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A sex offender from Finchley who covertly recorded his crimes has been sentenced to 14 years, after Met Police officers used the material to identify victims.

Ross Davidson, 38 (24.02.88), of Station Road, Finchley, was jailed on Thursday, 30 April at Wood Green Crown Court following two trials. He will also be subject to a sexual harm prevention order and placed on the sex offenders register for life.

In July 2024 Davidson was found guilty of rape, two counts of sexual assault, and voyeurism. During the second trial in January 2026, Davidson pleaded guilty to one count of voyeurism and was later found guilty by the jury of one further count of sexual assault, one count of attempted rape and one count of rape.

The offences relate to six victim-survivors. Three of them have spoken out, reflecting on their experience and encouraging other victims of sexual offences to come forward.

One victim-survivor said:

“Speaking out about sexual violence is not easy. It can feel overwhelming, frightening, and at times isolating. However, I hope that by coming forward, I have shown that it is possible to be heard and that what happened matters.

“I would encourage anyone who has experienced sexual violence to know that they are not alone, and that support is available. Reporting what happened can feel daunting, but there are people who will listen and take you seriously.

“I would also like to express my sincere thanks to the Metropolitan Police for their professionalism, support, and dedication throughout this investigation. Their efforts have made a significant difference during an incredibly difficult time.”

Another victim-survivor added:

“The support I received made a real difference in helping me feel safe throughout the process. My previous experience left me unsure about coming forward, so to feel listened to and supported by a great team this time around meant a lot. Seeing Ross accountable is an important moment for me, and I hope it encourages others who have experienced something similar to feel able to speak up and seek support.”

A further victim-survivor shared:

“Ross was finally charged around June 2022. Throughout the police investigation, although regularly updated, it has been a very long process. I hoped that he would have been honest and pleaded guilty to what he had done to me; but deep down I expected that he wouldn’t and this would mean attending court and giving evidence. This effectively caused me to put my life on hold.”

Davidson was initially arrested on 1 May 2019 at his home on the grounds of a separate offence for which he was not subsequently charged. However, his digital devices were seized at the point of the arrest. When examining the devices, officers uncovered multiple videos of Davidson raping and sexually assaulting victims, leading to him being charged with 17 sexual offences on 24 June 2022 including one rape.

Following the proactive identification of victims featured in the recovered footage, and further victim-survivors coming forward after media coverage of the initial charges, officers received additional reports. On 6 July 2024, he was charged with a further three counts of serious sexual offending.

Detective Constable Kamila Kedadrova, who was part of investigation team, said:

“I am incredibly grateful for the continued support from victims throughout the investigation and court process, which has undoubtably aided today’s outcome.

“Our dedicated team of officers, who identified, contacted, and provided support to victims, have handled the case with sensitivity and thoroughness over the past six years.

“The Met remains committed to securing justice for victims of sexual offences, no matter when they occurred. Over the past five years, we have more than tripled arrests and charges for rape and serious sexual offences.

“Today’s outcome reflects our mission of taking all reports seriously, while ensuring victims are treated with the upmost respect and care.”

One victim-survivor reported to police that in 2013 Davidson sexually assaulted and raped her after an evening together. Davidson raped her, ignoring her cries for him to stop, all of which he recorded on his phone.

The second and third victim-survivors were identified after recorded footage was discovered by police following Davidson’s initial arrest. The separate recordings showed both victims being sexually assaulted in their sleep.

The fourth victim-survivor came forward in January 2023, after recognising Davidson’s name in the news. She reported that she had woken up to find herself being raped by Davidson, while staying with him at an address in London in March 2015. Working with the victim to record her statement, officers were able to evidence she had been assaulted.

The fifth victim-survivor was traced by Met detectives who were able to identify the woman. After specially trained officers contacted the victim, she was supported to make a report which detailed further offences, including an attempted rape while she was sleeping.

Julie Currie, Victim Navigator Programme Manager at Justice & Care, a charity which offers support for victims of exploitation who are pursuing justice, said:

“Survivors of sexual violence face immense barriers to seeking justice, from fear and intimidation to prolonged court delays. This conviction is a testament to the bravery of the survivors and to the importance of specialist, traumainformed support that prioritises safety, choice and dignity at every stage of the justice process.”

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A man who exposed himself to multiple women on a London train, breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) handed to him less than two weeks prior has been jailed, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.

Ayman Yanoussi, 21, and of St Johns Road in Newham, was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court on Thursday 16 April to 14 months’ imprisonment having previously pleaded guilty to two counts of exposure, breaching his SHPO, and possessing cannabis.

The court heard how on 28 December 2025, at 11.20am, Yanoussi was at Upminster Bridge Underground station sat on a bench on the platform.

A woman who walked up the platform noticed that Yanoussi was sat with his trousers by his ankles while touching himself inappropriately.

She took out her phone to record what he was doing to pass on to police, but he quickly pulled his trousers up and hid behind a pillar. He then boarded a District Line train heading towards Wimbledon.

