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Get you up to speed: Moment rapist smirks to himself before attacking girl, 16, in train station toilets | News UK
Tommi Harwood, 18, was sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl at Romford Station on 5 September 2024. The conviction followed a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, where he was also handed an indefinite restraining order and an eight-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Tommi Harwood was sentenced on 9 October at Snaresbrook Crown Court, where he also received an indefinite restraining order and an eight-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. The investigation, led by British Transport Police’s Major, Serious and Organised Crime team, involved forensic and CCTV evidence, alongside the victim’s detailed testimony, which enabled the Crown Prosecution Service to authorise the rape charge.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police, Detective Constable Ross McAlpine, called the attack “premeditated and frankly abhorrent,” affirming that tackling sexual offending is a top priority for the organisation. Tommi Harwood was sentenced to five years in prison, alongside an indefinite restraining order and an eight-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, with calls for the public to report any similar offences.
What remains unclear — It is not stated how the victim has been supported throughout the ongoing investigation and court proceedings.
Teenager jailed for five years for raping girl, 16, at train station toilets
A teenager has been jailed for five years after smirking at a CCTV camera before sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.
After a five-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, Tommi Harwood, 18, was found guilty of raping a girl he met at a train station two years ago.
A court heard how Harwood, then 16, had been messaging a girl on Snapchat on September 5, 2024, telling her his name was ‘Bobby’.
She had told him she was on a train, and he asked to meet at Romford Station. Just after 8pm, she arrived at the station and he met her on the platform.
In footage shared by police, Harwood can be seen standing on the platform wearing a black jacket and trousers, smiling at a camera.
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Once his victim arrived, he led her into a waiting room and repeatedly asked her to check if anyone was in the women’s toilets.
When she then went to use the toilets, Harwood followed her in and raped her.
When they returned to the platform, he reportedly told the girl, ‘if we see police, run across the tracks’.
She then reported what happened to British Transport Police (BTP), with its Major, Serious and Organised Crime (MSOC) team investigating.
A manhunt was launched but he was not found until October 25, when officers spotted him at Basildon station.
Harwood had been stopped for travelling without a valid ticket, arrested, and taken into custody to be interviewed.
Forensic evidence, CCTV footage, and the victim’s testimony meant the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorised the rape charge.
BTP Detective Constable Ross McAlpine said: ‘The young victim has shown tremendous courage, not only by speaking up and reporting what happened to her, but by supporting our enquiries and the court proceedings that followed.
‘She has been supported throughout our investigation by specialist officers, and I hope the fact her attacker is now behind bars brings her some sense of justice.’
He called the teenager’s attack ‘premeditated and frankly abhorrent’, adding that he ‘poses a very real threat to women and girls.’
Along with the five year imprisonment, Harwood was given an indefinite restraining order and an eight-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
DC McAlpine added: ‘Tackling sexual offending is a top priority for us at BTP. I would urge anyone who experiences or witnesses this offending to report it to us by texting 61016 or dialling 999 in an emergency.
‘Just as we have in this case, we’ll stop at nothing to put dangerous sex offenders before the courts.’
Learn more about Rape Crisis England & Wales
Rape Crisis England & Wales is a charity working to end rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, child sexual abuse – and all other forms of sexual violence.
Whether it happened recently, or a long time ago; whether you know without a doubt that you experienced sexual violence, or aren’t quite sure; whether it happened to you, or someone you know; Rape Crisis England & Wales will always believe you and listen to you, and they can offer you information and support.
You can find out more about Rape Crisis England & Wales here; and if you’re aged 16 or over, you can call the charity’s 24/7 support line for free on 0808 500 2222.
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Get you up to speed: Mum of British TikToker in Dubai jail for ‘murder’ reveals star is ‘suffering’ in prison | News World
Brooke George, 23, has been charged with murdering her online lover, William Treeby, 26, in Dubai after claiming she acted in self-defence during a struggle. She remains detained at Bur Dubai police station under reportedly difficult conditions, awaiting her next court hearing on October 28.
Brooke George remains in detention at Bur Dubai police station, known for its overcrowded conditions and allegations of human rights violations. Following a court hearing on 7 October, her trial is adjourned until 28 October, while concerns about her mental and physical health continue to escalate.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed it is in contact with the British woman detained in the UAE and supporting her family while engaging with relevant authorities. Family representatives continue to urge for improved treatment and medical attention for Brooke George, as her next court date is scheduled for October 28.
What remains unclear — It is not known what specific measures the Foreign Office is taking to ensure Brooke George’s humane treatment during her detention.
Mother of British TikToker detained in Dubai reports daughter is suffering in prison
Brooke is enduring ‘physical and mental damage (Picture: Jam Press)
The mum of a British TikTok star locked up in Dubai after ‘killing her online lover in self-defence’ has revealed how her daughter is facing ‘awful conditions’.
