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A violent abuser has been jailed for subjecting his victim to years of physical and sexual abuse.

Martin Lloyd was jailed after carrying out what the Judge described as a 'campaign of violence.'

The woman bravely got in touch with us in October 2025 after she managed to escape Lloyd and disclosed years of abuse to officers.

An investigation was launched which found that the 39-year-old had attacked his victim with an array of weapons such as a machete, chains and a baseball bat resulting in a broken nose and leg injuries.

On one occasion, 48 hours after the woman had undergone life-changing surgery, he attacked and raped her. In another violent attack, she was left with a footprint on her face, before being raped.

Detectives arrested Lloyd and he was charged with multiple offences.

In July, Lloyd, of no fixed address, was convicted of three counts of rape, two counts of ABH (actual bodily harm), and using controlling and coercive behaviour.

On Monday (14 Sep) at Birmingham Crown Court, he was handed a total sentence of 25 years - 19 years in custody and six years on extended licence.

DC Stephen Dunford, from our Adult Abuse Investigation Team, said:

"Domestic abuse doesn’t go unnoticed and sometimes the victim is the last person to see that they are a victim. In this case, professional agencies had a history of records that, once the victim felt strong enough to approach police, could be used alongside her evidence to prove Lloyd’s conduct beyond any doubt.

"Lloyd is a dangerous individual, with a long history of domestic abuse convictions against multiple women, and he has never shown any remorse for his actions.

"We have provided the woman with support since she reported the abuse, and we commend her bravery in coming forward to share about her horrifying experiences."

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A brave victim who was repeatedly abused by a man over an 11-year period has helped put the perpetrator behind bars.

Adam Edward Eric Curtis, aged 39 and of Poole, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years after he was found guilty at trial of offences of controlling and coercive behaviour, sexual assault by penetration and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Curtis was arrested by police after his victim disclosed to police his series of abusive behaviour over a number of years, with the defendant threatening to damage personal items to upset her, controlling her movements and taking her mobile phone so she could not call the police. He would also lock her inside her address, threaten her with weapons including knives and lighters as well as phoning her repeatedly when she went out without him and threatening to kill her dogs.

He was also physically violent towards her, on one occasion stomping, kicking and punching her repeatedly, while he also sexually assaulted her.

Following the disclosure to police, detectives worked to compile evidence of Curtis’ offending and, with the support of the victim giving evidence at trial, he was found guilty of all three charges.

Curtis was jailed following a sentencing hearing at Winchester Crown Court on Tuesday 1 September 2026 and was also placed on the sex offenders register for life.

Detective Constable Jack Gibson, of BCP CID, said:

“I do not for a moment underestimate the strength it would have taken for this victim to come forward and report the campaign of controlling behaviour, violence and sexual abuse she was subjected to at the hands of this defendant.

“She has shown immense courage to come forward and disclose these offences, as well as to support our subsequent investigation and the court process.

“I hope that her bravery will inspire other victims of abuse to find the strength to come forward and report offending to us, with this case demonstrating that we will do everything we can to support victims and bring offenders to justice, even when the offending behaviour goes back a number of years.”

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A woman has been jailed after luring a teenage schoolgirl into her home, locking her in and subjecting her to a serious sexual assault. 

The girl had been walking nearby, on 10 March 2026, when she was approached by 34-year-old Karen Murerwa who was unknown to her.

Murerwa convinced the victim to come back to her house in Seaton Crescent, Nottingham. 

She then took her into the property and locked the door behind them. 

The victim tried to look where the keys went and take in details as she was scared and wanted to go home. 

Murerwa tightened her control over the girl. Her manipulative behaviour included giving her alcohol, taking her phone and making her send a message to her mum saying she was with a friend.

She was then taken upstairs and subjected to a sustained sexual assault by Murerwa before she was eventually let out of the house. 

Inquiries were carried out after the victim disclosed what had happened to her and Murerwa was subsequently arrested and charged. 

Murerwa, who pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault by penetration and a further count of false imprisonment, was jailed for six years and four months when she appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing on Thursday 10 September. 

She was also made subject of a lifetime sexual harm prevention order and must sign the Sex Offenders' Register indefinitely. 

