Teen Jailed For Late-Night Rape Of Pregnant Woman

Isleworth Crown Court

A 17 year-old, who raped and robbed a pregnant woman after she asked him for directions at a bus stop, has been locked-up.

The teenager received eight-and-a-half years custody for the late-night attack on the 30 year-old woman, who had nipped out to the shops.

At Isleworth Crown Court the juvenile defendant, who cannot be named, pleaded guilty to one count of rape and one count of robbery.

The victim left her home at around 11.30pm on Monday, January 6 and asked the defendant – who was sitting at a bus stop – for directions.

He pointed her in the direction of Hatton Road, Feltham, west London and after a few minutes, the victim realised he was following her.

The attacker suddenly grabbed the victim from behind and physically assaulted her. 

He took her phone and cash.

He then threatened her with a screwdriver and raped her.

The victim said she had £500 cash in her house and if the attacker walked her to the address she would give it to him. 

He threatened her by saying if she did not give him the £500 or called the police, he ‘would shoot her’.

Once inside her address, the victim used a different phone to call the police while the attacker waited outside. 

The suspect left the scene before officers arrived.

The first officers to arrive took a statement from the victim and a description of the suspect. 

Officers searched the area near the victim’s address. 

A youth, who fitted the description, was seen and made off from the police.

He was caught after a foot chase. 

He was searched and officers found the victim’s mobile phone and cash on him. 

He also had the screwdriver he had threatened her with.

He was arrested and taken into custody and charged.

Detective Constable Emma Rogers, from the Metropolitan Police's West Area Safeguarding Team, said: “I would like to thank the victim for her bravery during this horrific assault. 

“I hope that she finally has some closure to an ordeal that has been so traumatising for her and her family.

“Officers were at the scene of the crime and arrested the attacker within minutes of receiving the 999 call. 

“I’m grateful to those officers and staff from the LAS who took such good care of this victim when she needed it most.”