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A man from Dunstable has been sentenced for raping and sexually assaulting a child.

Paul Millard, 43, carried out the abuse for around three years, bribing the child with sweets so she wouldn’t tell anyone.

However, she disclosed to her mother what had happened, and Millard was arrested by Bedfordshire Police’s Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) team.

Millard, of no fixed address, was found guilty of 10 counts relating to child sexual abuse, including four of rape.

He was sentenced today (Friday) to 18 years, plus seven on licence.  

Detective Constable Natasha Drew from PVP said:

“This case demonstrates our unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community and the sentence Millard received reflects the severity of his crime. 

“Our priority throughout this investigation has been ensuring a dangerous offender is prevented from causing any future harm, while supporting the wellbeing of the victim, and we commend her courage in helping us put Millard behind bars.

“We hope this outcome provides a measure of reassurance to the community that we will always pursue those who pose a risk to children and ensure they are brought before the courts.

“Child sexual abuse is one of the most monstrous of crimes and we work tirelessly to support the victims through an investigation and bring these perpetrators to justice.

“Please remember it’s never too late to report a crime and you are helping us to put these dangerous perpetrators in prison.”

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Former Junior Doctor Jailed for Possessing Child Rape Videos and Distributing Indecent Images

A former junior doctor has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing Category A and B indecent images of children, including videos showing the rape of toddlers, and distributing an indecent image.

Thomas Jenkins, 34, of Llys Cilsaig, Dafen, Llanelli, was arrested by Dyfed-Powys Police in the early hours of 2 February following intelligence about his online activities. Officers seized phones and tablet devices from his home.

Swansea Crown Court heard that examination of the devices revealed a stash of child sex abuse videos, including Category A material depicting the rape of toddlers. Jenkins had also engaged in chats about child sexual abuse on the encrypted messaging app Telegram and shared an indecent image with like-minded individuals. He answered “no comment” to all questions in interview.

Prosecutor Matt Murphy told the court the evidence showed Jenkins had been “actively involved in a network which facilitated the sharing of indecent images online”.

Jenkins had a previous conviction from Manchester Crown Court in 2017 for attempting to incite a child under 16 to engage in sexual activity. While working as a junior doctor at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, he sent sexually explicit messages and photographs to an undercover police officer posing as a 13-year-old boy on Grindr. He received a community order for that offence.

The current sentencing judge described the 2017 sentence as “quite frankly astonishing” and said it had clearly failed to deter Jenkins. Following that conviction, Jenkins was struck off the medical register.

Defence barrister Dan Griffiths said Jenkins accepted that his drug and alcohol use had caused him to behave recklessly and had led to him “throwing away a promising career in medicine”. He understood that any mitigation would only affect the length of the inevitable prison sentence.

Judge Paul Thomas KC described Jenkins as “a committed and dangerous paedophile”. He told him: “We can all thank our lucky stars that you never qualified with your perverted sexual proclivities.”

The judge noted that the children and toddlers in the videos found on Jenkins’ devices were real victims being raped and sexually abused.

With credit for his guilty pleas, Jenkins was sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment. He will serve 40 per cent in custody before release on licence. He will remain a registered sex offender for life and was made subject to a 15-year sexual harm prevention order.

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Two men have been sentenced for multiple sex offences following an appearance at Hull Crown Court today (Monday, 29 June 2026).

David Drury, 40-years-old of Thoresby Street in Hull and a former Humberside Police employee pleaded guilty to the offences at an earlier hearing at Hull Crown Court on Monday, 18 May 2026:

• Six counts of distributing an indecent photograph / pseudo-
• photograph of a child
• Two counts sexual assault on a male
• Sexual assault of a child under 13
• Voyeurism

He has now been sentenced to nine years in prison, handed a sexual harm prevention order, a seven-year restraining order and placed on the sex offenders register for life.

Daniel Sellers, 44-years-old of Thoresby Street, Hull, pleaded guilty to the following offences at an earlier hearing at Hull Crown Court on Wednesday, 20 May 2026:

• Two counts of aiding, abetting, counselling, and procuring/aiding and abetting sexual assault on a male
• Arranging and facilitating the commission of a child sex offence

He has now been sentenced to four and a half years in prison, handed a restraining order for five years, a sexual harm prevention order and placed on the sex offenders register for life.

