A Jamaican-born black man described as a sexual predator masquerading as a guru and healer has been jailed for 10 years for attacking two women

Michael Lyons, who adopted the name Mohan Singh, preyed on women who came to him for spiritual guidance. He had created a tight-knit group described as a 'cult' made up predominantly of female followers. At Wood Green Crown Court, Lyons, of Kilburn, north London, was convicted of one rape and one assault. He was also made the subject of a sexual offenses prevention order which stops him from touching any female he has known for less than six months. He was placed on the sex offenders register for life.