Man jailed for 18 years for raping and abusing a young girl in Croydon
A man has been jailed for 18 years for raping and abusing a young girl in Croydon.
64-year-old Adeyinka Oluwaseyi Ajose, from Croydon, was sentenced to 18 years in prison yesterday at Croydon Crown Court.
His victim has been praised by police for her ‘courage’ in coming forward to report her abuser.
Ajose was found guilty of four counts of the rape of a female child under 13, one count of the sexual assault of a female child under 13 and one count of assault/ill treatment of a child.
He had pleaded guilty to the offences at the same court on Thursday, April 29.
The court heard that police were called to a residential address in Addington, Croydon just after 9pm on November 10 2020.
On arrival, officers spoke with the victim who alleged several counts of sexual abuse, committed by Ajose over several months.
The victim was under 13-years-old at the time the offences took place and was known to Ajose.
An investigation was launched and Ajose was arrested the following day at approximately 9.20pm after officers located him near the victim’s home.
Ajose was charged on 13 November 2020 and remanded in custody to appear before Croydon Crown Court on November 13 2020.
Detective Constable Matthew Amos, the investigating officer, said:“Those that abuse the trust of the most vulnerable in our society are some of the most insidious offenders.
“The offences committed by Ajose are truly shocking and the sentence he has received reflects this.
“If the victim had not had the courage to come forward, Ajose’s campaign of abuse may well have continued.
“I urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse or who knows anything about it, to come forward to police. We have specially trained officers who will listen to and support you.
“The trauma that victims suffer can last a lifetime and impacts all those around them.
“I hope that the sentence given will go some way to bringing the victim and her family justice, so that they can begin to rebuild their lives.
“I would also like to thank the victim for her bravery and support throughout this investigation.”
+ If you have been a victim of sexual assault or rape or you have information about an offender, contact police on 101 or 999 in an emergency – there are specially trained officers who will listen and investigate where needed.
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