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A "dangerous" child rapist from Hertfordshire has been jailed for 16 years.

Kieran Logan, 48, was sentenced at St Albans Crown Court on November 27, after pleading guilty to multiple offenses in September.

He was arrested in May 2024 when a victim came forward, revealing crimes dating back to 2003. In August, police seized his devices, uncovering two more victims and thousands of indecent images of children.

Logan was convicted of:

• Three counts of making indecent images of children (Categories A, B, and C)
• One count of sexual activity with a child
• One count of sexual assault of a child
• Three counts of sexual assault by penetration
• Two counts of rape of a child
• One count of sexual assault by penetration

Detective Constable Debbie West, of the Joint Child Protection Investigation Team (JCPIT), said: Firstly, I would like to commend the victims and their families for their support during this investigation, I want to commend them all for their incredible bravery in the face of an extremely difficult time.

Kieran Logan is a dangerous offender and has had lasting effects on his victims, but I do hope that seeing him sentenced will go some way in helping them to move on from his abhorrent crimes.

Logan preyed on young girls and used his position as an older man to hold power over them. Hes a sexual predator who will now remain behind bars for years to come, and his sentence reflects the severity of his crimes and the harm he has caused."

She added: We know it can be incredibly challenging to come forward to report incidents of sexual assault. We take reports of sexual offences very seriously and we will do everything we can to ensure that victims feel like their voices are heard and that offenders are brought to justice.

Logan, of Rushden Road in Buntingford, received 16 years in prison with a six-year extended licence period. He faces a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) with strict conditions, lifelong placement on the Sex Offenders' Register, and restraining orders to protect his victims.

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A man has been jailed for life and a second man has been jailed for 15 years for offences including rape in Portsmouth and Southampton.

Bruno Sala, 39, who is of Portuguese nationality and previously of Middle Park Way in Havant, appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court today (Friday 28 November) where he was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 20 years, for six counts of rape, one count of assault and two counts of encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence.

The offences took place in Portsmouth and Southampton between 2019 and 2021, and were committed against three women in their 40s.

An investigation by Operation Amberstone teams found that Sala had met the women online and had begun relationships with them. During the relationships however, he had begun to abuse and rape them, often using violence to control them or utilizing drugs as part of the offending. In some cases, Sala subjected the women to repeated rapes and abuse.

On one occasion, when one of the woman refused consensual sex, Sala told her that he was her boss before forcing himself on her.

He also arranged situations for a second man, Edson Domingos, to rape one of the women.

Sala told the woman on one occasion that his friend hadnt raped her, as he had given him his permission.

Domingos, 41, who is of UK and Angolan nationality and formally resided on Elm Grove in Southsea, also appeared at the same court today, where he was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, plus 3 years on licence due to dangerousness, for two counts of rape.

DC Nick Sandford-Smith from the Operation Amberstone East team said:

What has been very clear from the testaments of the women who have suffered at the hands of these men, and from our subsequent investigations, is that they are two very dangerous individuals.

Sala, who is currently already serving a 28-year jail sentence for a previous rape conviction, created situations in which he would meet a woman through a dating app and gain their trust, before revealing his true personality and subjecting them to truly horrific physical and sexual abuse.

He viewed these women as his possessions and felt that he could do with them whatever he so pleased, including offering them to other men for sex without their consent.

Sala enabled Domingos to help him continue this abhorrent abuse, carrying out despicable crimes against another human being.

The details of their actions are truly sickening and some of the most abhorrent behaviour I have ever come across.

I cannot commend the women who have stood up to these two men enough. The strength and resilience shown by all in both reporting to us, and in seeing this through the courts, is incredible.

These men have been brought to justice today because of the immeasurable bravery of these women, and whilst no sentence will ever truly be enough, I hope that seeing them put behind bars will be a step in the right direction towards rebuilding their lives.

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A depraved pervert who left his victim "broken" through repeated rapes and sexual assaults has been jailed for over 20 years.

Stuart Cox, 63, escalated his abuse over years by using pharmaceutical stimulants to sustain it. He remained impassive at Teesside Crown Court as the victim's impact statement revealed her devastation.

The victim, who cannot be named, wrote: Since the time of the crimes, I have been isolated keeping myself to myself. I didnt want to talk or open up because it has been a really long battle for justice.

I would often wonder how much longer before I would get my peace and justice.