Not long after he boarded the train, Yanoussi sat next to another woman and pulled his trousers down. After that woman moved away, Yanoussi sat opposite another woman, again exposing himself to her before she moved away.

Yanoussi repeated this behaviour a third time, sitting next to another woman and exposing himself as the train approached Elm Park at which point several of the women who Yanoussi had targeted left the train.

Yanoussi continued to expose himself on different trains across London while occasionally touching himself inappropriately until 12.51pm when a woman reported his behaviour to a member of staff.

The train Yanoussi was on was held at Hammersmith Underground station, and Yanoussi quickly fled the station.

A BTP officer was dispatched to the station and found Yanoussi waiting at a bus stop where he was promptly arrested for exposure. 

After being detained, it emerged that Yanoussi had been handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order less than two weeks earlier after he was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, having pleaded guilty to three counts of Upskirting that occurred in April 2024.

While on the way to custody, Yanoussi began to slam his head against the wall of the custody van stating that he regretted his actions and that he was "taking the L".

BTP Detective Constable Ian Hourihan said:

"Yanoussi's actions that day were despicable. He sought sexual gratification on the railway at the expense of dozens of women and other commuters.

"I am pleased to see him put behind bars, and would like to commend the bravery of the women who came forward to report his actions and support our investigation so we could secure justice. We believe that other women may have been targeted by Yanoussi that day, and I want to encourage them to come forward and report their experiences so we can secure justice for them too.

"If you've witnessed something similar or see any sexual offending on the railway network, I urge you to report it to us by discreetly texting 61016. We take every report seriously, and officers can be dispatched to intercept trains and arrest offenders.”

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A rapist who planned to flee the country after attacking a young woman has been jailed thanks to the rapid work of Met Police investigators.

Hassan Alsarout, 22 (23.12.2003), Brazilian national of no fixed abode, raped the victim in a secluded area on Euston Road in the early hours of 9 October 2025.

The victim reported the rape and following her detailed account, officers acted immediately to secure critical evidence including CCTV and digital records.

Detectives established the suspect had fled London to the West Midlands and launched a national man hunt. Officers successfully located Alsarout at an address in Coventry where it was discovered that he was planning to flee to Denmark the next day.

Less than 24 hours after the attack he was arrested and taken into custody and pleaded guilty to rape at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 20 February.

Today, Tuesday 21 April, he was sentenced to 5 Years and 7 Months and placed on the sex offenders register for life. He will be deported from the UK following his sentence.

DCI Paul Ridley said:

“I want to commend the victim for her bravery and resilience in coming forward and supporting the investigation. Her evidence was crucial in bringing this offender to justice and preventing harm to other women across the country.

“My investigation team acted with absolute urgency to identify, locate and arrest Alsarout. Their determined efforts stopped him fleeing the United Kingdom and ensured he was brought to justice.

“This case shows the Metropolitan Police’s tireless efforts to tackle violence against women and girls through a proactive approach that puts victims first and ensures they are fully supported by specialist teams throughout.”

Officers were quickly able to identify the suspect and corroborate the victim’s account through detailed CCTV and digital analysis which uncovered a phone call that Alsarout had made shortly after the attack.

Officers also recovered evidence proving Alsarout attempted to destroy forensic evidence by immediately washing his clothes. This provided further corroboration of his guilt.

Alsarout was arrested 10 October 2025 less than 24 hours after the offence, showcasing the investigation team’s rapid and effective intervention which stopped a dangerous criminal fleeing the country.

The suspect was brought into custody, interviewed, and charged within hours.

Dedicated rape and serious sexual offence teams, supported by specialist officers, worked closely with the victim to ensure she was supported throughout the investigation.

The Met continues to prioritise the safety of women and girls and is relentlessly targeting offenders to secure justice for victims of sexual violence.

As part of the Met’s victimcentred approach, bespoke training has been rolled out to 23,000 officers and staff, strengthening investigations into rape and serious sexual offences and improving support for victims.

This has contributed to charge rates for rape more than tripling, and increased reporting shows more survivors feel able to report offences.

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A sex offender who filmed upskirting videos of more than 20 victims during one evening in Soho has been jailed.

James Manchand was spotted by officers on Friday, 16 January repeatedly pacing along queues outside busy West End venues.

The plain-clothed officers initially suspected he was scouting for potential thefts and began to monitor him more closely.

Uniformed officers stepped in to conduct a search when Manchand continued to hover around groups of young women.

After providing his details, police checks revealed that Manchand was a known offender with an active Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) for a previous voyeurism offence. Under the order, he was required to hand over his phone and unlock it for inspection.

On opening the device, officers immediately discovered 29 videos involving more than 20 victims - all filmed that same evening in Soho. He was arrested at the scene.

At Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 10 April, Manchand, 62 (04.11.63), of Phoenix Street, Camden, was sentenced to 20 months’ imprisonment, and was ordered to forfeit a laptop and mobile phone.

