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Graeme Dott, 49, jailed for seven years and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing two children. The 49-year-old, from Glasgow, will remain on the Sex Offenders Register for the rest of his life.

Dott denied two charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy between 1993 and 2010. A jury at the High Court in Glasgow found him guilty in August 2026 after a five-day trial. Lord Harrower sentenced him on 29 September 2026 at the High Court in Edinburgh. The term was backdated to 24 August, when he was remanded in custody.

He showed no emotion as sentence was passed, nodding to someone in the public gallery as he was led away. During the judge’s remarks he repeatedly shook his head.

The offences

The first victim was a girl of about nine. The abuse began in 1993, when Dott was 16 or 17, and continued until 1996. Police contacted him about those allegations in 2001, but no charges followed. The woman, now in her 40s, gave a further statement in 2025.

The second victim was a boy of about eight. That abuse began around 2006 — the year Dott won the World Snooker Championship — and continued until 2010. The boy is now a man in his 20s.

The offence of lewd and libidinous practices covers sexual crimes against children committed before 1 December 2010. It was abolished in 2009 but remains the correct charge for earlier conduct.

The court heard that Dott warned both children they would not be believed if they told anyone. He denied the allegations at trial and described them as “disgusting.”

Judge’s remarks

Lord Harrower said each victim was vulnerable for reasons beyond their age. Dott’s conduct, he said, “bore the hallmarks of grooming”: he rewarded the children with treats and presented the abuse as a game. The judge said Dott had robbed them of “a significant part of their childhood” and that the abuse was “a gross violation of trust.”

The victims, the court was told, had lived with “overwhelming emotions of fear, shame and anger,” with effects on their mental health into adulthood.

Social work reports assessed Dott as posing a “below average risk of reoffending.” Because he maintains his innocence, the judge said he could not treat remorse as a mitigating factor. The court also heard that Dott has already faced threats in prison and has been moved as a result.

Mitigation and previous record

Euan Dow, representing Dott, said the father of two is now separated from his wife but “continues to enjoy the support of his family and friends.” He said Dott has “long-standing mental health issues” and that his personal and professional reputations had been destroyed.

Dott has two previous convictions, both minor road traffic offences, from 2013 and 2015.

Prosecution comment

Procurator Fiscal Faye Cook, of the Crown Office, said: “Graeme Dott achieved success and public admiration but, in private, he exploited the trust of two children to abuse and coerce them. Dott’s criminal behaviour has been his downfall and he now faces the consequences of his actions.”

She added that “justice has no time limit” and urged other victims of historical abuse to come forward.

Sporting sanctions

The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association suspended Dott from all professional activity on 9 April 2025. After the conviction it permanently revoked his membership. He was removed from the World Snooker Tour Hall of Fame and relegated from the professional ranking list at the end of the 2025/26 season.

Dott won the world title in 2006 by beating Peter Ebdon at the Crucible. He was also a finalist in 2004 and 2010.

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A registered sex offender has been jailed for nine years for the sexual assault of a vulnerable woman in Bridgwater.

Darren Bradley, 61, of no fixed abode, Bridgwater, pleaded guilty to sexual assault by penetration and the breach of an interim Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court on Tuesday 15 September.

Bradley committed his offences against a woman who was alone and vulnerable in Bridgwater town centre at around 11.30pm on Saturday 4 April.

He then proceeded to walk his victim through the town before she was able to gain the attention of a member of the public, who intervened and alerted the police. Bradley was later arrested, charged and remanded into custody on Thursday 9 April.

The custodial sentence handed to Bradley includes an extended period in prison with the judge acknowledging the significant risk he poses to members of the public. He has an extensive history in sexual offending, with a pattern of targeting lone women.

His victim thankfully did not suffer serious injury, but she was supported throughout the investigation and has been offered access to specialist support services she may benefit from. 

DIO Sophie Lovell, officer in the case from our Criminal Investigations Department, said:

“I would like to acknowledge the courage and strength shown by the victim in coming forward and reporting Bradley’s offending, and supporting the subsequent investigation and prosecution.

“This bravery has played a significant role in securing this conviction and ensuring that a dangerous individual has been removed from the community for a substantial period of time.