She added: Im never going to forget it. What happened to me is going to stick to me like glue.

I have never been the same emotionally. I feel broken, defective and this is due to what happened to me I am just shattered and never picked up all the pieces.

Prosecutor Paul Cleasby said Cox, of Sandport Walk, Stockton, was convicted of 14 offences, including multiple rapes, attempted rapes, sexual assaults, and assaults by penetration.

Mitigating, Andrew Turton noted Cox's medical issues and productive use of remand time, adding: He is expecting a significant period in custody.

Judge Timothy Stead imposed 21 years' custody plus a one-year extended licence, stating: The victim will never forget these matters. It is quite apparent that her life in every aspect has been badly affected.

She refers to herself as broken and she has a fear that she will not be regarded as good enough for an ordinary relationship in the future.

I fear that she will bear the marks and anguish of this offending for the rest of her life I hope it is not so but I fear it is a near inevitability that it will be.

Cox received an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, indefinite restraining order, and lifelong registration on the sex offenders register.

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A man has been jailed for 33 years after carrying out horrific sexual and physical abuse.

68-year-old Stephen Poulton, of Ellis Gardens in Hemlington, Middlesbrough, was convicted of 28 offences following a trial at Teesside Crown Court.

The horrendous sexual and physical violence was some of the most harrowing that officers from the Child Abuse and Vulnerable Adults Team had heard during their careers.  

At Teesside Crown Court today, Friday 28th November, Stephen Poulton was sentenced to 33 years in prison.

Detective Inspector Joanne Lamb, from the Child Abuse and Vulnerable Adults (CAVA) Team, said:

“Today’s sentencing marks an important step towards justice in this case. We want to first recognise the extraordinary courage shown by the victims. Coming forward to speak about deeply painful experiences is never easy and their strength has been essential in bringing the truth to light.

“We hope this outcome provides some measure of comfort for the victims, and we thank them for their bravery, resilience and trust throughout this process. Their actions have not only helped secure accountability for these horrendous offences, but may also protect others from harm.

“Whilst all forms of abuse are difficult to comprehend, this is a particularly harrowing case, and despite the officers working on it being experienced, they were visibly impacted by the details and levels of abuse perpetrated by Poulton.

“We also want to remind anyone who has experienced or is currently experiencing abuse that support is available. You are not alone. We encourage you to speak out. No one should ever suffer in silence, and today’s sentencing demonstrates that when victims come forward, their voices are heard.”

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A rapist from Folkestone who repeatedly targeted his victim has been jailed.

Lloyd Thomas, 58, was found guilty of five sexual offences following a trial at Canterbury Crown Court.

Thomas committed the offences, including rape, over a three month period.

Investigation

The victim came forward and spoke to Kent Police in November 2024. Specialist detectives from the force launched an investigation and Thomas was arrested three days later. He was later charged.

Thomas, of Risborough Lane, Folkestone, pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. He was convicted by jury of two counts of rape and three sexual assaults, as well as a harassment offence.

Sentenced

The offender was sentenced on Thursday 20 November 2025 to 10 years’ imprisonment and will spend a further four years on licence.

Detective Constable Gemma Chadwick said:

'Thomas is a dangerous sexual predator who subjected his victim to a campaign of dreadful abuse. I am pleased that the victim found the courage to come forward, so that we could investigate Thomas’ crimes and ensure that he was made to face the consequences of his actions. I hope the sentence that has been imposed will help to bring her a sense of closure.'

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Man who lured child to Blackburn bedroom before sexually assaulting her jailed.

On 23rd April 2023, he lured a 14-year-old girl into his bedroom before going onto sexually assault her.

After McDonald had committed the offence at the property in Blackburn, the brave victim went downstairs and woke her sleeping father to tell him what McDonald had done.

The police were then informed, and McDonald was arrested.

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, McDonald, of Gibson Street, Kilmarnock, was charged with engaging in sexual activity with a child.

McDonald was unanimously found guilty of the offence following a trial at Preston Crown Court earlier this month.

He returned to the same court today (27th November) where he was jailed for four years. He was also made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention order for 15 years and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register.

In an impact statement to the court, the victim said:

“Since the assault, I have lived with fear, anxiety, and a loss of trust. Simple things that once felt safe now feel threatening. I struggle with sleep, with relationships, and with feeling comfortable in my own body. The emotional pain is constant, and it has affected every part of my daily life.