Brooke George, 23, has been accused of stabbing a British man, 26, to death after she flew out to meet him in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The former John Lewis shop assistant from Gravesend claims she was repeatedly abused by him and turned a knife on him during a struggle.
Her mum, Tess, has said her daughter is ‘suffering’ in detention and enduring ‘physical and mental damage’.
She told WTX: ‘Watching your daughter go through this and being unable to bring her home is heartbreaking.
‘To everyone else, Brooke is a name in a court case. To me, she is my little girl, and I am terrified about what could happen to her.’
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Tess said it is ‘heartbreaking’ to watch her daughter suffer (Picture: Tess George)
Brooke is being kept in ‘awful conditions’ as she awaits trial
Tess added: ‘Brooke is locked up in overcrowded conditions at a police station notorious for Human Rights violations.
‘It’s appalling to continue to detain someone for so long pre-trial in such awful conditions.’
Brooke could face the death penalty if she is convicted of murdering her lover, William Treeby, from Kent.
The TikToker was arrested in June as she tried to board a flight back to Britain and charged with premeditated murder.
According to pressure group Detained in Dubai, Brooke met Treeby on Facebook and travelled to Dubai to meet him.
She claims her partner became ‘controlling and abusive’, and ‘assaulted’ her in Jumeirah Village.
The influencer claims she was punched as she begged for her passport to leave.
Brooke says she feared for her life during a struggle and stabbed him after grabbing a kitchen knife ‘within her grasp’ in self defence.
Mum Tess said: ‘We believe Brooke was trying to protect herself. I want the court to look properly at the evidence and everything that happened to her.’
‘My greatest fear is that a decision will be made about her future without her voice truly being heard.’
William Treeby was stabbed to death by Brooke, who alleges he had physically assaulted her
Brooke attended a hearing last Wednesday and remains in detention until her next court meeting on October 28.
Her family and lawyers are railing against the conditions she is being kept in while she waits for her trial.
Tess claims Brooke is unable to sleep because of constant bright lights, shining around the clock, and that she has not received sleep medication officials promised to her.
The mum is now allegedly struggling to speak with her daughter because of phone call restrictions.
Tess added: ‘Brooke is barely able to make a telephone call and it gets cut off very quickly.
‘She has now been told she is not allowed to call internationally which is just not true.
‘I haven’t been able to hug her or comfort her except with words on the phone. That part is really distressing.
She continued that Brooke is also ‘not able to exercise and is suffering physically and emotionally.’
‘I am worried about what being in prison is doing to her, what kind of physical and mental damage.’
Radha Stirling, founder of Detained in Dubai who is assisting the family, said: ‘Brooke is suffering terribly. Her family describes a young woman who is increasingly upset, unable to sleep and struggling to maintain even the briefest contact with home.
Iran strikes were terrified at the thought of spending days there, let alone months. ?She has been told she could receive medication to help her sleep, yet her mother says nothing has happened. ?These concerns need to be addressed now. Her health cannot be put on hold until the next court hearing. ?We will do everything we can to help. ?Brooke needs to know she has not been forgotten. ?Her family needs to be able to speak to her, and her worsening distress needs proper medical attention. ?Whatever the allegations, she is entitled to humane treatment while her case is heard.? In 2011, British tourist Lee Bradley Brown died at the detention centre whilst in police custody – after being arrested for a verbal altercation with a housekeeper at the luxury Burj Al Arab hotel. It was initially claimed that he died from choking on his own vomit, but a 2022 jury inquest revealed neglect and severe beatings from guards and inmates caused his death. ENDS EDITOR’S NOTE: Fair Dealing / Fair Use: In limited cases, Jam Press may distribute material under fair dealing/fair use principles for legitimate editorial reporting purposes. Jam Press accepts responsibility for licensed editorial publisher usage only. Any additional client usage, including use across owned social media channels, commercial marketing or non-editorial purposes, remains the responsibility of the client.” decoding=”async” loading=”lazy”/>
Brooke has allegedly not been able to sleep due to constant bright lights (Picture: Jam Press)
Brooke is being held at notorius Bur Dubai police station (PIcture: Google)
‘Her mother is left wondering how much worse things will become before she hears her daughter’s voice again.’
She continued: ‘Brooke remains in temporary police detention, with her family reporting constant bright lights, broken sleep and increasing distress.
‘These facilities were never designed for long term habitation.
‘Brooke needs to know she has not been forgotten. Her family needs to be able to speak to her, and her worsening distress needs proper medical attention.
‘Whatever the allegations, she is entitled to humane treatment while her case is heard.’
Tess and Ms Stirling continue to raise her case with the Foreign Office and UAE authorities.
An FCDO spokesperson said: ‘We are in contact with a British woman detained in the UAE and are supporting her family. We are in contact with the relevant authorities in the UAE and the UK.’
The UAE Embassy have been contacted for comment.
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