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A sex offender has been returned to jail after breaching the terms of a court order restricting his access to children.

Michael Hall, 37, was previously jailed for two years and three months after being convicted of 11 counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child.

As part of his sentence, he was made the subject of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order –now known as a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

The order prohibited him from having any unsupervised contact with any child under the age of 16, other than when he cannot avoid it in the course of his everyday life.

Any adults consenting for him to be in the presence of their children also had to have knowledge of his previous convictions.

On 27 May 2025, Hall was found in the company of a child by officers who’d been called to an address in Underwood on an unrelated matter.

No additional offences were pursued from this visit, but that breach alone was enough to land Hall back in custody.

He later pleaded guilty to one count of breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and one count of failing to comply with notification requirements.

Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday 27 April, Hall, previously of Whitwell Close, Broxtowe, was jailed for two years.

Sergeant Laura Marriott, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Hall has proven through his complete disregard of the law that he poses a significant risk to young people.

“As he has discovered at his cost, these orders have real teeth and are an effective way for us to manage persistent offenders and keep the public safe.

“I am pleased he has now been returned to jail, and hope this case serves as a warning to other sex offenders about the consequences of ignoring these orders.”

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Oscar Love, from Ramsgate, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for a series of violent crimes, including the rape of a woman.

On 7 June 2025, a woman sought refuge in a bar at Ramsgate Harbour after being assaulted by Love moments earlier on Ramsgate High Street. Police located him on Newington Road, where he resisted arrest, attempted to flee, and was later apprehended hiding in a garden.

The investigation uncovered multiple other incidents of threatening and sexually violent behaviour, leading to charges of two counts of rape and six additional offences.

Following a four-day trial, Love was convicted by a jury. He had already admitted breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order, assault, and escaping lawful custody.

Detective Constable Chris Harvey said:  

"Oscar Love is a violent offender, who caused serious physical and mental harm to his victim. Tackling violence against woman and girls is a Kent Police priority and we will do all we can to bring offenders like him to justice. I urge any other potential victims or anyone with concerns about Love’s behaviour to contact Kent Police.

"I also want to commend the strength of the victim throughout this case. Her bravery and continued support with the investigation made the conviction received today possible."

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An 80-year-old child rapist has been jailed for more than 20 years.

Michael Merron was ordered to serve a 24-year sentence following a four-week trial in which a jury found him guilty of multiple child sex offences.

These offences included charges of rape, sexual assault of a child under 13 and indecent assault.

His offending was reported to have happened between 2002 and 2014 and involved three children.

Following the allegations officers launched an investigation. While making enquiries they identified a fourth victim who disclosed that between 1985 and 1986, when they were aged 18, Merron had also sexually assaulted them. The jury also found him guilty of this offence.

The pensioner, formerly of Halls Hole Road, Tunbridge Wells, was jailed at Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday 30 April 2026.

As well as being sentenced to 24 years (23 years in custody and one year on licence) he was added to the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order was also imposed.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Alice Comben said:

‘Merron was a predatory opportunist who carried out his offending when he was alone with each victim, ensuring they felt isolated and he felt in control.

‘I want to commend the bravery of each victim. Their courage to disclose his offending has ensured his criminality has been exposed, and he will now spend a significant time behind bars.

‘Anyone who is a victim of sexual abuse, or wishes to report a suspected offender, can do so in the knowledge that specialist officers will thoroughly and diligently investigate any allegations.’

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A sex offender with a history of “worrying” crimes has been jailed after police found indecent images of children on his device.

Richard Barlow, 36, of Crescent Close, Wrexham, appeared at Mold Crown Court on Thursday afternoon.

He had admitted two offences of making indecent images of children (categories A and B) and failing to comply with sex offender notification requirements.

Prosecutor Joshua Gorst told the court Barlow is a registered sex offender with convictions dating back to 2014 for causing a child to engage in a sexual act, making indecent images, outraging public decency, breaching sexual harm orders and exposure.

The latest offences were uncovered during an unannounced police visit to his home in February. Barlow handed over a device, and officers found the images on a social media messaging app.

Using the username “Richie Rich”, he had been chatting with another user about the children — predominantly girls aged four to 11 — “saying how nice they looked” and asking for more images. His failure to register the username formed the notification offence.

