Ishola Adeyomi Adeoye, aged 26, from
Bermondsey met a 14 year old girl in Plumstead in
October 2010 and took her back to his home in
Woolwich. Fully aware of her age, he gave her
alcohol, waited until she passed out and then
raped her.
The victim awoke in the morning and was not
aware of what she had been subjected to. Later
that same day, having returned home, she began
to feel pain and realized that something may have
happened. After making a report to the police, a
DNA test proved she had been raped.
Officers from the Met's Sapphire Command at
Bexley launched an investigation and the DNA
profile taken was matched to Adeoye.
He denied ever meeting the victim but changed his
evidence during the trial, admitting he knew her
but still maintaining his innocence.
Detective Constable Pete Thompson said: "This was
a horrendous act committed against a vulnerable
14 year old girl.
"Adeoye tried to deny the offence and when the
evidence against him was so strong he ended up
changing his account.
"The jury clearly saw through his lies and I am
pleased with the sentencing result.
"The victim showed a tremendous amount of
courage and bravery to give evidence against the defendant.
Deoye had denied rape, but was convicted
following a week-long trial at the Old Bailey. He
was jailed for eight-and-a-half years on March 2.
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