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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.

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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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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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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."

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Convicted: Iranian Asylum Seeker Hossein Mohmoudi Found Guilty of Attempted Rape

Hossein Mohmoudi, a 35-year-old Iranian asylum seeker, has been convicted of attempted rape at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

Mohmoudi denied the offence, claiming he has a “micropenis” and is obese, and therefore could not have carried out the attack. He also cited low libido. Consultant urologist Dr George Fowlis told the court Mohmoudi’s penis was “normal”.

The court heard that in 2024, while living in an asylum hostel in London, Mohmoudi stalked a woman for around an hour after her Christmas party. He followed her for approximately three miles, crossing the road when she did and boarding the same bus, before attempting to rape her in an alleyway. A passing cyclist intervened and called police.

Officers arrested Mohmoudi two days later at his home after reviewing 30 hours of CCTV.

Mohmoudi had five previous convictions in Germany (two for assault and three for criminal damage). He left Iran in 2014 and entered the UK illegally via Turkey, Greece, Germany and France.

It was also heard that Mohmoudi had previously been reported to police for stalking a woman walking her dog. He admitted chatting on a fetish website the day before the attack, claiming it was “helpful for my English language”. Prosecutor Christiaan Moll replied: “There are other ways to improve your English…”

Defence barrister David Harounoff argued the incident lasted only 27 seconds — too short a time for Mohmoudi to attempt rape given his alleged medical issues.

During the assault the victim shouted: “Wait! Wait! Wait! F*** you! Back off! F*** off! F***!”

Detective Inspector Thomas Meaden said:  

“The victim has shown great strength throughout what has been an extremely hard experience. I hope this outcome provides some measure of justice.  

“Mohmudi is predator who poses danger to any women and girls he may cross. Had he not been interrupted by a brave member of the public, he intended to commit further harm.  

“I would like to thank the person who intervened and supported the victim ahead of officers arriving, and to commend all involved for their diligent work. Officers trawled 30 hours of CCTV to track Mohmudi, following him from the scene of the attack to his home address – resulting in his swift arrest two days later.”

Mohmoudi will be sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Wednesday, 29 July.

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A ‘dangerous predator’ has been jailed for more than 10 years for the rape of a teenage girl and for engaging in sexual activity with other teenage girls.

Pascal Bitton, 35, of Weston-super-Mare, was sentenced at North Somerset Court on Thursday 11 June.

He was found guilty of rape, sexual assault, inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity, engage in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl, two counts of offering to supply a class A drug, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, and possession of an offensive weapon, following a trial at the same court on Wednesday 18 March.

He was sentenced to imprisonment for 10 years and six months and issued with an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

Bitton approached each girl while they were alone and obtained their contact details. He then provided them with lifts in his vehicle and while doing so, offered and supplied them with quantities of alcohol and/or drugs. Once the girls were isolated and under the influence, Bitton sexually abused them.

Bitton was found guilty of his offending on Child Exploitation Awareness Day, and the sentencing is the result of a child sexual exploitation investigation which spanned several years. We maintained contact with the victims throughout the investigation, offering them access to any support services they may benefit from.

One of the girls involved wrote to Avon and Somerset Police following the trial and said:

“You were so helpful and just generally amazing and now I never have to worry about him again thanks to their work. Communication and explanation of what was going on were exactly how I asked them for and they could not have been any better. I felt heard throughout the whole process and any decision I made was respected. I am eternally grateful.”

DS Olly Stokes, a member of Avon and Somerset Police’s Child Sexual Exploitation Team (Topaz), said: 

“This result has helped to disrupt a dangerous predator and ensured that children are safeguarded from further harm.

“I would like to recognise the bravery shown by the girls involved for supporting an investigation into Bitton’s offending, which has been vital in ensuring someone who poses a serious risk to girls is taken off our streets.

“We want to remind any victim of a sexual offence that they will be heard, believed and supported, and a thorough investigation will be carried out, no matter how long ago the offending took place.”

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A 34-year-old man from Southampton has been jailed for six years and two months for child sex offences.

John Joseph Sullivan, of Wharncliffe Road, Southampton, was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday (17 June).

He had previously pleaded guilty to 31 counts of sexual assault of a child aged under 13 years, taking, making and distributing indecent images of a child, voyeurism and possession of extreme pornography. The incidents occurred in 2023.

