LONDON – Bodor Ahmed, 27 (15.07.94), of Balmore Close, E14, was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, 30 November. He pleaded guilty to rape, threatening a person with a knife and sexual assault at the same court on 1 September 2020.

At around 22:20hrs on 19 July 2020, Ahmed approached a 29-year-old woman who was walking along St Ives Place after leaving Canning Town Underground Station. He threatened her with a knife before forcing her into a residential property.

Once inside the property, her raped and sexually assaulted her, despite repeated pleas from the victim for him to stop.

Police were called by a member of the public who had seen Ahmed threaten the woman outside the building. Officers arrived and found the woman who was extremely distressed. They arranged specialist care for her.

Ahmed attempted to get away through an underground car park, but was confronted by officers who were able to detain him. A large kitchen knife was found nearby. He was arrested and taken into custody before being charged the following day.

Detective Constable Roberta Burkin, who worked on the investigation, said: “Ahmed’s actions were absolutely appalling. He armed himself with a knife before carrying out an unprovoked attack on a defenceless woman for his own perverse gratification.

“I would like to praise the victim for the bravery and integrity she has shown throughout the investigation. This was a terrifying ordeal, but I do hope this sentence will give her some sense of closure.

“I would also like to thank the member of the public who called police when they saw the woman in distress. Their quick thinking meant officers could respond swiftly and arrest Ahmed at the scene.”

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