Feb 7 β€’ 15:50 UTC πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Sky News

Man charged with string of sex offences

A man named Adebayo Adeyemi has been charged with 33 sex offences, including rape, related to incidents in south London from 2003 to 2019.

Adebayo Adeyemi, a 58-year-old man from Dartford, Kent, has been charged with 33 serious sex offences against five women, which include multiple counts of rape and sexual assault. The allegations stem from incidents occurring in south London over a 16-year period, highlighting the long-term impact of such crimes on victims. Adeyemi's charges include six counts of rape, an attempted rape, and numerous counts of sexual assault and indecent assault.

The Metropolitan Police made the arrest on October 20, 2020, and the charges were officially brought against him after a lengthy investigation into the series of attacks. These developments underscore the police's commitment to addressing sexual violence, even when the crimes occurred many years ago. It shows a significant effort to encourage victims to come forward, knowing that they will be heard and supported.

Adeyemi is set to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court, and the case brings attention to the importance of addressing historical sexual offenses within the justice system. The police have encouraged anyone with further information to come forward, indicating that they are seeking to fully investigate these allegations and potentially uncover more victims or evidence related to these crimes.

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