‘Disgusting predator’ jailed after sexually assaulting girl, 15, on train to London

Maxim Rowan-Moy, of south-east London, subjected the girl to a horrific ordeal on a train from Dover
Jailed: Maxim Rowan-Moy
British Transport Police
Josh Salisbury20 December 2022
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A “disgusting predator” who repeatedly sexually assaulted a fifteen-year-old girl on a train has been jailed.

Maxim Rowan-Moy, 32, of Plumstead, was jailed for two-and-a-half years at Inner London Crown Court after confessing to four counts of sexual assault, one count of assault and to a public order offence for threatening behaviour.

The court heard how Rowan-Moy approached the victim as she was waiting for a train at Dover Priory to London Victoria at 7.40pm on March 26.

He asked where she was travelling to and sat next to her on the train. He offered her a bottle of vodka to drink before moving close to her and sexually assaulting her.

The victim tried to move away from him, but he followed her down the carriage and again sat down next to her.

He then continued to sexually assault her, violently attempting to pull her closer to him and persistently touching her inappropriately, British Tansport Police said in a statement.

A while later, a group boarded the train and Rowan-Moy got up from his seat to look for his belongings. A train guard entered the carriage and then stayed with the girl until Rochester, where police were called.

Initially, Rowan-Moy pretended to police he knew the victim.

Detective Constable Terry Botten, investigating officer in the case, said: “This was a truly sickening attack against a lone teenage girl by a disgusting predator who sought to violate her for his own sexual gain.

“She has shown immense bravery in supporting this investigation and I’m pleased to see this vile and evidently very dangerous offender behind bars as a result.

“I want to assure women and girls that we are absolutely dedicated to tackling sexual offenders on the railway network and bringing them to justice.

Rowan-Moy was handed a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and was also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for ten years.

Police said anyone who experiences or witnesses a sexual offence on the rail network, can report it to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40. In an emergency, always dial 999.

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