He was also sentenced for a breach of his SHPO in December. Manchand was stopped by Met officers during a Live Facial Recognition Operation on Tottenham Court Road who found him to be using Virtual Private Network software allowing him to erase cookies and browsing history - both explicitly prohibited under his SHPO.

Detective Constable Sam Pearson, who led the investigation, said:

“Manchand’s predatory behaviour was calculated, persistent and showed a complete disregard for the women he targeted.

“Thanks to the vigilance and quick instincts of officers on patrol, we were able to intervene before he could continue offending and recover clear evidence that he had committed multiple voyeurism offences in a single evening.

“No one should have to worry about being violated in this way while simply enjoying a night out. We will continue to act swiftly and decisively against anyone who poses a threat to women and girls.”

The officers who caught Manchand were deployed under Operation Martello, which targets theft and pickpocketing hotspots across the West End. As part of the Met’s commitment to tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG), officers also proactively identify predatory behaviour in the nighttime economy.

The Met continues to prioritise the safety of women and girls and is relentlessly targeting sexual offenders to secure justice for victims. To date, 23,000 officers and staff have received new, bespoke VAWG training, strengthening investigative skills and improving support for victims.

Commander Clair Kelland, the Met’s public protection lead, said:

“Voyeurism can take many forms, but at its core it is a blatant intrusion into someone’s privacy, often carried out in crowded or busy places where victims may not immediately realise what has happened.

“There is absolutely no excuse for this behaviour. Whether motivated by sexual gratification or a desire to cause humiliation, distress or alarm, voyeurism is always deeply unsettling for those targeted.

“We also want to encourage bystanders to look out for one another. If you see someone behaving in a way that feels predatory or attempting to film under clothing, please report it to officers or venue staff straight away. Your quick action could prevent someone from being targeted.”

Manchand was charged on 17 January with:

• Recording an image under clothing to observe another without consent in relation to the Soho offences.
• Two counts of breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order on 10 December 2025.

The breakdown of Manchand’s sentence is as follows:

12 months’ imprisonment for each of two breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, to run concurrently.

Four months’ imprisonment for recording images under clothing, to run consecutively.

A further four months’ imprisonment which formed part of a previously suspended sentence, was also activated by the court to run consecutively.

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A man who was spotted by a fellow passenger viewing indecent images of children on his phone has been jailed following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.

David Johnson, 35 and of Francis Chichester Way, Wandsworth, was sentenced to two years and three months imprisonment at Inner London Crown Court on Wednesday 1 April.

He had previously pleaded guilty to six counts of Making Indecent Images of Children, two counts of Attempting to Engage in Sexual Communication with a Child and Arranging or Facilitating the Commission of a Child Sex Offence.

Johnson was also handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) for 10 years and must also sign the sex offender register for 10 years.

The court heard that at around midday on 23 September 2025, Johnson was travelling on a train from Stafford to London.

A member of the public was sat behind him, and he could see Johnson's mobile phone screen.

The man could see Johnson exchanging messages with someone before he opened a video showing a young child being abused. He then switched to another chat where a person asked him 'what kinds of videos do you like? I have all kinds'. Johnson replied, 'just kids videos'.

Stunned, the man messaged his own partner to say what was happening. When he looked back up, Johnson was watching another video showing an even younger child being abused.

The man was so shaken by what he had seen he got up to move to another part of the carriage before reporting Johnson using BTP's 61016 text service.

BTP officers rushed to meet the train at London Euston railway station, where Johnson was arrested on suspicion of possession of indecent images of children.

He was searched and officers seized his mobile phone – its screen wallpaper was an indecent image of a child.

When he was taken into custody, Johnson asked officers if he could have his property back as he “needed to delete some stuff”. He offered no comment to all questions put to him in interview.

Officers began searching two addresses linked to Johnson and seized a number of devices for examination. The phone seized at his arrest was found to contain nearly 200 indecent images of children, including 105 in category A – the most severe images.

As part of their enquiries detectives also recovered two chat transcripts, one of which showed he had been speaking to a girl he believed was 13 years old and had arranged to meet her for sex.

The other chat transcript was with an older woman and appeared to reference the same 13-year-old girl, but the woman had told Johnson that he could not see her as she was unwell. Johnson stated that he was on the train back to London – the journey in which the passenger saw his phone that ultimately led to his arrest.

Officers later established that the 13-year-old girl did not exist.

Johnson was released on bail while detectives collated evidence against him, and charges were authorised in December 2025.

BTP Detective Constable Victoria Lowth said:

"The quick thinking and courage of the man who saw Johnson's phone meant that we were able to quickly arrest him and uncover the scale of his offending. I’d like to offer our sincerest thanks to that man, whose actions have directly led to Johnson's imprisonment.

“Behind every image and video Johnson owned is a vulnerable child that has been exploited and abused. He is clearly a danger to children and has rightly been handed substantial jail sentence, and stringent conditions have been put in place to prevent him from offending further.

“We will always do everything we can to make the railway a hostile place for criminals, and especially those whose offending targets children.”

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Three men sentenced following an in-depth investigation into the rape of a young girl.

