A 22-year-old man, Levi Bancroft, has been sentenced to life in prison for raping two teenage girls and a woman.
Bancroft, of West Drayton, was convicted of four counts of rape and actual bodily harm following a Metropolitan Police investigation.
The court heard that Bancroft targeted vulnerable women over a five-year period, using threats and violence to intimidate his victims.
The investigation, which involved close collaboration with Thames Valley Police, used DNA evidence and CCTV footage to link Bancroft to the crimes.
Detective Constable Lloyd Leech, who led the Met’s investigation, praised the bravery of the victims in coming forward and reporting the crimes.
“A serial sexual offender has been taken off the streets, protecting women across the country,” he said, adding that “Bancroft’s abhorrent offending would have likely continued if it wasn’t for this arrest and conviction.”
The victims’ courage in pursuing justice has brought closure to their ordeal.
Detective Constable Rebekah Routh, who led the Thames Valley investigation, commended the victims’ bravery in trusting the police to bring Bancroft to justice.
The sentencing marks a significant victory in the fight against violence against women and girls.
The Metropolitan Police’s efforts to tackle such crimes are part of its mission to deliver More Trust, Less Crime and High Standards.
