Paedo, 24, who raped schoolgirl, 12, in Kings Cross station toilet is jailed for 10 years
A MAN has been jailed for 10 years after raping a 12-year-old schoolgirl in a toilet at Kings Cross station.
Alvin Tuitt approached the girl at Maryland Station in London on October 10 last year, when she was travelling to Kings Cross.
After speaking with Tuitt, he leant her a power pack to charge her phone and paid for her onward train ticket.
Upon arriving at Kings Cross, Tuitt lead her to a disabled bathroom where he raped her before the sick predator then attempted to rape her again.
The brave schoolgirl reported it to cops later that day.
Truitt was arrested, charged and remanded within 24 hours of the offence taking place.
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At Inner London Crown Court yesterday, Tuitt was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for rape, with a five-year extended sentence on licence, and eight years to run concurrently for an additional count of attempted rape on the same girl.
He is also subjected to a life-long sexual harm prevention order and notification requirement for life.
The judge commended the young victim for her bravery in coming forward and reporting the matter to British Transport Police.
Detective Constable Mark Pink said: “The victim in this case was 12-years-old and was extremely vulnerable.
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“She has been extremely brave in telling police what happened and providing testimony to assist the investigation.
";The effect that this incident has had on her life and that of her family cannot be measured.
“Tuitt is a predator with a previous conviction for a similar offence and he rightfully now faces a long time behind bars.”