The sentence follows a swift investigation led by Met Police detectives; with all three men arrested and charged within ten days of the victim reporting the offence.

The three men were sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on Friday, 10 April to a combined 29 years in prison after being convicted in January of rape, sexual assault, trafficking and creating indecent images of a young girl at the same court.

• Daryl German, 43 (30.08.92) of Melfield Gardens, Lewisham was sentenced to 15 years, with three on an extended licence. He was convicted of arranging travel for exploitation, three counts of rape, assault by penetration and two counts of making indecent images of a child.
• Jordan Donely Wint, 31 (18.11.94) of Winterstoke road, Lewisham was sentenced to six years imprisonment. He was convicted of one count of rape and one count of assault by penetration.
• Deon Smith, 45 (22.12.80) of New Cross Road, Lewisham was sentenced to seven years imprisonment. He was convicted of once count of rape.
  All three were also placed on the sex offenders register for life.

On 27, June 2025 police were made aware of a report of rape that took place at residential address in New Cross area.

Officers immediately launched an investigation and safeguarded the victim, who was 14 at the time of the offence.

Due to the diligence of detectives and a combination of strong forensic and digital evidence, the three men were each arrested within the first week of July 2025 and charged on the same day of their respective arrests.

Detective Constable Jack Best, who led the Met’s investigation, said:

“I extend my thanks to the victim, whose exceptional resilience and determination has proved crucial to the successful prosecution of three dangerous individuals.

“The dedicated investigation team uncovered evidence which proved the harmful actions all three individuals played throughout the attack, securing their removal from London’s streets.

“We’ve transformed the way we investigate rape and sexual offences, more than doubling the number of rape cases charged since 2021.

“We are working to ensure all victim-survivors have the confidence to report these awful crimes by listening to their feedback and working with charities and partners across the criminal justice system.

After reviewing CCTV and digital evidence, officers discovered German was the principal offender in this case.

After identifying a 14 year old girl who was walking alone in Catford, he quickly exploited her vulnerability. German coerced the victim into going to his flat, where he raped her.

Following this assault, German invited his associate Wint to the address. When Wint arrived, the two men became aware that the victim was a missing child. Their failure to contact her family or the police demonstrated their clear and sinister intent.

German later sent explicit messages to a third associate, Smith, referencing sexual contact with the victim. The victim was subsequently taken to Smith’s address, where she was raped again.

From the first report, the victim has been supported by specially trained officers. This support proved vital.

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Three men sentenced following an in-depth investigation into the rape of a young girl.

The sentence follows a swift investigation led by Met Police detectives; with all three men arrested and charged within ten days of the victim reporting the offence.

The three men were sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on Friday, 10 April to a combined 29 years in prison after being convicted in January of rape, sexual assault, trafficking and creating indecent images of a young girl at the same court.

• Daryl German, 43 (30.08.92) of Melfield Gardens, Lewisham was sentenced to 15 years, with three on an extended licence. He was convicted of arranging travel for exploitation, three counts of rape, assault by penetration and two counts of making indecent images of a child.
• Jordan Donely Wint, 31 (18.11.94) of Winterstoke road, Lewisham was sentenced to six years imprisonment. He was convicted of one count of rape and one count of assault by penetration.
• Deon Smith, 45 (22.12.80) of New Cross Road, Lewisham was sentenced to seven years imprisonment. He was convicted of once count of rape.
  All three were also placed on the sex offenders register for life.

On 27, June 2025 police were made aware of a report of rape that took place at residential address in New Cross area.

Officers immediately launched an investigation and safeguarded the victim, who was 14 at the time of the offence.

Due to the diligence of detectives and a combination of strong forensic and digital evidence, the three men were each arrested within the first week of July 2025 and charged on the same day of their respective arrests.

Detective Constable Jack Best, who led the Met’s investigation, said:

“I extend my thanks to the victim, whose exceptional resilience and determination has proved crucial to the successful prosecution of three dangerous individuals.

“The dedicated investigation team uncovered evidence which proved the harmful actions all three individuals played throughout the attack, securing their removal from London’s streets.

“We’ve transformed the way we investigate rape and sexual offences, more than doubling the number of rape cases charged since 2021.

“We are working to ensure all victim-survivors have the confidence to report these awful crimes by listening to their feedback and working with charities and partners across the criminal justice system.

After reviewing CCTV and digital evidence, officers discovered German was the principal offender in this case.

After identifying a 14 year old girl who was walking alone in Catford, he quickly exploited her vulnerability. German coerced the victim into going to his flat, where he raped her.

Following this assault, German invited his associate Wint to the address. When Wint arrived, the two men became aware that the victim was a missing child. Their failure to contact her family or the police demonstrated their clear and sinister intent.

German later sent explicit messages to a third associate, Smith, referencing sexual contact with the victim. The victim was subsequently taken to Smith’s address, where she was raped again.

From the first report, the victim has been supported by specially trained officers. This support proved vital.

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Three men sentenced following an in-depth investigation into the rape of a young girl.

