Brutal Duo Jailed for Terrifying Kidnap and Rape Spree
Two men from Brent have been found guilty of a chilling series of crimes against a vulnerable teenage girl. Abdul Howe, 21, and his mate Ajani Williams, 21, were convicted following an eight-week trial at Isleworth Crown Court.
Horrific Charges and Convictions
- Abdul Howe – convicted of 2 counts of kidnap, 7 counts of rape, sexual assault by penetration, false imprisonment, possession of a bladed weapon, two counts of actual bodily harm, and perverting the course of justice.
- Ajani Williams – found guilty of false imprisonment, actual bodily harm, 5 counts of rape, perverting the course of justice, and pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class B drugs.
Victim’s Courage Praised by Police
“The offences committed by these men against a vulnerable teenager are abhorrent and her account is one of the most distressing I have ever heard,” said Detective Constable Tony Larkin, who led the investigation.
“They are extremely dangerous individuals and our community is safer now they’re behind bars. The victim has shown incredible bravery in coming forward, reporting the crimes, and helping secure these convictions. We want this to send a clear message that allegations like this are taken seriously and victims will get our full support.”
Harrowing Case Details
The victim, aged just 17 at the time, bravely reported her ordeal to Lewisham police in September 2020. She told how Abdul Howe groomed her via social media before luring her from her Ipswich home.
She was taken to a hostel where Howe assaulted her with nunchucks and raped her. Then, forced to travel back to Howe’s Hammersmith home, where Williams awaited. Over two days, both men repeatedly raped and assaulted her.
Before letting her go, they forced her to make a voice note falsely claiming she consented to sex.
This sickening abuse was part of Howe’s County Lines drug operation running from London to Ipswich.
Justice has finally been served, but the scars run deep.
