Euston Station Sexual Assaulter Jailed
Obinwa Obichukwu received a two-year sentence for attacks on a woman at the London station.
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Obinwa Obichukwu, 45, has been sentenced to two years in prison for sexual assault. The attacks took place at Euston station on the evening of August 20, 2023. Obichukwu was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault in January and received his sentence at Inner London Crown Court on July 21.
Details of the Assault
The court heard that Obichukwu approached a lone woman at the station, initiating a conversation before putting his arm around her. He followed her down an escalator and committed the assaults. Obichukwu maintained that the attacks were consensual, but a jury found him guilty. British Transport Police arrested Obichukwu at his Hertfordshire home.
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Following his conviction, Obichukwu was also issued a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be placed on the sex offenders register for the same duration. Detective Constable Daniel Burke of British Transport Police stated that Obichukwu was a "sexual predator" who targeted a vulnerable individual. He added that the jury saw through the defendant's claims of consent. The force prioritises tackling violence against women and girls on the railway and encourages reporting via text to 61016.
Questions this report answers
+How long was Obinwa Obichukwu jailed for?
Obinwa Obichukwu received a two-year prison sentence for sexual assault. This follows his conviction on two counts in January, after a jury rejected his claim that the attacks were consensual.
+What additional punishment did Obichukwu receive?
Alongside his prison sentence, Obichukwu was issued a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the sex offenders register for the same period. These measures aim to protect the public from further harm.
+Where did the assaults take place?
The attacks occurred at Euston station on the evening of August 20, 2023. Obichukwu targeted a lone woman, following her down an escalator before committing the assaults.
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