'Predatory and dangerous': Bromley rapist has extended jail sentence increased

Michael Nwachukwu, of Canadian Avenue in Bromley, SE6, was jailed at Woolwich Crown Court on 15 November after being found guilty of committing rape on two occasions, as well as two counts of actual bodily harm.

The 29-year-old was originally sentenced to eight years' imprisonment and eight years' extended licence.

But Nwachukwu's punishment has now been amended to reflect the HHJ judge's intended sentence, which was 20 years extended sentence comprising of 12 years' custody and eight years' extended licence.

His sentence was amended at a hearing at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday, December 16.

Nwachukwu was found guilty of all offences on Tuesday, August 13, following a five-day trial at the same court.

The court heard that Nwachukwu raped the victim [Victim One], a woman aged in her 20s, at Winslade Way, SE6 at around 10:15pm on October 15 2018. He had met her friend [Victim Two] a few days before the attack.

On the day of the attack, the friends went to an alleyway to meet with Nwachukwu. On arrival, Nwachukwu was described as acting strangely and he suddenly, without warning, attacked Victim Two with a glass bottle, striking her on the head. She ran away from the scene and called police.

In the meantime, Nwachukwu attacked Victim One with the same glass bottle and punched her around the head and face. He then raped her.

Officers arrived at the scene and immediately detained Nwachukwu.

Both women were taken by the London Ambulance Service to a south London hospital.

Detective Constable Dean Young, of the South East Safeguarding Unit, said: “Nwachukwu is a predatory and dangerous man and I am glad he will now spend a considerable amount of time in jail.

“I would like to praise the women for their courage in both reporting this to police and supporting this prosecution. I can only hope that Nwachukwu’s conviction and sentencing brings some closure to both women.”