WOOLWICH TEENAGER JOEL AMPADU SENTENCED TO 11 YEARS FOR MULTIPLE CHILD RAPE CASES IN LONDON
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Woolwich Rapist
In a case that has shocked the Woolwich community and the wider London area, Joel Ampadu, a 19-year-old resident of Tivoli Gardens in Woolwich, has been handed down a severe prison sentence of 11 years after being convicted of multiple heinous sexual offenses involving young girls.
The sentencing took place at Blackfriars Crown Court, where the court heard detailed accounts of Ampadu’s disturbing crimes. He was found guilty of five counts of raping a girl under the age of 13, three counts of raping a girl under 16, and one count of sexual assault against a girl under 13. The severity of his crimes underscores the grave breach of trust and the devastating impact on his victims.
The court proceedings revealed that Ampadu’s first known assault occurred in 2012, when he raped a girl who was only 13 years old at the time. This early incident marked the beginning of a series of predatory acts that would span several years.
Further details emerged about his interactions with other victims. In 2015, Ampadu encountered a 12-year-old girl in Maryon Park. He lured her to a secluded area where he committed a rape. The court was informed that he continued to assault her on four additional occasions, including an incident in a car park located on Creton Street in Woolwich. Ampadu was also convicted of sexually assaulting her during these encounters.
The most recent of his crimes took place in October 2016, when he raped a 15-year-old girl. This assault occurred in the stairwell of a block of flats, and Ampadu also committed the act at his own residence. Disturbingly, he filmed the incident on his mobile phone, adding a layer of depravity to his offenses.
As part of his sentence, Ampadu will be required to register as a sex offender for life, a measure that aims to monitor and prevent any future offenses. The case has left a lasting impact on the victims and highlights the ongoing need for vigilance and protective measures within communities like Woolwich and across London.
The sentencing took place at Blackfriars Crown Court, where the court heard detailed accounts of Ampadu’s disturbing crimes. He was found guilty of five counts of raping a girl under the age of 13, three counts of raping a girl under 16, and one count of sexual assault against a girl under 13. The severity of his crimes underscores the grave breach of trust and the devastating impact on his victims.
The court proceedings revealed that Ampadu’s first known assault occurred in 2012, when he raped a girl who was only 13 years old at the time. This early incident marked the beginning of a series of predatory acts that would span several years.
Further details emerged about his interactions with other victims. In 2015, Ampadu encountered a 12-year-old girl in Maryon Park. He lured her to a secluded area where he committed a rape. The court was informed that he continued to assault her on four additional occasions, including an incident in a car park located on Creton Street in Woolwich. Ampadu was also convicted of sexually assaulting her during these encounters.
The most recent of his crimes took place in October 2016, when he raped a 15-year-old girl. This assault occurred in the stairwell of a block of flats, and Ampadu also committed the act at his own residence. Disturbingly, he filmed the incident on his mobile phone, adding a layer of depravity to his offenses.
As part of his sentence, Ampadu will be required to register as a sex offender for life, a measure that aims to monitor and prevent any future offenses. The case has left a lasting impact on the victims and highlights the ongoing need for vigilance and protective measures within communities like Woolwich and across London.