The sentence follows a swift investigation led by Met Police detectives; with all three men arrested and charged within ten days of the victim reporting the offence.

The three men were sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on Friday, 10 April to a combined 29 years in prison after being convicted in January of rape, sexual assault, trafficking and creating indecent images of a young girl at the same court.

• Daryl German, 43 (30.08.92) of Melfield Gardens, Lewisham was sentenced to 15 years, with three on an extended licence. He was convicted of arranging travel for exploitation, three counts of rape, assault by penetration and two counts of making indecent images of a child.
• Jordan Donely Wint, 31 (18.11.94) of Winterstoke road, Lewisham was sentenced to six years imprisonment. He was convicted of one count of rape and one count of assault by penetration.
• Deon Smith, 45 (22.12.80) of New Cross Road, Lewisham was sentenced to seven years imprisonment. He was convicted of once count of rape.
  All three were also placed on the sex offenders register for life.

On 27, June 2025 police were made aware of a report of rape that took place at residential address in New Cross area.

Officers immediately launched an investigation and safeguarded the victim, who was 14 at the time of the offence.

Due to the diligence of detectives and a combination of strong forensic and digital evidence, the three men were each arrested within the first week of July 2025 and charged on the same day of their respective arrests.

Detective Constable Jack Best, who led the Met’s investigation, said:

“I extend my thanks to the victim, whose exceptional resilience and determination has proved crucial to the successful prosecution of three dangerous individuals.

“The dedicated investigation team uncovered evidence which proved the harmful actions all three individuals played throughout the attack, securing their removal from London’s streets.

“We’ve transformed the way we investigate rape and sexual offences, more than doubling the number of rape cases charged since 2021.

“We are working to ensure all victim-survivors have the confidence to report these awful crimes by listening to their feedback and working with charities and partners across the criminal justice system.

After reviewing CCTV and digital evidence, officers discovered German was the principal offender in this case.

After identifying a 14 year old girl who was walking alone in Catford, he quickly exploited her vulnerability. German coerced the victim into going to his flat, where he raped her.

Following this assault, German invited his associate Wint to the address. When Wint arrived, the two men became aware that the victim was a missing child. Their failure to contact her family or the police demonstrated their clear and sinister intent.

German later sent explicit messages to a third associate, Smith, referencing sexual contact with the victim. The victim was subsequently taken to Smith’s address, where she was raped again.

From the first report, the victim has been supported by specially trained officers. This support proved vital.

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A Tajikistan national who subjected a 13-year-old girl to an “abhorrent” sexual assault on a train has been found guilty of six charges.

The verdict follows an investigation led by British Transport Police (BTP) detectives from its Major, Serious and Organised Crime (MSOC) team. 

Abdulmanon Aliev, aged 50, originally from Tajikistan but now living on Rye Lane, South London, appeared at Inner London Crown Court for a week-long trial.

On 9 April, the jury found him guilty of two counts of Assault by Penetration, three counts of Sexual Assault and Attempted Rape.

He will be sentenced at the same court on 17 June.  

Jurors heard that on the afternoon of 16 June 2025, the young girl was travelling on a Southend to London train.

During the journey she was approached by Aliev who sat opposite her and attempted to use a translator app on his phone to speak to her.

She then moved away from him to sit elsewhere, but he followed and sat next to her in an aisle seat, blocking her in by the window.

Aliev then forced himself upon the victim and subjected her to a prolonged sexual assault until the service arrived at London Fenchurch Street station where she was able get away from him and alight the train.

The victim boarded another train heading back out of London, leaving Aliev behind at the station.

She bravely reported what she endured to members of the public who encountered her in a distressed state, and the police were informed shortly after.

BTP detectives launched an urgent investigation to identify Aliev, trawling hours of CCTV footage to track his movements before and after the attack.

The manhunt ended on 27 June when plain clothes officers spotted him in Peckham, South London, and he was immediately arrested.

His home address was searched, and officers located and seized the clothes he was wearing during on the day of the attack.

A comprehensive file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and charges were authorised the following day.  

Specialist officers have been supporting the victim and her family throughout the investigation.

BTP Detective Constable Elizabeth Cahill said:

“Aliev singled out a vulnerable child and subjected her to one of the most abhorrent sexual assaults I’ve ever investigated.

“While the focus of attention will rightly be on him as the despicable sexual predator that he is, I want to pay tribute to the brave victim who reported him to police.

“This verdict would not have been possible without her account of what happened and her willingness to support our investigation.

“We take every sexual offence report extremely seriously, and we’ll stop at nothing to put offenders like Aliev before the courts.”

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Two brothers who raped a woman following a Christmas event have been jailed for a total of 18 years after an investigation by specialist Met detectives.

Following the sentencing hearing, the victim-survivor thanked Met officers for their help and support, acknowledging the teams efforts in bringing the dangerous predators to justice.

Justice came after Met officers and prosecutors argued the case should be taken to the Court of Appeal, after a judge initially ruled the defendants had no case to answer.