After passing sentence, Judge James Sampson commended the girl for her bravery in reporting the matter, adding that by doing she 'may have saved another child from a similar experience.' 

Detective Sergeant Nicola Roddis-Ferrari, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Murerwa deliberately targeted this vulnerable young girl, coerced her into entering her home and restricted her movements before sexually assaulting her. 

"Murerwa's actions have had a huge impact on this girl's life. She had been kind to Murerwa and wanted to help her, only for her to repay that kindness by sexually assaulting her. 

"I hope this court result brings some closure to the victim and allows her to move on from what must have been a very traumatic ordeal. 

"I’d like to commend her bravery for coming forward, as I know it would have taken great courage to speak to our specially-trained officers about what happened and relive her horrendous experience. 

"I also hope this court result gives encouragement to any other victims that they can come forward in the confidence that we will listen carefully to them, we will investigate, and we will do everything we can to seek justice for them."

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A former Greater Manchester Police officer today received a suspended sentence after being found guilty of a string of online child sex offences.

Michael Aspinall, 35, of Salford, Manchester, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court today (Monday 14 September) after being found guilty of three counts of attempting sexual communication with a child following a trial in July.

Aspinall, who was employed by Greater Manchester Police at the time of the offences, was arrested in October 2024 by detectives from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU). He was immediately suspended from duty following his arrest.

Prior to sentencing, Aspinall had already submitted his resignation from Greater Manchester Police.

The investigation began after evidence was obtained that Aspinall had been communicating online with individuals he believed to be children. He was in fact communicating with a police officer. Following an investigation, he was charged with various offences.

In addition to his eight-month sentence, which has been suspended for two years, Aspinall will be on the sex offender’s register for 10 years, subject to a five-year serious crime prevention order, and undertake 20 days of rehabilitation.

An Accelerated Misconduct hearing held by GMP last week found that had he still been serving, he would have been dismissed without notice. He was additionally added to the College of Policing’s barred list.

An application to request forfeiture of Aspinall’s police pension has been made to the Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Humphreys, from our Professional Standards Directorate, said: 

“Aspinall’s offending was clearly unacceptable for any right-minded member of society and particularly inappropriate for a serving police officer.

“His actions put the whole police service under scrutiny, but thanks to the hard work and diligence of undercover officers, he was arrested, found guilty, and has now received his punishment.

“A misconduct panel by GMP found that he would have been dismissed had he still been serving – his actions take away from the hard work of the men and women who work so hard for their communities every day, and it is only right that anyone committing these sort of offences are rooted out.”

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A registered sex offender has pleaded guilty to breaching a court order put in place to keep the public safe.

Steven Lach, 66, of Bath Road, Swindon, was issued with a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order in 2017 following convictions of more than 30 sexual offences against children.

On Saturday (12/09) Lach was arrested for breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order after being found to be using a dating application and Telegram.

He appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court earlier today (14/09) and has been remanded in custody until October 16 when he will be sentenced at Swindon Crown Court.

PC Katie Owers, from the Management of Sexual Offenders and Violent Offenders (MOSOVO) said:

"Lach 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. His persistent offending demonstrates an ongoing risk to others, and we will continue to take action whenever he fails to comply with these conditions.

" I am pleased that the courts have remanded Lach until his sentencing, reflecting the serious nature of the offending."

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A man who brutally mentally and physically abused a woman he knew over several years has been sentenced to 13 years in prison following his appearance at Hull Crown Court on Friday 11 September.

John Twyman, 28-years-old, of no fixed abode in Hull, pleaded guilty to assault and breaching a Restraining Order but pleaded not guilty to rape.

As such, a trial was set at Hull Crown Court which concluded on Thursday, 27 April 2026 leading to him being found guilty of rape by a unanimous jury.

An investigation began after our Force Control Room received a 999 call in June 2025, where a woman reported she had repeatedly been assaulted, called horrendous names, controlled, and raped, naming Twyman as the one responsible.

Officers were immediately deployed, arresting Twyman on the very same day on suspicion of breaching a Restraining Order, assault, and rape.

During interview and when questioned, he denied all allegations put to him. Saying he was the one being manipulated by the woman, and that she was trying to cause arguments with him.

He was subsequently charged the following day and remanded into custody to await trial.

