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The incident happened in October 2024 on Kings Road, Swansea.

30-year-old Mohangopi Tadiboyina from Brynmill was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction.

Tadiboyina appeared before Swansea Crown Court on Friday September 4 where he was sentenced for one count of attempt to rape a woman and one count of sexual assault. This followed a three-day trial in July which found him guilty of both counts.

Tadiboyina targeted the lone victim whilst she was walking the street at night. Following the attack the woman was able to flee and alert a passer-by who assisted her in reporting the incident.

Detective Sergeant Samuel Lewis said

“PC Bendrey led a thorough and professional investigation, ensuring that all available lines of enquiry were pursued. As a result of her diligence and commitment, Tadiboyina will now serve a significant time in prison

This outcome represents an excellent result and demonstrates the significant impact of PC Bendrey's work. Not only has justice been secured for the victim, but a dangerous offender has been removed from the community, providing reassurance to both the victim and the wider public.

The victim has expressed how pleased she is with the sentence imposed and has conveyed her gratitude for the efforts of everyone involved in the investigation.”

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Craig Dixon, 35, Jailed for Sexual Assault on Teenage Girl

A former Maryport man has been jailed for two years after sexually assaulting a schoolgirl in her early teens.

Craig Dixon, recently living in Stafford and formerly of Fleming Square, Maryport, committed three counts of non-penetrative sexual activity with the victim on a single occasion. He initially denied the offences and lied to police, Carlisle Crown Court heard. He later requested a second interview and admitted what he had done.

Dixon was arrested after the girl told her mother. She later told police she froze in shock as he groped her.

Defence barrister Niamh Leong said Dixon had expressed remorse and recognised the emotional harm caused. “He made full admissions in his second interview,” she told the court. She said he had sought talking therapy, hoped to return to warehouse work, and had no relevant previous convictions. “Immediate custody would disrupt the progress he has made,” she added, arguing he could be rehabilitated.

Judge Michael Fanning noted Dixon had previously been investigated for other alleged sexual offences, though none led to prosecution. He accepted that Dixon had taken responsibility by requesting the second interview, but said the defendant clearly gained sexual gratification from the assault. “You must have done; why else would you do it?” the judge said.

Referring to the “whiff” of suspicion from the earlier allegations, Judge Fanning said he could not understand how a grown man could be sexually attracted to a child. “You represent a real risk and I am of the view that the only punishment is immediate custody.”

Dixon was sentenced to two years in prison. He must remain on the Sex Offender Register for 10 years and is subject to a sexual harm prevention order for the same period. The order is designed to prevent him having unsupervised access to any female child except where it is inadvertent or unavoidable in daily life.

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A man has been jailed for more than six years after sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Widnes.

James Eves, of Waltham Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, was sentenced to six years and eight months after appearing at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday 10 September.

The 51-year-old had pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual activity with a child, sexually assaulting a child by penetration, and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

In February 2025, Eves attended Widnes Police Station to report that he had recently sexually assaulted a teenage girl.

He was subsequently arrested and the victim was contacted and spoken to. She disclosed she had been sexually assaulted by Eves.

Despite his original admissions, Eves refused to answer further questions put to him in interview. Following a thorough investigation into the allegations, he was charged with multiple offences.

On top of his custodial sentence, Eves must sign the Sex Offender Register indefinitely, is subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and must comply with a restraining order.

Detective Sergeant Dan Argent said:

“I am thankful to the courts for the lengthy custodial sentence handed to Eves and while I hope this brings the victim some closure, no sentence is ever going to undo what Eves did.

“Eves took advantage of a young girl for his own twisted sexual gratification. He knew what he was doing was wrong, evidenced by his guilty pleas thanks to the evidence secured against him.

“I would like to extend my thanks to the officers involved in this case, as their dedication has ensured that this man has been brought to justice.”

Sergeant Michaela Flynn added:

“I would like to commend the victim for her bravery throughout this investigation and the subsequent court process.

“No-one should ever have to endure what she went through, and I hope this may serve as some reassurance to anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence that you will be listened to and offences will be investigated thoroughly and sensitively.

