Predatory Attacker Caught After Repeated Assaults Near Tube Stations
Mohammad Yahia Alloush, 26, from High Road, NW10, has admitted to attacking three female travellers over two weeks in 2021. The chilling assaults took place near busy London Underground stations, sparking fear among local women.
Three Attacks in Two Weeks
Alloush first struck on September 5 near Dollis Hill Underground Station. CCTV captured him lurking for 20 minutes, eyeing passengers as they exited. He followed a woman through nearby streets before violently attacking and sexually assaulting her.
Six days later, on September 11, another woman was targeted at 10.30pm after leaving a subway. Riding a Santander hire bike, Alloush confronted her, demanded money, and then sexually assaulted her. His victim’s screams drew locals’ attention, forcing him to flee before police arrived.
On September 16, Alloush was seen leaving Neasden Underground Station at 7.30pm. CCTV showed him stalking his third victim in a nearby alley before assaulting her. This time, he also stole her headphones before making a getaway.
Police Hunt Leads to Arrest
Detectives at Wembley Police Station dug through hundreds of hours of CCTV from underground stations, homes, and local businesses. They traced Alloush’s movements and identified him by his distinctive black and white striped top. After the first attack, he was caught on camera tapping his Oyster card at the station gate, linking him directly to the crimes.
Alloush was arrested on his way to work as a labourer by the Met Police’s North West Predatory Offender Unit. Searches of his homes uncovered the striped T-shirt from the first attack and the stolen headphones from the third assault.
Forensic evidence sealed the case. A DNA swab from the first victim matched Alloush, and mobile phone data placed him near all three attack sites at the relevant times.
Victims’ Courage Praised as Offender Sentenced
“Mohammed Alloush is a cowardly, predatory offender, who appeared unafraid of attacking women who he had picked out near underground stations,” said Detective Constable Matthew Chapman. “His offending was apparently escalating when he was caught and areas of North West London are all the safer for him being in prison. Alloush always denied involvement and I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of the victims who were ready to give evidence against him right up until the first day of trial when he changed his plea to guilty.”
The victims told the court their lives were devastated by Alloush’s attacks. Many live in fear after dark, constantly looking over their shoulders. One even carries colour spray and a whistle to protect herself.
At sentencing, police secured a Sexual Harm Prevention Order banning Alloush from being within 50 metres of any underground, train station, or bus stop in London between 7pm and 7am until 2030.
