'Dangerous' Haringey man found guilty of rape and strangulation

The detective who led the investigation said he subjected the victim to a ‘terrifying and violent ordeal’

A Haringey resident has been found guilty of rape and strangulation after he attacked a woman in a Bethnal Green hotel in 2022.

On 29th September at Snaresbrook Court, Delroy Ogiste of Higham Road was found guilty of two counts of rape and one count of strangulation after the court found he had attacked a woman in her 20s.

Last week (8th December), Ogiste was sentenced to thirteen years imprisonment. He was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

In June 2022, the Metropolitan Police were contacted by a woman who said she had been raped at a Bethnal Green hotel on 29th April 2022.

The woman said she had been on a night out with a friend when she met the suspect in a fast food restaurant. The pair went to a nearby hotel where Ogiste raped her.

Detectives later used phone data to link him to the crime.

Detective constable Molly Osborne, who led the investigation, said: “Ogiste is a dangerous offender who subjected a woman to a terrifying and violent ordeal. I am pleased he will now spend a considerable time in prison.

“I have heard from the victim about the impact the attack has had on her and I know she will have to deal with this for many years to come. The sentence handed down will not change this, however I hope knowing her attacker is behind bars will provide some comfort.

“Tackling violence against women and girls is a key priority for the Met and we will continue to do all we can to remove predatory offenders from the streets of the London.”

If you have been the victim of a sexual offence and need to speak to police, call 101 or report information to us online. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

You can also speak to Rape Crisis, a charity in England and Wales which supports victims of sexual violence and abuse.

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