An investigation was first launched into Drury by Humberside Police after we received a third-party report of concerns of inappropriate behaviour. Further police enquiries, including a detailed examination of Drury’s electronic devices by our Digital Forensics Unit took place, in which multiple indecent images of children were recovered, and it became clear that in addition to this, contact sexual offences had also been committed by him. The analysis of the phone data highlighted to Investigating Officers that the offending was aided, facilitated and abetted by his partner Daniel Sellers. Both Drury and Sellers were arrested in July 2024 and interviewed. The offences were found to be committed upon a child victim over a sustained period of time.

Deputy Chief Constable Baker said:

“These offences were appalling.

“The level of abuse Drury and Sellers subjected the victim to showed complete disregard for their welfare and safety.

“I would like to commend the bravery of the victim who supported a police prosecution and provided a victim personal statement.

“We take all reports of sexual offences extremely seriously and will continue to seek justice for those who have suffered such unspeakable crimes.

“I hope this result reassures our communities that Humberside Police is committed to supporting victims of sexual violence and pursuing offenders with determination.”

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Detectives have praised the bravery displayed by a rape victim as her evidence helped to bring her attacker to justice.

Liam Christopher Bassett, aged 28 and of Bournemouth, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday 25 June 2026 after being found guilty following a trial of two charges of rape, assault by beating and two further offences.

The jury at the trial heard evidence from the victim, who was known to the defendant, detailing how Bassett had been physically violent towards her, including punching her in the face, and had also forced himself upon her on more than one occasion when she had refused to have sex with him.

After the victim disclosed the abuse to police, officers continued to support her as detectives compiled evidence to subsequently secure charges against Bassett.

At the sentencing hearing, Bassett - a British national who defines himself as being of white British ethnicity - was jailed for nine years and nine months in prison.

Detective Constable Rose Pratt, of BCP CID, said:

“I do not for a moment underestimate the courage it took the victim in the case to firstly come forward and report the abuse she suffered at the hands of Liam Bassett, and then to support our investigation and the trial process.

“Thanks to her bravery and the evidence she gave, her attacker is now behind bars and I hope this will give other victims of rape and violence the strength to come forward in the knowledge that we will support them and hold perpetrators to account.”

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A man from Redditch who exploited his position as a photographer has been jailed for more than eight years for a string of sex and voyeurism offences.

Steven Liles, aged 60, of Weatheroak Close, appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Friday (26 June) having previously been found guilty at trial for offences spanning from 2009 to 2019.

Liles began working as a freelance photographer and videographer for private events and dance schools across the Midlands after he was made redundant from a previous job. It was through these roles he met many of his victims.

Liles converted his home garage into a photography studio and set up a hidden camera in his office, where he would ask the people he was taking photos of to get changed.

The footage was discovered by police after his devices were seized, and during the trial in April he was found guilty of three counts of voyeurism. Two of these counts relate to footage of children and the third relates to footage of an adult.

Liles also befriended women with children and exploited his relationship with the mothers to groom and sexually assault the young girls. He was found guilty of one count of sexual assault on a child under 13 and three counts of sexual activity with a child.

When handing Liles the eight years and six months jail term, Judge Jackson described the sex offender as ‘a deviant behind a mask’, and the words, ‘targeted’, ‘groomed’, ‘sexual predator’, and ‘false friend’ were heard throughout.

Detective Sergeant Shelley Aplin from the Major Investigation Unit said:

“I want to commend the victims for their unwavering courage and patience throughout the entire investigation, which has undoubtably been extremely difficult for them.

“They have told their story and should hold their heads high. Everyone who has come forward and supported this investigation has helped bring this offender to justice.

“Liles is a predator whose behaviour affected so many lives and caused immense emotional turmoil. It was right that he has been given a lengthy prison sentence.”

Liles was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) indefinitely, which prohibits him from contacting and having unsupervised contact with children once released from prison.

He was also ordered to pay £4360 in court charges.

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A 28-year-old man has been jailed for seven years and six months for multiple sex offences involving a child in West Sussex.

