Louis Collins, 29, was apprehended following a series of violent and sexual attacks in August 2023
Police were initially called to reports of a woman being raped in Marble Hill Park, Twickenham, at around 8 AM on August 21, 2023. CCTV footage in the area was reviewed, leading to Collins’ arrest the same day at an address in Lambeth.
Two days later, Collins was charged with 13 offences related to this attack. As the Metropolitan Police, British Transport Police, and the City of London Police collaborated on the investigation, Collins was linked to six more incidents of violence and sexual offending that month. He was subsequently charged with an additional 15 offences, bringing the total to 28 offences against eight victims.
On Tuesday, July 16, Collins was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of eleven years and six months. Detective Inspector Simon Sherlock from the South West Command Unit commented on the severity of Collins’ actions and the impact on the victims.
“Collins is a dangerous predator and the length of his sentence reflects the level of risk he poses to the public,” said DI Sherlock. “Our thoughts today are with the women he subjected to sexual violence, and I would like to thank them for their bravery and help with our investigation.”
The coordinated efforts of the Metropolitan Police, British Transport Police, and City of London Police were crucial in linking Collins to the series of offences and bringing him to justice. DI Sherlock emphasized the Met’s commitment to tackling violence against women and girls.
“The Met is working hard to tackle violence against women and girls, and we are committed to identifying offenders and bringing them before the courts,” he said. “While there is no evidence at this time to suggest further offending by Collins, I would urge anyone who may be a victim to please come forward and speak with us. If you do not want to contact officers, there are a number of charities and organisations that can offer you support.”
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to protect the public and support victims of sexual violence. Anyone with additional information or concerns is encouraged to reach out to the authorities or seek help from support organizations.
