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A man has been jailed for 12 years after raping a woman in Wirral.

Sean Duffin, 46, of no fixed abode, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court today (Wednesday 17 December) after being found guilty of rape, sexual assault and non-fatal strangulation.

The offences occurred at an address in Wirral against a woman in July 2023.

As well as a prison sentence, Duffin was also handed a lifetime restraining order and placed on the Sex Offender Register for life.

Detective Sergeant Rebecca Robinson said:

“Duffin continually denied what he did and put his victim through the trauma of having to relive the experience by way of a trial.

“While no sentence will repair the damage Duffin inflicted on his victim, I hope this conviction has secured some justice for her. I would like to praise the courage and dignity shown by the victim throughout the investigation.

“I hope this sentencing shows and reassures the public how seriously the courts take these offences and how Merseyside Police is completely committed to protecting anyone from violence and sexual abuse.

“Anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence, is concerned for the safety of someone they know or suspects someone to be engaging in this criminal activity, should come forward and speak to us. 

“We have a team of dedicated staff who will expertly and compassionately deal with your reports, and we will do everything we can to bring offenders to justice.

“We urge anyone who is a victim of any form sexual abuse to please report this to police, as we have specially trained officers who will treat you with sensitivity and compassion.

“We take all such reports extremely seriously, and in addition, work with partner organisations such as Victim care Support Service and RASA who are there to support victims of this crime.”

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A 78-year-old pensioner has been jailed for 18 years after being convicted of raping and sexually abusing a boy in the 1990s.

Raymond Rackley, of Pennine Road, Slough, was found guilty of three counts of rape, one count of attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault, and two counts of inciting a boy to commit an act of gross indecency.

He was interviewed by police in March 2023 and December 2024, and sentenced at Reading Crown Court last Wednesday.

Det Con Teranjeet Finn of Thames Valley Police commended the victim for reporting Rackley and speaking out.

"I hope that Raymond Rackley's sentence gives him a sense of justice for what he did to the victim as a child," she said.

"Thames Valley Police takes sexual offences against children very seriously, whether this is a recent offence or something which has happened many years ago.

"I encourage anyone with information about sexual offences and victims of sexual offences to contact the police."

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The courage of three young girls has been praised for helping jail the man who sexually abused them.

Child sex offender Paul Davis was responsible for sexually assaulting each of the girls on multiple occasions.

The predator abused each of his victims at different locations across Nottinghamshire, between 2017 and 2020.

Despite the harrowing nature of what Davis had done, each of the girls found the strength to tell someone what had happened.

Their brave decision to come forward and to then speak to the police, ensured Davis, now aged 78, was tracked down and arrested soon after.

He would go on to be charged with eight counts of sexual assault of a girl and two counts of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity.

Not content with what he’d already done, Davis decided to inflict more pain and distress on the victims and their families by denying all ten charges.

That meant they were forced to relive the details of his actions during a week-long trial at Nottingham Crown Court this October.

A jury would go on to see through Davis’ lies, however, and instead found him guilty of each of the offences he’d been tried on.

Davis, now of HMP Nottingham, was then sentenced to 14 years in prison when he reappeared before Nottingham Crown Court last Friday (12 December).

Detective Constable Lisa Torrance, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Before anything else, I firstly want to thank and pay tribute to the three young victims in this case.

“I can’t even comprehend how hard it must’ve been for them to share what had happened to them, but they showcased immense bravery in deciding to do so.

“In complete contrast to this, Paul Davis demonstrated the coward he is by denying everything, which ensured the people he’d hurt then had to sit through a week-long trial.

“Despite the further distress this would’ve no doubt caused, the girls and their families courageously managed to remain dignified throughout the entirety of the court proceedings.

“We were pleased to see the jury saw through Davis’ lies and that his disgusting and disgraceful behaviour has now resulted in a lengthy prison sentence.

“Our hope is this will provide the victims and their families with some small degree of comfort and closure going forward.”

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A rapist already jailed for nine years will face another seven years behind bars after he pleaded guilty to an additional sexual offence.

Chase Brocklesby, formerly of the Boston area, was imprisoned earlier this year when he was sentenced for rape at Lincoln Crown Court on 31 March.

He had denied that offence but was ultimately found guilty of the crime. He was also sentenced for common assault, criminal damage and dangerous driving at the same time.