“This crime has taken away my sense of security and dignity. It has left me with memories I cannot erase and burdens I did not choose. I have had to rebuild myself piece by piece, and that process is ongoing.

“I want the court to understand that the harm done to me is lasting. Justice is not only about punishment—it is about recognising the seriousness of what happened and ensuring accountability. I ask the court to consider the profound impact this crime has had on me when deciding the sentence.

“Thank you for listening to my voice today.”

DC Matt Gallagher, from Lancashire Police, said:

“McDonald lured his child victim to his bedroom with the sordid intent of sexually assaulting her. He knew how young she was but simply didn’t care.

“He then set about lying to cover his tracks. He lied to the victim’s father, he lied to the police and he lied to the jury. Presented with the victim’s brave testimony and DNA evidence, the jury rightly saw through McDonald’s lies. I am pleased he has now he has been sent to prison for what he did.”

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A man from Swansea has been handed an extended 30-year prison sentence after being found guilty of a significant number of child sex offences.

36-year-old Adam Davies, from Hafod, committed these offences against multiple victims over a period spanning numerous years.

In July 2023, one of Davies’ victims made an allegation that she was sexually assaulted by Davies when she was younger. The offences against this victim and a second victim took place over a number of years. Both girls were under 13 at the time of the abuse.

As part of the investigation into this allegation, Davies’s devices were seized and Category A, B and C child sexual abuse images were located on his laptop.

In April 2025, a male victim also disclosed that he was sexually abused by Davies between the ages of 6-8.

Davies pleaded not guilty to a long list of offences, but was ultimately found guilty in court of:

• Rape of a child under 13 (four counts)
• Assault of a child under 13 by penetration (two counts)
• Sexual assault of a child under 13 (seven counts)
• Sexual assault (two counts)
• Sexual activity with a child (one count)
• Causing/inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity (two counts)
• Possession of indecent photographs of a child - category A, B and C (three counts)

Davies has been handed a 30-year extended jail sentence, of which 26 years will be spent in custody. He will serve a minimum of 18 years.

He will be a registered sex offender for life and is subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

Detective Constable Stacey Jones said:

“Adam Davies’s offending is some of the worst of its kind we have seen in Swansea. He disgustingly took advantage of multiple children to act out vile acts for his own depraved sexual pleasure.

“He is of an immeasurable danger to children, and the streets are far safer for young people now that he has been sent to prison for a hugely significant sentence. He showed no remorse and took no responsibility for what he has done.

“Adam Davies did not give one thought to how his offending would affect his victims’ lives, both mentally and physically. We pay tribute to the immense bravery of the victims who have come forward, and hope that they are now able to move on with their lives safe in the knowledge that Adam Davies cannot access them anymore.”

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A 'despicable' man left a 13-year-old girl 'traumatised' after sending her a sexually explicit video during an unsolicited phone call.

Andrew Murray, 31, was believed to dial random numbers for sexual conversations with strangers.

On October 7, he called the teenager, who recorded the conversation and informed her mother, leading to a police report.

Her 'swift' and 'sensible' actions provided Cambridgeshire Police with evidence to arrest Murray, who asked her age before sending the video of himself performing a sexual act.

His actions also breached a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO).

Murray, of St Bedes Crescent, Cambridge, admitted causing a child aged 13 to 15 to view an image of sexual activity and pleaded guilty to three SHPO breaches.

He was jailed for two-and-a-half years at Cambridge Crown Court on November 27.

Detective Sergeant Andy Harding said:

“The fact Murray ascertained the age of the child and continued to send the explicit video of himself, makes his actions all the more despicable.

“This event was traumatising for the teenager.

"Her swift actions were truly courageous and her calm, sensible reactions meant we could arrest Murray with proof of the encounter.”

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A man has been jailed for 10 years for serious sexual offences in West Lothian.

Steven Mitchell, 41, was found guilty of multiple offences, including rape, following a trial at Livingston High Court.

These crimes were carried out against two women in the West Lothian area between 2016 and 2022.

Mitchell has also been given a non-harassment order for an indefinite period.

He appeared at court on Wednesday, 26 November, 2025, for sentencing after previously being convicted on Wednesday, 29 October, 2025.

