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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Detective Sergeant Becki Nash said:

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

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

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Toby Rogers has been jailed for 10 years for rape.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Investigating officer Detective Constable Jamie Dale, from South Wales Police, said:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Detective Constable Claire Davies said:

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

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

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

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

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

SHPO

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

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

Taken without consent

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

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

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

Investigating officer PC Areolito Gashi said:

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

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

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

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Officers from our specialist Child Criminal and Sexual Exploitation Team (CCSET) are welcoming the sentencing of a Thames Valley man to eight years and four months for child sexual offences.

Kwame Yeboah, 30, of Drake Way, Reading, pleaded guilty to the following offences on Wednesday 22 April and was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court today, Wednesday 24 June.

Three counts of Rape of a girl under 13;

One count of Sexual assault of a girl under 13.

The offences took place in Wirral in February, after Yeboah had initially messaged the victim online before arranging to travel to the area. As part of his conviction, Yeboah will serve a further one year on licence and be subject to a 15-year Restraining Order.

Following the sentencing, Detective Constable Roxana Tusa from CCSET said:

“Our investigation has proved that Yeboah is a dangerous sexual offender, who will now begin a significant jail sentence for his abhorrent crimes. After contacting his victim online, he groomed her, and then travelled to Merseyside in order to abuse her, admitting his guilt only when confronted with the case against him.

“We hope that the swift identification and prosecution of Yeboah does at least offer some comfort to the victim and her family moving forward. I want to thank them for their strength throughout our investigation. We do not underestimate how difficult it can be to report sexual offences, or how important it is that such despicable offenders are removed from the community. 

“Merseyside Police is completely committed to protecting children and young people from sexual abuse and from those who seek to do them harm.

“I would like to take this opportunity to stress that if you have experienced any form of sexual abuse, or know of a child being abused, then please come forward and report this to police or our partners.

“We take all such reports extremely seriously and have specially trained officers, who will treat you with sensitivity and compassion every step of the way.”

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A sex offender from Maidstone has been jailed for sharing what the lead investigator described as the worst images and videos they had ever seen.

Alan Richens was sentenced to 3 years’ imprisonment for distributing hundreds of indecent images of very young children on the Telegram app.

He will be subject to a 15 year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) following his release and remain on the sex offenders’ register for life.

On 12 November 2025, Kent Police received information that the user of a social media account had uploaded indecent images of children to the internet.

Initial enquiries identified Richens as the perpetrator.

Officers forced entry to his home address in London Road, where they found him sleeping. He was arrested and subsequent searches led to the seizure of a mobile phone.

Digital forensic analysts reviewed the content on the device and found obscene Telegram messages between Richens and another account, in which they discussed child sexual abuse.

Throughout the conversation, the 51 year old shared more than 218 indecent images.

Investigators later discovered conversation threads of a similar theme with other Telegram users and Richens was charged with making indecent photographs of children and distributing indecent photographs of children.

He pleaded guilty to the offences and was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday 22 June 2026.

Police staff investigator, Abigail Beale, said:

‘Richens habitually engaged in obscene online conversations with other paedophiles, making and sharing the worst images and videos I have ever seen.

‘His heinous actions were carried out solely with his sexual gratification in mind. He bore no consideration for the welfare or wellbeing of the vulnerable children involved in the creation of the digital content he was consuming.

‘Following his release, Richens will be monitored closely to protect others from harm.’

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

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

SHPO

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

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

Taken without consent

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

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

Court

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

Investigating officer PC Areolito Gashi said:

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

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

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

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A registered sex offender who failed to comply with orders imposed on him has been jailed

Lewis Densley was made the subject of a Sexual Risk Order after he was convicted in February 2025 for engaging in sexual communication with a child.

The order included notifying officers of any developing personal relationships with women, not having any unsupervised contact with children and using any computer or device capable of accessing the internet unless he had notified police in advance, among others.

Kent Police received a report in December 2025 that Densley had been sending sexual messages to two women.

Officers carried out further checks and found him to have a hidden phone with images and messages sent to an individual in May 2025.

