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Gary Day-Davies (02/10/1970) of Tyldesley has been jailed for 15 years for non-recent child sex offences at Liverpool Crown Court today (Monday 8 June 2026).

Day-Davies was found guilty of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault by touching of a child.

The offences occurred between 2006-09 when the survivor was a pupil at a school in Salford that Day-Davies taught at. The abuse took place both at school and in Day-Davies’ home after he invited the survivor to his house for additional tuition.

Day-Davies then plied the survivor with drugs and alcohol and sexually abused her.

The survivor bravely reported her abuse to police in 2022, which allowed officers to conduct a thorough investigation.

Throughout the investigation Day-Davies denied the offences and at trial provided little explanation as to why these were brought to him. He stated that the charges came as the survivor ‘must have just held a bit of a grudge’ against him.

In a powerful statement read out in court, the survivor said:

“Since receiving the news of the guilty verdicts, I feel like an enormous weight was lifted off my shoulders. The emotional trauma bond that I have endured for the last 20 years has finally severed.

“I can eventually breathe and think for myself without constant fear of the consequences. I finally have justice – this is justice not for me as a child but now as an adult too.

“As much as the outcome gives me some form of closure, I have not fully processed the full extent of this situation yet. I know I have a long road ahead of me in terms of recovery and I am very much looking forward to see what the future looks like for me.”

Inspector Dave Ogden, of our Criminal Investigation Department in Salford, said:

“Day-Davies took advantage of the young age of the survivor to invite her to his home and sexually abuse her. He further sexually abused the survivor in the library and store cupboard in a classroom.

“Time is no barrier when it comes to being sexually abused – no matter how long ago it was, or how old you were at the time, we will listen to you.

"We will support you, investigate, and act robustly against perpetrators. We will take your allegations seriously and treat you with dignity and respect.”

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A man from Bradford has been jailed for 13 years after being convicted of multiple attempt rapes and sexual assaults on a child.  

Stuart Hartley aged 47, of Dudley Hill Road was convicted of two counts of attempt rape of a child under 13, multiple sexual assaults on a child under 13, sexual activity with a child under 13 and two counts of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).  
  
The victim was aged between 4 and 12 years old when the abuse happened between 2005 and 2013 

Today (8 June) he was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court to 15 years, 13 in prison and two on licence.  

He already has an indefinite SHPO and was given a restraining order against the victim indefinitely. 

Detective Sergeant Sam Swift of Bradford District Child Safeguarding Unit: 

“Hartley carried out horrific abuse on this young child during a sustained period.  

“He is a significant danger to children, and we welcome the lengthy sentence handed down by the court.  

“I would like to praise the victim and the family in this case for their bravery in coming forward and reporting these crimes to us.  

“No matter how long ago these offences happen, we will take the report and thoroughly investigate and support you through the process.” 

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Man Jailed for Nine Years for Rape in Carlisle

Liman Matubber, 26, formerly of Warwick Road, Carlisle, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after a jury at Carlisle Crown Court convicted him of rape and threatening a person with a blade.

Matubber denied the offences and continues to protest his innocence. The court heard he forced himself on the woman despite her repeated protests that she did not want sex and threatened her with a knife, causing her to fear she was about to be stabbed and scream.

Summarising the offence, Judge Michael Fanning said: “She repeatedly told him she did not want to have sex. But you had sex against her will and against her protests.”

Matubber appeared via prison video link, at times holding his head in his hands. The jury returned majority guilty verdicts on both counts.

Defence barrister John Crawford said the defendant had encountered a “significant cultural shift” since moving to the UK. He was granted asylum after claiming political persecution in Bangladesh and had experienced suicidal feelings while in custody.

Judge Fanning noted Matubber’s previous good character and said authorities would consider the risks he would face if returned to Bangladesh. He told the defendant: “The fact that you have been convicted of serious offences in this country does not mean that you deserve to be thrown to the wolves back in Bangladesh; this country rightly protects even those who commit the worst offences...”

The judge described the rape as “deeply traumatic” and ordered Matubber to be placed on the Sex Offender Register indefinitely. He now faces possible deportation after serving his sentence.

Detective Constable Josh Daniel said after the hearing:

“I would like to thank the victim for her bravery in reporting what happened to her to police.

“I hope the sentence passed today gives the victim in this case some closure.

“We continue to urge anyone who has been victim of a sexual offence to contact police so that our officers can investigate.

“We understand how difficult it can be to come forward, and we are committed to supporting victims every step of the way.”

