A predatory paedophile who raped a girl in east London may have had further victims, police have warned.
Mustafa Mehmet, 34, was found guilty of repeatedly raping the young girl after exploiting a relationship with her mother.
The predator, of Haringey, was convicted at Wood Green Crown Court on December 6 of rape of a child, causing a child to engage in sexual activity, causing a child to watch a sexual act and assault (ABH).
The sick abuse took place over a three-year period during the 2000s and started when the child was eight years old.
Police have appealed for any other potential victims to come forward, saying they were concerned Mehmet may have committed other offences which have not yet been reported.
Met Detective Constable Megan Davidson, of the Central East Child Abuse Investigation Team, said: “Mehmet is a dangerous and predatory sex offender. He exploited an innocent relationship with a young family to abuse their children.
“It has taken tremendous courage on the part of the victim to report this to the Metropolitan Police, without which Mehmet may not have faced justice.
“The Metropolitan Police Service tirelessly pursues those who commit violence against women and girls. Whilst we cannot reverse the impact that this abuse has had on the victim, this conviction will bring some justice to the victim.
“I remain concerned that Mehmet may have committed other offences that have yet to be reported to us.
“If you recognise this man as having had any relationship with your family and believe that you or a family member may have been a victim of his abuse, please contact us immediately.”
The abuse was reported to police in 2019 and Mehmet was charged in January this year.
He was remanded into custody and is due to be sentenced at the same court on January 31, 2025.
