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A Devon sex offender targeted vulnerable young girls online and incited them into sharing degrading sexual content and carrying out self-harm. 

Miles Goninon, 29, was also found in possession of thousands of indecent images and videos of children spanning all three categories. 

Goninon, from the Winkleigh area of Devon, was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Thursday 23 April after pleading guilty to 25 offences including possession and distribution of indecent images of children (all categories), engaging in sexual communications with children and causing a child to engage in a sexual act.

Goninon was jailed for 12 years. He was made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order until further order and placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

The court heard how Goninon targeted numerous vulnerable young girls online through Snapchat, gaining their trust before abusing them.

The offending came to light when Police received intelligence reporting that a user of a Snapchat account associated with Goninon’s email address had engaged in conversation with a child online and asked her for an indecent video of herself.

The account was traced to Goninon’s home address and in June 2024 officers executed a warrant and arrested Goninon.

As a result of the warrant, a large number of devices were seized and later found to contain a huge catalogue of troubling child sex abuse material and explicit conversations with children.

Investigation showed that Goninon was operating multiple Snapchat accounts pretending to be teenagers and had also distributed child abuse material to others.

Goninon was found in possession of hundreds of indecent videos and images of victims that he had requested and filmed virtually himself.

Some of the victims were identified from their Snapchat usernames and home visits then carried out by police. Victims of Goninon were placed around the world. Many of not been identified. 

Goninon denied any criminal wrongdoing in his interviews.

The sentencing judge described Goninon as taking no responsibility for the horrendous impact his crimes had on his victims and showing very limited empathy.

Following the sentencing, Detective Inspector Simon Foster said: “This was a complex and extremely disturbing investigation led by the Devon and Cornwall Paedophile Online Investigation Team. 

“The officers involved have shown incredible dedication to identify and safeguard as many children as possible. 

“Due to the nature of his offending, our specialist officers had to examine a huge amount of traumatic material to ensure all lines of enquiry were pursued. 

“Miles Goninon showed no remorse or care for his victims and was driven by his sadistic desires to harm children. 

“We welcome today’s sentence and hope this conviction serves as a stark warning to those with an unlawfully blurred view of consent and the wider implications of the sexual abuse of children. 

“I would also like to thank all the identified victims in this case for their bravery and courage in coming forward. It’s not an easy thing to disclose something very personal to you, particularly when it relates to sexual offences. 

“I hope this investigation highlights that the police take sexual allegations seriously, you will be believed, and we will always support you. 

“We believe there are still hundreds of victims targeted by Miles Goninon that our specialist victim ID officers continue to try and identify. 

“He often used his true name as usernames so if anyone feels they have been targeted by his offending, please get in contact so we can support you.

“We will never stop investigating online offences to safeguard children and protect the public from those who seek to hurt children. For those tempted to engage in this type of behaviour, our message is simple: we are watching you, you will be caught, and you can expect a knock at the door from us very soon.”

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A 70-year-old man has been given an Order of Lifelong Restriction (OLR) and a custodial sentence of seven years after being convicted of non-recent sexual offences.

Russell Pender’s crimes took place at various locations in Edinburgh, Midlothian and Fife between 1972 and 2021.

He was found guilty of a number of serious sexual offences, including the rape of a child, and placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow in December 2025.

The OLR means the parole board will only consider a date for Pender’s release once he has served his full sentence and his risk to the public has been assessed. He would also be subject to conditions and monitoring for the rest of his life.

Detective Inspector Keith Taylor said:

“Pender is a dangerous sexual predator who preyed on people in the most horrific way. 

“I only hope they take some comfort from knowing their abuser is now behind bars and facing the consequences of his despicable actions.

“I know how difficult it can be to report crimes of this nature and would like to commend the victims for their honesty and strength during the investigation. Their information was vital in helping us build our case against Pender.

“Police Scotland is committed to fully investigating all reports of sexual crime - no matter who the perpetrator is or how much time has passed.

“I would urge anyone who has experienced any form of abuse to please contact us. We have specially trained support officers and work closely with partner agencies to ensure those responsible are held accountable and brought to justice.” 

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A man who repeatedly raped a vulnerable woman and forced her to have sex with multiple men in an incident at his home has been jailed following an investigation by West Yorkshire Police’s Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Team.

The team launched an investigation in October 2022 after the victim reported being raped by Cleveland Wyatt and by several other men and badly beaten at an address in the Chapeltown area of Leeds.