Detective Constable Jan Baldwin from our Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) Unit led the investigation and said:

“We wouldn’t be here today without the bravery and strength shown by the woman who took that first step to report the brutality she had been experiencing at the hands of Twyman over a prolonged period of time.

“She is a credit to herself, and her courage cannot be underestimated because despite everything she has gone through, she has remained on board and was willing to give evidence throughout what has been a very long and protracted investigation with many complexities to enable us to stack up the evidence against Twyman.

“This result is also testament to the dedication and tenacity shown by all officers within our Protecting Vulnerable People Unit who are merciless in their pursue of vicious men like Twyman.

“Twyman was unrelenting in his behaviour towards the woman and since he was first arrested and throughout the investigation, he has shown no remorse for the long-lasting impact his actions have and continue to have on her. I am reassured that this dangerous man is off our streets and will be for a very long time.”

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Harrison Strange jailed for 13 years after raping three teenage girls

Harrison Strange, 21, of Snowdrop Close, Spennymoor, has been jailed for 13 years after raping three vulnerable teenage girls, two of them while he was on bail.

Strange was a teenager when he carried out the offences. Teesside Crown Court heard he targeted the girls when they were heavily intoxicated. He is a father of one.

Prosecutor Annie Richardson said the first victim was attacked in a field in County Durham after drinking heavily with friends. She told a friend what had happened and that recording was played to the jury. Strange was arrested but denied rape, claiming the contact was consensual.

He was interviewed again shortly before committing the next two rapes, weeks apart.

The second victim went to Strange’s home believing there was a party. The court heard he plied her with alcohol and raped her in his bedroom while her friend slept on the floor.

The third attack was at a campsite in North Yorkshire. Strange raped and sexually assaulted a teenage girl who had been drinking while her friend slept in the same tent. He also sent the youngest victim a picture of a penis.

Strange was convicted in separate trials of raping all three girls, and of assault by penetration and engaging in sexual activity with a child against one of them.

Defence barrister Peter Sabiston told the judge Strange was himself a teenager at the time of the offences.

Sentencing him to 13 years for the three rapes, Judge Richard Bennett said:

“The impact on each of these girls has been significant. Your pre-sentence report makes troubling reading.

“The complete denial of offences is not unusual for someone who has been convicted of sexual offences. In your case, you go on to victim blame – suggesting one had made a false complaint and the two others were motivated by financial gain.

“I reject all of that completely, as did the jury.

“I am satisfied there is clear evidence of sexual entitlement and misogyny. Your offending was persistent, not isolated.

“It was exploitative and the presence of others did not act as a deterrent to you.”

Strange must sign the sex offenders’ register for life. He was also given indefinite restraining orders and a 20-year sexual harm prevention order.

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A man from Lichfield who used AI to create indecent images of women and girls has been jailed for more than two years.

Lewis Davison, aged 26, posted a series of pornographic and indecent images of women and a girl on closed Telegram groups that had been run through AI.

In some of the captions on the photos, Davison called for the women to be raped and assaulted.

We turned up at his home and arrested him after the images were reported to us. His devices were seized and he was charged with eight counts of publishing an obscene article and one count of permit taking of pseudo-photograph of a child.

Because of the strength of the evidence against him, Davison was left with little choice but to plead guilty in court. He has now been jailed for two-years-and-two-months at Stafford Crown Court on Thursday 27 August.

He was put on the Sex Offenders Register for a decade.

PC Matthew Asbury dealt with the investigation. He said:

“I’m pleased we’ve been able to apprehend Davison and stop him from causing further harm to women and girls online.

“This type of crime can have a profound impact on victims and I can assure the local community that we will take every possible step to make sure those responsible are brought before the courts as quickly as possible.”

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Dewsbury rapist Daniel Cummins jailed for 18 years after treating victim like a sex toy.

Daniel Cummins, 40, of Rutland Walk, Dewsbury, has been given a 22-year extended sentence after raping a woman in her own home on two separate occasions.

Leeds Crown Court heard on Friday, 11 September that Cummins was convicted in December of ten offences, including seven rapes. Sentencing was delayed for nine months while a pre-sentence report was prepared and he sought new legal representation.