Defence barrister Charlotte Cooper said:

“Mr Barlow is no stranger to the prison system. He is an extremely troubled man. He’s in a cycle as it stands and he has never had the benefit of probation intervention.”

She conceded the offences crossed the custody threshold but asked for a suspended sentence to allow rehabilitation.

Judge Rhys Rowlands said it was “abundantly clear” Barlow was not prepared to comply with his registration obligations, describing the breach as a “deliberate failure to comply”.

He branded the defendant’s previous sexual offending “worrying” and jailed him for two years immediately.

Barlow was also made subject to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, with his notification requirements continuing.

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A man has been jailed for a sexual offence against a girl in Southampton.

Michael Marshall, 33, attended the girl’s family home address in late 2022 where he put his arm around the girl – who was aged 12 at the time – and asked her if he could kiss her on the lips.

Police were informed in January 2023 and a lengthy investigation was carried out.

Marshall was subsequently charged last year with causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity.

He denied the offence but was convicted at Southampton Crown Court on 2 March this year.

Following this Marshall, formerly of Colne Avenue in Southampton, also pleaded guilty on 12 March this year to a separate charge of failing to comply with Sex Offender Notification Requirements, by failing to notify police of his home address following his conviction.

Appearing at Southampton Crown Court on Thursday 30 April, he was jailed for three years.

DC Jodi Cheeseman said:

“The young girl at the heart of this case took the very brave step to report her experience, and this is to be commended.

“Because of this, Marshall – who poses a clear risk to children – is now in prison where he belongs.

“Not everyone has the courage to speak to police, and we understand this. We hope that any child that experiences any form of abuse has the confidence to report this to an adult they trust – whether that be a family member or a teacher for example, as there are people out there who will listen and who can provide you with support.”

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“I am scared to be alive not dead.”

These are the words of a brave woman who stood up to her abuser and has seen him jailed for 18 years.

Gavin Cowell, of Sunderland, subjected her to a catalogue of abuse, which included rape, sexual assault, and strangling her until she struggled to breathe.

He would also damage her personal belongings and repeatedly hit her.

A police investigation was launched, and the 37-year-old was subsequently changed.

He denied two counts of rape, five counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of sexual assault, and one count each of non-fatal suffocation, controlling or coercive behaviour, making threats to kill and threatening with an offensive weapon but a jury found him guilty.

He pleaded guilty to two counts of damaging property and one count of destroying property.

At Teesside Crown Court last month, he was sentenced to 18 years in prison. He was also made subject of a lifetime restraining order.

In her victim impact statement, which she read out in court, the woman said:

“I am in pain 24 hours a day. I am scared to be alive not dead. This has gone on for so long and has left me in a daze.

“I have been left in the unknown with what has been going on for a long period of time. The times I have been left awake over thinking every situation repeatedly.

“The struggles I have to sleep and eventually when I do I have constant flashbacks which take me back to the dark times I had.

“Certain noises take me back to situations involving him and leave me in shock. At night I sit in the dark without a focus. Every noise pierce through my brain.”

“I have lost my life, my home, my business and I am going to have to start from scratch again.

“Every part has been scary; the fact he used to brag about what he did to me has caused the suffering to be even worse.”

She added: “I would like to thank the police, charity Harbour and everyone who has supported me thorough this.”

Temporary Detective Constable Mike White, of Durham Constabulary, said:

“Nobody should ever have to suffer abuse of this nature.

“This woman has shown incredible courage, bravery, and dignity throughout this investigation and court process.

“Her strength has prevailed, and her attacker has been handed a lengthy prison sentence. I hope that this will allow her to begin the healing process.

“Cowell is an extremely dangerous individual who clearly poses a significant risk to women. I am pleased he is now behind bars and cannot hurt anyone else.”

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A man has been jailed for raping a 15-year-old girl in his car, following an investigation by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Child Abuse Investigation Team.

Diwan Khan, 41, formerly of Abbotsbury, Bracknell, Berkshire, was found guilty of raping the girl in the Fleet/Farnborough area in July 2024, after a trial at Winchester Crown Court in February this year.

The jury was told that Khan knew one of the girl’s friends, and the rape took place in his car after he had dropped off the girl’s friend at her house.

Khan had supplied the girl with vodka laced with MDMA, and then raped her while she was unconscious and filmed himself doing so, the court heard.

