DAGENHAM'S PATRICK KANDA: CONVICTED CHILD RAPIST ON THE RUN FROM POLICE

In a disturbing development, Patrick Mosekwe Kanda, a man with a dark criminal past, has gone into hiding after failing to maintain contact with authorities who are tasked with monitoring him. Kanda, a Congolese national, was convicted of heinous crimes involving the sexual assault of a child back in 1998. Despite serving his sentence and being released in 2003, he was never deported from the United Kingdom, and since then, he has been living quietly at an address in Dagenham.

According to police reports, Kanda was supposed to adhere to strict conditions that required him to keep the police and immigration authorities informed of his whereabouts. However, he mysteriously disappeared from public view approximately two years ago, raising serious concerns about his whereabouts and potential risk to the community.

Scotland Yard has issued a public appeal in an effort to locate Kanda, with the ultimate goal of initiating proceedings to remove him from the country permanently. The authorities emphasize the importance of finding him to ensure public safety and uphold the law.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police provided details about Kanda, stating, “Kanda is a registered sex offender who was jailed for rape and indecent assault in 1998. He was monitored following his release from prison in 2003, but has not reported as required to the relevant authorities since February 2013.”

The police description notes that Kanda is a 36-year-old black man, last known to be residing in Honey Close, Dagenham. He is described as someone who maintains a fitness regimen and may be a member of a local gym, which could be a potential lead for investigators.

Authorities urge anyone with information about Kanda’s whereabouts to contact Barking and Dagenham Police at 020 8217 9742. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers can be reached at 0800 555 111. The police emphasize the importance of community cooperation in bringing this dangerous individual to justice and ensuring the safety of residents in Dagenham and surrounding areas.