Taxi Queue Horror: Attacker Dragged Young Woman Into Car Park for Sick Sex Assault
Victim Targeted in Pudding Lane Taxi Queue
In the early hours of August 21, 2021, a young woman waiting for a taxi in Pudding Lane was grabbed from behind by Oluwaseun Oseni. Without knowing her, he wrapped his arms around her waist, then choked her and pushed her against some shutters.
Heroic Intervention Turns Violent
A woman working in the nearby taxi office heard the victim’s screams and rushed to help. Oseni punched her so hard he broke her glasses. He then dragged the victim to a car park behind the building, where the sickening sexual assault began.
Security Guard Steps In to Save Victim
The brave office worker returned with a security guard and pulled Oseni away, locking the victim safely inside. Before fleeing, Oseni raged by banging aggressively on a window. Police were called and caught him nearby.
Justice Served: Oseni Locked Up for Three Years
Oseni, from Edmunds Avenue, Orpington, Greater London, was charged with sexual assault and two counts of actual bodily harm. He pleaded guilty at Maidstone Crown Court and was sentenced to three years behind bars on June 8, 2022.
Oseni is a predatory and violent individual who saw an opportunity to target a young girl while she was trying to get home,” said PC Lucy Edworthy of West Kent CID.
“He is undeniably a threat to women and girls, and those who stopped him should be applauded for their actions. I’d also like to thank the victim and her family for their bravery in assisting us in bringing this criminal to justice.”