Sullivan was first arrested in January this year. Following an examination of his electronic devices, he was subsequently charged and remanded in custody.

As well as the time he will now spend behind bars, he was also handed an extended licence period of three years and ten months, which he will serve upon his release from prison.

Sullivan was also made subject to a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will remain on the Sex Offenders’ Register indefinitely.

Speaking after sentencing, DC Aimee Scott-Molloy, of the Internet Child Abuse Team, said:

“I’m pleased that justice has been served for the young victim and their family, and that Sullivan is behind bars, where he belongs.

“He is now locked up and no longer able to harm any other young person, ensuring children and the wider community are safer as a result.

“Sullivan stole the innocence of this child, but I would like to place on record my praise and admiration for the child and their family.

“They have shown incredible strength, courage and determination throughout this investigation.

“While I know this outcome won’t rid the victim and their family of the memories of what Sullivan did, I truly hope it allows them to move forward, safe in the knowledge that he is now locked up.”

Directly addressing other victims of sex offences, DC Scott-Molloy, said: “I really hope this sentence will reassure victims and their families that they will be listened to when reporting similar incidents to us.

“We encourage other victims to come forward and speak to us. We take allegations of this nature extremely seriously and work hard to bring offenders to justice.

“This case should also be a very clear message to other offenders out there that we will always work tirelessly to ensure you are brought to justice.”

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A rapist has been jailed for 16 years following an investigation by our City of Manchester CID.

Bilal Alfroh, (2/12/91), of Gorton, had been found guilty of several counts of rape and actual bodily harm.

He also admitted an additional count of actual bodily harm and was jailed at Minshull Crown Court on 19 June 2026.

He will serve at least two-thirds of his sentence and has a lifetime restraining order against his victim.

His female victim prepared a statement for court, in which she said:

“I would like to thank everyone who was with me, supported me and made me feel that I was never alone.

“Even those I may have only seen once but who made me feel safe at that moment, thanks for everything.

''I hope that one day I can forget all this and start living again. Thank you for taking the time to listen to what I had to say.''

Alfroh carried out a sustained campaign of physical and sexual violence against his victim, including throwing a gym weight and pouring hot tea over her.

Detective Constable Adam Gawecki said:

“The victim has shown immense bravery in reporting these horrific crimes so Alfroh could be brought to justice.

“In her statement, she detailed the impact this horrific series of incidents has had on her - how it has impacted on her ability to socialize, and how it affects her sleep and depression.

“The victim detailed how the defendant would become aggressive towards her and raped her multiple times.”

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A former Devon & Cornwall Police officer has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to three charges of Misconduct in Public Office.

Ex-Police Constable James Stillman, aged 32, of Chard, was sentenced when he appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Friday 19 June.

He pleaded guilty to two charges when he appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Friday 1 May. He had previously pleaded guilty to the third charge.

Stillman was charged with misconduct in a public office by having sexual intercourse with a vulnerable female whilst on duty following an incident on 1 September 2025. He had attended her home address to take a statement after she had reported being assaulted.

In an initial police interview, he denied that any sexual activity had taken place but later admitted that they had had sex while he was on duty.

In relation to a different victim, he was charged with misconduct in public office after he engaged in inappropriate sexual messaging and sexual touching of a vulnerable teenaged girl who he met through the course of his duties.

The charges relate to his time as a Devon and Cornwall Police officer. Stillman has also previously served as a Special Constable with Avon and Somerset Constabulary.

Stillman was arrested immediately when reports were made to police and was suspended from duty following his initial arrest.

He resigned from the force and was also subject to an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing.

Assistant Chief Constable Glen Mayhew said:

“James Stillman had a role to undertake in these instances in his trusted capacity as a police officer.

“In these separate cases, he was supposed to be supporting two women, ensure their welfare and safeguard them from coming to any further harm.

“Instead, he has abused his position of power and authority to target his victims for his own needs in the knowledge that they were unlikely to report his actions to the police.

“Both victims have shown great courage in reporting these incidents to us so they could be fully investigated, and they have remained engaged throughout the judicial process.

“We expect all our officers and staff to maintain high levels of professional standards and behaviour and Stillman has shown a disregard for this expectation, which is totally unacceptable.

“Any wrongdoing or unacceptable behaviour such as this will be subject to robust action and ensuring the highest standards and ethics within the Force remains a top priority.

“We remain committed to improving the service we provide to victims of violence against women and girls.”