Man jailed for rape in Camden

A rapist who planned to flee the country after attacking a young woman has been jailed thanks to the rapid work of Met Police investigators.

Hassan Alsarout, 22 (23.12.2003), Brazilian national of no fixed abode, raped the victim in a secluded area on Euston Road in the early hours of 9 October 2025.

The victim reported the rape and following her detailed account, officers acted immediately to secure critical evidence including CCTV and digital records.

Detectives established the suspect had fled London to the West Midlands and launched a national man hunt. Officers successfully located Alsarout at an address in Coventry where it was discovered that he was planning to flee to Denmark the next day.

Less than 24 hours after the attack he was arrested and taken into custody and pleaded guilty to rape at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 20 February.

Today, Tuesday 21 April, he was sentenced to 5 Years and 7 Months and placed on the sex offenders register for life. He will be deported from the UK following his sentence.

DCI Paul Ridley said:

“I want to commend the victim for her bravery and resilience in coming forward and supporting the investigation. Her evidence was crucial in bringing this offender to justice and preventing harm to other women across the country.

“My investigation team acted with absolute urgency to identify, locate and arrest Alsarout. Their determined efforts stopped him fleeing the United Kingdom and ensured he was brought to justice.

“This case shows the Metropolitan Police’s tireless efforts to tackle violence against women and girls through a proactive approach that puts victims first and ensures they are fully supported by specialist teams throughout.”

Officers were quickly able to identify the suspect and corroborate the victim’s account through detailed CCTV and digital analysis which uncovered a phone call that Alsarout had made shortly after the attack.

Officers also recovered evidence proving Alsarout attempted to destroy forensic evidence by immediately washing his clothes. This provided further corroboration of his guilt.

Alsarout was arrested 10 October 2025 less than 24 hours after the offence, showcasing the investigation team’s rapid and effective intervention which stopped a dangerous criminal fleeing the country.

The suspect was brought into custody, interviewed, and charged within hours.

Dedicated rape and serious sexual offence teams, supported by specialist officers, worked closely with the victim to ensure she was supported throughout the investigation.

The Met continues to prioritise the safety of women and girls and is relentlessly targeting offenders to secure justice for victims of sexual violence.

As part of the Met’s victim‑centred approach, bespoke training has been rolled out to 23,000 officers and staff, strengthening investigations into rape and serious sexual offences and improving support for victims.

This has contributed to charge rates for rape more than tripling, and increased reporting shows more survivors feel able to report offences.