The victim was out with a friend when she was approached by the men who drove her to Tottenham and raped her

Two men have been jailed after being found guilty of raping a teenage girl in Tottenham.

Adilson Domingos, aged 42 of Damask Crescent in Newham, and Baxton Atenis, aged 29 of Hanover Road in South Tottenham, were both found guilty of rape at Wood Green Crown Court on 1st February following a three-week trial.

On Monday (1st) the pair were sentenced at the same court. Atenis was jailed for 13 years for two counts of rape and Domingos was sentenced to twelve years’ imprisonment.

The court heard how a girl, then aged 16, was out with a friend in central London on 11th July 2021 when she was approached by Domingos and Atenis. They coerced her to get in a car and then drove her to Atenis’ address in South Tottenham where both men raped her.

The victim managed to leave the house in the early hours of the following day and called police.

Detectives launched an investigation and provided support to the girl. She provided important details to assist investigators to help track down Domingos and Atenis, including a description of the car they drove and the address they took her too.

She also provided a phone number Atenis had given her. He was arrested and this led to detectives identifying and arresting Domingos, who was also identified from a social media profile that was provided to police. Both men were bailed while evidence was compiled and subsequently charged with rape in December 2022.

Detective Constable Daniella Biggins, who led the investigation, said: “Domingos and Atenis are highly dangerous, predatory individuals who targeted a young girl and isolated her from her friends before raping her.

“With the support of her wonderful family and friends, the victim showed immense courage and bravery in supporting a police investigation. I would like to personally thank her for the strength she has shown, and also to the witnesses who provided evidence.

“I can only hope the conviction goes some way to providing closure to the victim after what was a horrific experience, whilst also being a part of keeping these dangerous individuals off the streets.

“I would encourage anyone who is victim or witness to sexual assault, to contact police. You will be listened to and specially trained officers will support you through any criminal investigation.

“There is zero tolerance for such serious offences and this conviction serves as a reminder that those who commit such horrific offences will be found and put before the courts to face justice.”

Should you wish to report a crime, you can do so by contacting police on 101, or 999 in an emergency – we have specially trained officers who will listen and investigate where needed.

Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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