EX-PCSO & Charity Volunteer Admits Raping 12 Year-Old Girl He Met On Web

A former Police Community Support Officer has been convicted of raping and sexually abusing a 12 year-old girl in hotel rooms and cars after he groomed her online.

Simon Owoade, 50, of St Anselms Road, Hayes, pleaded guilty at Harrow Crown Court to multiple offences and will be sentenced next year.

He admitted raping a child, aged under 13 years-old; assaulting a child by penetration; sexually assaulting a child and three counts of making indecent photographs of a child.

Between June 1 and late July 2017, Owoade made contact with the victim through a social media messaging site.

Following numerous messages, Owoade managed to persuade the victim to meet him in London and Potters Bar on a number of occasions.

He would take her to various places including car parks and hotels where he would sexually assault her.

Owoade shared pornographic material with the victim and the girl was encouraged to share naked photos of herself.

In July 2017, the victim stopped communicating with Owoade, but in April 2018 he texted her asking to meet up because he missed her.

They met up numerous times until May 18, when the matter was reported to police by the victim's parents.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John of the Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command said: "I would like to praise the victim for her courage in speaking to officers and providing vital evidence to prosecute Owoade, who used his social media profile to gain the victim's trust, share intimate photos, and then use those images to coerce her into sexual activity.

"This is still very much a live enquiry. We are aware that Owoade had links with some charities who he involved himself with as a volunteer.

“This of course may have put him in direct contact with vulnerable people. It is very possible he has committed offences against others and I would appeal to anyone with information or concerns to contact police.

“Any information will be treated in the strictest confidence and we have specialist officers to support victims through the process."

Between 2006 and 2008, Owoade was employed as a PCSO with the Met Police, working within the Osterley and Spring Grove Safer Neighbourhood Teams.

There are no reports of any offences being committed in his capacity as a PCSO and Owoade left the organisation in 2008.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command on 020 7161 9798 or alternatively if you wish to remain anonymous you can speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.