“Anyone wishing to report a sexual offence can report it to Cheshire Police through our website or by calling 101.”

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Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been sentenced for sexual offences and assault in Wolverton. 

Asim Akhtar (pictured below), aged 22, of no fixed abode, was found guilty after a three-day trial on 8 June 2026 by a unanimous jury at Aylesbury Crown Court of: 

• Three counts of sexual assault 
• One count of attempted rape 
• One count of intentional strangulation 
• One count of assault occasioning to actual bodily harm

At the same court on Monday (7/9), Akhtar was sentenced to eight years imprisonment with a four-year extended license. 

At around 7.30pm on 13 December last year, Akhtar attended a massage therapist in Wolverton where he sexually assaulted the victim before becoming physically aggressive and then attempting to rape them.

The victim sustained minor injuries and required hospital treatment. 

Akhar was arrested the same day and charged the following (14/12). 

Investigating officer Detective Constable Jessica Dolphin of the Criminal Investigation Department said:

“This was a horrific incident in which the victim was subjected to both sexual and physical violence while carrying out the job she loved.  

“Understandably, the defendant's actions have had a profound and life-changing impact on her.  

“I would like to commend the victim for her remarkable courage and resilience throughout this investigation and court process.  

“Without her bravery in coming forward and supporting the case, this outcome would not have been possible. 

“I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of a sexual abuse to come forward and report it to police.  

"You will be listened to and supported by experienced officers and staff." 

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A man has been jailed for three breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and two breaches of sex offender notification requirements.

Sean Worley, 33, of no fixed abode was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court on 4 September to two years and four months in prison.

Worley was made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Sex Offender Notification Requirements following convictions for serious child sex offences between 2016 and 2024.

Management of Sexual and Violent Offenders (MOSOVO) officers visited Worley on 5 July 2026 as part of a routine compliance check, during which his mobile phone was examined.

As part of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order, Worley is required to retain the search history on his devices. Officers found that this had been deleted, prior to their visit, at 6.30am on 5 July.

Officers also discovered that Worley had recently deleted a number of social media and dating applications, which he had been using to make contact with hundreds of women.

He did not have permission from his offender manager to create or use these accounts, placing him in breach of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
 

Detective Constable, Anna Ritson, of the MOSOVO team said:

"Sex offender notification requirements and Sexual Harm Prevention Orders are designed to help protect the public and manage offenders in the community. We take any breaches of these measures extremely seriously.

“MOSOVO officers carry out regular checks to ensure offenders are complying with court-imposed conditions, and we will continue to take robust action against those who fail to do so."

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A paedophile from Coventry who was using the internet to try to arrange to meet and sexually abuse children has been jailed for eight years.

Richard Stevenson, aged 39, is behind bars after an investigation by our Major Crime Unit (MCU).

Stevenson began chatting with someone on an online forum about his detailed fantasies of sexually abusing very young children.

He revealed how he wanted a ‘partner’ to take part in the abuse with, and sent them videos showing child sexual abuse 

But the person he was speaking to was actually a police officer, and enquiries led to Stevenson being arrested as he sat in a van in Coventry on 2 May this year.

Stevenson, of Waveley Road, Coventry, admitted attempting to arrange a child sex offence, and making and distributing indecent images of children.

At Warwick Crown Court last Friday (4 September) he was jailed for eight years. 

He will spend a further two years on licence and was given a sexual harm prevention lasting for 18 years. He will be on the sex offenders register for life.

DC John Marsh, from our MCU, said:

“Stevenson’s offending is simply appalling. 

“He was clearly determined to gain access to a child to commit sexual abuse.

“On multiple occasions, he outlined his horrific plans, and we’re in no doubt that he would have seen those plans through had he had the opportunity.

“We’re absolutely committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people and will use all the techniques and resources we have to do that and target those who seek to do them harm.”

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A former teacher has been convicted of sexual offences against three of her students.

Bronwen James, 30, of Chippenham, Wiltshire, was today found guilty at Winchester Crown Court of three counts of sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust, relating to a 16-year-old male student.

