In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Gift Oladele, 24, was convicted of a predatory rape and sexual assault. On appearing at Mold Crown Court in March 2026, the defendant, of Orchid Street, Manchester, was remanded in custody after a jury rejected his claims that his victim had been “cunning.” It was reported that Oladele attacked a 19-year-old woman in Wrexham in September 2025 as she walked home from a night out, dragging her into a wooded area.
The investigation established the “monstrous” and cold-blooded nature of the assault. North Wales Police reported that the 6ft 4in defendant, who moved to the UK from Italy as a child, used the alias “Michael” during the attack. The prosecution reported that Oladele silenced the terrified teenager by putting his hand over her mouth, ripped off her clothing, and “reprehensibly” demanded she simulate enjoyment during the rape before telling her to pretend the incident never happened.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Oladele was a serial offender who had been released from prison shortly before the Wrexham attack. Mold Crown Court heard that in 2022, he was jailed for the false imprisonment of a lone woman in Manchester. The investigation established that Oladele’s “shameful” history of targeting women in isolated areas demonstrated a high degree of danger to the public and a total lack of rehabilitation.
Judge Simon Mills noted that the case was very serious and warned Oladele to expect a long prison sentence at his formal sentencing hearing next month. For his actions in Wrexham, Oladele was found guilty of rape and sexual assault. The judge noted that the defendant’s attempts to blame the victim by claiming she led him down the footpath were “reprehensible” and entirely dismissed by the jury, who saw through his “deceptive” testimony.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in Wales, the status of Gift Oladele is as follows:
- Current Status: Remanded in custody awaiting a “long” prison sentence (April 2026).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements will be active for life.
- Judicial Oversight: Convicted at Mold Crown Court following a North Wales Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Rape; Sexual assault; False imprisonment (2022 conviction).
- Origin: Orchid Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester (Offending in Wrexham, Wales).
Monitoring and Public Protection
Oladele is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by the police and the National Probation Service. Due to the nature of his conduct in Wrexham and Manchester, which involved “monstrous” violence against lone women and the use of aliases to evade detection, his management is subject to the highest level of scrutiny. Authorities state that his history of immediate re-offending after his previous release necessitates permanent vigilance and a significant custodial term to ensure public safety.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register for life, Oladele must comply with all notification requirements regarding his identity and residence upon any eventual release. Authorities state that his history of “atrocious” deception and “shameful” predatory behaviour necessitates permanent monitoring. Any future attempt to use false names, approach lone women, or fail to disclose his location to the Public Protection Unit will result in immediate arrest and a return to the prison system.
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