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Jailed for four and a half years at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 4 August 2026 for one count of sexual communication with a child, three counts of causing a child to watch a sexual act and one count of arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence.

Gurpreet Singh, 25, of Wolverhampton, was jailed after telling an undercover officer he “loved” schoolboys. He was caught in a police sting after messaging what he believed was a 14-year-old gay boy online.

Over weeks of conversations, Singh asked “shall we meet and have fun?”, admitted “I like youngsters”, sent explicit videos and suggested a hotel meeting. When told the decoy’s age he replied “I love under-18 boys” and, after the profile claimed inexperience, boasted “I have experience with virgins”.

Judge Jonathan Gosling described Singh as “gently grooming his target” but expressed “doubts that he would have had the gall to carry it through”.

Singh was also made subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and must remain on the sex offenders register indefinitely.

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A prolific sexual offender is now behind bars thanks to the diligence, hard-work, and professionalism of specialist sexual abuse investigators.

In May, 21 year-old Nathan Behrens admitted eight child sexual offences including attempted rape, sexual assault, possessing of indecent images of a child.

The offences took place between 2022 and 2025 and involved a child as young as four.

Specialist officers who investigate child sexual abuse carefully, sensitively, and meticulously built a case against him.

They spoke to and supported the victims to take their accounts

As part of the investigation they identified that Behrens had searched for child pornography on the internet.

At Chelmsford Crown Court on 15 May, Behrens, of Julien Court Road, Braintree, admitted:

• Attempted rape
• Three counts of sexual assault
• Assault by penetration
• Possession or making of indecent images of children
• Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child
• Casing a child to watch an image of sexual activity

At the same court on Friday 14 August he was jailed for 16 years with a further eight years on extended licence.

Detective Constable Kai Ishaq said:

“Nathan Behrens poses a significant risk to children. His actions have caused a great deal of harm to those affected and that can have a long-lasting effect.

“I want to pay tribute to the victims and their families in this case for the courage they have shown and thank them for trusting us to secure justice for them.

“Due to the meticulous investigation and the evidence we were able to build up against Behrens he has been left with no option but to admit his crimes and will now spend the foreseeable future behind bars.”

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A man who groomed a teenage girl and raped her has been jailed for 19 years.

George Scott, 39, pressured the victim for non-recent sexual activity in East Sussex.

The victim, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has described how the abuse has had a “devastating and lifelong impact”.

Scott, of Beacon Road, Crowborough, was found guilty of 11 offences after trial, and appeared before Lewes Crown Court on 31 July.

He was sentenced to 19 years in prison, and must serve an extra two years on licence when released as part of an extended sentence.

It means he must serve at least two thirds of the sentence before he can be considered for parole, and could still be recalled to prison to serve the remainder of the sentence for an extra two years.

The court also imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 25 years, which will restrict Scott’s unsupervised contact with children and access to computers or mobile phones without permission.

He was put on the sex offenders register indefinitely, and the court also imposed a restraining order not to contact the victim which will last until a further order is made.

The court was told how the non-recent offences related to Scott’s activities as a golf instructor. He groomed the victim, a girl under the age of 16, to commit sexual offences.

These included eight counts of sexual assault by penetration, one count of intentionally causing a girl under 16 to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity, one count of causing a girl under 16 to watch a third person engaging in sexual activity, and one count of being an adult in a position of trust who sexually touched a girl under the age of 18 on multiple occasions.

In her victim impact statement, the victim, who has a right to legal anonymity for life, said:

“I continue to fight everyday against the memories I wish I could forget.

“This has had a devastating and lifelong impact. I have lived with the consequences with flashbacks and intrusive memories. I often felt blamed and shamed for something that was never my fault.”

Speaking after the case, Detective Inspector Mors Lambert said:

“I commend the courage of the victim for coming forward and reporting her experience to Sussex Police in this highly distressing case.

“It is clear that Scott groomed the victim and abused her in the most appalling way. She should have been able to trust him in his role, but he abused that trust by committing sexual offences over a two-year period.

“This was a complex investigation and we take reports of rape and serious sexual assaults extremely seriously. We were determined to get justice for the victim in this case.

“Scott is now serving a significant custodial sentence which reflects the severity of his offences as well as the profound impact it has had upon the victim.

“I would continue to encourage all victims of sexual offences to report their experiences to the police.”