“I would also like to express my sincere thanks to the member of the public who assisted the victim on the night of the incident. Their willingness to step in and offer support made a real difference, and it is something for which the victim remains very grateful for.”

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A man has been jailed for more than 20 years after sexually abusing two girls and a woman.

Jawhir Kasir from Coventry sexually assaulted two girls between 2006 and 2008, and in 2010 he attempted to rape a third woman.

By last year, all three women had bravely come forward to speak to police about the abuse Kasir has subjected them to.

We launched an investigation and to capture the best evidence possible we video recorded our interviews with the women.

This meant that when Kasir stood trial, the videos were played to the court instead of the women repeating their statements in person.

Following the video-recorded interviews (VRI), we had enough evidence to arrest Kasir on suspicion of a string of sexual offences.

The 47-year-old was arrested at Birmingham Airport on 26 November last year and was subsequently charged.

Kasir of no fixed address was convicted of seven sexual offences including attempted rape following a trial earlier this year.

On 22 September at Warwick Crown Court, he was sentenced to 22 years in prison.

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A paedophile who preyed on a child in Hereford and Leeds has been sentenced to eight years and six months in prison.

Samuel Sutcliffe, 29, of Rothwell, Leeds, was convicted at Worcester Crown Court on Friday (25 September) of the following offences: -

• Two counts of penetrative sexual activity with a child aged 13 to 15
• One count of non-penetrative sexual activity with a child aged 13 to 15
• Two counts of causing/inciting non-penetrative sexual activity with a child aged 13 to 15
• Two counts of taking an indecent photo or pseudo photo of a child

Sutcliffe was sentenced to a total of eight years and six months in prison, ordered to register as a sex offender for ten years, made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) for ten years and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £190.

He began contacting his victim in 2021 via an online gaming platform before adding him as a friend on Facebook and then progressing the conversation on to a WhatsApp chat using pseudonyms.

Sutcliffe (pictured) began sending her indecent images of himself and put pressure on her to meet him which she did. He then made her perform sexual acts on him, which he also did to the victim, that eventually led to sexual intercourse on several occasions. 

Alarm bells were raised by the victim’s carers after she went missing to meet Sutcliffe and police were alerted. He was subsequently arrested by South Yorkshire Police in Leeds.  

Detective Constable Lia Williams of Hereford CID said:

“We are pleased to get this custodial term for Sutcliffe, who preyed on a vulnerable teenage girl for his own perverted gratification.

“We hope this shows we take reports of child sexual exploitation seriously and will always act when such incidents are reported to us.

“This case also highlights the need for responsible adults to monitor their children’s online activities and report any concerns to us if they feel something is not right or they may be being exploited.”

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A Rochester man who sexually abused a child has been jailed for more than 20 years.

Marty Hunter committed the offences over 3 years, often threatening the victim they would get into trouble if anyone was told what was happening.

The victim reported the abuse in 2021 after listening to advice in an NSPCC presentation.

Hunter was interviewed, denied the allegations, and was subsequently charged with 13 offences including rape and sexual assault.

The 56 year old of Sir Evelyn Road pleaded not guilty and was convicted on all counts following a trial at Maidstone Crown Court.

On Friday 25 September 2026, Hunter was jailed for 21 years and will serve another year on licence upon his release. He was also made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

Investigating officer Detective Constable Thabi Hollingsworth said:

‘Hunter targeted the victim over a period of years. He subjected them to the most appalling and terrifying campaign of abuse, using threats to stop them reporting it.

‘The victim has been incredibly brave in coming forward and giving evidence, having to relive their ordeal. I hope that they can now move forward knowing Hunter will be serving a lengthy prison sentence.’

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Detectives have praised a victim for her courage in coming forward after she was sexually assaulted by a nurse while unwell in hospital.

A woman aged in her 30s was taken for treatment at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital after becoming unwell during the early hours of Sunday 30 July 2023.

When she arrived at the hospital she was assessed in the emergency department before being moved to another room.

As she was alone in the room with nurse Ernest Paul Cruz, he said that she needed to change and he assisted taking her clothes off.

During this he began touching her inappropriately and proceeded to sexually assault her.

The victim disclosed what had happened to a female nurse the following morning and police were notified.

Officers attended the defendants home address, and the 38-year-old was arrested later that same day.