James had earlier pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual activity with a child, two counts of sexual communication with a child, and one count of making an indecent photograph of a child, relating to two female students, aged 13 and 14 at the time.

James abused her position as a teacher by engaging in sexual communications with a 13-year-old female student at a Hampshire school. The offending later progressed into a sexual relationship when the girl was 14.

James then pursued a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old male student at the same school, telling him that she loved him and wanted him to move away with her.

James subsequently moved to a different school in Wiltshire, where she engaged in a sexual relationship with another 14-year-old female student.

James was arrested in August 2023 and went on to commit further offences against one of the students while on bail.

The Crown Prosecution Service built a strong case based on the accounts of the victims, together with digital evidence including messages and communications between James and those she abused. This evidence was central to securing both her guilty pleas and today's conviction.

Bethany Adams, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said:

"Bronwen James was trusted to educate and protect children. Instead, she used that trust to groom and sexually abuse three students.

"James manipulated her victims with calculated precision, exploiting her position of authority to isolate them and normalise the abuse. This was not a lapse in judgement; it was a sustained pattern of predatory behaviour against children in her care.

"The courage shown by James's victims in coming forward has been instrumental in securing this conviction. I hope it gives them, and their families, some measure of justice."

James will be sentenced at a later date.

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Household Cavalry soldier Graham Jarvis jailed for 12 years after plotting to rape a seven-year-old girl and a 10-month-old baby

Graham Jarvis, 38, a Household Cavalry soldier based at Hyde Park barracks in central London, has been jailed for 12 years after arranging to sexually abuse two children he believed were real.

At Southwark Crown Court on Thursday he was sentenced for two counts of attempting to arrange the commission of a child sex offence. He denied the charges, was convicted at trial, and has been dismissed from the Army.

In January 2024 Jarvis began talking online with a woman who said she lived in Wales and had daughters aged seven and 10 months. He told her he was “into girls” and arranged to travel to her home in February. The woman was an undercover police officer. He was arrested that month before the meeting could take place.

The court heard he asked about the older girl’s sexual experience and was told she had previously been abused by two men. He also asked the mother to help him rape the baby.

Judge Adam Hiddleston told Jarvis “this was not a case of fantasy on your part.” He said he had no doubt that when the meeting was set up, “you believed the children were real.” He added: “You wanted to meet them and when you did, with the assistance of their mother, you intended to rape them.”

The judge said he read Jarvis’s messages “with horror.” They showed “cold and clinical” treatment of the children and a willingness to “treat them simply as objects to satisfy your urges.”

Lisa Wilson, representing Jarvis, said he was “at a low ebb” during a “traumatic period” when the offences were committed.

Finding that Jarvis may pose an ongoing risk to children, the judge ordered him to serve at least eight years in custody, with two extra years on licence.

Jarvis will be recorded on our database as a convicted child sex offender following this sentence.

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A manipulative and violent man has been jailed for more than seven years after subjecting two women to terrifying serious assaults which left them fearing for their lives, and sending multiple women sexually explicit images.

Tobias King, of no fixed abode, became the subject of an extensive manhunt in 2025 after he repeatedly strangled and seriously assaulted a woman at a hotel in Honiton.

The 36-year-old, who has previously lived in Devon and Somerset, left her in the room unconscious and stole her purse and phone, a court heard.

He evaded police for nearly two weeks by staying in tents and hotels but was caught after using a bank card he had stolen.

King was remanded in custody and has since pleaded guilty to strangulation, false Imprisonment, threats to kill, actual bodily harm and theft.

At his sentencing hearing at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday 9 September, the court heard police were called by the general manager of the Premier Inn in Honiton in late 2025, at 9am, reporting a woman with significant injuries had attended the hotel reception in a distressed state, requesting immediate assistance.

Her injuries included extensive bruising to both arms, her neck, legs, face and nose.

The victim, who had been staying overnight at the hotel, told police she had been subjected to repeated physical assaults. This included multiple incidents of being strangled, causing her to lose consciousness on separate occasions.

In a statement to police, she described how each time she regained consciousness, the assault continued and King stated he ‘had to kill her’ and that he was ‘not going to prison for anyone’.