Detective Sergeant Peter Baxter said:

“Mitchell’s abhorrent actions have caused significant harm to his victims, and we hope this outcome brings them some degree of reassurance.

"We remain committed to investigating reports of sexual abuse and ensuring that responsible face the consequences of their actions.

"We would encourage anyone who is a victim of sexual assault to report it. They will be treated with sensitivity and supported by specially trained officers."

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The brave testimony of a woman, who was raped, assaulted and imprisoned by a Doncaster man, has seen her abuser jailed for 14 years.

In June 2019, Graeme Easton slapped and headbutted his victim, threatened her with a metal bar and a knife, and spat at the victim before refusing to let her leave his home unless she had sex with him.

After raping her, Easton still refused to let her leave, and poured a drink over her as she fled from him.

Courageously, the victim came forward and reported the ordeal to officers and an investigation was launched by the Doncaster Protecting Vulnerable People Team (PVP). Easton was arrested later that month and in police interview denied assaulting the victim or raping her.

The 60-year-old was charged with false imprisonment, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, sexual assault, and two counts of rape. He continued to protest his innocence, pleading not guilty to all counts - meaning the victim had to endure a trial.

Following a compelling testimony from his victim at the trial, Easton was found guilty of false imprisonment, assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) and two counts of rape at Sheffield Crown Court on 15 August 2025. He was found not guilty of sexual assault.

On Friday 21 November, at the same court, Easton, of St Mary’s Road, Doncaster, was sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment.

Temporary Detective Sergeant Della O'Horo, of the Doncaster Protecting Vulnerable People Team, said:

"The courage and determination of the victim in this case must be commended. The strength it took to report this abhorrent abuse should not be underestimated.

"This result is vitally important in showing other survivors of sexual assault that when they come forward, they will be listened to and treated with respect through every step of the prosecution process."

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A convicted paedophile and rapist has been jailed again after breaching his sex offender register restrictions.

Alfred Brown, 42, of Corporation Road, Newport, was imprisoned for 10 years in June 2014 after a jury convicted him of rape and sexual activity with a child under 16.

Prosecutor Alice Sykes said the latest offence occurred after his release, when he failed to notify police of an address in Monmouthshire where he stayed over 12 hours with a young girl residing, on July 15.

Brown admitted the breach.

His barrister, Zoe Laugharne, said:

“His best mitigation is his early guilty plea.”

She added her client was capable of community rehabilitation, noting: “He feels he’s had little support in integrating back into society.

“The defendant is suitable for 1-1 rehabilitation.

“He is supported by his partner and he has stable accommodation.”

Miss Laugharne also cited Brown's adverse childhood experiences in the care system and his drug misuse problem.

Recorder of Cardiff Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke told Brown he had failed to take responsibility, even blaming police, and said:

“You don’t recognise the risk you pose to a child.”

She noted this was not his first breach and his compliance had been “poor.”

Brown, formerly of Blaenavon, was sentenced to 12 months in prison, to serve half in custody before release on licence, and must pay a statutory victim surcharge.

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A sex offender has been jailed for breaching a court order designed to protect the public.

David Norbury, 52, of Shores Green Drive in Wincham, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court on November 25 after admitting failure to comply with the sex offenders register and breaching a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO).

He failed to notify police of his online alias, TrendyBear109758, as required by the register.

Norbury also entered and remained at an address with a child under 16—prohibited by the SHPO—between June 25 and August 27 this year.

Judge Patrick Thompson imposed a two-year custodial sentence, stating that the seriousness of the offences justified imprisonment.

Norbury received four months for the register breach, to run consecutively to 20 months for the SHPO violation.

This follows a 2022 eight-week sentence for breaching an SHPO by deleting his internet search history.

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A pervert who downloaded indecent images of children onto his work computer claimed he did it because he was "bored."

Police visited James Raidy's home in May 2024, seizing his laptop, which contained a category B indecent image and a prohibited image of a child.

The 54-year-old, with a prior history of such offenses, was under a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) requiring him to notify authorities of any new device within three days, per Lancs Live.

He failed to report the work computer for nearly a year. Raidy pleaded guilty to breaching the SHPO, possessing an indecent image, and possessing a prohibited image at Preston Crown Court.

In his defense, he said he viewed "legitimate" porn when bored, which escalated to indecent images.

