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Met Police Seek Further Victims After East London Man Jailed 22 Years for Child Rape

Police are appealing for further victims to contact Operation Castline.

Overview

  • Vruj Patel, 26, was sentenced on 7 October at Snaresbrook Crown Court after pleading guilty to child rape, offences against a woman, voyeurism and possession of indecent images.
  • He was placed on the sex offenders' register for life and is subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and lifelong notification requirements.
  • The investigation began when a repair shop found encrypted videos on a device linked to the brothers, prompting a Greater Manchester Police referral to the Met.
  • Kishan Patel, 31, received 15 months for making and possessing indecent images of children and a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
  • Detectives believe contact offences occurred in 2018 and are concerned offending may have continued more recently, urging anyone with information to report online or call 101 quoting Operation Castline.