Friday 3 January 2014

Rapist Created Fake 'Text Girl' To Aid Teen Sex Attack


A rapist, who tricked a teenage girl into befriending him and inventing a non-existent third girl to assist his sordid plan, has been jailed for seven years.
Opeoluwa David, 26, (pictured) of Durham Rise, Plumstead approached the 17 year-old at a bus stop, claiming he was a recent Nigerian immigrant hoping to meet new friends.
He was convicted at Inner London Crown Court of raping her at his bedsit on July 24, last year.
She had swapped numbers with him at a Thamesmead bus stop earlier in the month and exchanged text messages – also posing as 'Becky' to gain the victim's trust.
The teenager believed she was meeting the defendant and 'Becky' on July 24 and when she questioned the girl's wherabouts David reassured the victim the girl would be joining them later.
David took the teen back to his bedsit where he locked them both inside and raped her.
He then let the victim go and she immediately contacted a friend and reported the incident to police.


David was arrested the following day and charged with rape and false imprisonment.


The investigation was carried out by officers from Sapphire, part of the Metropolitan Police's Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command.
Detective Constable Jivan Saib, who led the investigation, said: "The successful conviction of David is largely down to the bravery of the victim in this case.
“David took advantage of this girl but she has shown immense bravery and resolve in supporting our investigation.


"I hope this conviction and custodial sentence encourages other victims to come forward and tell us what has happened to them."


Detective Inspector James Pryde said: "I would encourage all victims of rape to report what has happened to them to the police - together with our partners we will assist and support you.
“Our officers are specially trained to support victims of rape. 


"In this case the victim has seen David convicted - he will now go to prison and, on his release, will be monitored as a registered sex offender."

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