HACKNEY MAN KARAN PULLOCK SENTENCED FOR ATTEMPTED RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN HIS OWN NEIGHBOUR'S FLAT

In a harrowing case that unfolded in Hackney, London, a man named Karan Pullock has been sentenced to a significant prison term after committing a violent and invasive assault on a woman in her own home. The incident, which took place on Thursday, 30 June 2022, has left the local community shaken and highlights the dangers of intrusions into personal sanctuaries.

Pullock, aged 37 and residing in Hackney, was brought before Wood Green Crown Court on Friday, 19 May, where he received a sentence of 12 years in prison, accompanied by an extended six-year license period. As part of his punishment, he will also be registered on the Sex Offenders Register for life, reflecting the severity of his crimes.

He pleaded guilty on 18 January 2023 to multiple charges, including attempted robbery, attempted rape, sexual assault, and threats to kill. Prosecutors had also prepared additional charges of attempted rape and false imprisonment, which were left on file, indicating the gravity and complexity of the case.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred in the victim’s flat, where Pullock and the woman did not know each other prior to the attack. The assault was particularly invasive because Pullock gained entry into her home through an adjoining attic, an act that demonstrated premeditation and a breach of her personal security.

According to reports, the victim returned home later that day and immediately sensed something was amiss. She noticed that her blinds had been drawn, and her pet dog was unusually quiet, which heightened her suspicion. Her fears were confirmed when Pullock suddenly appeared from a darkened room, wielding a knife. He grabbed her as she attempted to resist, overpowering her in the process.

Pullock then held a knife to her throat, issuing threats to kill her if she dared to scream or resist further. He forcibly took her into her bedroom, where he tied her to a chair and demanded money. The situation escalated further as he began to cut off her clothing and proceeded to sexually assault her, attempting to rape her in a brutal and invasive manner.

In a shocking turn of events, Pullock later contacted the police, confessing to the assault. Law enforcement officers responded swiftly, arriving at the scene and arresting him immediately. During their investigation, officers conducted a thorough search of Pullock’s residence. They uncovered disturbing evidence, including the fact that he had attached his phone to the peephole of his door, allowing him to monitor the victim’s movements without her knowledge.

Following these findings, Pullock was formally charged with multiple offences related to the incident. He was subsequently remanded in custody, awaiting trial. The case underscores the importance of vigilance and the devastating impact of such violent crimes on victims and their communities, especially in familiar settings like one’s own home.