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Once arrested Densley had two phones on him and it was discovered that he had also began a relationship with another woman and had stayed at her house when her children were present, failing to notify police of this.

The 30 year old from Beaumont Drive, Northfleet was charged with 6 counts of breaching a Sexual Risk Order.

Following a guilty plea, he was jailed for 2 years and 9 months at Maidstone Crown Court on Monday 22 June 2026.

Police Constable Leona Valsler said:

‘Sexual Risk Orders help to reduce the risk offenders like Densley may pose to the public and enforcing them is a responsibility we take very seriously.

‘Densley thought he could get away with not telling us about his phones and relationships, but our specialist officers have been able to bring him to justice.‘He will now serve a jail term as a result.’

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A ‘manipulative and devious’ man who sexually assaulted a child on multiple occasions has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

Kevin Rawlings formerly of High Street, Spalding, appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on Tuesday, 23 July after being found guilty of 11 charges at an earlier hearing in May.

The 58-year-old had denied three counts of sexual assault and eight charges of failure to comply with a sex offenders notification but was judged responsible for the offences by a jury.

The crimes date back to a number of incidents in 2021 and saw Rawlings breach restrictions placed on him for previous sexual offences.

Rawlings had been remanded in custody following his conviction until yesterday where he appeared before court officials to receive his sentence.

He was jailed for eight years and, after serving his sentence, could be recalled to prison again if he offends within four years of release.

On sentencing, the judge referred to Rawlings as manipulative and devious.

The result concludes a lengthy investigation spanning multiple years and finally brings Rawlings to justice for his crimes.

Multiple agencies worked together, as well as a number of officers within Lincolnshire Police to piece together the evidence.

DC Sarah Oliver of Lincolnshire Police said:

“Rawlings showed total disregard for the victim at the centre of this case and should be ashamed of his actions.

“His behaviour is unacceptable on every level and there is no place for it in our county or society at large. He will rightfully spend a long time in prison.

“I am proud of the bravery and maturity the victim has shown in standing up and speaking – this has significantly impacted their childhood. But I’d like to thank them for remaining steadfast in the investigation and it is thanks to their courage that he is in prison.

“I know this isn’t the end for them, but I hope this sentence does in some way, help them move forward.

“And finally, I want to thank all those involved in the investigation who came together to ensure Rawlings was brought to justice and made to answer for his crimes.

“It was a complex case that required a broad variety of skills and expertise to bring to conclusion.”

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A violent rapist will spend the next 30 years behind bars after being convicted of ‘extreme sexual and physical violence’ on three women.

Darren Oxley’s horrific offending took place over several years between 1988 and 2002 while he was in relationships with the women.

As well as repeatedly raping and sexually abusing the women, he left one with a broken jaw after pushing her down the stairs and forcing his knee into her face, causing it to break in multiple places.

Oxley also punched the woman, breaking her jaw again, and forced her head into a fish tank, which left her with a fractured eye socket.

On another occasion, he forced a woman’s head into a microwave and slammed the door on her face, causing her nose to break. He then threw a screwdriver at her as she tried to run away, leaving her with an open wound to her lower back.

He knocked another woman’s front teeth out after he headbutted her in the face, and injured her hand by forcing it into a top loading washing machine which was filled with boiling water.

Oxley’s offending came to light in 2023 when one of the women bravely contacted police and told them what had happened.

An investigation was launched by Durham Constabulary, which was led by Detective Constable Amie Thornton and Investigative Officer Heidi Weir from Darlington Safeguarding Team.

Through their enquiries, they found that another two women had also suffered abuse at the hands of Oxley.

The 53-year-old, of Darlington, was charged with a total of 20 offences, including six counts of rape, three of indecent assault, two of unlawful wounding, and nine of assault causing actual bodily harm.

Oxley denied the offences, but was convicted by a jury following an 11-day trial at Durham Crown Court in March.

He returned to court last Thursday (June 18) where he was jailed for 30 years and was placed on the sex offenders’ register for life.

Victim impact statements from the three women were read out in court, highlighting the long-lasting mental and physical effect his abuse had on them.

