Masseuse, 60, who sexually assaulted two women during ‘therapy’ sessions is jailed for 18 months – as police fear there may be more victims who have not come forward
- Jay Steel, 60, of Whielden Road, Stoke, attacked both five times in south London
- He assaulted them in various locations between February 2017 and April 2019
- Steel found guilty of five counts by jury at Croydon Crown Court on May 19 2022
- A detective said it is ‘highly likely’ he carried out other similar attacks
A masseur who sexually assaulted two women after offering them ‘deep tissue massages’ has been jailed for 18 months, as police fear it is ‘highly likely’ he similarly attacked more victims who have not yet come forward.
Jay Steel, 60, assaulted the women five times in various locations in south London between February 2017 and April 2019.
Both were attacked as Steel, of Whielden Road, Stoke, supposedly carried out his ‘treatments’.
After the first incident on February 27 2017 at a venue in Southwark, the woman reported the attack to the police and Steel was arrested on March 1.
Jay Steel, 60, assaulted the women five times in various locations in south London between February 2017 and April 2019
Upon being released under investigation Steel was then reported again in March 2019 for another incident in Dollis Hill.
Meanwhile, Detective Constable Victoria Gaunt, who has been leading the investigation, said: ‘It is highly likely that Steel carried out other attacks while masquerading as a masseuse.’
Throughout the trial Steel denied the offences claiming he had only carried out professional massage services as described in his advert.
Steel was found guilty of five counts of sexual assault by jury trial at Croydon Crown Court on May 19 2022.
He was sentenced at the same court on August 5 to 18 months in prison and issued with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order lasting seven years.
Leading the investigation Detective Constable Victoria Gaunt said: ‘Jay Steel is a sexual predator who used the guise of a masseuse to assault women, who had placed their trust in him, for his own perverted gratification.
Steel was found guilty of five counts of sexual assault by jury trial at Croydon Crown Court (pictured) on May 19 2022
‘The women Steel abused have shown great strength and courage to report their ordeal to police and support our investigation – I hope his conviction brings them some sense of justice.
‘It is highly likely that Steel carried out other attacks while masquerading as a masseuse. I would ask any women who believe they have been a victim of Steel to come forward and speak to police.
‘I hope his conviction demonstrates the Met’s commitment to investigating sexual offenders and ensuring they are held to account for their actions.’
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