Rapist serving life may face more assault charges
Zhenhao Zou was convicted of raping 10 women but he is thought to have committed further crimes.
Chinese national Zhenhao Zou, convicted of raping 10 women in London and China, may face additional assault charges according to fresh allegations. The Metropolitan Police has sent a file containing evidence of seven more women's alleged sexual crimes to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for prosecution consideration. The file includes evidence of rape and administering substances with intent to commit sexual offences, as well as reports from five women who contacted police following a police appeal.
However, most women did not wish to pursue criminal charges. The Met Police is conducting separate inquiries into alleged assaults committed by Zou in China, with officers working to obtain evidence from Chinese authorities. Zou, who was studying for a PhD in London at the time, was described as one of the most prolific sexual predators in the UK, with potential victims numbering as many as 50.
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