However, a subsequent charge of rape relating to a different victim was put to the 28-year-old behind bars and on Friday, 5 December, he was given an additional sentence after pleasding guilty in October.

It relates to an incident in Boston last year.

He was handed a further seven-year sentence which will run consecutively.

Brocklesby was also given a restraining order and a sexual harm prevention order – which forces him to declare a new relationship.

Detective Katherine Brennan has paid tribute to the victims in both cases, she said:

“Brocklesby carried out horrendous crimes and was rightly jailed for his actions, as someone as dangerous as him should not be on our streets.

“In this circumstance, this latest victim felt safe to come forward as they knew that the suspect was remanded in prison. If it hadn’t been for the bravery of the victim in the first case, this victim may have never taken that  step.

“I’d like to pay tribute to the strength of these victims, as reporting a crime can be difficult – but thanks to their bravery, Brocklesby has now been handed significant jail time.

“Thanks to their actions, he will remain behind bars for a considerably long time. I am grateful for the work of the ‘Management of Sexual Offenders and Violent Offenders’ team who have taken proactive steps to ensure this dangerous individual is not given the opportunity to offend again when his sentence ends.”

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A London rapist has been convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a woman in the Pembrokeshire seaside town of Tenby.

Nicholas Mitchell, then 55, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with two counts of rape and one of sexual assault by penetration following the May 1, 2021 attack.

He denied the charges but was found guilty on November 11 after a trial.

Judge Huw Rees sentenced Mitchell, now 60, of Park Avenue in West Wickham, Bromley, to eight-and-a-half years in prison.

He must register as a sex offender indefinitely.

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A man has been jailed for more than seven years after admitting multiple counts of rape and sexual assault.

George Brusby, of no fixed abode, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday 12 December.

The 28-year-old was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to five counts of rape, one count of assault by penetration, one count of causing a female aged 13 or over to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity and one count of sexual assault.

On 3 March 2023, police received reports of non-recent sexual abuse which occurred when the female victim and Brusby were both children in the Warrington area.

This report was made after seeing a video of Brusby’s arrest which was posted online by a paedophile hunter group who used a decoy to catch him sending sexual communications to a whom he believed was a child.

Following seeing this, the victim told police Brusby had sexually abused her between the ages of 11 and 14, when Brusby was aged between 12 and 16.

Brusby would rape the victim and sexually assault her, also inciting her to engage in sexual activity. She stated she never consented to any of it, but Brusby would use force to rape or assault her.

Brusby was arrested and interviewed about these allegations and tried to claim that any sexual activity they engaged in was consensual. However, despite his denials, he was charged with the offences and ultimately pleaded guilty at court.

On top of his custodial sentence, Brusby must sign the Sex Offender Register and is subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a restraining order to protect the victim. 

Detective Constable Byng said:

“Even though Brusby was a child himself at the time of the offences, he knew what he was doing was wrong and tried to claim that it was consensual. But thankfully he didn’t put the victim through the stress of a trial and pleaded guilty at court.

“I hope the conclusion of this case will provide the victim with some closure after carrying this on her shoulders for a large portion of her childhood and into adulthood.

“Brusby’s sentence is thanks to her bravery in talking to police about what happened to her, and I also hope that her courage will help others in coming forward and reporting any incidents of sexual abuse, no matter how long ago the offences took place.”

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A former Plymouth criminal defence solicitor has been found guilty of sexually assaulting clients he had been appointed to help.

Alan Harris, 72, was today convicted of 10 offences against seven victims – six male and one female - following a five-week trial at Winchester Crown Court.

Harris committed the offences between 1988 and 2015 with the majority happening during private legal consultations at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court and Charles Cross police station.

Harris, of Thorn Park, Plymouth, denied the charges but was found guilty today, 10 December, of five counts of indecent assault and five sexual assaults.

He will be sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on 25 and 26 February 2026.

Senior Investigating Officer Chief Superintendent Roy Linden said:

“We welcome the jury’s guilty verdicts at Winchester Crown Court today.

“Alan Harris has been convicted of despicable sexual offences against victims he targeted because of their vulnerability, thinking nobody would ever believe them. 

“The victims in this case have shown enormous courage in reporting these offences, placing trust in the criminal justice process and in giving evidence in court. Our thoughts are with them today.

“Speaking directly to victims of sexual offences: We would encourage anyone who has been in this situation to come forward, and we will review each case on its own merits to determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed.”