His Honour Judge Pema said the offending followed a clear pattern. On the first set of attacks, Cummins was at the womans home, had taken crack cocaine, and knew it increased his sexual desire and made him indifferent to others.

Having consumed crack cocaine, you demanded [a sex act] from her and she refused and you grabbed her You raped her aggressively despite her protestations and it is clear to me from the evidence she gave that that was a deeply disturbing event.

He raped her again. The victim described callous aggression and degradation. The judge said:

It was more than the degradation and humiliation that accompanies every rape. You treated her like a sex toy, throwing her around and raping her. It was clear from your own evidence to the court and also in the pre-sentence report that you knew that the consequences of your taking of crack cocaine would be to significantly increase your desire for sexual gratification. As you said, This is what people who take drugs do.

Cummins was on licence at the time and was later recalled to prison. After his release, he raped the same woman again at her home over several days.

Judge Pema said those offences followed a disturbingly similar pattern. You were again in her home and had consumed crack cocaine. You proceeded to rape her with the same mix of aggression, sustained violence and degradation.

In a victim personal statement, the woman said she suffered sleepless nights and flashbacks and feared what would happen when Cummins was released.

He has previous convictions for violence and drugs, and for breaching a non-molestation order. The judge said his attitude to women was relevant given that history. The pre-sentence report makes for unfortunate reading. There is no remorse.

Cummins told the report author that the victim had fabricated the rapes and had been paid to make the allegations.

He was sentenced to a 22-year extended sentence: 18 years in custody and a four-year extended licence. An indefinite restraining order was also imposed, banning him from contacting the victim.

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A man who thought he could 'get away with' touching and trying to kiss a young woman has been jailed.

Robert Winter, aged 35, approached the victim from behind and tried to engage her in conversation as she walked along Ratcliffe Gate, Mansfield, at about 11.30am on Friday May 1 this year.

Winter, who was tracked down and arrested about 15 minutes after police were alerted, suggested to officers he thought he could "get away with it" – adding that he was just being "boisterous "and cheeky."

Winter, who was found sat at a computer in Mansfield Library, later pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault.

Appearing at Mansfield Magistrates' Court on Thursday 3 September he was jailed for a total of eight months.

The sentence included the activation of a previous suspended sentence order imposed in August 2025 for possessing a knife, criminal damage and a public order offence.

Winter, of Houfton Road, Mansfield, was also added to the sex offenders' register for seven years.

PC Simon Christian, of the Mansfield town centre policing team, said:

"Winter seemed to believe that he could get away with this kind of behaviour.

"He couldn’t and was soon tracked down and arrested with help from members of the public.

"I hope the victim in this case can draw some comfort from this sentence, and that other men with similar attitudes take note of the consequences of this type of behaviour."

Sergeant Catherine Darby, also of the Mansfield town centre policing team, said:

"This was an excellent response by multiple members of the team – from the PCSO who took the initial account to the officers who made the arrest

"Together – and with support from members of the public – they had the suspect in cuffs about 15 minutes after we first learned of this incident."

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Devious sex offender jailed for four years.

Relentless efforts from Dyfed-Powys Police officers have seen a dangerous sex offender jailed after a six-year investigation.

The investigation started when Thomas Spalding, a 47-year-old from Brecon, exposed himself to an 11-year-old child on Snapchat.

Described by the Judge as ‘having a clear interest in young girls on the cusp of puberty’, Spalding was already a registered sex offender when he exposed himself to the child and performed sexual acts in front of the camera. Spalding denied the offence, but the quick-thinking child screen recorded the horrendous display and reported him to Gloucestershire Police.

Snapchat confirmed Spalding’s link to the involved account. This sparked the investigation that revealed the sex offender’s nature. He consistently lied, hid evidence, and made amateur attempts to disrupt the investigation. His continued offending and constantly changing defences dragged the process out to 6 years.

The ever-changing defences from the self-declared ‘expert witness’ included,

• Blaming the 11-year-old for adding him in to a group chat.
• Admitting to being the person on the screen recording (despite initially denying it) but claiming that it was pre-recorded and being played by someone else.
• Claiming it must be a pre-recorded video because he ‘wasn’t interacting with the child’ when he was exposing himself.
• Using potentially manipulated data to show that he wasn’t at the location at the time of the offence.