Aiden Freeman, of White Star Close, Godalming, Surrey, pleaded not guilty to five counts of sexual offences on a girl under 13 which occurred between October 2012 and February 2016.

In interview, he claimed the victim – now a woman in her 20s - was making up her accusations for attention.

The victim, who was supported by specially trained officers, was just nine years old when the offending started.

On Monday, 30 March, at Lewes Crown Court, Freeman was convicted of two counts of assault of a girl under 13 by penetration, and three counts of rape of a girl under 13.

At the same court on Thursday, 4 June, he was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison

Detective Constable Sarah MacKnamara said: “This was a serious and prolonged pattern of sexual offending over many years.

“I would like to commend the bravery of the victim for reporting this matter to police, supporting the prosecution and helping to bring her abuser to justice.

“I understand how challenging investigations such as these are for victims, but thanks to her Aiden Freeman is now rightly behind bars where he poses no further risk to the public.

“If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or believe someone else may be, please report it to us. We will listen to you, we will support you and we will do all we can to get you justice.”
 

Aiden Freeman, of White Star Close, Godalming, Surrey, pleaded not guilty to five counts of sexual offences on a girl under 13 which occurred between October 2012 and February 2016.

In interview, he claimed the victim – now a woman in her 20s - was making up her accusations for attention.

The victim, who was supported by specially trained officers, was just nine years old when the offending started.

On Monday, 30 March, at Lewes Crown Court, Freeman was convicted of two counts of assault of a girl under 13 by penetration, and three counts of rape of a girl under 13.

At the same court on Thursday, 4 June, he was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison

Detective Constable Sarah MacKnamara said:

“This was a serious and prolonged pattern of sexual offending over many years.

“I would like to commend the bravery of the victim for reporting this matter to police, supporting the prosecution and helping to bring her abuser to justice.

“I understand how challenging investigations such as these are for victims, but thanks to her Aiden Freeman is now rightly behind bars where he poses no further risk to the public.

“If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or believe someone else may be, please report it to us. We will listen to you, we will support you and we will do all we can to get you justice.”

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A referral from National Crime Agency (NCA) colleagues has led to the conviction of a man from Wragby, near Market Rasen, for multiple sexual assault offences against children. 

McCorley Booth, 30, of Newton Close, Wragby, Market Rasen pleaded guilty to inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity, assault of a boy under 13 by touching, two counts of making indecent images, and distribution of indecent images.  

He appeared before Lincoln Crown Court, yesterday (Thursday 25 June) and was sentenced to a total of seven years in prison.

Booth pleaded guilty to two offences which took place in February 2025 and was sentenced as follows: 

• Cause / incite a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity – no penetration [seven years]
• Make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child [eight months concurrent]

He was remanded into prison and later pleaded guilty at a subsequent hearing to three offences dating back to 2024, and was sentenced as follows: 

• Assault a boy under 13 by touching [four years concurrent]
• Make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child [eight months concurrent]
• Distribute an indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child [eight months concurrent]

He was handed a 15-year sexual harm prevention order along with a five-year restraining order. He will be placed on the sex offender register for life.  

Thanks to fast-moving intelligence provided by NCA colleagues, we were alerted to some disturbing content appearing on a web chat.

Booth was swiftly arrested at a location in Market Rasen on suspicion of making and distributing indecent images. A download of his phone subsequently identified multiple offences.  

A search of his house uncovered a pair of distinctive trousers which also helped identify him as the perpetrator in one of the disturbing images discovered on downloads from his phone.

The officer leading this investigation, Detective Constable Kye Sykes said:

This has been a deeply troubling investigation. The offences uncovered represent a profound abuse of trust and a calculated exploitation of vulnerability. It is particularly disturbing to confront the reality that someone in a position of responsibility could manipulate and harm those who should have been safe in their presence. 

Throughout this case, our thoughts have remained firmly with the victims and their family. The impact of such offences extends far beyond the immediate criminal acts; it leaves lasting emotional and psychological harm for all associated with the case. I want to commend their courage in supporting the investigation and engaging with the process despite the immense sensitivity and difficulty. 

