Dockland Light Railway Robber Jailed For Attacking Lone Women

A “predatory and violent” mugger, who deliberately targeted lone females on the Docklands Light Railway, has been caged for eight years.

Edward Ampeh, 33, of Carpenters Road, Stratford, was found guilty at Inner London Crown Court of two counts of robbery.

The court heard how just after midnight on Friday, May 6, 2022 Ampeh followed a woman off a service at Greenwich DLR station. 

He began to verbally abuse her, swearing at her and threatening her and forcing her towards the railings on the platform.

The woman turned away at which point Ampeh struck her head from behind. 

He continued to follow the woman down the stairs and through the station, asking what was in her bag.

She handed over a phone charger and some money, before Ampeh began to ask where she lived. 

He then asked her to email her phone number to him as well as follow him on Instagram and left the station.

A month later on Sunday, June 5, 2022 Ampeh approached a woman from behind at Limehouse DLR station, grabbing her handbag strap and pulling hard. 

The woman began to scream as she attempted to pull her bag back.

The ensuing struggle caused the woman to be swung down the staircase, landing on her leg and twisting it. 

After she fell to the floor, Ampeh began to go through her handbag before running out of the station, discarding her handbag on the floor.

During police interview, Ampeh showed no remorse for his actions and denied any connection to either incident.

Investigating Officer DC Tom Bolton said: “I am extremely pleased with the outcome in this case. 

“Ampeh acted in a predatory and violent manner, targeting lone women for his own gain. 

“His actions will have a lifelong impact on his victims and I hope this result will bring them some closure.”