A full investigation was launched by detectives to compile evidence and Cruz was subsequently charged.

After the victim bravely gave evidence at trial, he was found guilty of sexual assault and assault by penetration. He was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Monday 28 September 2026 to seven years in prison. He was also made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, a restraining order and placed on the sex offenders register.

Detective Constable Jordan Hopkins, of Dorset Police, said:

The victim was in a vulnerable position, having been admitted to hospital when unwell, at the time she was sexually assaulted by Ernest Cruz.

She has shown immense courage in coming forward to disclose what happened to her, support our investigation and give evidence during the trial.

I hope the bravery has shown gives strength to other victims of sexual offences and encourages them to come forward in the knowledge that we will take them seriously, victims will be supported and we will do all we can to ensure perpetrators are held to account.

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Connor Temple, 28, of Whitehope Close, Bransholme, Hull, admitted distributing indecent images of children and failing to register devices he was required to declare under a sexual harm prevention order.

Hull Crown Court heard that police received information Temple had indecent images of children. Officers seized his devices and found a mobile phone containing 10 videos or images: four in Category A, five in Category B and one in Category C. The material had been shared on WhatsApp between 7 and 11 November 2024.

Temple also admitted three breaches of a sexual harm prevention order on 16 July this year. The devices he should have registered were a tablet, a mobile phone and a PlayStation.

Prosecutor Natalie Dean said: “He had not registered them within the required time frame.” In interview, Temple accepted that. “He did not give a reason in interview,” Miss Dean said. She told the court: “There is a risk of very serious harm to children.”

Temple had been in custody since 17 July.

Previous conviction

On 14 January 2025, Temple received a 12-month suspended prison sentence, 80 hours’ unpaid work and 30 days’ rehabilitation after admitting three offences of making indecent images of children and possessing extreme pornography on 10 August 2022. He was made subject to a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and required to register as a sex offender for 10 years.

That case began after police searched his home following information about online activity. Two mobile phones contained 49 Category A images and 46 videos, 35 Category B images and four videos, and 36 Category C images. The court was told the files showed the abuse of very young children, including victims aged three or four who were in “pain and distress.” Police also found an extreme image of bestiality involving a woman and a dog. Temple had used search terms to find the material. He first denied sharing images, then admitted that was untrue and pleaded guilty. The earlier hearing described the material as “disgusting and outrageous.”

Mitigation and sentence

Holly Thompson, mitigating, said custody had been “a severe wake-up call for this defendant.” She said Temple had relapsed into a cocaine addiction he had previously managed and forgot to register the three devices. “He knows that he should have done better but it simply slipped his mind,” she said.

“There is no suggestion of any offences being committed on the devices or the phone. He has been very candid. His time in custody has allowed him to reflect. He has now come to an acceptance that it is something that he needs to work on. He has an interest in children.”

Before remand, Temple had been working as a chef in a Japanese restaurant and had a trial for another chef job.

The court imposed 20 days’ rehabilitation. Temple must register as a sex offender for five years, pay a £114 victim surcharge, and the seized devices will be forfeited.

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A sex attacker who pretended to be a taxi driver so he could kidnap and rape a young woman in Brighton has been jailed for 20 years.

In the early hours of Sunday, 3 July, 2022, Ruckling Ramsay was driving around Brighton city centre in his silver Mercedes.

He picked up a vulnerable, 19-year-old woman and pressured her into sniffing white powder.

The woman was then subjected to a horrific ordeal of multiple rapes and sexual assaults, as Ramsay drove her around various areas including Shoreham Power Station and remote locations on the South Downs.

One of the attacks was at knifepoint.

At around 9.30am the victim was able to text a friend, who tracked her location and followed Ramsay’s car, before picking up the victim when she was able to escape.

The incident was reported to Sussex Police and the victim was given specialist support, while Ramsay was traced through his registration number and arrested.

In his car officers found condoms and lubricant, as well as items proving the victim had been in the vehicle.

His phone location data showed he had been prowling Brighton city centre for some time that evening and had searched for solicitors following the incident.

Ramsay, 61, of Osprey Close in Wanstead, London, was released on conditional bail while evidence was gathered to secure a charge.