His Honour Judge Jeremy Jenkins recognised the investigation team’s achievement in doggedly following the evidence and undermining Spalding’s attempts to mislead them as they meticulously disproved every defence presented.

They identified the location in the screen recording as a flat belonging to Spalding’s elderly relative. They were in hospital whilst the deviant was exposing himself to children in their home. They then seized clothing from Spalding that matched the ones worn in the screen recording.

Dyfed-Powys Police’s Digital Forensic Unit used data from Spalding’s phone to prove he was in the location at the time of the offence. He tried to deny this with false location data but failed to provide the raw data to the team to verify his alibi.

Throughout the process, the twisted offender also targeted officers with a barrage of harassment that resulted in protective measures being implemented. The unrelenting torrent resulted in over 100 abusive emails being sent to several members of the investigation team and the Crown Prosecution Service. He was so persistent that he was convicted of offences under S.127 Communications Act 2003.

Despite these deluded efforts to intimidate the team, officers utilised the resources around them in a relentless investigation to get justice.

The trial commenced in Merthyr Crown Court on 21 July 2026. Spalding’s futile efforts continued in court as he changed his defences in attempts to make a mockery of the justice system. The investigation team rose to dispute each effort and were still producing evidence to refute his testimony as the trail progressed.

A jury found Spalding guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a child and on three counts of breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

He was sentenced to four years in prison, with an extension period of 4 years. He will also be the subject of a 10-year SHPO, a 10-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), and will need to register with the police indefinitely under the Sexual Offences Act. The CBO prevents him from contacting, approaching, or mentioning on social media any Dyfed-Powys Police staff, working or retired.

The leading officer on the case said:

“This is a great result after so much work for so many people. It was a real team effort.

 “I’ve never experienced an investigation like this. The continued offending, merging of cases, constantly changing defences, and the way that Spalding has conducted himself has been a real challenge.”

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Two women who were sexually abused by a man when they were children have been praised after their evidence led to him being jailed today (Friday 11 September).

Jordan Gray-Higgs committed his crimes in Leicestershire between 2012 and 2014.

His offending was brought to the attention of police in 2022, when the victims told officers what had happened. They described how Gray-Higgs had incited them to engage in sexual activity and abused them.

In interview Gray-Higgs, of Waver Close in Corby, Northamptonshire, denied the allegations and claimed that the victims must have been seeking an act of vengeance against him.

However, he was charged with nine offences and found guilty of four counts of rape, four counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching and one count of causing/inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity following a trial at Leicester Crown Court in May this year.

Forty-year-old Gray-Higgs was sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment with a four-year extended licence period. He was also placed on the sex offender register for life.

Detective Constable Kam Kalia was the investigating officer. He said:

“I’m immensely proud of the courage shown by both victims throughout the investigation and court proceedings.

“The details they were able to recall about the horrific abuse they suffered served as key evidence that led to Gray-Higgs being brought to justice for his crimes.

“I hope the sentence he’s been given today provides them both with a sense of closure and allows them to move on with their lives as best they can.”

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A man from Enfield has pleaded guilty to being involved in an online forum where videos of sexual offending and domestic abuse were shared between offenders across the country.

Darren Conway, 52 (17.06.74), of Lonsdale Drive, Enfield was charged on Friday, 26 June with two counts of assisting or encouraging an offence, namely sharing an intimate photograph or film and sexual assault.

He was later further charged with an additional seven counts of encouraging an offence, namely sexual assault, as well as voyeurism and possessing an extreme pornographic image.

He appeared at Wood Green Crown Court today – Friday, 11 September – where he pleaded guilty to all counts.

The online forum was uncovered in October 2025, leading to the establishment of a national coordination group, led by the National Crime Agency (NCA).

Intelligence was then passed to individual police forces to conduct investigations. While conducting their investigation, Greater Manchester Police shared further intelligence with the Met.

Officers began urgent enquiries and identified Conway as one of the group chat members. He was arrested on Thursday, 30 July following the execution of a warrant at his home where digital devices were seized.

Messages found on his devices showed Conway encouraging other group chat members to engage in drug-facilitated sexual offending, alongside images and videos of a sexual nature.

