- Sex attacker convicted of one rape, five sexual assaults and 12 drugging charges
- But police fear the prolific attacker may have drugged up to 200 women overall
- Statements have been submitted by five women who claim to be his victims
- They were prompted to come forward by news of the rapist’s impending release
- Worboys chose a new name for himself – John Radford – after iconic footballer
Five more alleged victims of John Worboys (pictured) have given statements and will be questioned this week
Five more alleged victims of rapist John Worboys will be questioned this week.
Black cab sex attacker Worboys was convicted of one rape, five sexual assaults and 12 charges of drugging – but police believe he could have drugged 200 women.
Officers trying to block the release of the former London cab driver this week will interview the newest alleged victims.
Five women have given their statements, solicitor Harriet Wistrich told The Sunday People.
‘At least five cases are completely new and have never been investigated by police,’ she said.
‘Two others reported their cases to the police at the time but their cases weren’t prosecuted so they are now asking to be put to the CPS for reconsideration about prosecution.
‘What’s universally been said by those who have contacted me is that they are convinced he is a danger and they should do what they can to ensure that he doesn’t put other women at risk.’
She said news of the release of Worboys – who was jailed in 2009 – prompted the women to speak out about the ‘incredibly manipulative’ attacker.
Hoping for a fresh start after his release, Worboys changed his name to John Radford – after the legendary footballer who played for Arsenal, West Ham and Blackburn Rovers.
He was reportedly planning on living at a seaside location near four of the his alleged victims.
Mr Justice Garnham and Sir Brian Leveson will on Wednesday consider whether to allow Sadiq Khan and two of Worboys’ victims to apply for a judicial review.
John Worboys drugged and assaulted women while driving this black cab. Police fear his victims of drugging could number 200
Despite three weeks of preparation to challenge the rapist’s release, London Mayor Sadiq Khan sacked a barrister hired to present the hearing, prompting fears the push will not be successful.
The Daily Mail and The Sun launched a legal campaign to force the Parole Board to reveal its reasons for approving Worboys’ release. The Metropolitan police refused to comment.
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