Officers carried out enquiries into the incidents and arrested Wyatt and another man in March 2023.

After consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, both men were charged with several sexual offences.

Following a trial at Leeds Crown Court in February this year, Wyatt was found guilty of four offences. His co-defendant was found not guilty on all counts.

Wyatt was convicted of one count of rape of the victim between 31 July 2022 and 1 September 2022, and of another count of rape relating to three additional occasions during the same period.

He was also convicted of two counts of causing the victim to engage in penetrative sexual activity without her consent between 1 September 2022 and 31 October 2022 in relation to an incident involving the other men.

Despite extensive enquiries, officers were unable to identify the other men involved in the offences.

Officers supported the victim throughout the investigation and the trial, and she was able to give her evidence under special measures that allowed her account and cross-examination to be video recorded in advance to reduce the impact of the court process on her.

Today, Wyatt, aged 62, of Ederoyd Drive, Pudsey, was sentenced to 21 years in prison. He was placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

The victim provided a Victim Personal Statement to the court. In it she said: “Immediately after all this happened I was anxious and nervous all the time. My sleep has been affected and I have nightmares. I often have nightmares that I am being raped, it’s like re-living what happened. I feel scared and nervous and think about what happened, just talking about this now makes me tear up and feel upset.”

Detective Chief Inspector Lisa Jones, who heads the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Team, which is part of the force’s Programme Precision initiative targeting serious and organised crime, said:

“Wyatt preyed on the victim, who was clearly very vulnerable, and cruelly exploited her in the most appalling of circumstances, raping her on several occasions and forcing her into being raped by multiple other men at the same time.

“During what was a very challenging investigation, officers from the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Team were able to build up a comprehensive evidential picture that has resulted in Wyatt being found guilty at trial.

“Most importantly, we would like to recognise the courage that the victim has shown throughout the investigation and the trial. The lasting traumatic impact that Wyatt’s actions have had on her cannot be underestimated, and we hope it will provide some degree of comfort to her to see him brought to justice.

“West Yorkshire Police remains committed to tackling violence against women and girls alongside our partner agencies, and we hope the successful outcome of this case will illustrate that continued aim and give victims of other similar offences the confidence to come forward knowing they will be listened to and supported.”

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A 31-year-old man has been found guilty of a string of violent sexual offences, including rape and domestic abuse, in East Lothian.

Jordan Coyle was convicted of the charges on Thursday, 23 April, 2026, following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.

His crimes were committed between 2015 and 2024 against three women in the Musselburgh, Tranent and Ormiston areas.

He is expected to be sentenced next month.

Detective Inspector Peter Baxter said:

“Coyle is an abusive, sexual predator who will now face the consequences of his despicable actions.

“We recognise how challenging these investigations can be for those have experienced abuse and I hope this result offers some form of closure to those affected by his behaviour.

“Police Scotland is committed to fully investigating all reports of sexual violence - no matter who the perpetrator is or how much time has passed.

“We have specially trained officers to support victims and work with partner agencies to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.”

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A "dangerous" predator knocked a runner to the ground before trying to rape her as she "screamed" for help.

Michael Wanless, 41, targeted the woman early one morning in July 2023 while she was running alone in Eston.

He violently knocked her down, prompting her screams for help, which brought residents rushing to her aid.

Today at Teesside Crown Court, Wanless was classified as a dangerous offender and given an extended sentence of seven years in prison plus three years on licence to protect the public. He was also made subject to a lifetime restraining order.

In November last year, a jury took just 35 minutes to return a guilty verdict. He was remanded in custody pending sentencing.

Following sentencing, Detective Constable Prosser said:

“This lady has understandably suffered lasting trauma from this violent attack, not least because Wanless continually denied his actions that day.

“Despite this horrific ordeal, the lady’s bravery and steadfast support for our investigation has helped bring Wanless to justice and he’ll now spend time in prison where he belongs.

“I also want to thank the local community for their magnificent response that day; without hesitation they put the lady’s safety before their own even as Wanless turned violent against them as he tried desperately to evade police.

“The unwavering support we’ve received from the survivor and from the witnesses undoubtedly helped achieve Wanless’ conviction and I now hope his sentencing will reassure all our communities that Cleveland Police will do everything possible to remove dangerous and violent offenders from our streets.

“Finally, the investigating team wishes the lady all the very best in her ongoing recovery.”

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Three men have been convicted of the rape of a woman on Brighton beach in October, 2025.

• Abdulla Ahmadi
• Ibrahim Alshafe
• Karin Al-Danasurt

Police received a report on Saturday, 4 October, that a woman in a vulnerable state had been taken to the beach by three men and attacked at around 5am that morning.

The victim – a woman in her 30s – was able to escape and raise the alarm, triggering an urgent police investigation while she was supported by specialist officers and our partners.

CCTV footage from a nearby nightclub identified all three suspects, who had scanned their ID cards on entering the club as part of the venue’s own security measures.

They were identified as Abdulla Ahmadi, 26, Ibrahim Alshafe, 25, and Karin Al-Danasurt, 20, located and arrested.

Footage of the attack was found on the phone of Al-Danasurt, who sought to claim in his defence he had not been an active participant in the rape.

Alshafe and Ahmadi were subsequently charged with two counts of rape, while Al-Danasurt was charged with four counts of rape and sharing intimate images. All three were remanded in custody.

Ahmadi, an Iranian national from Crewe, and Al-Danasurt and Alshafe – both Egyptian nationals from Horsham, all pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Following a trial at Hove Crown Court concluding on Thursday (23 April), a jury found all three defendants guilty of all counts of rape. The charge of sharing intimate images against Al-Danasurt was removed.

They have been remanded in custody to appear for sentencing at the same court on Wednesday, 15 July.

Detective Chief Superintendent Richard McDonagh said:

“These three predatory men took advantage of an extremely vulnerable woman, subjecting her to a prolonged, harrowing ordeal.

“I do not underestimate the strength and courage it required to report this to the police and support the investigation as she dealt with the lasting impact of that morning’s incident. Thanks to this woman’s resolve, we have been able to bring her attackers to justice.

“My thanks also extend to the investigative team for their diligent work and our partners for their support to the investigation and the victim.

“Women and girls should be able to feel safe in public and in private, at any time of the night or day.

“Brighton is a safe place, but incidents such as this serve as a sobering reminder of why we and our partners work so hard to prevent people from coming to harm, and tirelessly pursue perpetrators should the worst happen.”

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Three men have been convicted of the rape of a woman on Brighton beach in October, 2025.

• Abdulla Ahmadi
• Ibrahim Alshafe
• Karin Al-Danasurt

Police received a report on Saturday, 4 October, that a woman in a vulnerable state had been taken to the beach by three men and attacked at around 5am that morning.

The victim – a woman in her 30s – was able to escape and raise the alarm, triggering an urgent police investigation while she was supported by specialist officers and our partners.

CCTV footage from a nearby nightclub identified all three suspects, who had scanned their ID cards on entering the club as part of the venue’s own security measures.

They were identified as Abdulla Ahmadi, 26, Ibrahim Alshafe, 25, and Karin Al-Danasurt, 20, located and arrested.

Footage of the attack was found on the phone of Al-Danasurt, who sought to claim in his defence he had not been an active participant in the rape.

Alshafe and Ahmadi were subsequently charged with two counts of rape, while Al-Danasurt was charged with four counts of rape and sharing intimate images. All three were remanded in custody.

Ahmadi, an Iranian national from Crewe, and Al-Danasurt and Alshafe – both Egyptian nationals from Horsham, all pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Following a trial at Hove Crown Court concluding on Thursday (23 April), a jury found all three defendants guilty of all counts of rape. The charge of sharing intimate images against Al-Danasurt was removed.

They have been remanded in custody to appear for sentencing at the same court on Wednesday, 15 July.

Detective Chief Superintendent Richard McDonagh said:

“These three predatory men took advantage of an extremely vulnerable woman, subjecting her to a prolonged, harrowing ordeal.

“I do not underestimate the strength and courage it required to report this to the police and support the investigation as she dealt with the lasting impact of that morning’s incident. Thanks to this woman’s resolve, we have been able to bring her attackers to justice.

“My thanks also extend to the investigative team for their diligent work and our partners for their support to the investigation and the victim.

“Women and girls should be able to feel safe in public and in private, at any time of the night or day.

“Brighton is a safe place, but incidents such as this serve as a sobering reminder of why we and our partners work so hard to prevent people from coming to harm, and tirelessly pursue perpetrators should the worst happen.”

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Three men have been convicted of the rape of a woman on Brighton beach in October, 2025.

• Abdulla Ahmadi
• Ibrahim Alshafe
• Karin Al-Danasurt

Police received a report on Saturday, 4 October, that a woman in a vulnerable state had been taken to the beach by three men and attacked at around 5am that morning.

