A "dangerous" predator has been jailed for 18 years after raping two teenagers in south-west London.
Silvestar Toshev, 27, of no fixed address, raped the girls after approaching one of them on a bus, and the other at a bus stop.
A trial at Kingston Crown Court heard how on January 19, a 16-year-old girl was approached by a man as she travelled on a bus in Morden.
He then raped her in a remote area near to Stonecot Hill.
CCTV was recovered by detectives, which identified Toshev as a suspect.
The police investigation then linked him to the rape of a 17-year-old girl, which took place in Claremont Gardens in Surbiton on September 21, 2021.
On that occasion, the victim had been standing near a bus stop when she was approached by Toshev who took her to a remote area before attacking her.
Detectives also used DNA evidence to link him both offences.
He was found guilty of two counts of rape at Kingston Crown Court on August 8.
At the same court on Tuesday, he was jailed for 18 years for his crimes.
Detective Sergeant Andy Walker, from the local policing team in south-west London, said: "This man is a dangerous predator who targeted teenage girls in public. I am pleased that our investigation has resulted in him receiving a significant custodial sentence.
"I would like to thank the victims for the support they have shown throughout this investigation. It has been an incredibly difficult and upsetting experience for them and I hope this outcome brings them some closure.
"Tackling sexual offences and violence against women is a priority for the Met. I hope this case demonstrates that we take allegations seriously and will take action to remove dangerous men from the streets of London."
