POPLAR MAN JAILED FOR OVER 15 YEARS OF CHILD SEX ABUSE

A man from Poplar, Sajidur Rashid Tipu, aged 51, has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison for sexually abusing two girls over a period of more than 15 years. Tipu was arrested at Heathrow Airport on February 24, 2021, upon returning from Bangladesh, after being under investigation by the Metropolitan Police since February 2019. The investigation was initiated when one of his victims reported him to Bethnal Green Police Station, revealing that Tipu had molested and touched her throughout her childhood. A second victim also came forward, with both girls being known to him. Detectives documented over 15 years' worth of sexual abuse, leading to the conviction on 15 counts of historic child sexual abuse. Tipu was handed a 12-year and six-month prison sentence, along with a 15-year restraining order against both victims and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 15 years. A police officer involved stated, “I want to acknowledge the bravery of these two young women who came forward, their courage has been compelling throughout this process. This offending spanned over formative years of these girls' lives and caused them intense psychological harm. I’m glad Tipu has now seen justice. I hope this is a sign for any other victims out there who have experienced exploitation in their youth that they can and should come forward, we will do everything we can for you and you will be listened to and supported.”