Sexually assaulted girls as young as 12 on buses.

Man Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Schoolgirls on Buses

Albert Gago, 65, from Hackney, has been sentenced to two years and three months imprisonment for a series of sexual assaults on London buses.

The court heard that Gago sexually assaulted eight girls, aged between 12 and 16, on services in Enfield, Hackney and Camden between September 2021 and June 2022.

Gago was arrested at his home in Hackney after officers launched an investigation following reports of the assaults. Clothing found at his address matched that of a man seen in CCTV recordings of the incidents.

Detective James Eccleston, who led the investigation, said: "Gago was a prolific offender who targeted young girls as they used public transport. He is dangerous and I am pleased this offending has resulted in a custodial sentence."

"I would like to praise the bravery of the young victims, who reported the offences to police and supported us throughout the investigation as we took Gago to court. We have supported them along the way."

"The Met is tackling violence against women and girls in all its forms. Women and girls have the right to feel safe, at any time day or night, in public or at home and no one should have to put up with sexual behaviour."