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The Metropolitan Police have issued an appeal for individuals who suspect they may have been assaulted by serial offender John Worboys to come forward. Worboys is currently serving a life sentence for a series of sexual offences committed by luring women into his taxi at night, offering them drug-laced drinks after pretending to have won money.
Initially convicted in 2009, Worboys was found guilty of 19 sexual offences involving 12 women that took place between October 2006 and February 2008. He was sentenced to an indefinite term with a minimum of eight years. In 2019, further victims emerged, leading to a life sentence with a minimum term of six years. The total number of those affected is believed to be considerably higher, as highlighted in a 2019 report where Worboys reportedly acknowledged preying on up to 90 victims.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police emphasized the importance of speaking out: “If you believe you may have been a victim or have any information about Worboys, we urge you to please contact us.” The police have also apologized for previous significant failings in their investigation and pledged to provide support and a listening ear to those affected. They noted that this case has prompted major improvements in investigating rape and sexual offences, coinciding with more than a doubling in arrests and charges for such crimes in London over the past year.
John Worboys, who now goes by the name John Radford, reportedly admits that he does not currently meet the criteria for parole. A parole board described his feelings as “enormous regret, remorse and shame” toward those harmed. Carrie Johnson, who waived her right to anonymity to share that she might have been a victim, expressed relief at the decision to keep him behind bars, stating that “women and girls across Britain are safer as a result of this decision.” Victims or anyone with relevant information are urged to contact the Metropolitan Police by calling 101 and quoting Operation Safford, or by emailing the dedicated team at CIT@met.police.uk
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