The victim – a woman in her 30s – was able to escape and raise the alarm, triggering an urgent police investigation while she was supported by specialist officers and our partners.

CCTV footage from a nearby nightclub identified all three suspects, who had scanned their ID cards on entering the club as part of the venue’s own security measures.

They were identified as Abdulla Ahmadi, 26, Ibrahim Alshafe, 25, and Karin Al-Danasurt, 20, located and arrested.

Footage of the attack was found on the phone of Al-Danasurt, who sought to claim in his defence he had not been an active participant in the rape.

Alshafe and Ahmadi were subsequently charged with two counts of rape, while Al-Danasurt was charged with four counts of rape and sharing intimate images. All three were remanded in custody.

Ahmadi, an Iranian national from Crewe, and Al-Danasurt and Alshafe – both Egyptian nationals from Horsham, all pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Following a trial at Hove Crown Court concluding on Thursday (23 April), a jury found all three defendants guilty of all counts of rape. The charge of sharing intimate images against Al-Danasurt was removed.

They have been remanded in custody to appear for sentencing at the same court on Wednesday, 15 July.

Detective Chief Superintendent Richard McDonagh said:

“These three predatory men took advantage of an extremely vulnerable woman, subjecting her to a prolonged, harrowing ordeal.

“I do not underestimate the strength and courage it required to report this to the police and support the investigation as she dealt with the lasting impact of that morning’s incident. Thanks to this woman’s resolve, we have been able to bring her attackers to justice.

“My thanks also extend to the investigative team for their diligent work and our partners for their support to the investigation and the victim.

“Women and girls should be able to feel safe in public and in private, at any time of the night or day.

“Brighton is a safe place, but incidents such as this serve as a sobering reminder of why we and our partners work so hard to prevent people from coming to harm, and tirelessly pursue perpetrators should the worst happen.”

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A paedophile was caught with a childlike sex doll and baby rape videos after police acted on a tip-off.

Scott Mullen, 32, of Swallow Way, Duffryn, Newport, was handed an eight-year extended sentence after being classified as a dangerous offender at Swansea Crown Court.

Prosecutor Joshua Scouller said Mullen initially admitted downloading 136 child abuse images and films between 14 July and 18 August 2024 — 23 at category A, 18 at category B and 95 at category C.

He later tried to vacate his guilty pleas and, representing himself, submitted a forged report from a legitimate digital investigations firm. Using the company’s logo, he claimed it suggested he might be innocent and had not downloaded the material deliberately.

The deception was uncovered and he pleaded guilty last June to perverting the course of justice.

Mullen was already a convicted sex offender, having received a community order in 2017 for possessing indecent images of children.

His barrister Jon Tarrant said in mitigation:

“The defendant does accept that there are issues here.”

Judge Geraint Walters told Mullen of the images: “These are real children being abused by sick adults.”

He added that the pre-sentence report concluded Mullen was a dangerous offender who presented a high risk of committing further serious offences, describing his attempt to deceive the court as “planned and sophisticated”.

Mullen was jailed for three years plus an extended licence period of five years. He must register as a sex offender for life and was made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for life.

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A paedophile who sexually abused a teenage girl over a seven-month period has been jailed.

Linden Chirico, 38, touched the girl and got her to touch him inappropriately, multiple times between January and July 2022.

He admitted the offences, which all happened in the East Cambs area, in interview but then denied them in a second interview.

On Thursday (16 April), at Cambridge Crown Court, Chirico, of Close Road, Pavenham, near Bedford, was jailed for seven years, having been found guilty of two counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl and one count each of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl and cause/incite a girl to engage in sexual activity – no penetration.

He was also handed a ten-year restraining order, an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

DC Anna Griffiths, who was the officer in the case, said:

“Chirico shamefully attacked the victim and then tried to deny he’d done anything wrong.

“Child sexual abuse can have a long-lasting impact on victims and the trauma it causes is reflected in the sentence. I would like to commend and thank the victim for the courage she had shown in coming forward and supporting the prosecution.

“I would urge anyone who believes they have been sexually abused, no matter how long ago it happened, to report it to us.”

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A Birmingham man has been jailed for the rape and sexual assault of a woman and a teenager.

Juma Ahmadi, aged 46 has been jailed for 25 years and has received an indefinite sexual harm prevention order after sexually abusing a woman in her 40s and a teenage girl.

