Mitcham sex offender Meekumar Issory dies in prison

Meekumar Issory was jailed for eight years and nine months in 2018 <i>(Image: NQ archive)</i>
Meekumar Issory was jailed for eight years and nine months in 2018 (Image: NQ archive)
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

A south London predator who sexually abused three children over a "prolonged period" has died in prison. 

Meekumar Issory, from Mitcham, was jailed for eight years and nine months for child sex offences in 2018. 

The prison watchdog has now revealed that Issory died in custody at HMP Rochester on January 25 this year at the age of 82. 

The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman is investigating the death. 

In 2018 he pleaded guilty to digital penetration, sexual assault by touching, causing a child to watch pornography, exposure, and possession of indecent images. 

His three victims were all female and under the age of 13. 

When he was sentenced, DC Kyla Mulley said: "The victims were abused by Issory at a very early age.

“I would like to pay tribute to the victims who have helped us put this despicable sex offender behind bars. 

"I hope the conviction gives the victims a measure of comfort and closure. 

"Issory is a prolific sexual offender and it cannot be discounted that he has sexually abused other people. 

“If you have been a victim of Issory, please contact the Met's Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command by calling 101 and quoting CAD 2625/16MAY18. We have specially trained officers on hand to support you." 

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos