Three black British paedophiles, Kayon Bhola, Jeremiah Jackson and Paul Maxwell, have received sentences for the rape of a 13-year-old girl after a thorough investigation by specialised Metropolitan police.
On Friday, 11 October, Paul Maxwell, 24 (born 03.12.99) of Wood Lane Estates, W12, received a sentence of 12 and a half years.
Kayon Bhola, 29 (born 28.10.1994), of no fixed address, and Jeremiah Jackson, 24 (born 8.11.1999), of Longford Court, W12, were both sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Kayon Bhola, Jeremiah Jackson and Paul Maxwell received Sexual Harm Prevention Orders for a duration of 15 years.
The 13-year-old victim departed her residence on 30 September 2023 and proceeded to London, where she encountered Kayon Bhola, Jeremiah Jackson and Paul Maxwell at a tube stop in Hammersmith.
Kayon Bhola, Jeremiah Jackson and Paul Maxwell lured her back to Maxwell’s flat where she was raped by all three.
Detectives gathered a combination of forensic evidence, CCTV and phone analysis. Working closely with specialists from CPS London’s Rape and Serious Sexual Offences unit, they built up a case against Kayon Bhola, Jeremiah Jackson and Paul Maxwell.
CCTV showed the group travelling from the station towards the flat. In-depth phone analysis also revealed a short video clip of Kayon Bhola, Jeremiah Jackson and Paul Maxwell carrying out their attack. This evidence played a significant part in convicting the three men.
Detective Constable Will Murphy, who led the investigation, said: “Firstly, I would like to thank the victim for her ongoing support in this case and for her extreme bravery in coming forward and reporting this to police.
“This has been a challenging investigation; however, due to the dedicated efforts of my team, we were able to secure convictions. I hope the victim feels that justice has been served.
“Today’s sentencing highlights how despicable this crime was and Maxwell, Bhola and Jackson will now face the consequences of their horrendous actions. The Met is here to support victims of sexual assault, and to provide the best care we can. Please do not hesitate to come to us.”
The victim read out a victim impact statement, a part of which said:
“I have gone over the date a million times thinking of what I could have done differently to change the outcome of what happened to me. No matter what I change, it would’ve ended the same way. This is because these three men, fully grown men, knew exactly what they were going to do as soon as they saw me at Hammersmith.
“I was caught alone, and vulnerable. But that shouldn’t have mattered.”
On 22 July, Kayon Bhola, Jeremiah Jackson and Paul Maxwell were found guilty of rape – with Maxwell convicted of an additional count – following a three-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
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