In July last year, a teenager girl confided in a hospital doctor that she had been sexually abused. The doctor then called 999 and safeguarded the girl.

We attended and spoke with her and she told us that Ahmadi had wanted to give her money to buy things and sexually assaulted and raped her over a three-year period.

Ahmadi was then arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and rape.

The girl bravely attended a police station the following day to complete a video interview.

During this time, a woman in her 40s also came forward to officers, disclosing that Ahmadi had raped her a number of times.

Ahmadi of Whitmore Street, Birmingham was charged with nine counts of rape and sexual assault. Following a trial, he appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court last week for sentencing.

Detective Constable Charlie Smith, Child Public Protection Unit, said:

“Ahmadi is a dangerous man who will now spend a long time behind bars. We hope this sends a clear message that people who behave in this appalling way will be caught and will spend many years in prison.

“I would like to praise the courage of the woman and teenager who came forward to tell us what he had done. He put them both through a trial rather than admitting his actions.”

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On Wednesday 22 April 2026 at Bolton Crown Court, Tayumur Raja (08/06/1996) of Abbeyhills Road, Oldham, was handed nine years in jail after he was found guilty of sexual assault by digital penetration. 

He is subject of the Sex Offender Register indefinitely. 

At around 4.15am on 25 September 2021 the victim - a 17-year-old girl at the time, now a woman - left a nightclub in Oldham and walked to St Mary’s Way junction with Yorkshire Street and got into a taxi. She got out a short while later and walked to the bottom of Yorkshire Street as she did not have cash and could only pay using her mobile device. 

She contacted another taxi using her mobile phone and a short while later, a vehicle pulled up next to her. The girl got into the car believing it to be her taxi. The driver was Raja. 

Raja drove her to a carpark on Park Road, with the girl as his passenger, before he sexually assaulted her. 

The victim managed to get free from Raja and ran from the vehicle to the safety of a nearby supermarket where staff helped her. 

In a statement read in court, the victim said in part:

“Before September 2021, I was a normal 17-year-old girl. I was going to college, working, learning to drive, and spending time with my friends. I was excited about my future and had plans to become a nurse. I was starting to gain independence and figure out who I was as a person. Life felt normal, safe, and full of possibilities.  

“Before that night, I always believed things like this happened to other people; not to someone like me. But that night, he turned me into someone that bad things happen to, and everything I thought I knew about safety changed. 

“After what had been a normal night out with friends, I got into what I believed was a taxi because I just wanted to go home. I had no idea that my life was about to change completely, through no fault of my own.  

“The fear I felt in that moment is something I cannot fully put into words. It was a fear I had never experienced before, a real fear for my life. He stole my safety from me. That fear didn’t end that night. It stayed with me for almost five years while I waited for something to be done and for justice to finally happen.” 

She continued:

“Over time, I became more and more isolated. Relationships with people close to me broke down because I struggled to trust anyone. Eventually, I left home and moved into a hostel because I felt disconnected from everything and everyone.  

“The anger, pain, and confusion I felt took over my life. I pushed people away because it felt easier than trying to explain how broken I felt inside. I tried to get mental health support several times, but nothing seemed to help at the time, and I felt completely stuck, like there was no end to what I was going through.” 

Throughout the investigation Raja showed no remorse for his actions and continually denied the offence.  
At one point during his interview, he laughed when it was explained to him that the allegation was a serious one and that there was a need to ask him questions about it. He declined to comment and claimed the victim had given consent.

The detailed account bravely given by the victim along with evidence gathered by the police showed this was not the case and the jury convicted him. On 6 March 2026, at Bolton Crown Court, Tayumur Raja was found guilty of sexual assault by digital penetration. He has been sentenced to nine years in prison. 

The victim added:

“I want to thank the police for taking me seriously and for not giving up on this case despite how long it has taken. Despite everything, this process has also helped restore some of my faith in people.  

“Although he has never admitted what he did or shown any remorse, I hope the sentence he receives allows him to reflect on the damage he has caused. What he did affected years of my life, and I hope he understands that. More than anything, I hope he never does this to anyone else.

“I hope my voice encourages others to come forward and seek help. Our voices deserve to be heard.” 

Detective Constable Paul Fay, Oldham CID, said:

“I commend the bravery of the victim-survivor. Thanks to her, a dangerous sexual predator is now behind bars. 

“I hope this gives the victim a sense of justice as she looks to move forward and rebuild her life. 