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A man has been jailed for 19 years for multiple sex offences against a vulnerable young child, leaving her with ‘trauma for life’.

Trevor New-Watts, 57, of George Pope Close, Norwich, was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court on Friday (14 August 2026). He had previously denied committing his crimes but following a nine-day trial in July was found guilty of two counts of rape of a child, four counts of sexual assault of a child and two counts of causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. 

Police launched an investigation on 6 December 2022 after receiving a call from a relative of the victim, a vulnerable young girl who had disclosed multiple offences against her. The girl had used drawings to explain where she had been touched and what had happened to her. All offences took place between August 2021 and December 2022.

Officers arrested New-Watts the same day and seized his mobile phone - further devices were also seized from his home address. Searches were found on his phone asking how long DNA evidence would last on his body. When New-Watts was questioned by police, he gave a 'no-comment' interview.

A relative of the victim said New-Watts had ‘stolen’ the girl's childhood, adding she'd been ‘left with physical, emotional, and psychological injury and trauma’.

In court Judge Mark Dennis described New-Watts' offending as 'wicked'. He sentenced him to 19-years in prison and issued him with an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, an indefinite restraining order against the victim and placed him on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life. 

Following sentencing Detective Constable Tabitha Goodrum said:

“It took a great deal of bravery for this victim to talk about what happened to her especially at such a young age. What New-Watts did caused a great deal of trauma and continues to have a profound impact on the victim and their family’s life.

“Not only did New-Watts refuse to accept responsibility for what he has done, he has put the victim and their family through the ordeal of a trial. We would like to say thank you to them for coming forward to police and hope that the fact he is now behind bars will help, at least in some way, to seeing justice done.”

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A sex offender from Dover who was convicted of multiple offences against a child victim has been jailed for 12 years.

Barry Milburn, 46, pleaded guilty to numerous sexual assaults, including 2 counts of rape, before Canterbury Crown Court.

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Milburn’s crimes came to light after the child made a disclosure to friends in December 2024. Trusted adults were alerted and a report was made to Kent Police, leading to Milburn’s arrest the same day.

An investigation was immediately launched, involving specialist detectives from the force, which established that Milburn had offended on several occasions.

Extensive enquiries were completed and complex evidence analysed, resulting in charges brought against Milburn in March 2026.

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He admitted carrying out 9 sexual offences on the young victim and, on Friday 14 August 2026, was sentenced at the same court.

In addition to his jail term, Milburn, formerly of Athol Terrace in Dover, will be required to serve one year on licence when he is released. He will be subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and to notification requirements of the sex offender register for life.

Investigating officer, PC Ollie Stevens, said:

‘The courage shown by the young victim in this case cannot be overstated.

'As soon as the disclosure was made, our specialist officers acted swiftly to safeguard the child and begin a detailed investigation – which, in cases such as this one, can involve extensive enquiries over many months. Officers will painstakingly examine evidence from multiple sources to build the strongest possible case, while supporting vulnerable victims through the criminal justice process.

‘This resulted in a significant number of charges being authorised and a custodial sentence for Milburn, with measures put in place to prevent him offending in the future.

'We remain committed to protecting vulnerable people and will continue to work tirelessly to bring offenders before the courts to be held accountable for their actions.'

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Burhan Din jailed for 14 years after grooming and raping teenage girl

Burhan Din, 30, of no fixed abode, has been jailed for 14 years after being convicted at Bradford Crown Court of two counts of rape, four offences of sexual activity with a child and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Din contacted the girl via social media and began a campaign of abuse during which he recorded himself having sex with her on his mobile phone. He was 12 years older than the victim and knew from an early stage that she was a child. The rapes occurred at his Bradford flat after he got her drunk.

Sentencing him, Recorder Jason Pitter KC said: “In very simple terms you deliberately and cynically groomed her.” The judge noted the case highlighted the dangers posed to young people by online predators.

In a statement read to the court, the victim said her life had been “nothing but hell” since Din first contacted her. She described feeling scared and powerless, but said coming forward took great courage and she was glad to finally have her voice heard. She called herself “a survivor, not a victim” and said she was no longer the broken girl she once felt she had become.

Recorder Pitter praised her:

“She has very bravely read her impact statement to speak her truth and take back her power. She is a credit to herself.”

Din continues to deny the sexual offences despite the jury’s guilty verdicts. He also admitted possessing a machete and a small quantity of cannabis.