Marius Todoran, 40 (04.11.1985) of Girton Avenue, Brent, was sentenced on Wednesday, 8 April at Kingston Crown Court to eight years imprisonment for rape.

Vasile Todoran, 43 (18.06.82), of the same address, was sentenced at the same court to 10 years for rape, kidnap, and kidnap with intent to commit a sexual offence.

The pair have also been added to the sex offenders register for life.

The brothers were brought to justice after the hard work and dedication from Met officers, who pursued CCTV, phone data and evidence from key witnesses to prove the offences.

Detective Sergeant Josh Dwyer, who led the investigation, said:

First and foremost, I want to commend the bravery of the victim-survivor. She has shown remarkable strength and courage in speaking to police and throughout the investigation and trial. Her testimony was instrumental in ensuring justice was achieved.

The impact of this case cannot be undone by todays sentencing, but we hope that it provides a small amount of closure.

The Met remains committed to tackling violence against women and girls, removing dangerous offenders from Londons streets, and ensuring victims-survivors get the right support at every stage of the criminal justice process.

That is why the original court decision - that there was insufficient evidence to proceed - was challenged, and the tenacity of the Met investigation team and prosecutors has ensured the Todoran brothers have been held to account for their horrific behaviour.

Following the sentencing, the victim-survivor said:

I would like to thank the police for all the help and support they offered me throughout the case, especially Detective Sergeant Josh Dwyer.

I dont think that I wouldve been able to get through this without all police officers help and care. I would also like to say to whoever reads this to trust and call the police when something happens to them.

The investigation

In December 2023, the victim-survivor, aged in her 40s, encountered Vasile Todoran after she left a Christmas event Queensbury, North West London. CCTV later showed her being forcibly taken to the address where the Todoran brothers rented a room. The victim-survivor attempted to get away from Vasile Todoran on multiple occasions before she was forced into the property, where she was raped.

A complex investigation followed, during which specialist officers reviewed hours of CCTV footage and analysed call and phone data to piece together the events of the evening and build a full picture of the brothers offending. This included interviewing key witnesses and carrying out urgent forensic submissions.

The brothers were later charged. A trial began in November 2024, but during proceedings the judge ruled that there was no case to answer, leading to the case being dismissed.

This decision was heavily challenged by both the investigation team and the prosecution and, as a result, was escalated to the Court of Appeal. The appeal overturned the dismissal and ruled that the case should return to the crown court for a full retrial.

Following a re-examination of all the evidence, the brothers were found guilty at Kingston Crown Court on Friday, 27 February 2026.

The Met continues to prioritise the safety of women and girls and is relentlessly targeting offenders to secure justice for victims of sexual violence. As part of the Mets victim-centered approach, the organisation has rolled out new, bespoke training to 23,000 officers and staff. This training is strengthening officer skills to better investigate rape and serious sexual offences and provide more meaningful support to victims. This training has seen stronger outcomes for victims and survivors, with the Met tripling charges for rape and serious sexual offences. More victim-survivors are also bravely reporting offences to police.

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A man who abused a family’s trust to secure alone time with a young girl and threatened to harm her if she spoke out about the sexual abuse, has been brought to justice.

He has today been sentenced to 15 years in prison following a detailed investigation led by Met detectives.

Kamran Khan, 44 (07.02.82), of Streatham High Road, Lambeth, was sentenced Wednesday, 1 April and received 15 years at Inner London Crown Court.

Khan was found guilty at the same court on Thursday, 15 January for ten sexual offences against a child. This included the rape of a girl under the age of 13, and the assault of a girl under 13 by touching. The offending relates to one victim.

Khan was brought to justice after the hard work and dedication from Met Officers. The team used detail phone analysis and forensics to prove Khans multiple offences against the girl.

Detective Constable Franky Green, part of the Met’s Child Abuse Investigation Team said:

“I commend the courage of the victim and her family who came forward to bring light to Khan’s terrible offences. Khan prayed on a defenceless child and took advantage of formed connections which he used as a smokescreen for his abusive crimes.

“The immeasurable bravery of the victim and their family is tremendously appreciated.

“Our Child Sexual Exploitation team works tirelessly to create a safe, supportive environment where victims feel able to speak freely. Their specialist approach ensures that children and families are heard, protected and empowered throughout the investigative process.”

Khan was arrested on 6 July 2025, and an investigation subsequently began following a report from a family member accusing Khan of rape and the serious sexual assault of a child.

The range of abuse was uncovered after a family member witnessed an interaction between the child and Khan. Despite Khan threatening the child would be killed if she disclosed the harm he subjected her to, she bravely spoke out to a family member. She shared the sexual abuse she had suffered at his hands within her home, in her bedroom, and on a park bench.

With offending having been committed against a young child within her own home, officers worked resourcefully to secure evidence.

Khan’s phone was seized at the point of arrest and downloaded for review. The victim had disclosed that she had been forced to watch videos on his phone, and officers found corroborative pornographic material within his search history.

Additionally, forensic samples collected from Khan, as well as DNA samples from the victim, showed sexual contact had occurred.