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An individual identified through the Met’s V100 programme has been sentenced for multiple sexual offences.

The V100 programme uses data and intelligence to identify offenders posing the highest risk to women and girls, producing a monthly list of the top 100. Officers then relentlessly pursue these individuals to remove them from London’s streets, using tactics drawn from counter terrorism policing.

This offender represents continued progress within V100, following 208 nominals convicted up to the end of April since its launch in 2023.

On Wednesday, 1 June, Victor Komolafe 35 (16.12.90) of Harmony Close, Hertfordshire was sentenced to 8 years and 11 months at Woolwich Crown Court. He also received a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for indefinite period and will remain on the sex offenders register for life.

Komolafe was previously found guilty of 4 counts of sexual abuse on Wednesday, 23 April at Snaresbrook Crown Court, including 1 count of attempted rape, 1 count of sexual assault and 2 counts of assault by penetration.

The defendant, who also went under the aliases of Ghost and Xavier, was charged in relation to two complainants unknown to each other.

Detective Constable Jo Cheung and Helen Cordes both worked on the investigation, they shared:

“Komolafe would hide behind a guise of familiarity and friendship with his victims; this enabled him to exploit his formed connections and target these women for his abusive crimes.

“The bravery of both victims coming forward emphasises their strength of character, and their willingness to speak out against abusers such as Komolafe.

“Their courage and determination enabled our investigation to achieve the justice they desperately deserved”.

Komolafe was arrested following a report of sexual assault on 10, August 2023. When questioned by police, Komolafe stated this sexual activity was consensual and initiated by the complainant.

Following a determined investigation by Met detectives, and despite considerable efforts being taken by Komolafe to withhold his name, address, and identity from his victims, forensic analysis was found to support the report.

An additional report of sexual abuse of a similar nature was also made within a month of his arrest. This report was made on 25, September 2023. The second victim stated sexual offences were committed by Komolafe on 23, September 2023.

The second victim notes being denied food or water, which was a purposeful tactic to incapacitate the victim. Komolafe then went on to commit further sexual offences against the victim in a car belonging to his partner.

Komolafe again denied this assault, yet the investigative team found forensic evidence on the complainants clothing, which showed semen belonging to the defendant.

One victim shared:

“If you have a feeling that something happened to you against your will go to the police. It’s worth speaking up even if you’re not sure.

“This might encourage people to report him and others. People like him need to be put to face justice.

“You shouldn’t feel unsafe. If there is anyone who was hurt by Victor you should come forward. He won’t be able to hurt you now. Try and find strength to do that. It's not right to let people like him to get away with crimes like this.”

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A man found guilty of rape and sexual assault has been jailed for 13 years.

Jamie Twigg of Jellicoe Avenue in Lincoln was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court on Friday, 5 June – just a day after he was found guilty of the offences in an eight-day trial.

The 43-year-old had been charged with eight counts of rape, including two counts of rape of a child and two counts of sexual assault.

Twigg had denied the offences – which took place between 2014 and 2023.

In a moving personal statement read to the court on Thursday, 4 June, the victim said they felt robbed of their childhood.

They told the court what happened will impact them for the rest of their life – but said that they were determined to have a ‘good life’ once Twigg had been dealt with.

Twigg was jailed for 13 years, given a sexual harm prevention order and an indefinite restraining order.

Detective Constable Bell, who led the investigation from Lincolnshire Police’s Protecting Vulnerable Persons Unit, said:

“Today’s sentence concludes an exhaustive, difficult and lengthy investigation into the abhorrent crimes committed by Jamie Twigg spanning almost a decade.

“We will not and cannot be intimidated by anyone in the pursuit of safeguarding the children of Lincolnshire.

“We will leave no stone unturned and wish for others to know that support is available for them.

“I’d like to thank the Crown Prosecution Service and all third-party agencies who have worked tirelessly alongside Lincolnshire Police over recent years to bring Twigg to justice for his crimes.”

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A man who sexually assaulted an 18-year-old on a train after bombarding her with inappropriate comments has been jailed following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.

Adrian White, 47, and of Sandringham Road, London, pleaded guilty to on count of Sexual Assault and was jailed for eight months at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 26 May.

He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years.

The court heard how, on the afternoon of 27 June last year, the victim was travelling with friends on a train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston.

White entered the same carriage and began making unwanted conversation with the group before directing inappropriate comments at the woman.

When the victim stood up to leave the service at Coventry, she was sexually assaulted by White.

The girls reported what happened to rail staff immediately and White was ejected from the train.

