Sex offender handed 20-year prison sentence for historic abuse after Met investigation

A prolific child abuser and rapist has been jailed as part of the ongoing commitment by the Metropolitan Police to investigate child abuse and protect women and girls from harm. 

Dulon Miah, 35 (08.09.88) of Tower Hamlets was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Wednesday, 10 July. Miah was previously found guilty at the same court in April of 18 counts of sexual assault over a 14-year period against two victims, including rapes.

Met officers began investigating Miah in 2022 after one of his victims bravely came forward and told police they had been abused from the age of six-years-old over the span of a decade. Both female victims were known to Miah.

Detective Constable Lucy Bowman who led the investigation, said: “We treat cases such as this incredibly seriously and are proud that we have got justice for these victim-survivors, while putting one more dangerous predator behind bars.

“The Met takes its responsibility to protect women and girls incredibly seriously.

“We urge anyone who has been a victim of abuse – no matter how long ago – to please come forward to police and get the support you rightly deserve.”

As a result of officers’ efforts, a second victim came forward reporting that they had also been abused by Miah over several years.

Across both investigations Met officers displayed care and compassion as they carried out extensive interviews with the victims. The officers also gathered detailed medical records to show the extent of the abuse and develop a watertight case against Miah.

Find out more on how to report a rape or sexual assault https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rsa/rape-and-sexual-assault/how-to-report-rape-and-sexual-assault Always call 999 in an emergency.

Support and assistance can be obtained from a number of agencies and charities:

• National Association for People Abused in Childhood NAPAC helpline: 0808 801 0331
• Rape Crisis 08085002222
• Childline 0800 1111
• National Rape and Sexual Abuse Helpline 0808 802 9999
• Survivors UK 0203 598 3898 info@survivorsuk.org.
• Samaritans 116 123 jo@samaritans.org