I would also like to recognise the outstanding work and ongoing collaboration between our partner agencies. Safeguarding vulnerable individuals requires a coordinated and determined response, and this case demonstrates the strength of that partnership. From frontline officers to specialist investigators, and from child protection services to digital forensic experts, every contribution has been vital in securing this conviction and preventing further harm. 

Let me be clear: individuals who prey on the vulnerable and seek to exploit their position for such warped and criminal purposes will be relentlessly pursued. We will continue to work tirelessly with our partners to identify, disrupt, and bring to justice those who pose a risk to our communities. Protecting the public - particularly children and vulnerable people - remains our absolute priority.

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A Rugby man has been found guilty of multiple non-recent sexual offences including indecent assault and gross indecency.

Abed Hussain abused his victim when he was in a position of authority over the teenage boy on three separate occasions in 1993.

After reporting the abuse in 2024, an investigation began and the 69-year-old was arrested. He was subsequently charged with:

• four counts of gross indecency with a boy under 14
• four counts of indecent assault on a boy under 14
• one count of committing buggery with a boy under 16

Hussain denied any wrongdoing but was eventually found guilty by a jury of all nine counts at a trial earlier this month. He will be sentenced at Warwick Crown Court on 18 August.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Ben Filipinski, from our Domestic Abuse, Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Team said:

“Coming forward to disclose offences of this nature takes a huge amount of bravery. I want to thank the victim in this case for their strength and commitment throughout the investigation.

“It was a dreadful ordeal for him to have to go through when he should have been free to enjoy his childhood. By speaking out, even after so many years, he has made sure Hussain will face the consequences of his actions.

“I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to come forward and speak to us. We will listen to you, and we will investigate."

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A Kirklees child sex offender who was arrested and charged within 48 hours of his offences first being reported has been jailed.
 
Kirklees child safeguarding detectives have commended the courage of the young survivor and her family following the sentencing of Duncan Macintosh at Leeds Crown Court today (26 June) for multiple child sex offences.
 
The 64-year-old, from the Brackenhall area in Huddersfield, was jailed for 11 years for eight sexual touching offences involving a girl aged under 13, and four sexual assault by penetration offences involving a girl under 13.

He was also given an indefinite restraining order and a 15-year sexual harm prevention order. 

Macintosh had been found guilty of the offending, which took place between July and August 2025, at a trial at Leeds Crown Court in March.
 
His offending was first reported to police during the evening of 31 August by the victim’s family, after the young girl disclosed to them what had taken place.
 
An investigation was immediately launched by specialist officers, resulting in Macintosh being arrested the very next day, and then charged and in court on September 2.

DC Leia Houtekamer of the Kirklees Safeguarding Child Protection Team, said: 

“We welcome the sentencing of Macintosh today for truly awful sexual offending against a very young victim.  I also want to  commend her, and her family, for their bravery in coming forwards and supporting our investigation to bring this wicked man to justice.

“The 64-year-old was arrested within less than a day of his offending being reported and in court 24 hours later.  Rather than admit what he had done he instead chose to put the victim and her family through the ordeal of a trial with a jury finding him guilty of 12 separate sexual offences.

“We hope seeing him jailed can bring them some comfort and continue to encourage all victims of sexual offending who have not contacted us, for whatever reason, to come forwards.

“Dedicated safeguarding officers investigate every report made and we do all we can to aid and secure justice for victims.  Our officers can also help signpost those who have suffered sexual abuse to any support services they may need.”

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A man from Prescot has been jailed for committing child sex offences which took place three years ago.

Finlay Rayner, 24 years, of Maple Grove, was sentenced on Wednesday 24 June to three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a girl 13 to 15.

He has also been put on the Sexual Offenders Register indefinitely and a restraining order is in place to not contact the victim for 10 years.

Liverpool Crown Court heard that three years ago Rayner, who was 20 at the time, had messaged a 15-year-old girl on Snapchat initiating sexual intercourse and this developed into sexual activity.

In a victim impact statement she said: “Since the incident I struggle to be around men. This can be in any situation when men are in the room, I feel really panicky. This has also impacted my education as I have had to leave due to panic attacks during the day. I received counselling also for six months.