She added he took her mobile phone and purse before leaving the room and fleeing the hotel in the early hours of the morning at around 3am.

The assault left the victim with extreme facial bruising and throat damage which left her barely able to talk for months.

After King was apprehended, he was also charged with an outstanding offence of a serious assault against another woman in similar circumstances.

He attacked her in a hotel room in Bournemouth in late 2022. He was said to have put his hands around her neck and squeezed so hard that she couldn’t breathe.

He then attacked her again two weeks later. He threw her on a sofa, hitting her in the head and using both hands to strangle her, causing swelling and bruising.

The following month he sent her social media messages asking her to drop the case against him, as well as sending her sexually explicit videos.

King admitted two counts of intentional strangulation, one count of common assault and one count of sending indecent images to the victim.

King also pleaded guilty to four counts of sending a photograph or film of genitals to cause alarm, distress or humiliation. The charges related to sending several women unsolicited pictures of his genitals between January and October 2025 using different numbers and social media platforms, despite being told to stop.

A guilty plea was also given for a charge of sending unsolicited sexually explicit images and videos in February 2021 to a woman in Bristol through email and WhatsApp.

For all the offences he was handed an extended sentence for a total of 10 years, of which 88 months is a custodial sentence, and was given an indefinite restraining order against the two strangulation victims. He was ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register and will be subject to notification and reporting rules.

Detective Constable Nathan Ralph, of Devon & Cornwall Police, said:

“The victims have shown incredible bravery throughout the investigation, and their commitment to engaging in the criminal justice process has ensured that this dangerous offender will not be able to harm anyone else.

“Violence against women and girls is a priority in our force area, and these convictions exemplify our dedication to apprehending high-risk perpetrators.

“We would urge any persons that have been victims of abuse to talk to us; you will be listened to and taken seriously.”

Detective Sergeant Duncan Sandle, of Avon & Somerset Police, said: “Tobias King is a violent and manipulative offender who is a danger to any woman.

“The victims have shown incredible bravery and resilience, and I hope this outcome helps them with the ongoing recovery process so they can move forward with their lives.

“I also hope this successful conviction sends out a clear message to all those who commit offences of violence and abuse – we will pursue you and you will be held accountable for your crimes.”

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A paedophile who groomed and abused a young child in Ashford in the 1990s has now been jailed.

Trevor Bagnall was arrested after the victim came forward to report what happened to them 30 years previously.

An investigation was launched and it was revealed that Bagnall had subjected his victim to repeated incidents of sexual abuse between 1995 and 1999.

The 68 year old was arrested in May 2020 and later charged.

He denied any wrongdoing.

Following a trial, Bagnall, of Farthing Fields in Bordon, Hampshire, was found guilty of gross indecency and sexually assaulting a child.

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He was sentenced to 3 years and 9 months’ imprisonment at Canterbury Crown Court on Friday 4 September 2026.

Investigator Becki Pike, said:

‘We couldn’t have secured a conviction against Bagnall without the exceptional bravery of the victim in reporting the crime and working with us to gather the necessary evidence.

‘Bagnall refused to admit accountability and demonstrated zero remorse for his crimes, needlessly dragging his victim through a lengthy court trial in the process.

‘While nothing will erase the impact of Bagnall’s vile actions, I hope the custodial sentence offers some comfort to the victim.’

In a statement to the court, the victim shared:

‘For many years, I believed I should have done something sooner. I carried guilt for not speaking out. I now understand that I was a child trying to survive. The responsibility for what happened belongs entirely to Trevor.

‘The sentence the court imposed marks the end of the criminal proceedings, but it will not mark the end of the sentence I continue to live with.

‘Every day I carry the consequences of Trevor’s choices. His abuse has shaped my relationships, my confidence, my career, my emotional wellbeing and my sense of identity. Those losses cannot be measured by the length of any sentencing because they will remain with me for the rest of my life.’

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A Registered Sex Offender has been jailed after breaching his notification requirements by sending sexualised messages to who he believed was a child.

Neil Tobijanski, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 26 months in prison on Wednesday 2 September at Chester Crown Court.

The 58-year-old had pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), and breaching sex offender notification requirements.

