A black cab driver who sexually assaulted two women after they fell asleep in his taxi has been jailed for 10 years.
David Perry, 52, from Bow in east London, targeted the women in their twenties after they had been out drinking and socialising. He admitted four charges, including attempted rape and sexual assault, at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
The offences took place in January and May 2013, in north and east London. His DNA was matched to both attacks. The court heard Perry told police he had "high hormone levels" and had sought medical help after the breakdown of a relationship.
Judge John Lafferty said Perry's victims had suffered "serious psychological harm" and that he would pose "a very significant risk" to women if allowed to remain in the community. Prosecutor Peter Clement said the women were "particularly vulnerable" due to their drunkenness, and that Perry had exploited their obvious vulnerability for his own sexual gratification.
Perry was also banned from driving taxis in the future and will be on the sex offenders register indefinitely. Police have appealed for any other potential victims to contact them.