He will remain on the sex offenders register for life and be subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

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A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the rape of a girl under the age of 13 in West Sussex.

David Niblett, 42, committed the offences between January 2014 and December 2015. The victim was between six and eight years old at the time. 

The girl, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has been supported by specially trained officers.

The incidents were reported to Sussex Police after the victim confided in a family member, who made the report to police. 

Niblett fled to Spain after becoming aware that the allegations had been brought to police attention in 2015. 

He was arrested in Spain on 30 December 2025 after the circulation of an Interpol Red Notice and was subsequently extradited back to the UK. The arrests and extradition involved joint working between Interpol, the National Crime Agency’s extradition team and Spanish Authorities. 

Niblett, of Uxbridge Road, Uxbridge, appeared at Portsmouth Court on 15 June 2026 where he pled guilty to two counts of rape of a girl under the age of 13.

At Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday, 14 August, Niblett was sentenced to a total of 15 years’ imprisonment and an extra year on licence. He was also made subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

DC Jacob Parkin from the Public Protection Team in West Sussex said:

“Niblett carried out heinous crimes that breached the trust of his victim.

“She showed tremendous bravery and courage throughout the investigation.

“We take all reports of rape and sexual assault seriously and encourage victims to report their experience to police.

“We were determined to get justice for the victim and ensure Niblett was held accountable for his actions.”

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A former headteacher of a school in the West Midlands has pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children.

Russell Bond, aged 41, from Walsall, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates on August 6 where he pleaded guilty to one charge of possessing indecent images. He was arrested at his home on 22 October last year.

Bond, who is now a registered sex offender and will be closely monitored, will appear back at court at a later date for sentencing.

We are aware that this matter has been the subject of speculation within the local community and across social media.

We can confirm the offences were unconnected to the school where he had been in employment.

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South Essex delivery driver jailed for online child sex offences

A delivery driver from Benfleet has been jailed after engaging in sexual online chats with people he believed were underage girls.

Keelan Cooper, 22, of Avondale Road, Benfleet, pleaded guilty at Basildon Crown Court to two charges of attempting to sexually communicate with a child and one count of attempting to cause or incite a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in penetrative sexual activity.

In August 2025, Cooper, using the name Tom, added a decoy calling herself Jessica on the Say Hi app and moved the conversation to WhatsApp. When she said she was “nearly 13,” he told her he had a foot fetish and asked: “I was wondering if you had any bare feet pics please?”

Two months later, in October, using the name Bob, he contacted a second decoy, Olivia, who said she was 14. He again requested bare feet pictures, praised the image she sent, then asked if she ever got “horny” and talked her through performing a sex act on herself. He also asked if she had seen a penis and suggested trading genital photos. The chat lasted two days and ran to 54 pages when printed.

Both “girls” were online vigilante paedophile hunters. After the second exchange they confronted Cooper at his home and called Essex Police.

Defence barrister Alfred Underwood sought a suspended sentence, citing Cooper’s degenerative hereditary mobility condition, lack of previous convictions, and the sudden death of his father from bowel cancer in February 2025, which left him in a “particularly low place.” Cooper had lost his previous job after arrest but later secured full-time work delivering car parts. He had withdrawn from social media, and the defence argued there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation.

Prosecutor Robert Colover outlined the facts. The probation service assessed Cooper as a medium risk of future sexual offending and of causing serious harm to female children. He denied any sexual attraction to children and offered no explanation for his actions.

Judge Shane Collery KC refused to suspend the sentence. “I have real concerns that it would send the wrong message out, that if you do this not just once but twice, the courts will be lenient,” he said. “In my judgement, it is not correct to suspend the sentence.”

He added: “We need to remember here that we are not dealing with an isolated incident. In my view, that does make a difference. There is a real public concern at such incidents and to see it on two separate occasions really raises that concern.”

Cooper was sentenced to 30 months in prison.

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A violent abuser who strangled a woman to the point of passing out has been jailed.

Stuart Benton left the woman fearing like she was going to die, and when she tried to ring 999, he grabbed her phone and smashed it.

In another incident, the 27-year-old pinned the woman down and stripped her clothes off before kicking and stamping on her.

Benton, of Peterlee, was arrested by police after the woman told her mother what had happened.

He was charged with controlling and coercive behaviour, two counts of sexual assault, and intentional strangulation.