On 21 January, 2024, Met officers began an investigation following a report from another victim in Brixton, South London, which was overwhelmingly similar to the Brighton attack.

Ramsay had abducted her and subjected her to a series of non-consensual sexual acts while in his vehicle, causing significant fear and distress.

The Met Police obtained key evidence through DNA from the victim’s clothing matching the suspects. They also secured vehicle tracking evidence showing the suspect’s car in the vicinity of the offence at the relevant time, further corroborating the victim's statement. 

Ramsay was subsequently charged with three counts of rape, kidnap and sexual assault by penetration in relation to the Sussex Police investigation. He was charged with kidnap, kidnap with the intention to commit a sexual offence and sexual assault in relation to the Metropolitan Police investigation.

During the trial, the victim of a similar incident in 2009, in which Ramsay was the prime suspect, provided live bad character evidence. The 2009 investigation was never formally brought to charge.

Ramsay was found guilty of all counts at Inner London Crown Court on 21 May 2026 and was sentenced on Monday, September 7 at the same court.

Ramsay was sentenced to 20 years in prison and was given an additional three years and six months extended licence.

Detective Chief Inspector Steve Cobbett said: “Women and girls should be safe to live their lives without falling victim to predatory offenders.

“They should not have to fear for their safety when they are simply trying to get home at night, and we are doing all we can to make sure they are protected.  

“We believe there may be more women who have been targeted by Ramsay. We would encourage them to come forward so we can get them the justice they deserve.

“Ruckling Ramsay is now safely behind bars where he will remain for many years to come.

“In Brighton we work closely with partners including Night Safety Marshals and licensed venues, with officers and marshals carrying out high visibility patrols linked to the wider safety network in our towns and cities.

“If you are a victim of crime or feel someone is vulnerable or in danger, please report to officers, security staff or call 999 in an emergency.”

Metropolitan Police Detective Constable Kieran Mulvaney who worked on the investigation said:

“Our thoughts remain firmly with the victim, whose courage in coming forward after such a deeply traumatic experience has been remarkable. Her report has been central to securing this conviction and ensuring a dangerous offender is held accountable.

“This outcome reflects the determination of our officers to pursue justice, using every piece of evidence available to support the victim and bring the perpetrator before the courts. We encourage anyone who has experienced sexual violence to report it – you will be listened to, taken seriously, and supported throughout.

“Tackling violence against women and girls remains a top priority for the Met, and we are relentlessly focused on bringing offenders to justice and protecting those most vulnerable in our communities.”

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Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been jailed after raping and sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in South Oxfordshire.

Glen Stone, aged 37, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court after being found guilty by a jury of rape, sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault by touching following a five-day trial.

Stone was sentenced to nine years' imprisonment for rape. He received a concurrent nine-year sentence for sexual assault by penetration and a concurrent six-month sentence for sexual assault by touching.

The court also imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 15 years, placed Stone on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely and granted an indefinite restraining order protecting the victim.

The offences took place on 13 December 2025 in South Oxfordshire.

The victim was dragged by Stone into a room where he raped and sexually assaulted her.

Investigating officer Specialist Investigator Pippa Sharman, of Abingdon CID, said:

"I am pleased that Glen Stone is now facing the consequences of his actions and that he has been held accountable for the horrific offences he committed.

"This conviction is in no small part due to the remarkable bravery, resilience and courage shown by the victim. From the moment she reported what happened, she has supported this investigation and criminal justice process with immense strength.

"I hope today's sentence demonstrates that Thames Valley Police will always take reports of sexual offences seriously and will work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice.

"Nobody should have to experience what this young woman endured. We will not tolerate sexual offending of any kind, and we remain committed to supporting victims and pursuing those responsible.”

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A Minster-on-Sea man has been jailed for raping two children.

Martyn Hall, 48, was arrested in May 2021 the same day his offences against one of the victims were reported to the police.

During the course of enquiries, a second victim was identified and Hall was subsequently charged with several offences, including rape and sexual assault of a child.

While awaiting trial, Hall was made subject to an interim Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). Officers regularly checked his compliance with the conditions and, in August 2025, uncovered indecent images of children on his phone.

Court

Hall was further charged with this offence and pleaded not guilty to all the indictments at Maidstone Crown Court. He was convicted following a trial and sentenced on Friday 25 September 2026 to 15 years and 6 months’ imprisonment.

