The Digest:
Two Nigerian nationals have been jailed for a total of 21 years after being convicted of raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl in London. Akinsanya, 34, received 10 years, while Raji, 29, was sentenced to 11 years for two counts of rape and taking an indecent image of a child. The pair targeted the victim after buying her drinks at a Brixton pub in February 2025, then invited her to Raji's flat where she was plied with alcohol and cannabis before being assaulted while unconscious. Judge David Richards noted the victim's life has been severely affected, saying she will "live with this for the rest of her life."
Key Points:
- The case highlights the vulnerability of minors in social settings where drugs and alcohol are involved.
- Both men denied the charges but were convicted by a jury.
- The victim, now in Year 11, has stopped playing football, withdrawn from friends, and struggles with trust.
- Raji filmed the assault, adding an indecent image charge.
- The judge noted the attackers exploited the victim's unconscious state.
Sources: Vanguard, Daily Mail, Inner London Crown Court