Benton initially pleaded not guilty to the offences, but changed his plea to guilty on the day his trial was due to start.

He appeared at Teesside Crown Court on Tuesday (August 11) where he was jailed for six years and three months.

He was also handed an indefinite restraining order preventing him from contacting the woman.

A spokesman from Peterlee CID, who led the investigation, said:

“Benton is a violent and dangerous individual, who put the woman through unimaginable suffering and pain.

“We’d like to commend her for the strength she has shown throughout the investigation and subsequent court process.

“By standing up to Benton and having her voice heard, she has helped to take a dangerous man off the streets, who poses a clear risk to women and girls.”

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A GP who sexually assaulted his clients during examinations has been jailed.

Muhammad Iqbal was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual assault following the incidents in Darlington and Sunderland in late 2023.

The two victims had attended physiotherapy appointments arranged by their insurance companies following road traffic collisions and were seen by Iqbal.

In the first incident, the 64-year-old grabbed the victim’s breast whilst in the second he pretended he needed to examine the victim’s breasts saying he was ‘checking for lumps’ despite that not being the reason the victim was to be examined.

Both women were left feeling violated by the examinations and reported them to the police.

Iqbal, of Julianstown, County Meath, Ireland, was arrested but denied the offences.

A trial was held last month and Iqbal was found guilty of both offences.

He was jailed for 18 months when he appeared at Newcastle Crown Court today (August 14).

He was also placed on the Sex Offender Register for ten years.

Detective Constable Charlotte Naisby, of Durham Constabulary’s Complex Safeguarding Team, praised the women for coming forward and encouraged any others who think they might have been assaulted to do the same.

“Iqbal preyed on these women during a very vulnerable period in their lives and his behaviour was despicable," she said.

“The women should have felt safe being examined by a certified GP but instead Iqbal not only assaulted them but breached their trust in the most horrendous way and we are glad to see he is now behind bars.

“We hope these women can now begin to rebuild their lives and I’d like to praise their bravery and courage in reporting the offences and helping us to bring Iqbal to justice.”

Sergeant Kimberley Ball, of Northumbria Police, said: “As a force, we just simply won’t tolerate this type of offending and, alongside our partners, we’ll work tirelessly to bring offenders such as Iqbal to justice.

“Iqbal was in a position of trust over these two women, and to choose a time when they were seeking medical assistance to do what he has done to them is something which is truly deplorable.

“I hope both victim-survivors can now move forward with their lives, and I am grateful to their courage to come forward and make a report. I am confident they have made the North East safer now that this man’s crimes have been brought to light.”

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A 'dangerous' sex offender who groomed three young girls before raping one of them has been jailed.

Michael Lee-Ingle subjected the trio of victims to a catalogue of abuse during more than a decade of offending.

Witness impact statements read out in court described the profound impact the abuse had on each of them.

Lee-Ingle's offending had 'stolen the childhoods' of his victims, leaving them struggling with mental health issues and feeling suicidal.

He groomed one girl, of primary school age at the time, between 2011 and 2017, and raped her on at least five occasions.

The second victim was sexually assaulted by Lee-Ingle when she was also aged under 10.

The court heard the third victim had her 'innocence stolen' by Lee-Ingle when he incited her into sexual activity.

Lee-Ingle's offending came to light in September 2022 when he was confronted and fled from his home.

He was arrested and when his phone was analysed, detectives found two extreme videos on the device.

Lee-Ingle, aged 33, of Sherwood, Nottingham, eventually pleaded guilty to rape, two counts of sexual assault, two counts of inciting a child into sexual activity and two counts of possessing extreme images.

At Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday (13 August) he was handed an extended total jail sentence of 18 years.

He was also added to the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Detective Constable Emily Bucklow, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

"The heartbreaking statements from our three victims reveal the ongoing impact Lee-Ingle's offending has had on each of their young lives.

"They have been subjected to appalling abuse at the hands of Lee-Ingle, who the judge has agreed is a dangerous offender deserving an extended period behind bars.

"I hope the sentence handed down at least allows the victims and their loved ones to begin the process of moving on with their lives.

"I'd like to commend them for their bravery in speaking to officers and throughout the court process.

"Considering their age and the ordeals they have been through, their courage and resilience has been remarkable.

"It is thanks to them that Lee-Ingle is behind bars and no longer a threat to other children.