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Ryan Mitchell, 33, from Carn Gwavas Terrace in Newlyn, was sentenced at Truro Crown Court on December 11 to 17 years in prison for raping and violently assaulting a woman.

He was convicted on November 14 of three counts of rape in west Cornwall over five years ago, and one count of grievous bodily harm with intent in 2022, despite pleading not guilty to all charges.

Judge Simon Carr imposed 12 years for each rape count (concurrent) plus five years consecutive for the GBH.

Mitchell will be on the sex offenders register for life, with a restraining order until further notice.

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A 49-year-old man has been sentenced to an order of lifelong restriction and will serve a minimum of five years in prison for sexual and violent offences against women.

Robert Davie was found guilty of offences including rape, indecent assault, and serious assault, following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh on 17 December, 2024.

The offences took place against a woman in the Falkirk area between 1994 and 2022.

Davie was sentenced at the same court on Monday, 15 December, 2025.

Detective Inspector Frank Keegan, of the Domestic Abuse Task Force, said:

“Davie is a violent, sexual predator, who now faces the consequences of his depraved actions.

“Our thoughts remain with the woman, and I hope this sentencing brings them some sense of closure."

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A rapist has been jailed after abusing his victim for five years.

Following a two-week trial at Guildford Crown Court, 36-year-old Jamie Elliott was found guilty of:

• Three counts of rape
• Two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13
• One count of assault of a child under 13 by penetration
• One count of sexual assault
• Two counts of assault by penetration
• One count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity

Elliott was found to have groomed his victim, who was known to him, plying her with alcohol and showering her with gifts and subjecting her to repeated abuse for half a decade before his crimes were discovered when explicit texts were found on the victim’s phone.

Elliott, (12/06/1989), of Egham, was sentenced today (Monday 15 December) at Guildford Crown Court. He was sentenced to 17 years in prison, with an additional extended term of five years on licence and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

Investigating officer, DC Hollie Grant, said:

“Elliott carried out a catalogue of sustained abuse over five years, betraying his position of trust in the victim’s life to carry out these crimes. I hope that his time in prison will allow him the opportunity to find some remorse for his despicable actions.”

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A rapist who subjected a child to horrendous sexual abuse has been jailed.

Sebastian Robinson, 20, lived in a "fantasy world" of porn that shaped his attitudes toward women and girls, leading to horrific sex offenses, Teesside Crown Court heard.

He committed multiple rapes and sexual assaults against the child victim as a teenager, threatening they would be arrested if they reported him to police. The victim suffered a mental breakdown from the trauma.

Found guilty after trial, Robinson appeared for sentencing Friday. Judge Jo Kidd said: "You began looking at porn, shaping your attitudes between women, girls and sex. It was a toxic combination...you plummeted into a fantasy world."

The court heard his behavior was "bullying" and "threatening." In a statement, the victim said Robinson "controlled" them via arrest threats.

Mitigating, Paul Abrahams noted Robinson's previous good character and neurodivergence.

Judge Kidd imposed seven years in a youth offender institution, a restraining order, indefinite sex offender registration, and an indefinite sexual harm prevention order.

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A 71-year-old man has been jailed for sexual offences against teenage girls in Shetland more than 30 years ago.

Anthony McElhone was found guilty on Thursday, 13 November, 2025, of indecent assault and rape between March 1993 and December 1996 at various locations in Shetland.

He was sentenced to 10 years in prison at the High Court in Edinburgh on Friday, 12 December, 2025. He was also placed on the sex offenders’ register.

Detective Constable Nina Crehan said:

“McElhone subjected these girls to sustained sexual abuse over a number of years.

“I would like to thank them for their assistance with our investigations. My thoughts are with them, and I hope this result brings them some sense of closure.

“Sexual abuse will not be tolerated, and this case shows that time is no barrier to justice. I’d urge anyone who has experienced or is experiencing abuse to report it to us and we will investigate thoroughly.”

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A man from Felixstowe has been jailed after committing a string of sex offences.

James Hawker, 45, of Cornwall Road, was sentenced to 28 years in jail, and a further six years on extended licence, at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday 12 December after being found guilty of 11 counts of sexual assault, four counts of rape, four counts of assault by penetration and one offence of attempted rape.

Hawker, at an earlier hearing, pleaded guilty to six counts of making indecent photographs of children and one count of voyeurism.

The offences all took place between August 2008 and December 2020. The three-week trial heard he made more than 210,000 indecent images of children.

