Rapist trapped by policewoman’s bravery, court told

Title

Rapist trapped by policewoman’s bravery, court told

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

15 Sep 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:03:52

Description

Tim Crook reports from the Old Bailey in London on the trial of Winston Thomas, found guilty of multiple rapes in the Tottenham area of north London. The court heard how the bravery of a woman police sergeant, Veneta Aldous, who volunteered to act as a decoy, helped to trap Thomas. He will be sentenced later because Mr Justice Nolan needs evidence from doctors who say he is suffering from schizophrenia. Includes interviews with Detective Inspector Gary Copson; Veneta Aldous.

Contributors

Tim Crook; Gary Copson; Veneta Aldous

Keywords

London; Crime; UK; Great Britain; Women; Policing practice; England; Police personnel; Trials; Rape; Sexual violence; Tottenham; Old Bailey; Winston Thomas; Veneta Aldous

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