A man who tried to rape a lady who resided in the same apartment building by entering a nearby attic has been sentenced to more than ten years in prison.

On May 19, Karan Pullock, 37, of London’s Hackney, was sentenced to 12 years in prison at Wood Green Crown Court.

On May 19, Karan Pullock, 37, of London’s Hackney, was sentenced to 12 years in prison at Wood Green Crown Court.
In January, Pullock entered a plea of guilty to charges including attempted rape, sexual assault, and threats to kill.

The victim’s home was broken into by Pullock on June 30, 2022, and when the victim got home she discovered the blinds had been drawn and her dog was abnormally quiet.

The victim attempted to fend Pullock off, but he grabbed her when he came out of a dark room with a knife. He took control of her and threatened to slit her throat if she continued to scream.

He then took the victim into her bedroom, tied her to a chair and demanded money. He began to cut the victim’s clothes off before sexually assaulting her and attempting to rape her.

Shortly after, Pullock called police confessing to the incident. Officers immediately attended the scene and arrested him.

In a statement, the victim said ‘there are days when I struggle to get out of bed’ following the harrowing incident.

Adding: ‘There are days where I struggle to get out of bed. Not recognising the person I once was. I wonder what the point is, where I no longer have the confidence to live like I used to. To live in a city like London, and constantly be in fear feels hopeless.

‘I’m a grown woman, who is now scared of the dark. I feel embarrassed trying to make plans to see friends, or client meetings and having to work around this. In the winter months it makes this basically impossible.’

Detective Sergeant Matthew Cooksey said: ‘Pullock is a truly dangerous individual who planned a terrifying attack on the victim for no reason other than his own gratification.

‘I am glad that he pleaded guilty and spared the victim from having to relive the experience at court,’ detective sergeant Matthew Cooksey said.

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