UK court jails Nigerian two years for sexual assault

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A Nigerian man, Obinwa Obichukwu, has been sentenced to two years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman twice at Euston railway station in London following an investigation by the British Transport Police.

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The British Transport Police said in a statement posted on its website on Tuesday that 45-year-old Obichukwu, of Armstrong Close, Hertfordshire, was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court on July 21 after he was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault in January.

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In addition to the prison term, the court imposed a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered that he remain on the UK sex offenders register for 10 years.

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According to prosecutors, the incident occurred on the evening of August 20, 2023, when Obichukwu approached the victim as she walked towards Euston station.

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He reportedly asked the woman what music she was listening to before putting his arm around her shoulder and asking her to return home with him.

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As the woman continued walking along Euston Road, Obichukwu allegedly grabbed her hand repeatedly and told her he loved her.

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The police said he later prevented her from entering the station and sexually assaulted her at the entrance.

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The victim proceeded down the escalator towards the London Underground platforms, but Obichukwu followed her and sexually assaulted her again near the ticket barriers.

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She eventually pushed him away and escaped, leaving him at the station before reporting the incident.

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British Transport Police officers later tracked Obichukwu to his home, where he was arrested.

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Investigators said the victim’s testimony, supported by CCTV evidence, led the Crown Prosecution Service to authorise two charges of sexual assault against him.

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Commenting on the conviction, Detective Constable Daniel Burke described Obichukwu as “a sexual predator” who deliberately targeted a lone woman.

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“Obinwa Obichukwu is a sexual predator who targeted a lone woman and attacked her at a busy London station.

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“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.

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“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.

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“If you experience or witness these crimes on the railway, please report them to us by texting 61016. We will always take action,” Burke said.

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