“I urge all victim-survivors of rape and sexual offences to please come forward and report them to us. You will be believed and supported. We can work at a pace that suits you so we can bring perpetrators to justice.” 

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A 33-year-old man has been sent to prison after he secretly installed cameras in people’s homes and workplace.

Jean-Pierre Francis’ penchant for voyeurism first came to Northamptonshire Police’s attention in May 2024 when a woman found a hidden camera in the bedroom of her Northampton home.

An investigation was launched by detectives in the Force’s Criminal Investigation Department which identified Francis as the suspect.

As a result, his devices were seized and upon analysis, officers found hundreds of videos and images that Francis had taken between 2015 and 2025 using discreet cameras.

The cameras were found to have been used in all manner of items including a camera pen, USB sticks and plugs. On one occasion he even used a shower gel bottle to conceal a device.

Six women aged in their 20s-60s were found to have been victims of his crimes.

Francis was subsequently charged with six counts of voyeurism.

After pleading guilty to the offences at Northampton Crown Court on March 13, Francis returned to the same court last week (April 17) where he was sentenced to three years and six months in prison.

A destruction order was also made in relation to all of the devices Francis used to offend, and he was also handed a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order which prevents him from owning any phone with a camera, and any other recording devices. He will also be on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

Lead investigator - Detective Constable Georgia Sampson, said:

“Jean-Pierre Francis carried out sustained and deeply invasive offending, abusing everyday technology to violate the privacy of his victims in places where they should have felt safest.

“Our priority throughout this investigation was to give the victims a voice and to ensure their experiences were taken seriously. I hope the conclusion of this case allows them to move forward.

“This was a complex and highly technical investigation, involving the meticulous examination of multiple devices spanning a decade of offending, and it ultimately exposed the true scale of his behaviour.

"I want to pay particular tribute to PC Sean Taylor from our Digital Media Investigation Team, whose expertise and persistence in downloading and analysing a vast quantity of digital material was instrumental in securing this conviction.

“Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for Northamptonshire Police and we will continue working hard to put more people like Francis behind bars.”

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A dangerous sex offender has been put behind bars after our officers found he was failing to comply with his sex offender requirements.

Sebastian Pavel Baltatu was tracked down by officers from our Sex Offender Management Unit (SOMU) after routine checks revealed he had unlawfully returned to the country, having previously been deported in 2020.

Baltatu (02/09/2001) was jailed for three years in 2019 after being found guilty of the rape of a child under the age of 13.

Following enquiries, officers confirmed Baltatu was living in Manchester and he was located after attempting to make a claim for Universal Credit.

Baltatu was arrested in March 2026 following a co-ordinated operation led by officers from SOMU.

After establishing his location, officers attended an address in Gorton, Manchester. He was arrested and taken into custody, where he remained until his court date.

At Manchester Crown Court on 17 April 2026, Baltatu was jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty to five breaches of his sex offender requirements and a breach of his deportation order. He now faces deportation for a second time.

Detective Sergeant Daniel Sanchez, from our Public Protection Department, said:

“Sebastian Baltatu poses a clear and ongoing risk to the public, particularly to children, and it was vital that he was located and brought before the courts.

“Despite having been deported following a serious sexual offence and being subject to strict requirements, Baltatu chose to unlawfully return to the UK and deliberately breach the conditions placed upon him.

“Officers are proactively reviewing sex offenders who are believed to be living overseas to ensure they have not returned to the UK.

"Where concerns are identified, swift action is taken to locate those individuals and arrest them where necessary.

“Through determined and methodical work by officers from our Sex Offender Management Unit, we were able to establish his whereabouts and ensure he was arrested safely.

“This case underlines our unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable in our communities and taking robust action against offenders who believe they can evade the law.

"We will continue to work closely with partner agencies to identify those who pose a risk and ensure they are dealt with decisively.”

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A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after he was found guilty of rape.

45-year-old Michael Allen, from Port Talbot, was convicted in March of four counts of rape against two separate complainants.

Both victims were under the age of 18 at the time of Allen’s offending.

Allen has been sentenced to 23 years in prison.

Detective Constable Penny Romanello said:

“This thorough investigation has shown that Michael Allen is an incredibly dangerous man capable of horrendous sexual crimes against children.

“His two victims have been through a dreadful ordeal at his hands; one which we cannot even begin to understand the damage that he has caused them both physically and mentally.

“We commend them both for their bravery in speaking up about Michael Allen’s crimes.”