“Darren initially charmed me, but over time I became frightened of him,” one said. “The relationship was not equal, I felt controlled, intimidated, and unable to make my own decisions. I was often scared of what would happen if I did something he did not want.

“During this time I experienced both physical and emotional harm. I was left with injuries on multiple occasions, and the constant threat of violence meant that I lived in a state of ongoing anxiety and depression. I felt trapped, as though I could not safely stay, but also could not safely leave.”

Another woman said:

“For 26 years, I have lived with both physical and mental scars from the abuse I suffered at the hands of Darren Oxley. I have spent years suffering with PTSD, depression and anxiety with nightmares and flashbacks, which have led to self-harming and attempts to end my life.

“The fractures to my lower jawbone have caused problems with my teeth, pain, and lockjaw. I also have a phobia of anyone touching my face, which makes me flinch and panic.”

The third woman said:

“When the police knocked on my door back in April 2023, I felt a wave of emotion that hit me like a train. What Darren Oxley did to me shaped my life completely.

“He knocked my front teeth out, broke my nose, and gave me so many black eyes I lost count. If it wasn’t for the police coming to me, I would probably still be living with all the memories bottled inside me.

“You only get one chance in life, and he totally stole my chance of any happiness.”

He returned to court last Thursday (June 18) where he was jailed for 30 years and was placed on the sex offenders’ register for life.

Victim impact statements from the three women were read out in court, highlighting the long-lasting mental and physical effect his abuse had on them.

“Darren initially charmed me, but over time I became frightened of him,” one said. “The relationship was not equal, I felt controlled, intimidated, and unable to make my own decisions. I was often scared of what would happen if I did something he did not want.

“During this time I experienced both physical and emotional harm. I was left with injuries on multiple occasions, and the constant threat of violence meant that I lived in a state of ongoing anxiety and depression. I felt trapped, as though I could not safely stay, but also could not safely leave.”

Another woman said:

“For 26 years, I have lived with both physical and mental scars from the abuse I suffered at the hands of Darren Oxley. I have spent years suffering with PTSD, depression and anxiety with nightmares and flashbacks, which have led to self-harming and attempts to end my life.

“The fractures to my lower jawbone have caused problems with my teeth, pain, and lockjaw. I also have a phobia of anyone touching my face, which makes me flinch and panic.”

The third woman said:

“When the police knocked on my door back in April 2023, I felt a wave of emotion that hit me like a train. What Darren Oxley did to me shaped my life completely.

“He knocked my front teeth out, broke my nose, and gave me so many black eyes I lost count. If it wasn’t for the police coming to me, I would probably still be living with all the memories bottled inside me.

“You only get one chance in life, and he totally stole my chance of any happiness.”

Detective Inspector John Tyers, from Darlington Safeguarding Team, said:

“Oxley is a highly dangerous individual who showed extreme levels of violence and sexual aggression towards these women. As a result, they have been left with long-lasting physical and emotional scars, some of which they may never recover from.

“This was an exceptionally complex and challenging investigation into sexual and physical abuse which spanned multiple decades. The officers who led the case, IO Weir and DC Thornton, undertook a painstaking and methodical investigation, which included extensive tracking of survivors and witnesses through friends, relatives, former neighbours, historical records, and archived medical evidence.

“Their professionalism, empathy and determination were instrumental in securing justice for the victims and removing a dangerous offender from society.

“I’d also like to commend the women in this case for having the strength to speak to police, and support what has been a long and complicated investigation. I hope that this outcome provides a measure of comfort as they continue to rebuild their lives, and serves as a reminder to anyone who has experienced sexual violence that support is available.”

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We are appealing for your help to find Caeser Taylor, who is wanted for breaching the Sex Offenders Notification Register (SONR).
 
Taylor, age 62, is a convicted sex offender, having been convicted of exposure, four counts of sexual assault, and two counts of sexual assault on a girl under 13. The convictions were recorded between 2014 and 2024.
 
He was most recently sentenced to 18 months in prison in December 2024 after being convicted of sexual assault. He was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life in 2014 and is subject to sex offenders’ notification requirements.
 
