A man has been found guilty of manslaughter and rape of a woman in Southall following an extensive Met police investigation.
Mohamed Noor Iidow, 35, of St Paul’s Close, Hounslow was found guilty of rape and manslaughter on Friday, 18 October following a three-week trial at the Old Bailey.
The body of Natalie Shotter, 37, was found by a member of the public on a bench in Southall Park on Friday, 16 July 2021.
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, from Specialist Crime South who led the investigation, said: “Iidow’s predatory attack on Natalie was disturbing and shocking.
“This man drove to the park that night and took advantage of a vulnerable woman who should have been safe.
“Even after his arrest, Iidow attempted to claim that his actions were consensual.
“This case has deeply affected those involved, due to its rarity and tragic details.
“We needed to prove Natalie’s death was caused by being raped and that involved diligent work using experts in this field to charge and now convict Iidow.
“I commend the strength of Natalie’s friends and family who have had to listen to these details throughout the trial. Iidow is now facing a long term of imprisonment.”
An investigation revealed that Natalie had been socialising in Southall before falling unconscious on a bench. CCTV footage showed Iidow walking past her multiple times before attacking and raping her. He left her on the bench, where she was later found unresponsive by a member of the public at 05:42. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Iidow was arrested at his home in Hounslow on 4 August 2021 after being identified through CCTV. He claimed the sexual activity was consensual but was charged with manslaughter and rape on 21 December 2021. He will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on 13 December.
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