A former escort girl has spoken about the dangers of the job after a man was jailed for life for killing a Battersea escort girl.
Last week, Vikramgit Singh was found guilty of murdering 24-year-old Gemma Dorman in Lavender Hill after a campaign of harassment and obsessive stalking.
Speaking after the case, a former escort who has worked in the London area in the past two years said: “In the industry you have to be smart, assertive, have common sense, street smart, good intuitition and just keep your wits about you. Some girls don’t have or possess these qualities, and that’s when it can be dangerous.”
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is providing new advice to prevent women from entering potentially dangerous situations.
Jenny Fawson, director of personal safety at the trust, said: “It’s important to trust you’re gut instinct.
“If something feels dodgy, then make your excuses and leave.”
Ms Fawson said everyone has the right to make their own life choices, but those entering this profession should be aware of the dangers.
She said: “Choose your working area very carefully, know you escape routes, even if working from home and always be clear and upfront about prices and services provided before getting into a car or going into a house.”
Last week Vikramgit Singh, 26, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 20 years after an Old Bailey jury found him guilty of Miss Dorman's murder.
The pair had met when he hired her out for a friend while she worked at Vixen's Escort Agency.
He claims they later became girlfriend and boyfriend but when she broke off their relationship he stalked her and showered her with obsessive text messages.
He followed her to Lavender Hill on July 31, 2008 and stabbed her with a carving knife.
The trust is running a series of open days and other training programmes throughout the year.
For more information visit suzylamplugh.org.
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