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An Oldbury man has been jailed for more than 17 years after coercing young girls into sending indecent images.

Arun Wilding contacted several girls, all under 16 years of age, on social media and blackmailed them into sending indecent images.

His offending started in December 2024 and lasted until December 2025.

The 22-year-old would like and comment on girls’ social media posts before messaging them privately. The conversation would then move to another social media platform where he would ask the girls to send images of themselves.

If they stopped responding to him, he harassed and blackmailed them, threatening to share their images online until further images were provided.

Wilding found out which area or school the girls attended to frighten them into complying with his requests.

Earlier this year, Wilding of Highbury Road, Oldbury was charged with 16 offences including blackmail, engaging in sexual communication with a child, threatening to share a photograph of a person in an intimate state and causing a girl to engage in sexual activity.

He pleaded guilty to all offences at earlier hearing and on 1 September, at Wolverhampton Crown Court, he was sentenced to 17 years and nine months in prison.

He has also been handed a sexual harm prevention order which restricts his behaviour.

DC Elle Willows, from our Public Protection Unit, said:

“Wilding's behaviour was predatory and he exploited young people for his own gratification.

“I hope that this sentence brings some closure for all of those affected by Wilding’s actions, and that they can move forward with their lives.”

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Liam Hobbs, 27, from Ely, Cardiff, has been jailed at Cardiff Crown Court for historical sexual assaults on a child.

His offending came to light when the victim bravely reported what had happened.

Hobbs was arrested and his mobile phone and other devices were seized for examination. Indecent images of children were found and he was further arrested.

Hobbs admitted three counts of possesion of indecent photographs but denied two counts of assault by penetration on a girl under 13.

A jury at Cardiff Crown Court found him guilty on July 1, 2026, following a trial and he was sentenced on September 2, 2026, to 14 months in prison for the indecent images offences.

For the sexual assault, he received a consecutive seven-year extended sentence comprising of 5 years imprisonment with an extended two years on licence.

In an impact statement, the victim said:

"I feel relieved that justice has been done, and I was believed in court. I want to now get on with my life".

Officer in the case, Detective Constable Emma Partridge, from South Wales Police, said:

“The victim was incredibly brave to share what happened to her and support the investigation.

“Her evidence at court was compelling and she should feel proud of herself.

“Hobb’s actions continue to have a huge impact on her life including panic attacks and difficulty sleeping.

“I hope the sentencing brings some comfort and allows her to regain confidence to move forward.”

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A man from Maesteg has been jailed after carrying out sexual offences against his victim.

55-year-old Stephen Jones, from Maesteg, was found guilty of one count of raping a woman over the age of 16 and one count of assaulting a woman 13 and over by penetration after a five-day trial at Cardiff Crown Court in July 2026.

During his sentence hearing on Monday September 7 at Cardiff Crown Court Jones was sentenced to five years and three months in prison. He was also given a 20-year restraining order and a sexual harm prevention order (Shopo). He will also be placed on the sex offenders register.

Detective constable Rebecca Evans said:

“The bravery it takes to come forward and reporting offences like these not to be underestimated.

“We hope that this sentence will go some way in helping the victim rebuild her life and heal from the awful events that took place.”

“We want to encourage victims to come forward no matter the length of time since it happened, we will investigate and we will take it seriously”

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A Houghton Regis man has been jailed for a series of sexual offences involving a child.

Aaron Sarwar, 28, was in contact with the victim, a teenage girl, on Snapchat and he befriended her by falsely telling her he was an 18-year-old gay man who didn't have many friends.

telling her he was an 18-year-old gay man who didn't have many friends.

After grooming her for a number of weeks he met up with the girl and sexually abused her on several occasions.

Today (Friday) at Luton Crown Court, Sarwar, of Harrington Heights, Houghton Regis, was sentenced to a total of nine years after being convicted of a number of child sex offences, including five counts of sexual activity with a child, three counts of penetrative sexual activity with a child, and a number of indecent image offences.