Between 19 May 2026 and 8 June 2026, Tobijanski had been sending sexual messages online to who he believed was a 12-year-old boy but was in fact a decoy.

Tobijanski is a registered sex offender and had previously served a custodial sentence in relation to possession of indecent images of children.

Tobijanski was linked to the account which was sending the sexualised messages to the decoy and information placed him in the Tattenhall area.

Officers attended this location on 1 July 2026, and he was arrested and transported to custody.

DC Shortall said:

“Tobijanski had strict conditions and he breached these by talking to someone who he believed was a child, sending sexual messages and even explicit images of himself.

“Although there was no young victim in this case, the reality could have been very different, and that is why registered sex offenders are robustly managed, and any breaches of their conditions dealt with.”

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A man who admitted to attempting to speak to young girls online has been jailed.

Elwyn Jones, 64, of Nant Peris, appeared for sentencing at Caernarfon Crown Court on 4 September.

He previously admitted to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, distribute an indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child and three counts of making indecent photographs / pseudo-photographs of a child.

He also admitted to possessing extreme pornography and possessing a prohibited image of a child.

In November 2025, Jones began speaking to who he believed was a 13-year-old girl online.

He encouraged their communication to be sexual and sent indecent images to her.

He did not know that this was a fake profile, and he was arrested by police.

He was jailed for three years, made subject of a 10-year sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) and will be on the sex offender register for life.

Detective Constable Megan Roberts said:

“Jones has proved himself to be a danger to children by attempting sexualised communication with a young girl.

“It is lucky on this occasion that this was a decoy profile and that no child became victim to his predatory behaviour.

“We remain committed to protecting all young people from those who attempt to abuse them.”

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A man, originally from from Nantwich, who used social media to blackmail children into sending him indecent images of themselves has been jailed.

Ethan Mason appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday 9 September, where he was sentenced to four years in prison.

The 22-year-old, now of Hyacinth Court, Newcastle-under-Lyme, was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register indefinitely and handed indefinite restraining orders in relation to the victims.

He had earlier pleaded guilty to two counts of making indecent images of children, three counts of engaging in sexual communications with a child, distribution of indecent images if children, causing a child to engage in sexual activity and sending a photograph of genitals to cause alarm, distress or humiliation.

The investigation began in February 2023 when the mother of a teenage girl in Manchester contacted police reporting that her 12-year-old daughter had been engaging with a man on Snapchat who was using the username ‘CHESHIREPOLICE1’.

During the conversations the user had threatened the victim, stating that if she didn’t send him naked images of herself, then he would come to her house. Fearing for what he may do, the victim sent a number of images and videos of herself to the offender.

Following the reports an investigation was initially launched by Greater Manchester Police, who traced the account and identified Ethan Mason as the offender, who was residing in Cheshire.

The investigation was subsequently passed to Cheshire Police and on Wednesday 14 August 2024, officers conducted a warrant at his former home on Glover Drive, Willaston.

Mason was arrested at the scene and during the search officers located several mobile phones along with a set of police style handcuffs, several pairs of children’s shoes and a knife.

In his interviews Mason answered no comment to all the questions put to him by officers and he was subsequently released on conditional bail while his mobile devices were sent for further analysis.

While on bail he spoke to a neighbour about his arrest, admitting that he had blackmailed a 14-year-old girl using snapchat. He also made further admissions in relation to blackmailing second teenage girl along with possession of indecent images.

His neighbour posted the disclosure on social media, which resulted in Mason being moved to other addresses while the investigation progressed.

During analysis of his mobile phones, officers recovered 11 category B and C images, along with four category B videos.

Officers also identified the second victim as a 14-year-old girl in Lancashire. Within the messages sent to the teenager, Mason stated he was going to post all over social media that the victim had sexually assaulted him if she didn’t send him the images requested.

After speaking to the teenager, officers also identified a third victim, a 14-year-old-girl from Lancashire, who had also been groomed by Mason.

After gathering a full file of evidence, Mason was subsequently charged in relation to the allegations.