He was subsequently arrested by BTP officers who secured the sexual assault charge against him. 

BTP Constable Dominic Johnston said:

“White’s sleazy and lewd behaviour unnerved the women who made it abundantly clear they did not wish to engage with him.

“Despite this, White continued to harass the group before his behaviour escalated and he sexually assaulted one of them.

“I commend the victim’s bravery in reporting what happened and for her constant and steadfast support of our investigation. I hope that this prison sentence will provide White with the opportunity to reflect upon his intolerable behaviour.

“Tackling sexual offending on the railway is a top priority for BTP and we encourage anyone who is victim of, or witness to, this crime type to report it to us by texting 61016.”

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A sex offender who went on the run to evade justice for his crimes has been convicted.

Leon Beckham groomed a teenage girl over several months in 2024.

Beckham would take the girl out on day trips and visits to places across the country where he would sexually abuse her.

After concerns were raised over their relationship, our officers began investigating resulting in 43-year-old Beckham trying to hide under a bed to avoid arrest.

Despite this, he was arrested and interviewed, providing no comment to officers

Beckham failed to answer his bail and he was tracked down to an address in Hastings, Sussex, where he was again arrested.

This time, he denied the offence, accusing the girl of blackmailing him, but being unable to explain why she would have done this or why he had apparently deleted text messages which would have supported his defence.

Beckham, of Sandilands Close, Coventry, was convicted of six counts of sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 17 as well as abusing a position of trust.

He will be sentenced at Warwick Crown Court on 26 June and was remanded in custody until that date.

DC Craig Hall from our Eastern PPU team said:

"Leon Beckham knew his actions were illegal and wrong and went to extreme lengths to avoid being arrested including hiding under a bed and moving to a different part of the country.

"An extra thank you should go to DC Ruth Russell. Without her tireless work, we would not have been able to build the case against Beckham or secure a conviction.

"We would urge anyone who has been sexually assaulted or groomed to come forward and tell your story.

"However long ago it happened, we will work tirelessly to bring perpetrators of this kind of abuse to justice."

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The discovery of an abusive video on an old mobile phone has led to a 14-year prison sentence.

Warren Conn was arrested in January 2026 after a woman found a 25-minute clip of him sexually assaulting her several years earlier when he lived in Sandwich. She had no memory of the recording being made and had never consented to the sexual activity depicted. Following a detailed digital forensic investigation, further videos were uncovered indicating that Conn had raped her.

He was arrested by the Police Service of Northern Ireland at his home address in County Armagh, where he had returned after living in Kent.

Searches of his home uncovered two mobile phones and a laptop. These were seized and handed over to Kent Police’s Digital Forensics Unit. An investigation into the devices found a large quantity of indecent images of children.

PSNI officers handed Conn over to Kent Police officers in Belfast, and he was flown back to Kent for the investigation to be continued.

The 50-year-old was remanded in custody and was later charged with 15 sexual offences including rape and possession of indecent images of children. After three interviews across two days, he admitted the offences and entered guilty pleas to all charges.

On Thursday 28 May 2026, Conn, formerly of Kings Park Mews, Lurgan, was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court to 14 years’ imprisonment.

Detective Constable Joe Warner said:

‘This case shows that no matter how much time has passed, victims can still come forward, and they will be taken seriously.

‘I want to commend the victim for her courage and her continued support throughout this complex investigation. Her bravery in reporting these horrific offences has ensured that Conn was held accountable.’

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A paedophile who sexually abused two children has been sentenced to life in prison.

Robert Mattravers, 47, of Russell Road, Runcorn appeared at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday, 2 June where he was sentenced for multiple sex offences.

They included four counts of rape of a child, two counts of sexual assault of a child, five counts of sexual activity with a child, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and causing a child to watch sexual activity.

He was also charged with making indecent images of children, including two Category A, two category B, four Category C and taking five indecent images of a child of Category C.

He admitted all offences that took place in Connah’s Quay.

Mattravers was arrested after one of his victims disclosed the offences to a member of staff at school.

An investigation was launched and a subsequent examination of his phone found indecent images of children.

He was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 11 years and 8 months, after which he will be eligible to apply for parole.

Mattravers was also ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely and barred from working with children and vulnerable adults for life.

A lifetime restraining order was also put in place to protect both victims and their parents.

Speaking after sentencing, DC Victoria Griffiths of the Protecting Vulnerable People Unit (PVPU) said:

“Robert Mattravers is a danger to children, and I am pleased that today’s sentence reflects the seriousness and depravity of the offences he committed.

