It was just another day for an unnamed victim until she found herself groped between the legs by a complete stranger on the Tube. In an incident that occurred on December 13, 2014, Choudry Shakeel from Barnet, grabbed the victim between the legs as she got down from a Central line train on Holborn Station.
To make matters worse, he laughed when she confronted him later. Investigating officer PC Les Dunnett said, "I am pleased that Shakeel has been brought to justice. The nature and circumstances of this offence made it clear that Shakeel was opportunistic and he clearly believed that it was acceptable to commit such an offence, as he laughed it off when challenged."
In a trial held at Blackfriars Crown Court, the jury found Shakeel guilty of sexual assault and sentenced him on the same day. Shakeel was handed a 12 month community order, placed on the sex offenders register for five years, and must pay the victim £1,000 in compensation along with a £60 surcharge.
"The sentence passed here sends a clear message that all offences are treated seriously by the courts and reinforces the 'report it to stop it' campaign, which highlights the importance of reporting all offences of this nature."
