West London predator gave teens, 14, cannabis before raping them at his home
A west London 'predator' gave two teenagers, 14, cannabis before taking them back to his home a raping them. Abdul-Majed Saif, 30, of Great West Road, Hounslow, was jailed for 19 years for his crimes on Tuesday (April 1).
The 'dangerous predator' had met the two teenagers at Victoria train station and offered them cannabis before convincing them to come back to his Osterly home where he raped them on April 28, 2024. The teens then reported the incident to police who identified Saif's home and arrested him at the address on May 2, 2024.
Despite denying the allegations, Saif, who was released on bail, was charged and convicted due to the testimony of his teenage victims and compelling evidence. Both teenagers were supported by specially trained officers during the investigation.
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Said was jailed for 19 years and ordered to serve a further six-and-a-half years on licence for his crimes on April 1 at Isleworth Crown Court. He had been found guilty of nine counts of rape in relation to two 14-year-olds following the conclusion of a trial at the same court on January 31.
Detective Superintendent Rebecca Reeves, Head of Public Protection at West Area, said: 'Saif is a dangerous predator. The lengthy term of imprisonment he has been given reflects the very serious nature of the harm that he has caused to these young people. They have been incredibly courageous in coming forward.
'Officers in our dedicated Rape and Serious Sexual Offences teams work tirelessly to pursue the offenders who target vulnerable children. We are determined to secure justice for child victims of sexual exploitation.'
Detective Constable Stephen Gayfer from the West Area Command Unit, who led the investigation, said: 'I want to thank both survivors in this case for coming forward and helping to get a dangerous predator like Saif off the streets. The abuse he has put these children through is absolutely sickening and is something which will undoubtedly affect them for the rest of their lives. 'I don't underestimate the immense courage it took for them to come forward and speak to police and I'd like to commend them on their strength throughout our investigation.
'It is possible that Saif has preyed on others and I'd encourage anyone who has been abused by this man to reach out and get in touch with us. You will be supported and you will be listened to.'
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