Judge Michael Maher said: "You had access to this computer for just shy of a year and you quite deliberately failed to disclose to your offender manager that you had access to the device, capable of accessing the internet.

"That computer had been given to you by your former employer. You say boredom was the catalyst for you accessing these appalling images.

"You say you have no sexual interest in children. That is a familiar refrain in these cases.

"You have anaesthetised yourself to the reality of the fact that these are real children, real flesh and blood children, who have had their childhoods stolen for the sexual gratification of sexual deviants such as yourself."

A pre-sentence report deemed Raidy a high risk of serious harm to children. The judge added: "The reality is that none of the sex offender treatment work has had any impact on curbing your unsavoury appetite for this material.

"You have demonstrated by the fact that you have had paid work that you are capable of channeling your energy in a productive way."

Raidy, of Graine Road, Haslingden, received eight months for the class B image and four months concurrent for the prohibited image, plus a new 15-year SHPO.

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A 71-year-old former Islamic teacher in Ipswich, who was convicted of numerous non-recent sexual assaults, has been jailed.

Hafez Ashraf Uddin, of Wivenhoe Road, Barking in London, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday 21 November, where he was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment. He has also been ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life and been made subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Uddin was found guilty of 13 counts of indecent assault at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday 5 June, following a trial lasting almost four weeks.

The offences relate to six separate victims who were all girls aged between seven and 14-years-old and occurred between 1985 and 1999.

Uddin had stood accused of 22 counts of indecent assault in total, relating to seven girls, being found guilty of 13 offences and not guilty of the other nine.

The offences included Uddin putting his hand inside one of the victims trousers, and multiple offences of either touching or squeezing the girls breasts.

Four of the charges he has been convicted of were multiple offending counts which means in those cases a single charge actually comprised at least five assaults, so the total of separate assaults numbered is at least 29.

Detective Inspector Donna Hopper, of the South Safeguarding Investigation Unit, said:

Hafez Ashraf Uddin abused the respected position of trust that he held in the community and subjected these young girls to shocking assaults some of them on multiple occasions.

These assaults have had long-lasting impacts on the victims, who did not feel able or confident to report them at the time for a number of reasons.

I want to pay tribute to them for their bravery in coming forward and reporting his offences, even though they had occurred many years previously.

I hope this case demonstrates that despite the passage of time, it is never too late to achieve justice. We want victims to know that they will be heard and that will we investigate wherever it is possible for us to do so.

No doubt Uddin thought he had got away with his appalling crimes, but he hadnt counted on the resilience of the victims to speak out and ensure he was made to answer for his actions. He will now spend a significant amount of the remaining years of his life in prison.

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A 71-year-old former Islamic teacher in Ipswich, who was convicted of numerous non-recent sexual assaults, has been jailed.

Hafez Ashraf Uddin, of Wivenhoe Road, Barking in London, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday 21 November, where he was sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment. He has also been ordered to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and been made subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Uddin was found guilty of 13 counts of indecent assault at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday 5 June, following a trial lasting almost four weeks.

The offences relate to six separate victims – who were all girls aged between seven and 14-years-old – and occurred between 1985 and 1999.

Uddin had stood accused of 22 counts of indecent assault in total, relating to seven girls, being found guilty of 13 offences and not guilty of the other nine.  

The offences included Uddin putting his hand inside one of the victim’s trousers, and multiple offences of either touching or squeezing the girls’ breasts.

Four of the charges he has been convicted of were multiple offending counts – which means in those cases a single charge actually comprised at least five assaults, so the total of separate assaults numbered is at least 29.

Detective Inspector Donna Hopper, of the South Safeguarding Investigation Unit, said:

“Hafez Ashraf Uddin abused the respected position of trust that he held in the community and subjected these young girls to shocking assaults – some of them on multiple occasions.

“These assaults have had long-lasting impacts on the victims, who did not feel able or confident to report them at the time for a number of reasons.

“I want to pay tribute to them for their bravery in coming forward and reporting his offences, even though they had occurred many years previously.

“I hope this case demonstrates that despite the passage of time, it is never too late to achieve justice. We want victims to know that they will be heard and that will we investigate wherever it is possible for us to do so.

“No doubt Uddin thought he had got away with his appalling crimes, but he hadn’t counted on the resilience of the victims to speak out and ensure he was made to answer for his actions. He will now spend a significant amount of the remaining years of his life in prison.”