Sunday 6 March 2011

Bus Stop Rapist Banged Up


A violent rapist, who attacked a teenager as she made her way home after a Saturday night out – leaving his number on her mobile phone – has been caged for six years.

Security guard Babashola Ogunnaike, 38, (pictured) approached the 19 year-old at a bus stop in Fulham Broadway, West London in the early hours of October 17, last year and began chatting.

He insisted on sitting next to her on the bus journey, even tapping his telltale number into her phone, and followed her off at Fulham Cross.

As they turned into Lurgan Avenue Ogunnaike grabbed the terrified victim and punched her in the face, continuing to deliver blows after she fell to the pavement.

He put his hands around her throat, throttling her, then raped the victim.

Ogunnaike pleaded guilty to rape at Isleworth Crown Court and afterwards Detective Inspector James Harman from Fulham Sapphire Team said: “The victim was understandably left traumatised by this experience but was fully supported by our specially trained officers.

“By working closely with her we were quickly able to track down the person responsible and gather excellent evidence to place before the court, resulting in Ogunnaike pleading guilty.

“I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of rape or sexual assault to come forward and speak to police. You will be treated in the strictest confidence and with sensitivity whilst we carry out a thorough investigation.”

After the violent rape the defendant ran away and the victim continued home and called her boyfriend who phoned police.

Police investigated the number left on the victim's phone by the suspect and quickly discovered Ogunnaike's name and address.

Officers visited his home found clothing identical to the suspect captured on CCTV and described by the victim.

Ogunnaike was traced to his work place and arrested later that morning.

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