In 2019, the Offender Database reported that Patrick Ryan, then 50, was released from prison after serving a sentence for the horrific abuse of two young sisters. Ryan, of Ancona Road, Plumstead, London, was initially jailed for 12 years in 2013 for a series of rapes and indecent assaults against the primary schoolchildren.
The investigation by the Metropolitan Police uncovered a campaign of abuse that began when the sisters were just seven and nine years old. Over several years at his flat in Plumstead, Ryan subjected the girls to extreme sexual violence, including the use of a screwdriver to sexually assault one of the victims sexually.
Convictions and Violent Abuse
In 2013, Ryan was convicted at the Crown Court of a total of 13 offences:
- Four counts of rape.
- Two counts of attempted rape.
- Seven counts of indecent assault.
The court reported that the abuse was characterised by extreme violence and a complete disregard for the safety of the young victims. Upon his release, sources reported that it was highly likely he would return to the Plumstead area of South East London.
Sentence and Lifetime Registration
For his crimes in Plumstead, Patrick Ryan was:
- Sentenced to 12 years in prison.
- Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.
- Subjected to strict post-release licence conditions.
His release in 2019 marked the halfway point of his custodial sentence, which is standard procedure under UK sentencing guidelines for specific terms, followed by a period of community supervision.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Ryan is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by the Metropolitan Police and the Probation Service. His residency in Plumstead, Greater London, and his history of extreme violence toward children remain under lifelong scrutiny.
As a high-risk offender, Ryan is subject to rigorous licence conditions, which include restrictions on his movement, internet access, and contact with children. Any attempt to frequent areas near schools or parks, or any “behaviour” that concerns his supervisors, will result in his immediate recall to prison. The Metropolitan Police emphasise that the safety of the community in Greenwich is their primary concern following the release of such a predator.
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