He is wanted for breach of SONR by failing to register a new address with officers within seven days.
 
Since failing to inform officers of his change of address, officers have carried out extensive enquiries to find him. Officers have spoken to Taylor’s associates, examined his phone records, and trawled CCTV.
 
Officers are now asking anyone with information as to where Taylor might be living to get in touch.
 
Taylor is described as a white man, around 5ft 7ins tall, of a slim build, with thinning light brown/grey hair, and is clean shaven.
 
Emma Cleghorn, from the Doncaster ViSOR team, said:

“It is important that we find Taylor. If anyone is knowingly assisting him they may be committing a criminal offence and could face prosecution.
 
“Taylor has links across South Yorkshire, and we believe he may be in the Rotherham area.
 
“If you see Taylor, please do not approach him but instead call 999. If you have other information that could help us find him, please report online or by calling 101 quoting investigation number 14/84243/26.”

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Scott Lewis Jailed for Nine Years After Sexual Assault Conviction

A woman has told a court her life was left “in tatters” after being targeted for sexual abuse by Scott Lewis.

The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said the abuse had affected “every relationship” in her life and continued to have a profound impact on her mental health.

Lewis, 54, of East Road, Stithians, was convicted by a jury at Truro Crown Court earlier this year of multiple counts of sexual assault.

Sentencing him, Judge Simon Carr said Lewis had shown no remorse for the harm caused.

“You abused her in the most terrible way,” the judge told the defendant.

Judge Carr criticised the initial police response, saying the woman had been “catastrophically let down” after reporting the abuse but no action was taken at the time.

Highlighting the lasting damage, he added: “The effect on her has been truly devastating. Anybody reading her personal impact statement would see it has affected every aspect of her life and will continue to do so. You have shown no remorse for what you have done and the evil you have inflicted.”

In her victim impact statement, the woman said the abuse had “torn her life apart” and led to multiple suicide attempts, the first occurring shortly after it began. She described spiralling into alcohol and cannabis use, self-harm and a “path of self-destruction”.

She has since been diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and eating disorders. She continues to suffer flashbacks, nightmares and hallucinations linked to Lewis.

The trauma forced her to abandon her education after a severe panic attack during a teaching session. “The offending took my future potential away,” she said, adding she turned to alcohol and drugs “just to forget for a short time”.

She told the court she has “hundreds of scars” from self-harm and nerve damage. She once hoped to work with young people but no longer believes that is possible and has decided not to have children — decisions she described as direct consequences of the abuse.

Since the trial she has required ongoing mental health support, including home treatment, medication and hospital admission. Despite Lewis’s conviction, she said she continues to feel overwhelmed and at times guilty.

Lewis was sentenced to a total of nine years in prison.

Devon and Cornwall Police welcomed the outcome and praised the victim’s bravery.

“We welcome the result and sentence in relation to this case. Most of all we commend the bravery of the victim for reporting these offences to us,” the force said.

It acknowledged past failings but stated it has “fundamentally reformed the way cases are handled” through specialist training and a greater focus on suspect behaviour under the national Operation Soteria programme.

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A man who videoed himself sexually assaulting a young girl and had hundreds of indecent images of other children on a laptop and phone, has been jailed for 14 years. 

Lancashire Police launched an investigation after a USB containing videos of Kiefer Garner assaulting the girl was discovered.

The USB also had naked pictures of his victim and another girl.

When Garner (pictured) was arrested in Blackburn, officers seized a laptop and mobile phone from his home.

A total of 519 indecent images were found on the USB, laptop and mobile, with 92 of those deemed Category A – the most serious category.

On the USB, there were also several screen recordings from Snapchat in which Garner used a different name on the profile and had an image of a young adult male – not an image of himself.

The screen recordings showed Garner engaging in conversations with young females and exchanging images.

Garner, 35, of no fixed address, appeared for sentence at Preston Crown Court Sessions House last week (15th June) after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing to charges of assaulting a girl under 13 by penetration, assaulting a girl under 13 by touching, cause/incite a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child under 13, and making indecent photographs of a child.

