time at the Giotto landfill site. Anyone who does not know that clearly does not live in London,” she says.

Mr Hassan is expected to face six charges at his arraignment on June 16.