Killer Rapist Jailed For Depraved Park Bench Attack

A rapist, whose prolonged attack took the life of a woman who had passed out on a park bench, has been locked up.

Mohamed Noor Iidow, 35, repeatedly orally raped 37 year-old Natalie Shotter in the early hours.

The brutal, depraved attack caused her to suffer a fatal heart attack and she was left dying on the bench.

Iidow, of St. Paul's Close, Hounslow fought the charges, but was convicted by an Old Bailey jury after a three-week trial.

He received a life sentence and will serve a minimum of ten years and two months in custody before he can be considered for parole.

The body of Natalie was found by a member of the public in Southall Park on Friday, July 16, 2021.

She had been socialising with friends the previous evening and passed out on the bench, where a prowling Iidow targeted her.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, from Specialist Crime South said: “Iidow’s predatory attack on Natalie was disturbing and shocking.

"This man drove to the park that night and took advantage of a vulnerable woman, who should have been safe.

“Even after his arrest, Iidow attempted to claim that his actions were consensual.

“This case has deeply affected those involved, due to its rarity and tragic details.

"We needed to prove Natalie’s death was caused by being raped and that involved diligent work using experts in this field to charge and now convict Iidow.

“I commend the strength of Natalie’s friends and family who
have had to listen to these details throughout the trial.”

When reviewing CCTV footage from the night of the attack, detectives discovered Iidow walking past Natalie multiple times before approaching her and raping her repeatedly. 

He then left her on the bench and drove home.

At about 05:42hrs, a member of the public found Natalie unresponsive on the park bench and contacted the police. 

Officers and paramedics attended and she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Through CCTV examination, detectives were able to identify Iidow as a suspect and he was arrested on suspicion of rape at his home in Hounslow on August 4, 2021.

During the police interview, Iidow refused to answer most questions before he attempted to claim that the sexual activity was consensual.