“He will remain on licence for the rest of his life and if he is ever freed, he can be recalled to prison at any time.

“I commend the bravery and dignity of the victims and their families for having the courage to assist with the investigation, and for their resilience throughout.

“We will leave no stone unturned when investigating those who seek to do harm to vulnerable members of our society. Any victim of sexual abuse is encouraged to come forward with the confidence that they will be heard and supported.”

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Southend businessman Michael Binder, 44, of Bournes Green Chase in Shoebury, has been jailed for five years for sexually abusing three girls he met through his family’s school uniform shop.

Binder was convicted of five sexual offences against the victims, whom he encountered at Pauls Discount store (also known as Pauls School Wear and Uniform Shop) in Southchurch Road, Southend. He was running the business, previously owned by his parents, when the offending began in his late 20s. He had also worked as a DJ.

At Basildon Crown Court on Tuesday (June 2), Recorder Clark told Binder he had committed “a series of appalling offending against children” and that “a jury saw through your lies.” Prosecutor Richard Scott described Binder’s actions as “grooming behaviour.”

Binder pleaded guilty to three child sex abuse charges in 2025 and to a fourth before his trial in 2026. A reporting restriction prevented those pleas from being reported until after the jury convicted him of the fifth count — the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in the shop’s stock room.

The girl told jurors Binder pulled up her Facebook profile, commented that her shorts made her look like she was “asking for it,” then led her upstairs to play a memorisation game involving school uniforms. When she complained of back pain, he claimed he used to be a masseuse, pulled her towards him and pressed his groin against her. Her mother testified the girl came home “distraught” and that she confronted Binder the next day. He denied the assault under oath but was convicted by a 10-2 majority.

Only after the verdict were jurors told Binder had already pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl and making sexual videos with a 16-year-old. (While a 16-year-old can consent to sex, it is illegal to create sexual images of them.)

Defence barrister Michael McAlinden said Binder had “led, effectively, a positive, blameless, productive family life” for around a decade after the offences. He is married with two young children aged four and seven, McAlinden told the court, adding that “his wife has got to deal with everything that’s happened over the last four years.”

Binder wrote a letter of apology to the court, stating: “I regret these actions every day.” However, Recorder Clark said a probation report found his remorse “limited,” with “a pattern of minimisation and partial denial.”

As he was led to the cells, Binder nodded at his family and mouthed: “I’m alright, I’m alright.”

He will serve up to 40 per cent of his five-year sentence before release on licence. On release he will be subject to lifelong sex offender notification requirements and a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

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A man has been jailed after admitting sexual offences against young girls dating back to 1989.

Ian Sutcliffe, of Dart Walk, Winsford, was sentenced to 18 years on Friday 29 May at Chester Crown Court.

The 58-year-old had previously admitted unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and gross indecency with a girl under 14 relating to one female victim in 1998.

He had also pleaded guilty to two counts of indecent assault on a girl under 16 in relation to a second female victim between 1989 and 1994.

In April 2024, one of the victims reported the offences, which had taken place in Winsford, to police.

She recalled that Sutcliffe had sexually assaulted and raped her when she was a child. A further woman reported that she had been sexually assaulted by Sutcliffe at around the same time when she was also a child.

Following his arrest, Sutcliffe denied the offences during interview, but once charged, pleaded guilty at court.

On top of his 18-year sentence, Sutcliffe is subject to restraining orders to protect the victims and must sign the Sex Offender Register indefinitely.

Detective Constable Jessica Small said:

“Firstly, I would like to recognise the courage shown by the victims in this case who have had to carry the weight of what happened to them on their shoulders for all these years.

“Sutcliffe has been handed a substantial custodial sentence for his wicked actions, and this is thanks to the bravery of the two victims in coming forward and speaking to police.

“I hope this case shows that it is never too late to report an offence and we will always investigate every report thoroughly.

“You can report a sexual offence to Cheshire Police by calling 101 or reporting it online via our website.”

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A man from Penrith was jailed on Friday (29 May) for attempting to sexually communicate with a child online.

David Winkley-Balmer, 30, of Mill Street, Penrith was sentenced to 12 months in prison at Carlisle Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to sexually communicate with a child and one count of attempting to cause a child watch sexual activity. This sentence was added onto a burglary offences to make the total prison sentence 2 years and 4 months.

He was also made subject of a ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and has been placed on the sex offenders register.

Detective Constable Alice Wood, from Westmorland and Furness CID said: “Winkley-Balmer was fully aware the two ‘children’ he was speaking to were 14 years old when he engaged in conversations of a sexual nature.

