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A 24-year-old man from Hayes has been jailed for life following a Metropolitan Police investigation into the rape of a child and an attempted rape of a woman in two west London parks.
Life Sentence for Sexual Predator
Navroop Singh, of Mellow Lane East, Hayes was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 14 years for five serious offences, including:
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Rape of a girl under 13
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Assault by penetration of a child
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Possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence (x2)
The charges relate to two separate incidents:
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An attempted rape in Southall Park, Ealing, on 13 October 2024
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The rape of a young child in Hayes End Park, Hillingdon, on 23 October 2024
How Police Caught the Offender
A dedicated team of officers from the Met’s West Area Command Unit used CCTV, forensics, and witness accounts to link both attacks and track down Singh.
On 13 October, Singh approached a woman in her 20s near the gates of Southall Park in the early hours of the morning. Armed with an imitation firearm, he attempted to rape her but fled when she raised the alarm.
Remarkably, the woman encountered two off-duty police officers who helped her reach safety and report the attack.
Ten days later, a child was raped in Hayes End Park. Police quickly identified similarities in both attacks and launched a targeted investigation.
Detectives conducted door-to-door appeals, distributed leaflets, and stepped up patrols. Singh was eventually arrested on Sunday 27 October, just a few doors from his home.
Evidence and Guilty Pleas
While Singh denied the attempted rape in Southall and one firearms charge, he was convicted after a four-day trial.
He had already pleaded guilty to the following charges related to the Hayes incident:
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Rape of a girl under 13
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Assault by penetration of a girl under 13
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Possession of an imitation firearm with intent
Met Police Statement
Acting Chief Superintendent Sean Lynch praised the victims and the officers involved:
“I would like to commend the strength of the victim-survivors and their families and thank them for their unwavering bravery in reporting these awful incidents to us.
“This conviction is testament to the officers’ thorough investigation, which has identified a violent sexual offender and undoubtedly prevented further harm.
“We are continuing to prioritise tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG). I hope the community will find reassurance in our action to put this predator behind bars.”
Reporting and Support
Police encourage anyone affected by crimes of this nature to come forward. Support is available:
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Police: Call 101 or 999 in emergencies
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Rape Crisis: 0808 500 2222
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NAPAC (for adult survivors of child abuse): 0808 801 0331
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Survivors UK (for male victims): 0203 598 3898
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Childline: 0800 1111
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Samaritans: 116 123 or email [email protected]