Detective Sergeant Sabrina D’Amelio from Bedfordshire Police, who investigated, said:

“We will always concentrate on protecting the most vulnerable members of our community and the sentence Sarwar received reflects the appalling nature of his crimes. 

“Throughout this investigation we have been focused on ensuring this dangerous man would be prevented from further offending while supporting the wellbeing of the victim and her family.  

“I hope the sentence reassures the community that we will always pursue those who pose a risk to women and girls and ensure they are brought before the courts.

“Child sexual abuse is an appalling crime, and it is never too late to report it. By doing so you could help us put these dangerous perpetrators in prison, while potentially protecting further victims.” 

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A Leeds man has been jailed after admitting multiple sexual offences against children.

Jake Regan, 33, of Borrough Avenue, Leeds was sentenced to five years and six months in prison at Leeds Crown Court last week after admitting five online sexual offences and possession of Class A drugs. 

The 33-year-old was jailed on 2 September after pleading guilty to a count of causing a child to engage in sexual activity and a count of causing a child to watch sexual activity.

He also admitted to two counts of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child and a count of making an indecent photo of a child. All of the offending took place between 2023 and 2025.

Regan also admitted possession of Class A drugs after officers located methamphetamine during a search of his flat.

Aside from his court sentence Regan has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register and has been made subject of a restrictive sexual harm prevention order (SHPO).

Breach of an SHPO can lead to a sentence of five years in prison.

DI Victoria Thomas of the Leeds Safeguarding Unit, said:

“The commission of sexual offences against children online are extremely harmful. Regan thought he could incite sexual communication with girls online without reproach but due to the diligence of the officer in the case, the evidence presented at court was watertight and undeniable, leaving him no choice but to plead guilty to all offences. We welcome the sentence imposed on Regan by the court, which sends a clear message that predatory online sexual offending does not go under the radar and the consequences will be severe.”

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A man who subjected four women to years of sustained abuse, sexual violence, and coercive control has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 16 years.

Jacob Berry (18/10/1991), of Brierley Road East, Swinton, was convicted of seven counts of rape, four counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault by penetration, following a trial at Manchester Crown Court earlier this year.

The court heard how Berry abused, controlled, intimidated and sexually assaulted four women between 2018 and 2025.

The investigation began in April 2025 following a report from a concerned member of the public who witnessed a woman being assaulted by a man inside a vehicle.

When officers initially spoke with the victim, she was intimidated of Berry and reluctant to disclose the full extent of his offending. Evidence of some of Berry's behaviour later came to light after incidents were broadcast online.

The report prompted a wider investigation by Greater Manchester Police, leading to Berry's arrest. As enquiries progressed, detectives contacted three other women known to Berry, uncovering the full extent of his offending over a number of years.

Between 2018 and 2020, Berry subjected another victim to repeated acts of serious physical and sexual abuse. The court heard how he spat at her, strangled her, extinguished a cigarette on her face, and assaulted her on numerous occasions. During one attack, he broke her nose, requiring surgery.

The victim was also subjected to multiple rapes, which the court heard were particularly degrading and humiliating in nature.

In 2020, Berry raped a further victim after a party. The woman later learned from another individual that a drink Berry had given her may have been spiked. Despite attempting to resist him, Berry continued to force himself upon her.

Following the attack, Berry manipulated his way into the woman's life. During that time, he subjected her to a sustained campaign of controlling and coercive behaviour designed to isolate, intimidate and terrorise her.

The court heard how Berry spat at, bit and assaulted the woman. On one occasion he stood on her neck and forced her to remove her clothing because he believed she was concealing mobile phone SIM cards. The abuse culminated in a violent incident during which the woman's elderly grandmother attempted to intervene and was knocked into a wall.

Following this, Berry met another woman in 2022. She later disclosed to detectives the extent of the abuse she had suffered.

Berry displayed aggressive and controlling behaviour towards both the woman and her children. He took her money, damaged her property and made threats to distribute intimate and degrading images of her. He repeatedly accused her of possessing a secret mobile phone that did not exist and, on one occasion, threatened to burn down her home.

As part of his ongoing campaign of abuse and control, Berry also subjected the woman to repeated acts of serious sexual violence.

