South London Man Convicted for Campaign of Abuse

A South London man has been convicted for subjecting a woman to a brutal campaign of physical and emotional abuse.

Nam Nguyen, 26, of no fixed address, took control of the woman's life over a 10-day period in September 2023, holding her captive inside a flat in Tulse Hill.

The victim managed to escape after jumping from a window and ran to a nearby care home where she was found with extensive injuries to her face and body. She had been raped and repeatedly attacked.

Police officers were called and the Metropolitan Police launched an investigation. Nguyen was identified as the suspect and arrested nearby shortly after.

The victim bravely recounted the horrific abuse she endured, including vicious attacks that resulted in a fracture to her spine.

Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, local policing commander in Lambeth and Southwark, stated: "It's hard to imagine the pain and suffering this woman went through, and I am pleased the man responsible for these awful crimes has been brought to justice. This is some of the worst offending our detectives have ever seen, and I do not underestimate the impact having to speak at length about this has had on the victim."

"We will continue to support her in any way we can. This has been an incredibly complex investigation, and I hope this outcome demonstrates how the Met is committed to tackling violence against women and girls. We will continue to ensure dangerous and predatory men face the consequences of their actions."

Nguyen was found guilty of the following offences at Inner London Crown Court on Monday, March 18:

• Rape
• False imprisonment
• Actual bodily harm
• Assault by penetration
• Assault occasioning grievous bodily harm

He will be sentenced at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, May 24.