Bank customer threatened to rape cashier

An enraged NatWest customer attacked a female bank employee after threatening to behead and rape her, a court heard. Mahamed Ali, 38, slapped Samantha Huggett across the face, knocking her glasses to the floor, after launching his terrifying tirade at the branch on the Strand, central London. David Banks, prosecuting, said: ‘Mr Ali became aggressive and shouting threats towards members of staff shouting about guns and rape. ‘The complainant came. ‘He was threatening to rape her and cut off her…