The incident was reported to police via a third party on September 10 that year.

When officers attended Khan’s home address on September 12, his mother Naheed Ejaz, 61, came to the front door but did not open it for two minutes, the jury was told.

When officers did enter the address to arrest Khan, their body-worn footage captured a conversation between the two in Urdu, in which they talked about hiding something.

The conversation was later translated and Ejaz was arrested. Despite multiple searches, the phone has not been found.

A jury found Khan guilty of one count of rape. He had previously admitted a charge of perverting the course of justice.

Ejaz, also of Abbotsbury, Bracknell, Berkshire, was found guilty of a charge of perverting the course of justice.

Today (Thursday 30 April), both defendants were sentenced at Winchester Crown Court.

Khan was jailed for a total of 12 years, and must serve at least eight years before any chance of parole. The sentence includes a five-year extended licence period upon release.

Khan was also made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for 20 years, an indefinite restraining order, and will have to sign the sex offenders register for life.

He has also been barred from any work or voluntary role involving children for life.

Ejaz was jailed for three years, and must serve at least 16 months before any chance of parole.

Speaking after the hearing, officer in the case Detective Constable Lee Clement said:

“The victim in this case has shown considerable bravery during the investigation, and in having to relive her experience in court.

“This attack continues to have a significant impact on her mental health. We hope that this result helps in some way in her recovery.

“Khan targeted a vulnerable teenage girl, and then, along with his mother Ejaz, tried to cover up evidence to hinder our investigation. Khan is deservedly behind bars, and we always believed that Ejaz’s behaviour stepped over the threshold into criminality.

“We hope that this result will give confidence to others who have experience these type of offences. You will be listened to and supported, and we have specially trained officers to investigate these offences.”

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A 24-year-old man who raped a young woman in Wrexham has been jailed.

Gift Oladele, of the Manchester area and currently of no fixed abode, violently attacked the 19-year-old victim as she walked home following a night out with friends.

Oladele introduced himself to the victim and her friend in the city centre in the early hours of September 7 last year.

He insisted on walking her home, claiming he was heading in the same direction.

As they walked alone towards Mold Road, he raped her on an isolated footpath.

Following the attack, he warned her not to report the incident to police.

Oladele was arrested hours later and subsequently charged and remanded into custody following a thorough investigation.

He denied rape and sexual assault, claiming the victim had consented, but a jury found him guilty at Mold Crown Court in March.

At Caernarfon Crown Court on Thursday, 30 April, he was sentenced to a total of 25 years, including 17 years in prison, with an extended licence period of eight years.

He was also handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and a restraining order to protect the victim for life. 

Wrexham Chief Inspector Caroline Mullen-Hurst said:

“Oladele is a dangerous predator who left a young woman fearing for her life as he subjected her to a disturbing and terrifying attack as she walked home following a night with her friends.

“He demonstrated no remorse for his crimes after forcing her to relive the traumatic experience through a trial.

“I would like to praise the dignity and courage she has shown throughout the investigation, and for her bravery in reporting this incident to us.

“Thankfully, today’s sentence has removed Oladele from the streets, preventing any further harm to anyone else. I hope it reassures the public that North Wales Police is committed to eradicating all incidents of violence against women and girls and is working tirelessly to bring perpetrators of sexual abuse to justice.

“I would urge any victim of sexual assault to get in touch with us. You will be listened to, your report will be taken seriously and fully investigated. We are here to support you.”

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A sex offender from Finchley who covertly recorded his crimes has been sentenced to 14 years, after Met Police officers used the material to identify victims.

Ross Davidson, 38 (24.02.88), of Station Road, Finchley, was jailed on Thursday, 30 April at Wood Green Crown Court following two trials. He will also be subject to a sexual harm prevention order and placed on the sex offenders register for life.

In July 2024 Davidson was found guilty of rape, two counts of sexual assault, and voyeurism. During the second trial in January 2026, Davidson pleaded guilty to one count of voyeurism and was later found guilty by the jury of one further count of sexual assault, one count of attempted rape and one count of rape.

The offences relate to six victim-survivors. Three of them have spoken out, reflecting on their experience and encouraging other victims of sexual offences to come forward.