When he becomes eligible for parole, Hall will serve a further one year on licence. He was also given a 15-year SHPO and placed on the sex offenders’ register for life.

Detective Constable Jessica Grigson said:

‘Hall put two young victims through an appalling ordeal and at no time has shown any signs of remorse.

‘I would like to commend his victims who bravely supported us throughout our investigation and the court proceedings. The strength of the evidence they provided allowed our officers to build a case that led jurors to rightly convict him.

‘I hope his victims can now find some closure now this criminal is behind bars for some time’

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A man has been jailed for more than three years today (Friday 25 September) for possessing more than 5,000 child abuse images.

Christopher Luck, aged 62, pleaded guilty to six counts of making indecent images and two counts of distributing indecent images of children, as well as one count of possession of extreme pornography, prohibited images of children and cocaine.

The long-running and complex investigation began in 2024 when Luck was subjected to a warrant at his then-home address in St Albans, having been linked to uploading child abuse images to the internet.

When detectives analysed his devices, they found 1,416 Category A images, depicting the most serious abuse that can be committed by adults against children. He also had 1,315 Category B images and 2,493 Category C images.

Luck, formerly of Albion Street in Dunstable, also had 144 images of extreme pornography and 21 prohibited images of children.

Detectives linked him to online discussions with like-minded individuals about the sexual abuse of children, during which he boasted about his lack of morals.

Luck was arrested in June of this year and remanded into custody.

He was sentenced at St Albans Crown Court for a total of three years and two months in prison, and was also handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Luck will be required to serve half his sentence before completing the rest on licence, and he will remain on the sex offenders’ register for life.

Detective Constable Natasha Martin, from the Child Online Safeguarding Team, said:

“Christopher Luck is a dangerous and predatory offender.

“He had more than 5,000 indecent images of children on his devices and would openly message others online about his abuse.

“The possession of indecent images of children is not a victimless crime. Each image represents the abuse of a child and has a real-world impact.

“Luck possessed more than 1,400 images of the worst type of child abuse imaginable, and he will now be held accountable for his actions and forced to spend time behind bars.

“I’d like to thank my colleagues for their diligent and tireless work in bringing this offender to justice.”

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Convicted rapist sentenced in absence to 5½ years.

Navjot Singh, 25, last known at The Oval, Whitehaven, is a fugitive after failing to attend both his trial and sentencing at Carlisle Crown Court. A jury convicted him in July of raping an 18-year-old woman in a Workington churchyard on 20 August 2023. In his absence he was jailed for five and a half years, placed on the Sex Offender Register for life, and made subject to a sexual harm prevention order. A warrant for his arrest remains outstanding.

Singh had denied the offence. He also cut contact with his legal team. Police later checked his workplace without success. Court was told he had been working in the Carlisle area but his employer said he had been absent since November last year. “His brother hasn’t seen him for six months,” prosecutor Tim Evans told the court.

The victim had been at Padua’s nightclub on Washington Street, Workington — now closed — on the same night Singh had been drinking after work. He met her there, kissed her, and took her outside. Judge David Pugh said: “She did not wish to go with the defendant and told him so.” Despite her protests he dragged her into a nearby churchyard. “Once there, notwithstanding her protests and notwithstanding that by this time she was crying, he began to assault her.” He then raped her.

CCTV showed Singh running from the scene and hiding behind cars. He was “plainly aware of precisely what he had done,” Mr Evans said. Singh had no previous convictions.

The victim and her mother sat in the public gallery for the sentencing. Mr Evans summarised her impact statement: “She talks about suffering emotionally since the attack.” The court heard she has post-traumatic stress and nightmares, struggles to sleep and sometimes wakes in tears, and is now afraid to go out, preferring to stay at home. “When she does go out, she’s constantly looking around to check if anybody is there,” Mr Evans said. The judge also recorded her loss of independence, sleep problems and self-harming.

Singh remains at large. Anyone with information should contact Cumbria Police.

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A Sheerness child abuser who bragged of raping his victims online has been jailed for 22 years.

Earlier this year, David Hooper had been convicted of 17 offences including rape, sexual assault and causing a child to engage in sexual activity.

