Croydon child abuser jailed for 28 years

A man who abused two young children for more than 15 years has been jailed following a Met Police investigation .

Anthony Adewale Sobogun, 61, from Croydon , was sentenced to 28 years' imprisonment at Inner London Crown Court on Wednesday.

He was found guilty after the investigation uncovered 17 sexual abuse offences against two children who were known to him during the 1990s and early 2000s.

The offences included multiple incidents of sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13, as well as the rape of a child.

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One of the victims recounted that Sobogun accompanied her to an abortion clinic after she became pregnant with his child.

Officers traced medical records which confirmed the procedure, as well as counselling notes which detailed the cycle of sexual abuse, and arrested Sobogun in the early hours of July 2 2025.

Detective Constable Charlotte Lockyer, who led the case, said: “The bravery of the victims in coming forward is what brought Sobogun to justice.

It’s as a result of their courage in working with officers that this dangerous man has been jailed.

“Their bravery in the face of an abuser has stopped Sobogun from causing further harm to society.

Today’s result shows that no matter when the abuse occurred, justice can still be secured.”
Sobogun’s victims also made a statement following his conviction.

It read: “What has come to light is deeply distressing, but sadly, it is not an isolated situation.

Abuse like this exists in many communities, often hidden by family, fear, silence, or stigma.

“We want to be clear: it is never too late to come forward.

If you have experienced abuse, your voice matters, and you deserve to be heard, supported, and protected.

We also want to highlight something that is often overlooked: people can present well, appear trustworthy, and still cause harm behind closed doors.

“This is why it is so important to look beyond appearances, to listen carefully, and to take concerns seriously.

We would like to thank the Metropolitan Police, particularly Charlotte Lockyer, the prosecutor Mr William Goss and the Crown Prosecution Service for taking this case seriously and progressing it with care and professionalism.”
During the investigation, Met officers worked closely with the victims to secure evidence through video recorded interviews (VRIs) which took place in specially designed suites to support safer, more sensitive interviews for both adults and children.

The Met recently undertook a £10 million VRI suite upgrade programme, combining advanced digital technology with a trauma‑informed, victim‑centred environment, to enhance the quality and integrity of evidence.

If you've been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999.