He was found to have urged another member to remove a sleeping woman’s clothing and underwear and to commit sexual offences against her. He later requested that the other member share images while they sexually assaulted her.

Evidence shows that Conway observed sleeping women through the online network more than ten times. The women were unaware that he was viewing them and unable to provide consent.

Commander Andy Day of the Met Police said:

"Drug facilitated sexual offending can have lasting and devastating impacts on its victims.

“Conway’s actions were shocking. By encouraging others to engage in sexual offending against victims who were unconscious, asleep, or otherwise stupefied, he has put women at a serious risk of harm in their own homes - all for his own sexual gratification.

"Anyone who has reason to believe that they may have been a victim of sexual offending should report to police. All victims will be supported by specialist officers and safeguarding can be put into place for their protection.

“We also encourage anyone who has reason to believe somebody they know is involved in this offending to come forward.”

Tracy Easton, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South said:

“Darren Conway committed vile acts against women in their own homes, a place where they should have been safe.

"Organised drug-facilitated sexual assault is abhorrent and we are determined to work with policing to bring offenders to justice.

"I hope this guilty plea gives confidence to anyone who believes they may have been subjected to similar abuse to come forward.”

Conway will be sentenced at the same court on Friday, 30 October.

Officers continue to work to identify as many of the victims in the footage on Conway’s devices as they can. While much of the offending is believed to have taken place in the UK, it is also possible that some victims are based overseas.

Anyone concerned about drug facilitated sexual offending or online offending can report information to police by calling 101.

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A paedophile from Droitwich was sentenced to a total of 19 years when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court last Friday (4 September) for non-recent sexual offences.

Nigel Moor, 75, of Droitwich, admitted to the following when he appeared before Worcester Crown Court on Monday 6 July:

• Seven counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by penetration.
• Five counts of sexual assault on a female.
• Four counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching.
• Three counts of assault on a female 13 and over by penetration.

Moor was sentenced to 14 years in prison with an additional five years on extended licence when he is released; a 15-year sexual harm prevention order, which prevents him from coming into contact with children under 16 except for specific exceptions, and restraining orders preventing him from contacting any of his victims for the next two decades.

His offences first came to light when a victim reported him to police in December 2024. They disclosed he had abused them over an 11-year period.

In June 2025, a second complainant also came forward and reported similar offences, this time over an eight-year period.

Officers from our Protecting People Unit (PPU) launched an investigation which resulted in the charges and convictions against Moor.

Detective Inspector Marie Green from PPU said:

“This sentencing puts Moor behind bars where he belongs for his vile sexual abuse of children.

“We hope this outcome will encourage other survivors of sexual abuse to come forward and report it to police, no matter how long ago it happened.

“We are here to support and protect you from predators like Moor and will always listen to you, take your reports seriously and seek justice where appropriate.”

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A man who raped and sexually assaulted a child on multiple occasions has been jailed for 18 years and six months.

Alex Walster of Gainsborough* had pleaded guilty to 13 charges at an earlier hearing before he appeared at Lincoln Crown Court for sentencing today, Friday, 11 September.

The 38-year-old, who committed the offences across 2023 and 2024 in a village near Lincoln, had tried to avoid sentencing by leaving the country before he was found and arrested in Ireland.

In a personal statement, the victim told Lincolnshire Police the crimes against her had a significant impact on her life and it is something that will affect for years to come.

However, she said she is determined to rebuild her life, be a strong person and not look back at what Walster did to her.

Walster was handed a sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order which prevents any contact with the victim and her family.

DC Victoria Robbie, who led the investigation, said today’s result is a testament to the hard work of those within the force and the strength and composure of the child involved in the case.

“Today’s outcome marks the end of our investigation into Walster’s repulsive offending,” she said.

“We are grateful to, and inspired by, the victim and her family who have so patiently waited and worked alongside us to bring Walster to justice.

“The victim of this case is remarkable, and I believe will go on to live a full and fantastic life with the support of her family, in spite of the abhorrent crimes Walster committed against her.

“Every day we come to work to reclaim the childhoods and lives of victims of these terrible crimes and today we are pleased that Walster’s sentence reflects this.”