“Fortunately, there were no actual children involved in this case, but it is clear Winkley-Balmer poses risk to young people.

“We are committed to ensuring children are safe from those seeking to commit them harm and we will do all we can to ensure those who commit offences are brought before the courts.

“I would urge people to familiarise themselves what their children are doing online – ask them questions and support them in using the internet safely.”

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A teenager has been sentenced to 10 years after raping a girl in Crewe.

Ryan Upton was handed the sentence during a hearing at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday 26 May.

The 19-year-old, of Moorland Road, Sandbach, had pleaded guilty to rape and assault by penetration.

Upton and the victim, a teenage girl, had been at an address in Crewe on the evening of 26 December 2024 when he had sexually assaulted her while she was asleep.

Upton had also raped the victim, who fled from the address following the assault. She was found by a passer-by who helped her to call police.

Upton was arrested but denied the offences in interview; however forensic tests were conducted which provided a positive DNA hit for Upton. 

He was charged with the offences and admitted them in court.

On top of his custodial sentence, Upton must sign the Sex Offender Register indefinitely and is subject to a restraining order to protect the victim in this case.

DC Sallis said:

“This lengthy custodial sentence reflects the severity of what Upton did – something which he ultimately had no choice but to admit due to the strength of the forensic evidence against him.

“We would like to commend the bravery of the victim in this case for reporting this offence and although she will never forget what happened, we hope the fact that Upton is behind bars will give her some closure.

“If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, please report it to us by calling 101 or visiting our website. Every report will be investigated thoroughly, with the needs and wishes of the victim as our main priority.”

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A man has been jailed for more than 13 years for violent offences against a woman, including rape and assault. 

Leighton Smith, of Lancaster Road in Shrewsbury, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court yesterday (Monday 1 June) for one count of rape, five counts of actual bodily harm and one count of witness intimidation. 

During an earlier trail the court heard how in 2024 the 36-year-old subjected his victim to a series of abuse, before police were made aware in 2025.

Following an investigation by Shropshire's Protecting People Unit, Smith was arrested and charged. Smith denied the charges, resulting in the case going to trial, where he was found guilty of the offences by a jury in May. 

Yesterday the judge handed him a 13-and-a-half-year sentence, as well as a 15-year restraining order against the victim. Smith will also be placed on the sex offenders register for life. 

Detective Constable Daniel Bushell said:

"This case represents a significant outcome against a highly dangerous and violent perpetrator. The seriousness of his offending and the lengths he went to intimidate the victim were fully tested before the court.

"The victim in this case showed exceptional courage, and her decision to support the investigation, not only brought accountability and justice for what happened to her, but has also prevented further harm to others. I am grateful for her courage. 

DC Bushell continued:

"This result was made possible through sustained, victimfocused policing. From the initial response at incidents, through safeguarding, relationshipbuilding to the detailed and relentless investigative work, officers remained committed despite the challenging nature of the case. This persistence, combined with the victims courage, meant the full extent of the offending was uncovered and placed before the jury.

"The sentences given to Smith reflects the gravity of the abuse and the danger he presents to women. This outcome is a clear demonstration that we will not walk away such offences, and even though getting justice may take time with determination and the bravery of victims, it can be achieved."

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Isle of Wight Sex Offender Alan Wilson Faces Sentencing for Register Breach

An Isle of Wight sex offender who failed to notify police of his change of address for 18 months will be sentenced this summer.

Alan Wilson, 38, of Shanklin High Street, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Friday 29 May for sentencing. He previously admitted breaching the notification requirements of the Sex Offenders Register.

The court heard Wilson had been living at a different property for around 18 months without informing police. The breach was discovered on 30 November 2024.

Prosecutor Liz Miller said registered sex offenders must notify police of any new address within three days of moving.

Wilson pleaded guilty to the offence on 20 March. The notification requirements stem from his 2019 conviction for distributing indecent images of children.

Magistrates were also told Wilson faces separate proceedings at the Isle of Wight Crown Court after admitting three new counts of making indecent images of children dating back to 2023. He is due to appear at the Crown Court on 12 June following an adjournment for a mental health assessment.

Defending, Jim Osborne said the now-completed assessment indicated Wilson would benefit from a mental health treatment requirement, which he would not receive if sentenced to custody. He added that Wilson “takes full responsibility” for his actions and is “ashamed.”

The magistrates adjourned the case until after the Crown Court proceedings conclude. Wilson will return to the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on 4 August for sentencing. He was granted unconditional bail.