In 2023, the Offender Database reported that Ryan Mulhern, then 41, of Hornsey Lane, Highgate, North London, was sentenced to eight years and nine months in prison. On Friday, 23 June 2023, Mulhern appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court after admitting to the “vicious” rape and attempted rape of a woman he met through a dating application.
The investigation established that on 21 March 2023, a 25-year-old woman visited Mulhern’s home in Haringey after meeting him online. Mulhern carried out a “vile” assault, continuing the attack despite the victim repeatedly telling him to stop. Metropolitan Police launched a “resource-intensive” manhunt after a member of the public found the victim crying in the street; Mulhern was eventually tracked down and arrested in Islington the following day.
Judicial Findings and Victim Impact
The court reported that the victim’s courage in reporting the crime was “crucial” for public safety. In a statement read to the court, the survivor emphasised that while she did not feel hatred, the “horrific” actions of Mulhern had made her feel “unsafe, empty, and unworthy.” The prosecution emphasised that the attack was a “tragedy” that could have been avoided if the defendant had shown any regard for the victim’s “serious” and clear lack of consent.
Detective Sergeant Sam Lockstone noted that seeing Mulhern jailed within three months of the offence demonstrated the “dedication” of the investigating team. The judge emphasised that the “vicious” nature of the violence required a significant custodial term to protect other women. For his crimes in Highgate, the court determined that Mulhern poses a “serious” risk to the public, particularly those he might encounter through digital platforms.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in Highgate, North London, Ryan Mulhern was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Eight years and nine months in immediate custody.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were imposed for life.
- Convictions: Pleaded guilty to rape and attempted rape.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Mulhern is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by the Metropolitan Police Service. His history of “persistent” aggression and the “vile” nature of the assault on a woman in his home mean his status remains under “stringent” scrutiny by authorities in Haringey.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Mulhern must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Highgate, London. Authorities state that his risk management is “critical” due to the predatory nature of using dating apps to target victims. Any breach of his registration conditions or his licence terms following his eventual release from prison will result in his immediate return to Snaresbrook Crown Court.
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