An “evil” sexual predator, who loitered around a landmark gay pub, talked himself into a taxi ride with one customer before drugging and molesting him.
Romanian Carol Simon, 45, struck outside the City of Quebec pub, Marble Arch when he approached the victim and asked to share a cab.
He then invited himself into the middle-aged man's home, where he spiked the victim's drink, sexually assaulted him and stole valuables.
Simon was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court to eight years and five months imprisonment.
He pleaded guilty to administering a substance, with intent to overpower and allow sexual activity; sexual assault and possession of a Class C drug – Diazepam, also known as Valium.
The victim, aged in his fifties, was approached by Simon outside the West End pub on March 24, last year.
After drugging the man he snatched his wallet, watch and phone.
The victim reported the incident to police and detectives were able to trace Simon as the suspect through a DNA match.
He was arrested on April 4, outside the City of Quebec pub.
Officers found a small bottle of liquid on Simon that he claimed were eye drops.
However, the substance was tested and was in fact Diazepam.
Detective Constable Sophie McLoughlin said: “The victim has been incredibly brave throughout this ordeal and it is because of his courage that Simon is behind bars where he belongs.
“Simon had clearly set out that night to harm someone for his cowardly gain, his actions were completely evil and he will never know the trauma he has caused.
“We encourage anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to come forward and speak to us, we will support you.”
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