‘Tailgating’ sex predator jailed after targeting central London students

A man who sexually assaulted two students in targeted attacks has been jailed for six years.

On two occasions in late March and early April this year, 29-year-old Troy Maurice stalked a central London student campus, following students to their accommodation.

In the first incident he followed the victim into a laundry room and waited for the room to empty before sexually assaulting her.

In the second incident he followed the victim to her halls of residence. Once inside the block, he pushed her into her flat before subjecting her to a series of sexual assaults and attempting to bully her into having sex with him.

The victim fended Maurice off throughout the harrowing ordeal, which lasted for more than 12 hours.

Officers from the Central West Command Unit were informed and quickly linked the incidents.

Maurice was identified, arrested and charged.

Maurice, of Beaudesert Road, Birmingham, was sentenced at Kingston Crown Court on Friday, to six years’ imprisonment and an additional three years on licence.

He had earlier been convicted of two counts of trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence, two counts of sexual assault and one count of false imprisonment.

Detective Constable Ben Salmon, investigating, said: “Both victims showed considerable courage and bravery following these incidents, which were incredibly frightening for them both.

“Maurice’s behaviour was cold and calculated and I believe the public will be all the safer with him behind bars.”

Pictured top: Troy Maurice (Picture: The Met)