Crimes

Hooper molested and raped two victims between 2004 and 2013, later bragging about his crimes on private chats.

During this same period, he strangled another girl and subjected her to physical torture, including making her do gruelling exercises until she would throw up.

When Hooper, who lived in the Marine Town area, was arrested on 6 September 2025, four extendable batons, a knife and a zombie knife were also located in his home.

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The 57 year old denied having committed any crimes but a Maidstone Crown Court jury unanimously convicted him on Monday 15 June 2026 of all 17 counts.

At the same court on Friday 25 September, he was sentenced to 22 years in jail with a further 6 years on licence. Hooper was also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be put on the sex offenders’ register.

Investigating officer DC Lucas Melella said:

‘These victims went through sustained horrific abuse and Hooper’s depravity will have lifelong consequences for them.

‘Boasting online of his crimes demonstrates not only his remorselessness but also his pride in having committed these sickening crimes.

‘The length of his sentence reflects the seriousness of his offending, and we are satisfied he will now spend a significant number of years behind bars where he can’t harm anyone else.‘We commend his victims for their bravery and strength throughout this process and we hope this prison sentence will give them some sense of justice.’

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A man from Swansea has been jailed after he was found guilty of historic sexual offences carried out against a child.

49-year-old James Miller, from Sandfields, carried out multiple offences against the same victim between 1993 and 2001.

Miller raped the victim when she was 12 years old, having enacted indecent and sexual assaults against the victim on no fewer than ten occasions.

The victim came forward to report Miller’s abuse to police in 2023.

On September 10, Miller was found guilty of rape of a female under 16, five counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14, and two counts of gross indecency with a girl under 14.

He has today been sentenced to a special custodial sentence of 16 years in custody plus one year on licence. He must serve two-thirds of this sentence before he becomes eligible to appear before a parole board. 

He has also been made subject of an indefinite restraining order against the victim, and is subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and to indefinite sex offender notification requirements.

Detective Constable Jacquetta Jones said:

“James Miller’s crimes were horrendous and made his defenceless child victim’s life a living hell.

“Not only did his sexual abuse rob her of her childhood, it has also taken years of her adult life, and no doubt will be a trauma that the victim will carry with her for the rest of her life.

“We are immensely proud of the victim for showing the bravery to come forward, and now that James Miller is going to prison, we hope that in the future the burden caused to her by his actions can begin to alleviate.”

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A woman, who was subjected to a pattern of abuse at the hands of a 43-year-old man from Bolton, has seen justice after a jury found him guilty of four counts of rape. He previously pleaded guilty to controlling and coercive behaviour and S47 assault.

Dean Holmes (19/01/1983) of The Highgrove, Bolton, has today been sentenced to 14 years and 3 months in prison after a brave woman came forward to report to us the abuse she suffered.

Holmes repeatedly forced the survivor to engage in sexual activity with him, despite her repeated refusals and requests to stop, and he raped her on numerous occasions. He also assaulted her and verbally berated her over a period of two years.

His abuse wasn’t limited to physical, and Holmes displayed significant signs of controlling and coercive behaviour against the survivor. He forced her to cut ties with her friends and family members, and constantly checked up on her and tracked her movements when she was out.

After the survivor courageously came forward and his arrest in October 2025, Holmes consistently denied all of the offences and continued to blame the survivor. But a jury held him accountable for his behaviour and found him guilty at a trial for rape.

Detective Constable Paul Milligan from our Bolton Criminal Investigation Department, and OIC for this case, said:

"I'd firstly like to thank the victim for her incredible courage in bringing this case to the courts.

"Her strength in coming forward and supporting this whole investigation has helped us keep Holmes behind bars for the damage, hurt, and trauma he caused.

"The survivor's life had been dictated by Holmes for too long, and I hope, whilst this sentence does not take back the pain she endured, it helps her feel a sense of closure and security.

"If you see the signs of controlling and coercive behaviour, or physical abuse, coming forward is always the right thing to do, and we urge you to do so in your own time.

"Nobody deserves to go through this, or any type of abuse, and your care is always our priority.

"No matter when these offences take place, and no matter how small you think it may be, we urge people to contact us and report it. We will always respond and treat you with the utmost care, respect and sincerity."