One victim-survivor said:

“Speaking out about sexual violence is not easy. It can feel overwhelming, frightening, and at times isolating. However, I hope that by coming forward, I have shown that it is possible to be heard and that what happened matters.

“I would encourage anyone who has experienced sexual violence to know that they are not alone, and that support is available. Reporting what happened can feel daunting, but there are people who will listen and take you seriously.

“I would also like to express my sincere thanks to the Metropolitan Police for their professionalism, support, and dedication throughout this investigation. Their efforts have made a significant difference during an incredibly difficult time.”

Another victim-survivor added:

“The support I received made a real difference in helping me feel safe throughout the process. My previous experience left me unsure about coming forward, so to feel listened to and supported by a great team this time around meant a lot. Seeing Ross accountable is an important moment for me, and I hope it encourages others who have experienced something similar to feel able to speak up and seek support.”

A further victim-survivor shared:

“Ross was finally charged around June 2022. Throughout the police investigation, although regularly updated, it has been a very long process. I hoped that he would have been honest and pleaded guilty to what he had done to me; but deep down I expected that he wouldn’t and this would mean attending court and giving evidence. This effectively caused me to put my life on hold.”

Davidson was initially arrested on 1 May 2019 at his home on the grounds of a separate offence for which he was not subsequently charged. However, his digital devices were seized at the point of the arrest. When examining the devices, officers uncovered multiple videos of Davidson raping and sexually assaulting victims, leading to him being charged with 17 sexual offences on 24 June 2022 including one rape.

Following the proactive identification of victims featured in the recovered footage, and further victim-survivors coming forward after media coverage of the initial charges, officers received additional reports. On 6 July 2024, he was charged with a further three counts of serious sexual offending.

Detective Constable Kamila Kedadrova, who was part of investigation team, said:

“I am incredibly grateful for the continued support from victims throughout the investigation and court process, which has undoubtably aided today’s outcome.

“Our dedicated team of officers, who identified, contacted, and provided support to victims, have handled the case with sensitivity and thoroughness over the past six years.

“The Met remains committed to securing justice for victims of sexual offences, no matter when they occurred. Over the past five years, we have more than tripled arrests and charges for rape and serious sexual offences.

“Today’s outcome reflects our mission of taking all reports seriously, while ensuring victims are treated with the upmost respect and care.”

One victim-survivor reported to police that in 2013 Davidson sexually assaulted and raped her after an evening together. Davidson raped her, ignoring her cries for him to stop, all of which he recorded on his phone.

The second and third victim-survivors were identified after recorded footage was discovered by police following Davidson’s initial arrest. The separate recordings showed both victims being sexually assaulted in their sleep.

The fourth victim-survivor came forward in January 2023, after recognising Davidson’s name in the news. She reported that she had woken up to find herself being raped by Davidson, while staying with him at an address in London in March 2015. Working with the victim to record her statement, officers were able to evidence she had been assaulted.

The fifth victim-survivor was traced by Met detectives who were able to identify the woman. After specially trained officers contacted the victim, she was supported to make a report which detailed further offences, including an attempted rape while she was sleeping.

Julie Currie, Victim Navigator Programme Manager at Justice & Care, a charity which offers support for victims of exploitation who are pursuing justice, said:

“Survivors of sexual violence face immense barriers to seeking justice, from fear and intimidation to prolonged court delays. This conviction is a testament to the bravery of the survivors and to the importance of specialist, traumainformed support that prioritises safety, choice and dignity at every stage of the justice process.”

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A 34-year-old registered sex offender has been jailed after he was found to be breaching the terms of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

Aaron Ray Dungey, previously of Butterfields, Wellingborough, was issued with a SHPO in December 2016 following his conviction for the assault by way of penetration of a female child under 13.

The SHPO was issued with certain conditions he was required to abide by, including not having any contact with children.

However, on February 9, when officers from Northamptonshire Police’s MOSOVO Team made an unannounced visit to Dungey’s home, they analysed his mobile phone and found that he had been in contact with three children.

He was arrested and subsequently charged with three counts of breaching his SHPO.

On February 10, Dungey appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court where he pleaded guilty to the offences.

This month (April 16), he appeared at Northampton Crown Court where he was sentenced to one year and six months in prison.

Risk Management Officer, Lucy Fraser-Allen, from the Force’s MOSOVO team, said:

“Sexual Harm Prevention Orders are put in place to protect the public, particularly children, from individuals who pose a risk.