All four women provided comprehensive accounts to detectives and demonstrated considerable courage throughout the investigation and subsequent court proceedings, ultimately contributing to Berry's conviction.

In addition to his custodial sentence, Berry was made subject to lifetime restraining orders to protect his victims.

Detective Sergeant Stacey Nolan, of Greater Manchester Police, said:

"Berry systematically abused, controlled and terrorised these women, leaving lasting emotional and psychological trauma. It is difficult to comprehend the ordeal each of them endured at his hands.

"Throughout this investigation, the victims demonstrated immense courage and resilience in coming forward and speaking about their experiences. I hope today's sentence provides them and their loved ones with a measure of justice and closure.

"Their bravery has been instrumental in securing this conviction, and Berry is now rightfully behind bars, where he can no longer manipulate, control or abuse any more women.

"This has been a lengthy and complex investigation, requiring the meticulous examination of a substantial volume of evidence. Through the relentless efforts of numerous officers and staff, a dangerous sexual offender has now been brought to justice.

"I would urge anyone experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, controlling or coercive behaviour to come forward and speak to police. Preventing violence against women and girls and domestic abuse remains a priority for Greater Manchester Police, and we are committed to providing victims with the support, protection and assistance they need."

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A man from Bradford has been give an extended sentence of 12 and a half years after admitting to 36 child sex offences.   

Kasey Fitton aged 20, of Amundsen Avenue, was arrested in February 2025 on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with four children residing outside of West Yorkshire Police Force Area. It follows an investigation initially by West Mercia and Lancashire Police.  

An investigation was then launched by Bradford Safeguarding Unit who uncovered large scale sexual offending against children.   

In February 2026 Fitton was charged with 16 counts of sexual communication with a child and 20 counts of making/possession of indecent images of children.  

Five child victims have been identified.   

At Bradford Crown Court Fitton admitted to all 36 counts.   

Today (7 September) he was jailed for seven and a half years, plus a five year extension on licence, he will sign the sex offenders register for life and was given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 15 years.  

A statement was read in court from the mother of one of the victims:   

“I am a mother and it is my job to protect her, but I feel like I failed her massively, I felt like I didn’t protect her from the evil of this world. I spent many days and nights wondering where I went so wrong or what more I could have done.   

“In reality, it wasn’t me that that didn’t protect her, it was you, a predator that prayed on her vulnerability and innocence at the age of 14. You stole her light for a long time, but it was me as her mother that was there every minute of every day picking up the pieces you left her in.”  

DC Dominika Marcinkowska of Bradford District Safeguarding Team said:  

“I would like to thank the victims in this case for their courage in speaking to police and reporting these crimes to us.   

“This has been a lengthy and complex investigation, and I hope today’s sentence can bring them some closure.”  

Senior Investigating officer Detective Superintendent Alan Weekes of Bradford District Police said:  

“Fitton is a very dangerous individual to children, and we welcome the courts sentencing today.  

“There are further investigations ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who may have been a victim to come forward to us.   

“We are keen to speak to anyone who interacted with the Snapchat accounts Kaseyfitton23, Kaseyfitton24 and MyCroft110.  

“We take all reports of this nature extremely seriously and they are treated with sensitivity. We have specially trained officers who will guide you through the process and do everything we can to get justice.”   

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Former primary school teacher Joseph Haffenden has been jailed for sexually assaulting two children.

Haffenden, 32, pleaded guilty in July to six counts of sexual assault by touching and six counts of false imprisonment.

It followed a report on 12 February relating to two nine-year-old boys who had been sexually assaulted between January and February this year.

Both boys provided similar accounts of a what Haffenden labelled a ‘game’ whereby the victims were tickled under their clothing with his hands, a feather, and an electric toothbrush.

The offences were disclosed to adults who reported it to Sussex Police.

Haffenden, of High Street in Lindfield, was arrested and the victims and their families were supported by specialist officers.

Officers searched Haffenden’s property and found a number of items suggesting an interest in children and evidence which supported the victims’ accounts.

