The Crown Prosecution Service faces potential legal action after a catastrophic failure in a serial rape case that left a victim to encounter her attacker on the streets of Uxbridge months after prosecutors dropped charges against him.
Shocking revelations have emerged about how the CPS abandoned the case against Mohammed Nasser, only for him to be convicted years later for nearly identical offences against another woman.
A System Failure
The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is now pursuing civil action against the CPS after what her legal team describes as "multiple failings" in handling her case. Court documents reveal how Nasser was initially charged with raping the woman three times in Uxbridge in 2015.
Despite compelling evidence, the CPS discontinued the case in 2016, claiming there was "no realistic prospect of conviction." The decision left the victim devastated and vulnerable.
Street Encounter
In a moment of pure horror, the victim spotted Nasser walking freely in Uxbridge town centre months after the case was dropped. "I saw him and froze," she recounted. "The system had failed me completely."
The Metropolitan Police had initially built what appeared to be a strong case, with evidence including text messages and witness statements. Yet the CPS determined the case couldn't proceed.
Repeat Offender
The true extent of the failure became apparent in 2022 when Nasser was convicted at Isleworth Crown Court for raping another woman in almost identical circumstances. He received an 11-year sentence.
This conviction validated the original victim's claims and exposed what appears to be a catastrophic misjudgment by prosecutors.
Legal Battle
The victim's lawyer, Jonathan Bridge of Farleys Solicitors, stated: "There were multiple failings in how this case was handled. My client deserves answers and accountability."
The CPS maintains they followed proper procedures but acknowledged the "extremely distressing" nature of the case for the victim.
This legal action raises serious questions about how rape cases are evaluated and whether victims are being failed by the very system designed to protect them.
