A man who sexually abused two teenage girls at his Manchester Apartment has been jailed for eleven years and four months
Leo Farodoye aged 34 of North Road in Nottingham was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court for multiple child sex offences, including inciting a child to engage in a sex act, breach of a SHPO, a sexual act with a child, and taking indecent photos of a child. He received 7 years and 4 months with an extended license of 4 years.
Farodoye had previously been convicted at Manchester Crown Court on in May this and had also breached a previous Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) from 2014.
The court heard how Nottingham-based Farodoye had booked an Airbnb apartment in city centre Manchester on 12 December 2023, to cover the period of 18 – 27 February this year. He had booked it under the pretence of enjoying a relaxing weekend with his wife.
When turning up at the apartment he was seen with two young females. As this was different to what he had told the owner, the police were called and the alarm raised.
When officers attended the location, Farodoye escaped via an upstairs window. The two females confirmed they were aged just 15 and 17.
It was further disclosed to police that they had travelled across the UK to meet with Farodoye, under the pretence they were taking part in a photography shoot.
One of the victims described how she had first met with Farodoye at an address in Nottingham in October 2023, during which she was supplied with alcohol before photographs were taken of her. She was also subjected to the first sexual assault.
It was noted in court that when the officers attended at Turner Street, there was clear that photography equipment had been set up in various rooms, including lighting and backdrop screens. A search also revealed extensive amounts of sexualised underwear and clothing, quantity of cash and white powder in a bottle.
He later attempted to discard a backpack containing photography equipment, which was later recovered in Manchester city centre.
Farodoye was subsequently arrested for sexual activity with a child and was interviewed under caution at Pendleton Police Station on the evening of Wednesday 21 February 2024. He was also further arrested on suspicion of rape, breach of SHPO and Registered Sex Offender (RSO) requirements.
Temporary Detective Constable Olivia Lonergan, of the Child Protection Investigation Unit, said: “Farodoye is a dangerous, child predator and the streets are safer with him behind bars.
“We are extremely grateful to the victims, who have shown significant strength and bravery in supporting this prosecution and we are hoping that today’s result goes some way to helping them heal and come to terms with what has happened to them.
“Identifying, locating and stopping child sex offenders in their tracks remains a priority for Greater Manchester Police and we would urge anyone who has been subjected to abuse, or anyone who knows someone who has, to get in contact with us.
“We have a number of specialist officers within GMP who are there to support victims and their families through reporting, and subsequent prosecution.
“Remember – if it doesn’t feel right, report it. You will be believed and we will investigate it.”
