A prolific child abuser has been jailed, demonstrating the Metropolitan Police’s commitment to investigating child abuse and protecting the public from harm.
Muhammad Talukdar, 51 (07.07.72) of Ballance Street, Bath, was sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, 31 May.
Talukdar began sexually abusing the victim in 1998 when she was just eight years old in Tower Hamlets, east London.
Specialist officers began investigating in 2020. Despite having no DNA evidence or recent witness accounts to help strengthen the investigation, officers remained determined to build a case against Talukdar. They carried out extensive interviews with friends and family of the victim as part of their enquiries and gathered detailed medical records to show the extent of abuse. The victim also gave permission for notes from her counselling sessions to be shared.
Talukdar was previously found guilty of three counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault at Snaresbrook Crown Court in March 2024.
Detective Constable Paul Hawthorn, who led the investigation, said “I’d like to commend the bravery of the victim for her strength throughout this investigation. I hope this case serves as inspiration to others who may understandably fear speaking out against this kind of abhorrent abuse.
“Officers showed true determination in securing justice on behalf of the victim and I’d like to th