London, Nov 14, 2025 (AFP) - 'Prolific' Chinese rapist jailed for life in UK

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2025-11-14

A Chinese national dubbed "one of the most prolific sex offenders of all time" by British police was sentenced to life in prison on Friday. Chao Xu pleaded guilty to 24 sexual offences over three years including rape, assault by penetration, sexual assault, upskirting, and voyeurism. He must serve a minimum term of 14 years according to the ruling made at Woolwich Crown Court in London, the capital's Metropolitan Police said. The force said Xu ha......

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