Vruj Patel

Vruj Patel, 26, of Plaistow, was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 7 October 2025 to more than 22 years in prison. Patel pleaded guilty to 17 charges, which included rape of a child under 13, assault of a child under 13 by penetration, four counts of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, possession of indecent images of children, and voyeurism. Additionally, he was sentenced for the rape of a woman over 16 and sexual assault by penetration relating to a second victim.

The investigation was initiated after police discovered videos of child sexual abuse on a mobile phone submitted for repairs. Detectives identified Patel in the footage and subsequently uncovered further material confirming additional offences against a young woman and a young girl. Alongside his custodial sentence, Patel was placed on the sex offenders' register indefinitely.