ZEPHON ALLEN, THE DANGEROUS PREDATOR FROM WATFORD, CONVICTED OF RAPE IN HEMEL HEMPSTEAD AND BISHOP'S STORTFORD

In a significant legal development, Zephon Allen, a 28-year-old man from Watford, was found guilty at St Albans Crown Court on Thursday, March 20, of committing multiple serious sexual offences against three women. The court's verdict came after a detailed trial that revealed the disturbing nature of Allen's crimes, which spanned over a year and took place across different towns in the region.

Allen was convicted on three counts of rape and one count of digital penetration. The offences occurred between 2021 and 2022, with the victims being women in Hemel Hempstead, Bishop’s Stortford, and Watford. The court heard that many of these assaults happened when the women were either asleep or in a semi-conscious state, highlighting the predatory and calculated nature of Allen’s actions.

The defendant, who resides on Wilmington Close in Watford, was remanded in custody immediately following the verdict. His sentencing is scheduled to take place at St Albans Crown Court on Monday, July 21. The case has garnered significant attention due to the severity of the allegations and the impact on the victims involved.

Authorities and community members alike are now awaiting the sentencing, which will determine the extent of Allen’s punishment for his crimes. The case underscores the importance of vigilance and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to bring perpetrators of sexual violence to justice.