Haffenden was suspended from a teaching role and has subsequently been dismissed.

At Lewes Crown Court on Monday 20 July, Haffenden admitted the charges.

On Thursday (3 September), Haffenden was jailed for 51 months.

Detective Sergeant Ellen Jones said:

“Haffenden’s disturbing crimes suggest a clear sexual interest in children that jar alarmingly with his position as a teacher.

“Thanks to the bravery of his victims for reporting his offending, we have been able to bring him to justice and ensure he can pose no further risk to children.”

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Convicted sex offender faces new child sex charges

Jake Robertson, a convicted sex offender already serving a prison sentence, is facing 10 further child sex allegations involving communication with children, indecent images and threats.

The 25-year-old, of Station Road, Aylsham, appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court by video link from HMP Swinfen Hall in Staffordshire, where he is serving a seven-year, three-month extended sentence.

Prosecutors allege he told a girl from Wisbech he would share intimate photographs of her, with threats said to have been made between September and November 2024. He is also accused of making violent threats to the same youngster in 2023 and 2024, harassing a second girl from Wisbech, and grooming a child from Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex.

Robertson did not enter pleas to two charges of engaging in sexual communication with a child, two of harassment, and one of causing a child to engage in sexual activity. He is further accused of making 49 category A, 12 category B and 144 category C indecent images of children.

The case was sent to Norwich Crown Court. A preliminary hearing is listed for 2 October.

These are allegations. Robertson has not yet entered pleas to the new charges and has not been convicted of them.

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A registered sex offender from Lowestoft has been jailed for two years for possessing indecent images of children and for breaching the terms of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

Brandon Stephenson, (pictured below) aged 25 and of Milton Road East, had been convicted in March 2023 of making and possessing indecent images of children. He was handed a 24-month community order after pleading guilty to the charges and was served with a five-year SHPO.

Following this conviction, he was managed by the Public Protection Unit (PPU).

On 17 June 2025 officers made an unannounced visit to Stephenson’s his home address and found a mobile phone he had not declared to police.

The phone was reviewed by a PPU officer, who found evidence of sexualised chats via a gaming chat app. On Stephenson’s computer, officers found a folder of images and evidence that he had downloaded data-wiping software.

The phone, computer and a tablet were seized for further analysis and Stephenson was arrested and subsequently charged for possession of indecent images and for being in breach of his SHPO.

He was released under investigation pending further enquiries, during which time he failed to notify the PPU of a change in address within a relevant time period.

On Friday 4 September Stephenson appeared at Ipswich Crown Court for sentencing after admitting to three counts of possessing indecent images of children, three counts of being in breach of a SHPO and one count of failing to comply with notification requirements of the sex offenders register, at a previous hearing.

He was sentenced to two years in jail and handed a revised SHPO for five years and placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years.

Public Protection Unit Sergeant Annmarie Mason said:

“Sexual Harm Prevention Orders are designed to protect the public, particularly children, from individuals who pose a risk.

“Brandon Stephenson was fully aware of the conditions he was required to follow and chose to ignore them.

“Suffolk Constabulary takes the management of sex offenders very seriously and we will take robust action against those who fail to comply with their court orders.”

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A man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for the rape and sexual abuse of a child.

Krzysztof Biros, 52, of no fixed abode in Bristol, was sentenced for eight counts of rape against a child at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 27 August.

He changed his pleas to guilty half way through the trial and will serve a 27-year custodial sentence with a further year on extended on licence.

He has also been given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and a restraining order, which will be in place for an indefinite period, to protect the victim and witnesses, as well as preventing him from having contact with children should he be released.

The offending came to light when the victim disclosed to her parents she had been raped by Biros, over a period of around four years.

The victim and her family have been supported and updated by officers during the course of the investigation, as well as being offered access to specialist support services they may benefit from.

Biros was arrested on April 7, 2024, to prevent further offending before he was charged on 22 April, 2025, before he went on trial from 17-19 August this year.