“Aaron Dungey was fully aware of the conditions he was required to follow and chose to ignore them.

“Breaches like this will always be taken extremely seriously, and we will continue to carry out proactive checks and take robust action against registered sex offenders who fail to comply with court orders.”

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A woman from Kirklees has been commended for her courage after helping convict four men who sexually abused her more than 30 years ago.    

This follows an investigation into the rape and sexual abuse of a teenage girl in Kirklees and Wakefield between 1994 and 2000.    

Detectives have described the abuse she suffered as absolutely appalling and have thanked the victim for coming forward and reporting the offending.  

Jagtar Sahota, aged 64, from Leeds was sentenced today (29 April) at Leeds Crown Court to 21 years in prison for 11 counts of rape and 11 counts of indecent assault. 

He was also jailed for one count of actual bodily harm, with all offending taking place between the years 1997 and 2000.    

Yesterday (28 April), Zahid Hussain, aged 48 and Mohammed Chhibda, aged 49, were found guilty of indecent assault offences against the same woman.    

The men, who are all from Dewsbury, committed the offences between 1994 and 1997.      

A fourth man, Basharat Wali, aged 46, from Dewsbury, had already pleaded guilty to two counts of indecent assault.    

They will be sentenced on 4 June.  

In a statement from the survivor, which was read during Jagtar Sahota’s trial about the sexual offending she endured at his hands, she said:    

“There are no words what this man has done to me. He took something from me that I can never get back and it’s not just what he did in his moments of abuse- it's the lifetime of destruction that followed.    

“The pain caused didn't end when he walked away. No. It lives with me every single day. It haunts me in ways I can't explain.    

“I don't know if I'll ever find peace, but I do know this, I'm trying. I'm trying to find a way to heal, even if it's one broken piece at a time.”

Detective Chief Inspector Rob Stevens, of Kirklees District Police, said: 

“The survivor in these trials has shown enormous courage in coming forwards to make these men answer for the huge and lasting damage they caused her.    

“As her statement makes clear, the appalling abuse she suffered has taken a dreadful toll on her throughout her teenage and then adult life.    

“Thanks to her bravery though, these four men have now all been convicted, with one sentenced and receiving a substantial term in prison. 

“We continue to urge all victims of sexual offending who may not have reported offences to come forwards, no matter when crimes took place. Specialist officers will always, listen, investigate, and do whatever they can to secure justice for you.”   

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Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been jailed for rape and sexual assault offences carried out across more than two decades.

Shaun Smith, aged 47, of Bernwood Road in Barton, Oxfordshire, was jailed for 18 years at Oxford Crown Court today (29/4).

He was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and has been issued with restraining orders for each of his victims.

Smith was arrested in March 2017 and again in December 2022. Following a thorough police investigation he was charged on October 18 2024.

Smith had originally pleaded not guilty to one count of rape, one count of sexual assault and two counts of assault by penetration. Following a two week trial at Oxford Crown Court, a jury found him guilty of all offences on Wednesday 1 April.

The jury heard how Smith had raped a teenager in Oxford in 2000, had sexually assaulted a woman in her twenties in Hastings in 2012 and had sexually assaulted two women in their thirties in Oxford in 2017 and again in 2022. On each occasion the women were asleep and not able to consent to what was happening.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Chris Bennett, of Oxfordshire’s Criminal Investigation Department, said:

“I would like to commend the incredible bravery of the women involved in this case. Without their determination, courage and support we may never have known about Smith’s offending and it would have been much harder to bring him to justice. This result today is a testament to them and while it can never undo what has happened, I hope it helps them gain some kind of closure and allow them to move forward with their lives.    

“Smith has proven himself to be a serial sex offender who preys on women while they are asleep and at their most vulnerable, unable to consent. Cases like this are the reason I became an officer and being able to bring dangerous predators like Smith to justice makes me proud to be a detective. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone here at Thames Valley Police who worked incredibly hard to help put Smith behind bars where he cannot harm anyone else.

“I hope that this case shows how seriously we take all reports of rape and sexual offences, no matter when they occurred. My plea today to anyone who has been affected by rape or any sexual offence is to please tell us. You can contact us via our website or call 101 where you can speak to specialist officers in confidence. There are also a range of other services available that can offer you support.”