The Met continues to strengthen its efforts to tackle child abuse across online, institutional, familial, and community settings, with officers remaining determined to bring offenders to justice. We have intensified our response through major investment in digital forensics, rapid analysis software, and advanced monitoring tools to track the activity of registered sex offenders. These efforts have contributed to three times more cases solved last year and 134 additional suspects being charged.

In addition to his 15-year sentence, Khan is now on the registered sex offenders list and was served with a restraining order as well as a sexual harm prevention order.

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A man who sexually assaulted four women and stalked another over five months across the railway network has been sentenced following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.

Craig Anthony Anderson, 38 (14/05/87), of no fixed address, was sentenced to one year and 10 months in prison on 23 March at The Old Bailey. Following a trial in January, he was found guilty of four counts of Sexual Assault and one count of Stalking.

He also received a 10 year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) which prohibits him from a number of things including being able to approach, sit or stand near lone women. He also received a two restraining orders.

The court heard how Anderson embarked on a spree of sexual offending between June and October 2025, targeting lone women travelling across London and surrounding regions.

On 14 June last year just before 4pm at Bank Underground Station, Anderson followed a young woman up the stairs and engaged her in unwanted conversation. He asked for her name and phone number before telling her she looked "sexy".

The victim asked him to leave her alone before he then sexually assaulted her. As he walked away from her, he stuck his tongue out at her and laughed as he headed through the station.

Just over a week later, on 26 June, Anderson attempted to strike up a conversation with another young woman on board a train at Guildford, asking her for her social media account details. The pair exchanged phone numbers, though he soon began to harass her over text for the next few weeks.

Declining his invitation to meet up, on 15 July he followed her from Epsom railway station onto the train to Victoria, verbally abusing her before he attempted to snatch her belongings. Anderson followed her for the next part of her journey, forcing her to hide in the toilets at Canary Wharf until Anderson left. He proceeded to regularly send her sexual messages and images to her mobile phone until his arrest in early October 2025.

Then on the morning of 2 August, Anderson approached a young woman exiting Liverpool Street station, tapping her on the arm to ask where she was going. He attempted to ask her for her social media accounts, which she refused to give. He then exclaimed that she was being difficult and requested to touch her. She again refused, and Anderson proceeded to sexually assault her before walking off and leaving the station.

Just weeks later on 29 August at Westminster Underground station, Anderson approached a woman asking for directions to Finchley and followed her up the escalator before sexually assaulting her, laughing before turning to head back down the escalator.

On the evening of 6 October Anderson approached a woman on the platform at Purley railway station. He asked her for directions to Gatwick Airport and continued to engage her in conversation, asking a slew of personal questions. They both boarded the same train and he chose to sit next to her.

He then asked her for her mobile number and email address, to which she declined and said she wasn't interested. He then asked what would she do if he tried to kiss her, and she said she would report him to the police. Anderson then sexually assaulted her, and while she attempted to get out of her seat he blocked her path. She was eventually able to escape and left the train at Redhill station.

BTP officers were able to identify Anderson from CCTV stills and he was pointed out by the victims in an identification parade as the man responsible for the series of offences. He was arrested during an in person interview at the Passport Office where he claimed he would be leaving the UK in a matter of weeks.

In the police car on the way to custody, and while under caution, Anderson proceeded to make derogatory comments about the women he targeted before claiming he had not been at the locations of the alleged assaults, despite the CCTV footage proving otherwise.

Detective Constable Libby Wildego said:

“Anderson is a dangerous predator who preyed on women for his own sexual gratification. Just as he did throughout the assaults themselves, when we questioned him under caution he smirked throughout and offered no comment, highlighting the sheer lack of remorse for his actions.

"It is thanks to the brave victims who came forward and supported our investigation that we have seen Anderson sentenced for his horrific crimes. Despite his own behaviour in court where he voluntarily left before he received his sentence, I hope this result provides some sense of comfort for the victims.

"If you experience or witness a sexual offence on a train or at a station, please report it to us by texting 61016. We take every report we receive seriously and will stop at nothing to bring sexual offenders like Anderson to justice."

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Matthew Johnston has been jailed for 16 years for grooming and sexually abusing a young boy in Littlehampton over several years.

Johnston, 49, of Haynes Close in Tottenham, London, began grooming and sexually assaulting the victim in 2014 when he was four years old.

Over a number of ensuing years, Johnston subjected the boy to repeated rapes and sexual abuse.

Johnston was a regular attendee at ComiCon-style events, and used events based around Star Wars and superheroes to groom the victim.

The abuse was reported to Sussex Police in December, 2024, at which point the victim and his family were supported by specialist officers and an investigation was launched.

Johnston was arrested and subsequently charged with two counts of rape of a child under 13, two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13, two counts of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and one count of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.

At Hove Crown Court on Friday, 10 October, he was found guilty on all counts.

At the same court on Monday (23 March), he was sentenced to 16 years in prison, with a further five years to be spent on extended licence after the Court judged him to be a dangerous offender.

