A UK court has sentenced a Nigerian, Obinwa Obichukwu, to two years’ imprisonment for sexually assaulting a woman twice at Euston railway station in London.
The British Transport Police (BTP) disclosed this in a statement published on its website on Tuesday.
It stated that Obichukwu, 45, of Armstrong Close, Hertfordshire, was sentenced at the Inner London Crown Court on July 21 after he was found guilty in January on two counts of sexual assault.
According to the BTP, the court also imposed a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order on the convict and directed that he remain on the UK Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.
The police said the incident occurred on the evening of Aug. 20, 2023, when Obichukwu approached the victim as she was walking towards Euston railway station.
It said he asked the woman what music she was listening to before placing his arm around her shoulder and asking her to return home with him.
The statement added that as the victim continued walking along Euston Road, Obichukwu repeatedly grabbed her hand and told her he loved her.
The BTP said he later prevented the woman from entering the station and sexually assaulted her at the entrance.
It further stated that the victim proceeded down the escalator towards the London Underground platforms, but Obichukwu followed her and sexually assaulted her again near the ticket barriers.
According to the police, the woman eventually pushed him away, escaped and reported the incident.
The statement noted that BTP officers later tracked Obichukwu to his residence, where he was arrested.
It added that the victim’s testimony, supported by CCTV footage, enabled the Crown Prosecution Service to authorise two counts of sexual assault against the defendant.
Commenting on the conviction, Detective Constable Daniel Burke described Obichukwu as “a sexual predator” who deliberately targeted a lone woman.
“Obinwa Obichukwu is a sexual predator who targeted a lone woman and attacked her at a busy London station.
“He claimed his assault was consensual and took his case to trial, but fortunately the jury saw straight through his lies and he’s now behind bars where he belongs.
“Tackling violence and intimidation against women and girls is a priority for us as a force and we’re tireless in our efforts to bring offenders like Obichukwu to justice.
“If you experience or witness these crimes on the railway, please report it to us by texting 61016. We will always take action,” Burke said.
