Greenwich kidnapper admits sexual motive, faces prison
Omoniyi Peter pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to kidnapping a woman with sexual intent.
Incident → evidence → outcomeOmoniyi Peter has admitted to kidnapping a woman in Greenwich with the intent to commit a sexual offence. The 38-year-old, of Pyramid Close in Northampton, entered his guilty plea on the first day of his trial at the Old Bailey.
The incident occurred on February 16 this year. Peter, who is originally from Nigeria, had initially denied the charges before changing his plea.
Sentencing Adjourned for Public Danger Report
Peter was brought to the Old Bailey for sentencing on Tuesday. However, Judge Lynn Tayton KC stated that she could not proceed with sentencing until a report assessing the public danger he poses had been completed. The case has now been adjourned until January.
Addressing Peter, Judge Tayton KC said, "This is a serious offence, it not only crosses the custody threshold, but you are looking at a sentence of imprisonment."
Questions this report answers
01What did Omoniyi Peter admit to?
Omoniyi Peter admitted to kidnapping a woman in Greenwich with the intent to commit a sexual offence. He pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial at the Old Bailey.
02When will Omoniyi Peter be sentenced?
Sentencing has been adjourned until January. This is to allow for a report to be prepared assessing the danger Omoniyi Peter poses to the public.
03What did the judge say about the sentence?
Judge Lynn Tayton KC stated that the offence crosses the custody threshold and that Omoniyi Peter is looking at a sentence of imprisonment.
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