He has also been given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, Restraining Order and will remain on the Sex Offenders Register.

Detective Constable Jacob Parkin said:

Matthew Johnston groomed, manipulated and abused this young victim over many years, in a total betrayal of the trust of him and his family.

My thanks go to the victim and his family for their strength throughout this investigation. I have no doubt how challenging this process has been for them, but they have helped bring a dangerous offender to justice.

If you, or anyone you know, has been a victim of sexual offending, please report it to Sussex Police. We will support you and we will do all we can to get you justice.

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A woman raped by a vape shop owner when she was 14 told the paedophile he would “rot in prison”.

Iqbal Singh, 45, who also goes by Tony, groomed the schoolgirl at his Phone Repairs and Vape Store in Station Way, Cheam, by giving her free cannabis vapes and alcohol. He befriended her and other schoolchildren, letting them use the shop’s back room to watch TV, smoke THC vapes and drink alcohol he bought.

In late 2020, after getting drunk at a party and not wanting to go home, she asked to sleep in the shop. She woke to find Singh raping her. Three of the four sexual assaults occurred when he lifted her to reach £20 vapes on high shelves.

At Croydon Crown Court on Friday, March 13, Singh was convicted of rape and four sexual assaults against the same victim. He received a 22-year extended sentence — 14 years in custody plus eight years on licence — after Judge Tony Hyams-Parish ruled he posed a danger to adolescent girls. He must serve two-thirds of the prison term before parole eligibility. A restraining order was also imposed.

Looking at Singh, seated 10 metres away, the victim said: “The impact you had on me will be forever. 

“It’s horrible. I can never unsee, forget or forgive what you have done, but whilst you rot in prison, missing the years you will blame me for losing, acting as the poor victim who couldn’t help himself but to rape a young, drunk and vulnerable schoolgirl, just know I am free.  

“You have no control over my thoughts, my feeling, my life or my future – whilst your future is in the hands of the judge who I pray gives you, the vile paedophile, the harshest of sentences.”

She added: “It has left me with a feeling of grief, not because of what happened, but for who I could have been.” Now at university, she said: “While I may struggle to continue to grow, learn and move on, just know the young girl you raped, you traumatised, the life you tried to ruin will continue.   

“I will become the person I want to be. I will graduate university. I will control my own life and my future.”

The court heard Singh committed a “strikingly similar” offence against a 16-year-old in 2019 at his previous Mobilfox vape shop in Hayes. Prosecutor Andrew Bousfield said he fixed the girl’s phone for free, plied her with vapes and money, told her he loved her and sexually assaulted her. Singh was convicted of that assault in 2022.

“He has used his vape shops to attract victims and he clearly had an attraction to the type of girls who would come to the vape shops,” Bousfield said.

A probation officer told the court Singh had “distorted views of age and consent” and saw himself as the victim. At trial he denied any sexual contact and accused the girl of lying.

The victim said: “I felt like I was on trial for being raped. [The defence barrister] accused me of being in love with this monster.  

“I can see why so many women and girls don’t want to go to court when they’re treated worse than the rapist sitting in the courtroom.”

Judge Hyams-Parish told Singh: “It is quite clear to me you were grooming [the victim].”

The victim’s mother said Singh manipulated her daughter with free vapes he claimed were supplier samples. The grooming began months after he took over the Cheam shop — about a year after the Hayes offence.

“The disturbing similarities in his approach to both girls reveal a calculated and refined pattern of grooming,” she said. “That’s why I remain deeply concerned that there may be many more victims out there.

“Singh operated shops in Hayes in Bromley, and Cheam, and has known connections in Carshalton and Croydon. I urge every parent: if you’ve found vapes in your child’s possession or noticed sudden changes in their behaviour, trust your instincts. Start the conversation. It could make all the difference.”

She added: “I am incredibly proud of my daughter for finding the courage to stand up — not just for herself, but for others. She endured the trauma of going to court because she couldn’t bear the thought that if she stayed silent, it might happen to someone else.”

Met Police Det Sgt Toyene Lait said: “We remain concerned other survivors have not yet been identified. We are here to help, and anyone who would like to make a report should contact 101.”

Singh, born in Afghanistan and married with children, dissolved the Hayes business in October 2019 before buying the Cheam shop. The vape businesses now at both premises are owned by unrelated individuals.

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A serial sex offender who groped schoolchildren has been jailed for breaching court orders.

Goherali Damani, 60, of Pilgrim Close in Morden, was sentenced to one year in prison on March 4 at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court, where he pleaded guilty.

Previously convicted in 2023 of sexually assaulting schoolgirls as young as 12 and exposing himself to women and children on buses in south London, Damani was subject to a sexual harm prevention order. It banned him from using public transport without an Oyster card registered in his name and from sitting next to any unknown female.

On November 18 last year, he breached the order by sitting next to a woman on the 155 bus in Lambeth without tapping in using a registered card.

Magistrates concluded he had a flagrant disregard for court orders, justifying only a prison sentence.