Bethnal Green rape: Police name two men sought
Detectives are appealing for information to trace Showkoth Ahmed and Jahidul Hassan Jaigirdar following an attack in Weavers Fields.
Incident → evidence → outcomeDetectives investigating the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Bethnal Green have named two men they wish to trace. Showkoth Ahmed, 31, and Jahidul Hassan Jaigirdar, 34, are sought by the Metropolitan Police following public appeals for information.
The attack reportedly occurred around 11:30pm on Thursday, August 1, 2024. According to police, the teenage girl was approached by two men on Whitechapel Road who led her into Weavers Fields, where the assault took place. A member of the public found the girl and assisted her.
Men sought by police
Ahmed has links to Tower Hamlets and is believed to still be in the UK. Jaigirdar also has connections to Tower Hamlets but is thought to have travelled to Bangladesh. Both men reportedly disappeared on September 18, the day police released CCTV images of two men they wished to speak to.
Detective Chief Inspector Anna Deighton stated that extensive enquiries, including CCTV review and witness interviews, have been conducted. She thanked the public for their responses to previous appeals, which have advanced the investigation. "We are now naming Ahmed and Jaigirdar as men we need to trace and speak to," DCI Deighton said. "We are asking anyone who knows their whereabouts, or who has information that could assist our investigation, to come forward immediately. We would also urge Ahmed and Jaigirdar to contact police."
A reward of up to £10,000 is being offered by the charity Crimestoppers for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the attack. Alexa Loukas, Regional Manager for London at Crimestoppers, urged anyone with information to contact the independent charity anonymously.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 01/668295/24, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 55 111.
Questions this report answers
01Who are the men police wish to trace?
Police wish to trace Showkoth Ahmed, aged 31, and Jahidul Hassan Jaigirdar, aged 34. They are sought in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Bethnal Green.
02When and where did the incident occur?
The attack reportedly took place in Weavers Fields, Bethnal Green, around 11:30pm on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The victim stated she was approached by two men on Whitechapel Road before being led into the park.
03What is the latest on the whereabouts of the men?
Showkoth Ahmed is believed to still be in the UK and has links to Tower Hamlets. Jahidul Hassan Jaigirdar also has links to Tower Hamlets but is thought to have travelled to Bangladesh.
04Is there a reward for information?
Yes, a reward of up to £10,000 is available through the charity Crimestoppers for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the attack.
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