“Prior to this I would go out every day, at first I wouldn't go out at all, I go out more recently but nothing like I used to. I have a lot more stress in my life now, when I go out I feel unsafe and need to call someone when I am walking home.”

Officer in Charge of the investigation, Detective Constable Elena Owen said:

“I hope this sentence provides some comfort in knowing they did the right thing to report Rayner’s heinous crime to us.

“Merseyside Police is completely committed to protecting children from sexual abuse and those who seek to do them harm, and we take all such reports extremely seriously.

“If you have experienced any form of sexual abuse, or know of a child being abused, please come forward and report this to police. 

“We have a dedicated team of specially trained officers who will treat you with sensitivity and compassion and will do everything we can to bring offenders to justice.”

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A man who groomed young girls via social media to sexually abuse them in West Sussex has been jailed.

Tarek Miah used online platforms to make contact with the girls, who cannot be identified for legal reasons and have a legal right to anonymity.

The 20-year-old admitted four counts of rape on one victim, aged under 13, between 2023 and 2024.

Meanwhile he pretended to be a teenage boy in order to incite a second girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity between 2024 to 2025.

He also met two girls in a public car park in Midhurst in February this year, where he then locked them in and drove away as they raised concerns to their friends.

At Portsmouth Crown Court on 24 June he appeared for sentencing, and was jailed for 15 years.

He will serve a minimum of ten years in prison before he can be considered for parole, and will serve an extended sentence which includes three additional years on the period he can be recalled to prison if he is released.

Miah, formerly of an address in Littlehampton Road, Salvington, admitted four counts of rape of a girl under the age of 13 in between 2023 and 2024.

He admitted two counts of false imprisonment, one count of inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in penetrative sexual activity, one count of inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity, causing a child under the age of 13 to watch or look at an image of sexual activity, and one count of making an indecent image of a child.

The court made him a registered sex offender until further order, and imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order to restrict his access to computer and mobile phone devices and access to children.

Detective Constable Peter Parkinson said:

“Tarek Miah is a dangerous offender who deliberately targeted young girls.

“We are very pleased with the sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment and hope this outcome brings some measure of closure to the victims and their families.

“I would also like to commend the children who came forward and showed immense courage in standing up to their abuser. Their bravery has ensured that Tarek Miah is serving a significant custodial sentence and has prevented him from harming other children.”

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The victim of a man, sentenced for multiple counts of sexual assault against young girls says she wished she 'could of told some one to make it stop'.

Alan Styles, 44, formerly of Semington Road, Melksham, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on June 19 at Winchester Crown Court after being found guilty by trial in February to seven counts of sexual assault and one count of rape. 16 years will be spent in prison with four on licence.

The incidents took place between January 2019 and October 2023 at multiple locations. 

Styles was also issued with a Sexual Protection Order and made the subject of a restraining order.

A parent of one of the victims told the court: "While I believed you were kind and caring, you were hiding the true person you really were. The reality is that you are a monster."

In a statement read to the court, a victim told Styles: "I didn't know that one person could have such a big impact on another's life until now. There is always a moment every day when it comes up, all of it. Terrible overwhelming thoughts and memories, it fills my brain and consumes my thoughts making me feel anxious and stressed.

"Why did this happen to me? I didn't deserve it.

"The overwhelming fear that if you were found not guilty, we would never get justice and be forever silenced. That fear, throughout the whole court process, that we wouldn’t get justice and could have been forever silenced, from the initial call to police to the trial has consumed so much of my mind when no young girl should ever have even one small thought about this devastating situation of being misunderstood, or the fear of not being believed."

Another victim told Styles: "Everywhere I go there is a reminder of you. I find myself blaming me for what you did, like somehow it must have been my fault.

"I told you to stop once but you didn’t listen and decided to still do it again and again, even after I said I didn’t want you to.

"You made me think that it was bad to tell anyone because you told me not to and I didn’t know how to tell anyone the horrible truth. 

"My life changed so much as a consequence of what you did to me. I was a child and you exposed me to things I shouldn’t have ever been exposed to. My only hope is that you can have some sort of consequence that will change your life as much as what you did to me has changed mine. It haunts me every single day what you did to me.

