London Predator Jailed After Stalking and Attacking Lone Women in Violent Robberies

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A chilling moment captured on CCTV shows a predator stalking a lone woman at an east London station before launching a brutal attack. Edward Ampeh, 33, targeted women traveling alone, assaulting them and robbing them in a series of violent encounters that ultimately led to his conviction and an eight-year prison sentence.  

 

The first attack took place just after midnight on May 6, 2022, at Greenwich Station. Ampeh was seen following a female passenger off a DLR train, trailing her along the platform before launching his assault. As she reached the top of a staircase, he struck her on the back of the head and began verbally threatening and abusing her. Demanding to know the contents of her handbag, the frightened woman complied, handing over some money and a phone charger.  

 

Shockingly, after robbing her, Ampeh attempted to initiate further contact. He asked the woman where she lived and insisted she email him her phone number and follow him on Instagram, a bizarre and unsettling demand after his violent attack.  

 

A second victim fell prey to Ampeh on September 5, 2022, after she disembarked from a train at Limehouse Station. In this instance, he crept up behind her and forcefully grabbed her handbag straps. Startled, the woman screamed and struggled to hold on to her belongings. As she resisted, she lost her balance and fell down a set of stairs, landing heavily on her leg and twisting it.  

 

Footage from the incident shows Ampeh rummaging through the woman’s bag before leaving the scene, carelessly discarding it on the ground as he made his escape.  

 

Despite clear video evidence, Ampeh denied any involvement and displayed no remorse during police questioning. However, he was found guilty of two counts of robbery and sentenced at Inner London Crown Court.  

 

Investigating Officer Detective Constable Tom Bolton expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating, *"I am extremely pleased with the outcome in this case. Ampeh acted in a predatory and violent manner, targeting lone women for his own gain. His actions will have a lifelong impact on his victims, and I hope this result will bring them some closure."*  

 

He reinforced the authorities’ commitment to tackling such crimes, adding, *"Violent and abusive behaviour will never be tolerated on the railway, and we will ruthlessly investigate these sorts of dangerous offenders and hold them to account before the courts. Anyone who witnesses this sort of offending, or any other crime on the railway, is urged to text us on 61016 or call 999 in an emergency."*  

 

Ampeh’s conviction serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by lone commuters and the importance of reporting suspicious or threatening behavior. With his sentencing, authorities hope to send a strong message that such violent crimes will not go unpunished.

 

Based on a report by Daily Mail  2025-02-19

 

 

[Geoffggi]

Incarceration not long enough

[JonnyF]

Should have got 25 years.

 

I'm not really sure why this is big news though. Sounds like a normal day in London to me. 

[Homburg]

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Should have got 25 years.

 

I'm not really sure why this is big news though. Sounds like a normal day in London to me. 

 

The attacks are every day, hour, minute in London and are certainly not big, or even small, news.

 

The Big News is probably that the Rozzers actually caught the perp AND that he was given, wonder of wonders, an eight year custodial sentence!

 

[BusyB]

 

8 years is all you get for that?!

 

Serial predatory perps like this should be locked up until they are too old to be a danger even to a kid.

 

This character will probably even be out after less than 6 years ... aged 38 and still a prime of life dangerous thug.

 

That is utterly unacceptable.