Following the sentencing, Detective Constable Corinne Kinvig, of the Online Child Abuse Investigation Team at Cheshire Police said:

“Engaging in communications with young people solely for the purpose of sexual gratification is truly abhorrent, and I welcome the sentence handed Ethan Mason today.

“Mason was fully aware that his victims were children, but he purposefully chose to target them with intimidating and threatening messages, even going as far as using an account called ‘CheshirePolice1’. He believed that hiding behind a screen would allow him to avoid detection, but he was wrong.

“Thanks to courage of the victims who spoke out about what had happened, along with the work of the dedicated team of officers here at the Online Child Abuse Investigation Team, Mason’s identity has now been revealed, and he has now been held accountable for his actions.

Detective Constable Corinne Kinvig, added:

“While Mason is now behind bars, unfortunately we know that there are many other offenders who are using social media to prey on young children.

“That is why we want all parents to speak to their children about what they are doing on their phones, what apps they’ve got installed and who they’re communicating with.

“While we understand that this can be a difficult conversation, it essential that young people understand that it’s not normal to view or share inappropriate images and videos online, not only is it really dangerous and harmful, but also once an image has been sent, they never know where it will end up.”

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A Medway sex offender who repeatedly breached a court order is back behind bars.

In 2018, Ian Collard became subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) after he was convicted of attempting to cause a girl to engage in sexual activity.

This prohibited him from using social media, dating applications or websites, and from accessing the internet without notifying the authorities. It also required him to make any devices available for inspection by officers upon request and to live at approved premises in Beckenham.

Collard repeatedly breached the terms of the order and has previously been returned to prison as a result.

Following his latest release, Kent Police received a report on 20 June 2026 from a woman who had seen previous media coverage relating to Collard's conviction. She told officers he had been communicating with her via social media, engaging in conversations of a sexual nature and claiming to be homeless and wanting to move in with her.

The 36 year old, formerly of Station Road, Gillingham, was arrested on 6 July and later charged with 12 breaches of the SHPO.

He pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing and, at Maidstone Crown Court on 4 September 2026, was jailed for 3 years and 3 months.

Detective Constable James Neville said:

'Collard is a high risk sex offender who continues to show a blatant disregard for the restrictions imposed on him by the courts.

'These measures are in place to protect the public, yet he has repeatedly chosen to ignore them despite previous convictions and prison sentences for similar breaches.

'His persistent offending demonstrates an ongoing risk to others, and we will continue to take action whenever he fails to comply with these conditions. This sentence reflects the seriousness of his behaviour and sends a clear message that anyone who repeatedly breaches orders designed to safeguard the public can expect to be brought back before the courts.'

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A detective has praised a “courageous” rape survivor who fought to secure justice against her attacker.

At York Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 8 September 2026), Scarborough man Phill Blunt was jailed for eight and a half years for the rape which occurred at an address in the local area more than two years ago.

The 39-year-old (pictured below) was due to stand trial for the offence in July this year, but he changed his plea to guilty at the last moment.

Up until then, the victim was preparing to give evidence at court.

As well as the custodial sentence, Blunt has also been made subject to a restraining order to protect the victim in the future and placed on the Register of Sex Offenders indefinitely.

Detective Constable Jack McCabe, of the Scarborough and Ryedale Safeguarding Investigation Team, said:

“The survivor of this sickening offence has been nothing but courageous during this long-running investigation and court proceedings.

“Her strength and determination have shone throughout, and I truly hope she can now begin to build a happier future now that Blunt is behind bars for a considerable length of time.”

DC McCabe added:

“As for Blunt, at least he finally admitted his guilt and spared the victim the additional trauma of reliving the rape during a trial.

“Thankfully, victims can provide evidence by video link these days, and defendants are often screened from victims’ view if attending court in person.

“Victims of sexual crimes also have their anonymity protected for the rest of their lives by law.

“Ultimately, this case shows that those who commit rape do face the consequences of their despicable actions, and that victims receive professional support and care throughout from the police and our partner agencies.

“If you or someone you know needs our help, please come forward. We are here for you.”

In her victim personal statement, she said:

“Reporting him to the police was one of the hardest things I have ever done, but it was also the best decision I could have made.”