Sports Therapist Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Client

A sports therapist from Hornsey, Jerry Okoye (39), has been sentenced to 27 months imprisonment for sexually assaulting one of his clients during a treatment session at her home in Surrey.

During the treatment, Okoye removed his shorts and underwear, sexually touched the victim, and then penetrated her with his fingers by putting his hands down her pants.

The assault was reported to the police later that day by the victim's partner. It was also captured on a security camera the victim had installed to monitor her new puppy.

Okoye was arrested three days later and charged with sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault by touching. He pleaded guilty to both charges at an earlier hearing.

Following Okoye's guilty plea, the victim shared her experience, stating she initially felt responsible for the assault. She said, "When the police got to my house, I still felt so dirty and hated the fact that I had to stay in the same clothing. The officers were lovely to me. I just couldn't process what had happened and it felt like such a whirlwind. "I knew I was not responsible for anything that he did to me, but I found it hard not to blame myself. I just felt totally numb. Every time I shut my eyes, he was there in front of me and so I didn't sleep at all."

"I never wanted to go back to my flat, so I had to start renting it out. It was my safe haven until he destroyed this. I don't feel safe or comfortable knowing that there are people in the world like him and you just never know who they are."

Detective Constable Wood, who investigated the case, stated, "The fact that Okoye violated and took advantage of the victim in her own home in his position as her sports therapist is simply untenable. "While the victim will have to live with the long-term impact for the rest of her life, I hope the fact that Okoye has been brought to justice for the offences he committed will help her to be able to move on with her life."