London, June 20 -- A Chinese student who drugged and raped women in the UK and China was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday, in a case that a senior British police officer said had uncovered "one of the most prolific predators we've ever encountered," The New York Times reported.

The student identified as Zou Zhenhao (28) was convicted of attacks on 10 women in England and China between 2019-2023. However, investigators said they had identified 50 further victims in videos he recorded using cameras in his homes.

Judge Rosina Cottage announced that Zou would serve a life sentence with a minimum term of 24 years before he can be considered for release. During the hearing, Judge Cottage said, "You are a very bright young man, you appe...