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A man has been sentenced for child sex offences after being caught flying a drone over a primary school in Salisbury.

Jeremy Bird, 48, of Coldharbour Lane, Salisbury, appeared at Winchester Crown Court yesterday (28/04) after pleading guilty to two counts of making indecent images of children and recklessly allowing an aircraft to endanger people or property.

He was jailed for 19 months, suspended for two years. He was also made the subject of a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

On September 13th, 2023, police received a report that a drone had been flown over a primary school within the Salisbury area on several occasions, following the children within the playing fields.

At around the same time, police received a further report from another school within the Salisbury area reporting that when teachers were taking the children out to visit a harvest festival, a man was seen recording the children and trying to chat with them.

The man was seen a short time later in a vehicle appearing to be taking more pictures of the children.

Enquiries by police identified the suspect as Jeremy Bird. He was arrested and searches of his devices found a considerable number of indecent images of unknown children.

He was subsequently charged and convicted.

Complex Crime Investigator Debbie Quayle said:

“I’d like to thank the schools for reporting Jeremy Bird’s behaviour – without their support we would be unaware of the extent of his offending.

“Mr Bird has taken no accountability for his actions and the fear he put into the children when flying his drone near to them to film them.

“He has now been sentenced and has been made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which places limits on his internet use and travel.

“He is also not allowed to own or use a drone and must also allow officers into his address to do checks.

“I hope this investigation also shows that we will not tolerate any person who uses drones in an inappropriate manner, and they will be put before the courts.”

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A 29-year-old man has been jailed for 17 years after he was convicted of multiple child sex offences.

On a number of occasions between April 2023 and June 2023, Klein Chinoda, previously of Wellingborough, sexually abused a girl in Wellingborough.

An investigation was launched, led by specialist officers from Northamptonshire Police’s SOLAR Team, which led to Chinoda’s arrest. He was subsequently charged with seven counts of sexual activity with a child, two counts of possessing indecent images of a child, and one count of rape.

Prior to the start of his trial, Chinoda pleaded guilty to all offences except the rape offence which was taken before a jury.

Following a four-day trial at Northampton Crown Court which ended on December 12, Chinoda was found guilty of rape.

He returned to the same court last month (March 20) where he was sentenced to 17 years in prison.

Lead investigator - DC Rachel Morrison from the Force’s SOLAR Team said: “I am really pleased with this significant sentence as it sends a strong message that the police and the courts take sexual offences extremely seriously.

“The survivor in this case has been incredibly brave and I hope, with Chinoda safely behind bars, that she can now move forward and learn to enjoy life again. I wish her the very best.”

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This is the moment we arrested a sex attacker less than 90 minutes after he targeted a woman in Brierley Hill.

Arez Omer, 40, had spotted the woman, who was walking home after a night out with friends, as she walked from Hill Street on the night of 8 August last year.

CCTV shows how he followed her before sexually assaulting her before calmly walking away.

The woman called police and was able to give a description of him, which was passed to CCTV operators at Dudley Council who were able to locate him and guide officers to where he was – more than two miles away on King Street in Dudley town centre.

Det Sgt Sian Edwards, from our Public Protection Unit, said:

"This was a terrifying attack on a woman simply going home after a night out with friends in Brierley Hill.

"Omer has preyed on a woman who repeatedly told him to stop and was able to fend him off and call the police.

"There was some excellent teamwork between call handlers, CCTV operators at Dudley Council and Response officers to bring Omer into custody quickly, enabling us to build a really strong case against him and secure his conviction.

"I’d like to pay tribute to the bravery of the woman during and after this awful incident, who we have supported throughout.

"I also hope the prompt actions of our officers in responding to such incidents of violence will give others, no matter the circumstances, the courage to come forward. We are ready to support you and get justice."

Councillor Phil Atkins, cabinet member for development and regulation, said:

“I welcome the court judgement following this shocking and upsetting case, and our thoughts are with the victim of this abhorrent attack.

“I would like to thank the team, who were able to utilise our CCTV to locate footage of the perpetrator within 90 minutes of the attack and support police in finding his location.”

Omer, of Ivanhoe Street, Dudley, appeared before Wolverhampton Crown Court on 4 February where he admitted sexual assault and exposure.

He was remanded in custody and jailed for 33 months on Friday.