Judge Ambrose thanked the jury for their attention in what he described as a “disturbing and harrowing” case. And he also said to the defendant: “You told her it would be her word against yours and that no one would believe a child over an adult and if she told anyone, it would be in the media, and everyone would find out what she had been doing.”

A victim impact statement read out in court on behalf of the victim’s step-mother said:

“She often said she felt guilty about what had happened and felt like a bad person, and I always reassure her that she has nothing to feel guilty about. She is often crying when she talks about these experiences, and I give her a big hug when she has finished.

“She would have nightmares and flashbacks almost every night, and would often be afraid of leaving the house over fears of meeting Biros. He had a white van at the time, and she would often call me if she saw a white van in public as she was worried it may have been him.”

DC Joe White, officer in the case who is a member of our specialist child protection team, said:

“The defendant did not admit his guilt until half way through the trial, which put the victim and their family through unnecessary added stress and anxiety.

“He told the victim they would not be believed because they were a child, which delayed them reporting the offences for a number of years.

“This conviction shows that we will take children’s reports seriously and carry out a robust and thorough investigation. The strength of the investigation and evidence gathered has resulted in the defendant pleading guilty during the trial and the Judge’s sentence reflects the seriousness of his offending.”

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Wanted: Leroy Robinson, 40, registered sex offender accused of notification breach

West Midlands Police are appealing for information to trace Leroy Robinson, 40, after he allegedly breached a notification requirement as a registered sex offender.

Robinson, a former Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion youth prospect, previously lived in Shirley. Officers now list him as having no fixed address.

A force spokesperson said:

“Wanted.

“Have you seen Leroy Robinson?

“The 40-year-old, of no fixed address, is wanted after breaching a notification requirement as a registered sex offender.

“Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting 20/358627/26.”

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Paignton sex offender jailed for 22 months after Dawlish exposure and SHPO breach

Martin Lewis, 56, of Totnes Road, Paignton, has been jailed for 22 months after exposing himself in Dawlish and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Lewis pleaded guilty at Exeter Crown Court. The court heard he exposed his genitals in Dawlish so that someone would see and be caused alarm or distress. He also failed to notify police that he had a device capable of accessing the internet, in breach of his SHPO, and was found in possession of amphetamine and cannabis.

He was sentenced to 22 months’ imprisonment and ordered to sign the sex offender register.

Lewis is a convicted sex offender who was already subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order intended to restrict his behaviour and protect the public. The case formed part of court listings for defendants appearing between 25 August and 2 September.

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A man who sexually assaulted a woman in her twenties at an address in High Wycombe has been jailed for nine years.

Anthony Jones attacked the victim on the evening of 16 July 2022 before leaving the address. The victim immediately contacted police and Jones was arrested two days later.

Jones, aged 39, previously of Falcon Way, Harrow, was found guilty of one count of sexual assault and two counts of assault by penetration following a trial at Aylesbury Crown Court, sitting at Amersham Law Courts.

He was sentenced today (4/9) and given a victim restraining order and made subject to notification for life.

Detective Constable Sarah Simpson, of Buckinghamshire CID, said:

“This conviction reflects the courage and determination shown by the victim throughout the investigation and court process.

“I hope that this outcome provides some sense of justice and demonstrates Thames Valley Police’s commitment to supporting victims of crime and holding offenders accountable for their actions.

“I would like to thank the victim for her courage in coming forward and for the trust she placed in us throughout this investigation.

“Sexual offences have a profound and lasting impact on victims, and I hope this conviction reassures anyone who has experienced a similar offence that they will be listened to, supported and taken seriously.”

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A man has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after he admitted raping a woman in Stoke-on-Trent.

John Williams, 52, from Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, was sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 3 September) after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing to raping a woman aged 16 or over.

It happened inside a house in 2021.

Afterwards, the survivor contacted us and told officers about what had happened.

We went on to secure all the evidence needed to charge Williams with rape.

DC Jessica Ness, from our rape and serious sexual offences unit, said:

“We’re determined to act against those responsible for sexual offences in Staffordshire and to support survivors.

“The survivor in this case has shown tremendous bravery in coming forward and telling us about what happened.”