The offences first came to light in February 2021 when the first victim reported it to police. Following his initial arrest on 1 February he was arrested again on 7 October 2021 and was subsequently charged in October 2023.

Detective Sergeant Jennifer Botting, the investigating officer, said:

“This was a horrific series of crimes committed by Hawker over a 13-year period, so to see him convicted for his reprehensible deeds is extremely satisfying. This was a highly complex and lengthy investigation bearing in mind the duration the offences took place and the number of victims that Hawker abused. I would like to pay tribute to the four victims and their parents for their bravery in reporting and giving evidence at trial. This by no means was easy for them to do and they will no doubt be carrying this appalling experience with them for the rest of their lives.

“I only hope that this conviction will bring some measure of justice and reassurance – not only to the victims in this case but to others who may be suffering in silence.

“Suffolk Constabulary remains committed to fully investigating any allegation of sexual abuse and providing the highest level of support and care to any victim while a thorough investigation is carried out. I hope this result will also encourage those victims who may be currently suffering in the same way to come forward report the crime to us.”

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Tom Milton, of Clive Road in Eston, set up and switched on the camera that he had hidden in the changing room of the premises.

The 32-year-old, who worked as a school technician at the venue, then went back to the changing room with a view to remove the device only to find it had already been taken from its hiding place.

Prior to handing himself into police an investigation had begun by detectives from Cleveland Police that included up to 35 devices being recovered, seized and forensically examined.

This led to him being charged with voyeurism and creating pseudo image offences and he was remanded in custody until the day of his trial.

On Monday 3 November Milton appeared at Durham Crown Court and following an eight-day trial, a jury found him guilty of five counts of voyeurism. Milton had pleaded guilty to three counts of creating pseudo images at an earlier hearing.

Milton appeared at Teesside Crown Court on Monday 15 December to be sentenced to three years. He was also put on the Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

During the trial the court heard how on Saturday 5 July, the camera had been sighted inside an air conditioning unit and removed by a child who then handed it to an adult.

Later that night the woman attended to a police station to report and hand in the camera that had been located.

Three days later, on Tuesday 8 July, Milton disclosed to another woman, who had re-visited the venue, that he was the one who had put the camera in the changing room. He then also said the same comment to another member of staff which led him to attend Middlesbrough police station a short time later.

Upon his arrival, he was arrested and questioned by detectives while in custody. He disclosed he had placed the camera in the changing room and in the bedroom of a property without members of the public or the occupant knowing.

Meanwhile, officers had already begun seizing devices and conducting a search of Milton’s home.

What followed was detectives spending time reviewing hours of footage that uncovered Milton had been filming for a period of six years. As well as the footage, he had also made numerous pseudo images.

The case was put to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) who authorised he be charged and remanded.

Detective Constable Jonathon Collins said:

“From the beginning, Milton has consistently made outrageous claims for why he chose to place cameras in the changing room and in the bedroom of a property to secretly film members of the public, refusing to acknowledge and accept any wrongdoing.

“He has violated the privacy of many people, including young children, spying on them for what I believe is for his own gratification.

“The investigation involved reviewing countless amounts of footage and then in doing so we came across images that Milton had created from the content he had filmed.

“I am pleased a jury could see through his lies and convict him of these offences where he has been rightly sentenced, securing justice for all the victims.”

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A man has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison, after he was found guilty of a sexual assault.

In September, James Thomas, 28, of Valeside, Hertford, was found guilty of sexual assault by digital penetration by a jury at Inner London Crown Court. Thomas will be put on the sex offenders register.

The assault took place in a hotel on Harrow Road on 29 April 2023, in the early hours of the morning.

The victim left the hotel on her on own and that afternoon called Rape Crisis. She reported the assault to police on 1 May and Thomas was arrested on the same day.

Officers contacted the hotel and staff assisted in providing CCTV footage to help secure a prosecution.

Detective Constable Dan Lambert, at the City of London Police, said:

“I want to commend the victim for the extraordinary courage she has shown in coming forward and seeing this case through to the end. I hope she feels some sense of closure and justice as a result of this conviction.

“We are committed to tackling violence against women and girls, and we take all reports of rape and sexual assault seriously and encourage victims to report their experience to police, no matter the length of time that has passed.

“We will believe you, listen and support you throughout every step of the investigation and do everything we can to bring the offender to justice.”