"The case should also serve as a further example of how seriously our detectives investigate offences of this nature.

"Victims of abuse will be listened to and protected, and the perpetrators will end up behind bars."

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A sex offender who breached court orders following a conviction for possession of indecent images of children has been jailed.

Callum Parker, 36, was previously convicted in 2019 and given a suspended prison sentence for making and distributing indecent images of children.

This included 273 Category A images detailing the worst type of sexual abuse on children.

He was a registered sex offender and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) was also imposed to order him to comply with conditions including notifying police of new credit cards and possession of mobile phones or electronic devices such as computers.

Following a random unannounced visit in April this year, Parker was found to be in breach of the terms of the SHPO and notification requirements as a registered sex offender.

Parker had a new mobile phone and a new internet enabled device that he had not told police about, and a further USB device which contained extreme pornographic images involving adults and animals.

At Lewes Crown Court on July 31, he admitted one count of possessing extreme pornography, two counts of failing to comply with notification requirements as a registered sex offender and four counts of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

He was jailed for two years and three months for the breaches.

The court was told how officers from the VISOR team visited Parker, of Keymer Road, Hassocks, on April 27 as part of an unannounced check.

An inspection of his mobile phone found internet history did not exist for two months, suggesting it had either been wiped, or that he was using other devices.

After attempting to snatch the phone from officers, Parker eventually admitted he held another phone which he had not told police about. He told police the phone was hidden in his bed.

He was also in possession of a computer device and the USB stick, and had set up a bank account with a new bank card which he had not declared to the police.

Speaking after the case, Detective Inspector Debbie Ricks said:

“Our officers complete unannounced visits to registered sex offenders to ensure they are complying with their requirements.

“These can include notifying police of owning a new phone or computer, as well as informing us of changes such as of a new bank account.

“This case demonstrates that we will take action against those who are in breach of court orders designed to protect the public from further harm.

“Parker failed to comply with these court orders, and he is now serving a custodial sentence.”

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A victim courageously came forward and reported what happened to her after she was raped by a man who was known to her in Poole.

On two occasions in September and November 2022, the victim – a woman aged in her 60s – was raped at an address in the town.

In April 2023, the victim bravely came forward to report what had happened and an investigation was carried out by detectives.

The defendant – 63-year-old Stephen Dorris of Poole – was arrested in June 2023 and interviewed.

Both the victim and defendants mobile phones were examined and following liaison with the Crown Prosecution Service, Dorris was charged with two counts of rape.

Dorris, a British national who gave his self-defined ethnicity as white British, was found guilty following a trial at Bournemouth Crown Court.

He was sentenced on Tuesday 11 August 2026 at the same court to seven years in prison and made the subject of an indefinite restraining order.

Detective Constable Thomas Norman, of BCP CID, said:

“I would like to praise the victim in this case for coming forward and reporting what happened to her.

“Her bravery has ensured that a sexual offender has been put behind bars and will face the consequences of his actions.

“We will always thoroughly investigate a report of a sexual offence, even if it is not reported at the time when the incident occurred. We are here to support you and listen.”

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Richard Barrett, 44, of Cunningham Close, Shoeburyness, jailed for child abuse images

A south Essex man who distributed videos of child sexual abuse has been jailed after repeatedly failing to attend court.

Richard Barrett laughed while police took his mugshot following his arrest. He later breached bail on four occasions in 2025, missing hearings at Basildon Crown Court on 12 May, 29 May, 16 June and 3 November.

On Wednesday 12 August 2026 he appeared at Colchester Magistrates’ Court (sitting as a satellite court for Basildon Crown Court) and was sentenced by Judge Richard Conley.

Barrett was convicted of seven offences relating to indecent images of children. These comprised three counts of making indecent images and three counts of distributing them, plus one count of possessing an extreme pornographic image showing a human performing oral sex on an animal.

He possessed 49 Category A videos and 56 Category A images (the most serious category, involving penetrative or sadistic abuse), nine Category B videos and 52 Category B images, and eight Category C videos and 75 Category C images. He distributed seven Category A videos, one Category B video and one Category C video.

Judge Conley imposed a prison sentence of three years and two months and ordered the destruction of the devices holding the material. Barrett is barred from working with children or vulnerable adults, must register as a sex offender, and is subject to a ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order requiring him to register electronic devices with police and make them available for inspection without notice.