Daryl German, 43, is in prison after being sentenced to 15 years at Woolwich Crown Court on 10 April 2026 for the rape and sexual exploitation of a missing 14-year-old girl in South London. Two associates — Jordan Wint and Deon Smith — were also jailed as part of the same case, receiving six and seven years respectively. All three men were placed on the sex offenders register for life.

Who Is Daryl German?

Daryl German, 43, of Melfield Gardens, Lewisham, South London, is a convicted sex offender who targeted a vulnerable missing child in June 2025. German was the principal offender in the case — the man who initiated contact with the victim, lured her to his flat, and then involved others in her abuse. He was found guilty at Woolwich Crown Court in January 2026 of arranging travel for exploitation, three counts of rape, assault by penetration, and two counts of making indecent images of a child. His sentence of 15 years, with a further three years on extended licence, reflects the aggravating nature of his offending and his role as the organiser of the abuse.

What Did Daryl German and His Co-Accused Do?

On 27 June 2025, Metropolitan Police officers were made aware of a rape that had taken place at a residential address in the New Cross area of South London. The victim was 14 years old and had been reported as a missing child at the time of the offending.

According to the prosecution, German identified the girl walking alone in Catford and exploited her vulnerability by coercing her into going to his flat, where he then raped her. German subsequently contacted his associate Jordan Wint and invited him to the address. When Wint arrived, both men became aware that the victim was a missing child — a fact that did not prompt either of them to contact police or the girl’s family. Instead, they continued to abuse her, demonstrating what the judge described as a clear and sinister intent.

German later sent explicit messages to a third associate, Deon Smith, making reference to sexual contact with the victim. The child was then taken to Smith’s address in Lewisham, where she was raped again. The full scale of the abuse occurred across multiple locations over a short period of time. All three men were arrested within days of officers launching their investigation in July 2025.

How Were They Caught?

The Metropolitan Police launched an immediate investigation after the rape was reported on 27 June 2025. Officers safeguarded the victim and began gathering evidence. Significantly, all three suspects — Daryl German, Jordan Wint, and Deon Smith — were arrested within the first week of July 2025, just days after the offending came to light. Each was charged on the same day as his respective arrest, reflecting the strength of the evidence gathered. The rapid arrest of all three men was the result of decisive action by specialist officers from the Met’s Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command.

The case proceeded to a full trial at Woolwich Crown Court, where the jury convicted all three in January 2026 after hearing the full evidence, including the explicit messages German had sent and the testimony of investigators. Sentencing took place on 10 April 2026.

What Happened at Court?

German, Wint, and Smith were all convicted in January 2026 and sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on 10 April 2026. The combined sentence across all three men was 29 years. German received the heaviest punishment — 15 years in custody plus three years on extended licence — given his role as the instigator, the range of his offending, and the number of charges he faced. Alongside the custodial term, German was placed on the sex offenders register for life.

All three men were also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which will place restrictions on their behaviour after release. Families of those serving sentences like these can find guidance on booking a prison visit and sending money to a prisoner on our site. For information on how long German and his co-accused will serve before becoming eligible for release consideration, see our guide on the Parole Board UK.

Who Are Jordan Wint and Deon Smith?

Jordan Donely Wint, 31, was sentenced to six years imprisonment after being convicted of one count of rape and one count of assault by penetration. He arrived at German’s flat while the victim was already present and, despite knowing she was a missing child, chose to participate in her abuse.

Deon Smith, 45, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment after being convicted of one count of rape. He was brought into the situation after German sent him explicit messages. Smith allowed the victim to be brought to his home and then raped her. Like German and Wint, Smith was placed on the sex offenders register for life and made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Commenting on the case, the investigating officer said the victim had shown extraordinary courage in supporting the prosecution, and that the sentences reflected the serious harm caused to her by all three men. Wint and Smith will each serve at least half of their custodial terms before the Parole Board considers their release on licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Daryl German in prison?

Daryl German is in prison because he was convicted of arranging travel for exploitation, three counts of rape, assault by penetration, and two counts of making indecent images of a child. He targeted a missing 14-year-old girl in Lewisham in June 2025. He was sentenced to 15 years at Woolwich Crown Court on 10 April 2026.

How long will Daryl German spend in prison?

Daryl German received a 15-year custodial sentence plus a three-year extended licence period. He will serve a minimum of two thirds of the 15-year term before he can be considered for release on licence. He will also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and remains on the sex offenders register for life.

Who else was jailed in the Lewisham rape case?

Two other men were jailed alongside Daryl German. Jordan Wint, 31, received a six-year sentence after being convicted of rape and assault by penetration. Deon Smith, 45, received a seven-year sentence after being convicted of rape. All three were placed on the sex offenders register for life and made subject to Sexual Harm Prevention Orders.

What was the victim’s age in the Daryl German case?

The victim was 14 years old at the time of the offences in June 2025. She had been reported as a missing child prior to the attack. The Metropolitan Police safeguarded the victim immediately upon receiving the report on 27 June 2025 and launched an investigation that led to all three men being arrested within days.

When were German, Wint, and Smith arrested?

All three men were arrested within the first week of July 2025, days after the rape was reported to police on 27 June 2025. Each man was charged on the same day as his arrest. They were convicted at Woolwich Crown Court in January 2026 and sentenced on 10 April 2026.