"I wish I could of told some one to make it stop."

Detective Sergeant Becki Nash said:

"The victims in this case have shown considerable bravery during the investigation, and in having to relive their experiences in court.

“Styles targeted vulnerable young girls, using drugs and alcohol to abuse them, and then as his excuse for causing them harm. Styles is deservedly behind bars, and we hope that this result will give confidence to others who have experience these type of offences. You will be listened to and supported, and we have specially trained officers to investigate these offences.”

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Toby Rogers has been jailed for 10 years for rape.

Rogers, 34, from Barry, pleaded guilty to rape, assault by penetration, assault by beating and criminal damage.

He was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on June 12 to 10 years in prison.

Rogers was also made the subject of a 20-year Restraining Order to further protect the victim.

He will also have to register as a sex offender for life.

In Victim Impact Statement, the victim described the impact of Roger’s offending, the anxiety she has suffered, and how she is attempting to rebuild her life.

“It has affected every aspect of my life, and the effects are something I continue to live with every day.

“Although I'm now starting to recognise the serious of what I've been through, it has taken a long time to reach this point.

“I hope that he is able to understand the impact of his actions and find a way to change for the better.”

Investigating officer Detective Constable Jamie Dale, from South Wales Police, 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.

“An extensive amount of work went into this investigation which we believe gave Rogers no option other than to plead guilty and therefore prevented the victim from having to give evidence in court.”

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A man from Swansea has been jailed for the rape and assault of a woman, as well as stealing her dog.

47-year-old Dominik Szymanski, from Waun Wen, punched, kicked and dragged the victim when she refused to have sex with him at his flat on Matthew Street on September 2 2025.

He had met the victim for the first time earlier that day.

Szymanski was found guilty of rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and theft in May.

He has today been sentenced to 16 years in prison. He will be on the sex offenders register for life.

Detective Constable Claire Davies said:

“This was a prolonged and significant attack enacted by a truly despicable offender against a vulnerable woman who had little means of defending herself.

“This sentence sends a hugely positive message to victims of sexual abuse that they will be believed, their attackers will be identified, and they will be brought to justice.

“Despite the victim no longer being able to see that justice has been done for her in court, this result is of great relief to her family and friends; they have seen Dominik Szymanski being held accountable for his actions and duly punished.”

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A repeat sex offender from Chatham has been jailed after breaching a court order multiple times.

Andrew Veck, 34, was subject to an interim Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) having previously admitted to committing sexual offences including voyeurism, where he had secretly filmed a teenager showering.

SHPO

The SHPO allowed officers to conduct random checks of his address, the first being in August 2025. Uncovered were a range of internet-enabled and storage devices which he had failed to declare to police, including a mobile phone, hard drives and USB sticks.

Further review of one hard drive revealed footage of another victim using the toilet, filmed without their consent. He was also found to have been using private browsers which deleted his search history.

Taken without consent

In October, an unmarked patrol spotted Veck in his partner’s car on Fifth Avenue, Margate. After stopping him, it was confirmed that he was uninsured for the vehicle and had taken it without his partner’s consent, for which he was also arrested.

During an unscheduled visit on 5 November 2025, as permitted by the SHPO, officers requested Veck present any undeclared internet enabled devices. Though he denied having any, he was arrested after a phone was heard ringing and he suggested it was a neighbour’s. The device was located in his loft alongside cannabis.

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At Medway Magistrates’ Court on 11 November, he pleaded guilty to all charges. Veck, of Ordnance Street, Chatham, was sentenced to 28 months in prison on Thursday 18 June 2026. He will serve an additional 12 months for breaching his suspended sentence.

Investigating officer PC Areolito Gashi said:

‘His vile behaviour and persistent disregard for court orders and safeguarding measures highlights Veck as a remorseless man and a danger to society.

‘Continuing to commit crimes, especially in the face of having previously been caught and being given a suspended sentence, show how relentless and arrogant he is in his offending.

‘SHPOs serve a very useful role in monitoring sex offenders, as has been proven here. They restrict sex offenders’ ability to offend but, if they breach their orders, they shall end up behind bars just as Veck has.'