He was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment with an eight-year extended licence period.

Garner was made subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be on the Sex Offenders register for life.

Det Con Cathryn Whitworth of Lancashire Police, said:

“Kiefer Garner is a very dangerous individual and I welcome the lengthy sentence imposed on him by the judge.

“Garner has an abhorrent interest in young girls, as shown by his guilty pleas to these offences.

“If you have been a victim of sexual assault or you know someone who has, please report it to Lancashire Police.

“We will support you and investigation thoroughly in a bid to bring offenders to justice.”

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A man from Alton has been jailed for eight years for 23 offences, including possession of indecent images and attempted sexual communications with a child.

Following an investigation by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Internet Child Abuse Team, Gavin Chivers, 39, was identified as being suspected of accessing incident images of children online and was arrested on 31 March.

Chivers, of Russett Road in Alton, was interviewed and offered the explanation that he had accessed the images with the intention of trying to earn the trust of offenders online in order to identify and report them.

Chivers’ mobile phone was examined and a vast number of chats discussing the abuse of children were discovered, as well as a large number of indecent images and videos, including many involving the sexual abuse of children.

No evidence was discovered to support Chivers’ claim that he was attempting to identify offenders and he was charged with multiple offences.

Chivers pleaded guilty to the following offences:

• Three counts of make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child
• One count of taking an indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child
• One count of possessing an extreme pornographic image/images portraying and act of intercourse with an animal
• 14 counts of distributing an indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child
• Two counts of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child
• Two counts of publishing an obscene article

He appeared today (Tuesday 23 June) at Winchester Crown Court, where he was sentenced to eight years imprisonment.

He was also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register and handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, both for life.

PC Ollie Green of the Internet Child Abuse Team said: 

“Having been in the department for nearly five years, this is by far the worst case I have come across.

“It is not often where I can say that the written words in the conversations were as disturbing and appalling as the images themselves.

“Chivers is without a doubt one of the most dangerous individuals I have investigated, and I am very pleased with the judge’s decision that he will receive a lengthy custodial sentence.”

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A man has been sentenced for the rape of a woman in a car park in Worthing.

Suleman Mukaish, aged 27, targeted the vulnerable victim in Lyndhurst Road.

The victim, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, received support from specially-trained officers. She reported the offence to a member of the public who then called police.

Mukaish was arrested at London Gatwick Airport two days after the offence having booked a one-way ticket to leave the country. He was subsequently charged with rape, which he admitted in court on 13 April.

Mukaish, a Pakistani national who was studying in the UK, of Cambridge Road, Worthing, appeared for sentence at Hove Crown Court on 23 June where he was jailed for 11 years and three months.

The court was told how the incident happened at about 7.30pm on 11 March this year. The victim was found by a witness returning to their vehicle, and informed the witness she had been raped.

“I could see she was in a bad way,” the witness said.

Police launched an investigation and witnesses came forward to report vital information.

Detectives were able to piece together CCTV footage which showed Mukaish grabbing the victim and taking her to the car park, where she was raped. They also found a fingerprint and handprint matching Mukaish on a car at the scene of the crime.

Detective Superintendent Andrew Harbour said:

“I would like to commend the victim for her bravery and courage and for her support of the investigation. Also I would like to thank the many witnesses and members of the public who helped her at the scene and who came forward to report information to the police. This information and support from the community was vital to ensure we secured a conviction in this case.

“I would also like to commend the dedication, professionalism and determination of the investigative team, whose painstaking work in gathering evidence and following every line of enquiry was instrumental in securing a compelling case to support a vulnerable victim and bring a dangerous offender to justice.

“Despite answering ‘no comment’ during police interviews and making a short statement to deny the offence, when presented with the strength of our evidence, Mukaish chose to plead guilty in court.

“This case shows our determination to catch offenders, and Mukaish is now serving a significant custodial sentence.”

“We take reports of rape and sexual offences extremely seriously, and tackling incidents of violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a priority for Sussex Police."