A sex predator who raped a 12-year-old schoolgirl in disabled toilets at King’s Cross station has been jailed.
Alvin Tuitt, 24, initially befriended the youngster at Maryland transport hub in Newham.
He then loaned her a power pack to charge her phone and paid for her onward ticket to central London on October 10 last year.
However, despite chatting to her on the journey, upon arrival at Kings Cross Tuitt took her to a disabled loo where he raped her and then attempted to rape her again.
She reported it to police later that day and Tuitt, of Boone Street, Lewisham was arrested charged and remanded within 24 hours of the offence taking place.
At Inner London Crown Court on Tuesday, 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 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 extremely vulnerable.
“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.”
