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A dangerous rapist has been jailed after luring a vulnerable woman to a secluded area and assaulting her.

Joseph Healey raped his vulnerable 18-year-old victim after leading her to a footpath in Nottingham on the evening of Friday 20 June 2025.

Officers had rushed to the scene near Canal Street after friends of the victim received a series of alarming Snapchat messages from her.

The victim had told them she was on her own with a man she didn’t know, and this prompted a call to the Police.

Aided by her location data, officers soon found the victim in a distressed state

Healey, now aged 44, was spotted a short distance away and arrested.

CCTV footage showed him leading the victim towards a secluded area at the rear of Nottingham One alongside the canal.

After his arrest, Healey, who was homeless and sleeping by the canal at the time, claimed to have had consensual sex with the woman.

At the first day of his trial on 8 December 2025, he changed his story and pleaded guilty to one count of rape.

Healey, who has previous convictions for offences including burglary and robbery, was on licence at the time of the offence having been released from prison the day before.

He later admitted to giving his victim two tablets used to treat anxiety, although it was accepted that he had not done so with a sexual motive.

Appearing back at Nottingham Crown Court today (19 June 2026, Healey, formerly of Canal Street, was given an extended sentence of 12 years and one month.

Judge Mark Watson ruled that Healey was a dangerous offender and must therefore serve at least two thirds of his sentence before he is eligible for parole – at which point he will be faced with an extended license period.

Detective Constable Melissa Starmer, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Healey is a dangerous and opportunistic offender who subjected a vulnerable young woman to a truly harrowing ordeal.

“Thanks to the third party report we received, we were able to get officers to the scene very quickly and detain this man before he had the chance to flee.

“He has been remanded in custody ever since and will now spend an extended period behind bars where he will not pose a risk to the women of Nottinghamshire.

“As this case draws to a close I would like to commend the victim in this case for her bravery during this investigation, her friends for alerting us to an ongoing incident, and to the officers who responded and showed such compassion in the way they dealt with a very vulnerable victim.”

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A judge has praised the Metropolitan Police Service following a challenging and complex investigation conducted by detectives to bring a dangerous predator to justice.

He has been jailed for 16 years after a Met investigation uncovered his extensive offending, in which he targeted and sexually assaulted young men.

Waleed Saeed, 31 (14.06.1995), of Azalea Close, Ilford, appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, 19 June where he was sentenced for 17 offences, including rape, blackmail and making indecent images of children.

Detective Constable Peter Collington, who led the Met’s investigation, said:

“The pattern of offending we have uncovered is deeply disturbing and shows a level of deliberate manipulation and cruelty that has caused immense harm to innocent men, with two of them being just 15 and 17 at the time.

“We know Saeed began offending in 2018, deliberately targeting young men from south Asian and Muslim backgrounds on the impression that these victim-survivors would be less likely to contact police. As part of our investigation, we’ve wrapped dedicated support around those who have already come forward.

“Following his sentence, I am making a direct appeal to other victim-survivors who may not have had the confidence to come forward, to please contact us.

“We want to be absolutely clear that no one should ever have their sexuality exploited or weaponised against them in this way. You will be treated with compassion, sensitivity and absolute confidentiality. What has been done to you is wrong, and we will do everything in our power to support you.”

Initial arrest

The Met’s investigation began in August 2024 following reports of a rape in a London park. The victim reported that they had exchanged sexual images with someone he believed to be a transgender woman. Shortly afterwards, he received threatening messages from another account run by Saeed, revealing his true identity as a man. He demanded payment, otherwise the images would be released.

When the victim said he could not pay, Saeed demanded that they met in person in order for the images not to be released. Over the following weeks, Saeed coerced the victim into attending three separate meetings in a London park late at night where he sexually assaulted and raped the victim. He would also conceal his identity by wearing a face covering each time.

Following this report, officers swiftly launched extensive digital enquiries to identify the suspect. They secured key data from social media accounts used by the suspect to contact the victim, and after months of detailed forensic investigation, were able to trace these accounts back to Saeed.

In November 2024, Saeed was arrested and two mobile phones were seized. A forensic examination of these not only found the social media accounts used to target the victim, but also uncovered further intimate images linked to additional, unidentified victims - some of whom were believed to be children.

Saeed was subsequently charged with eight counts of rape, blackmail and threatening to share a photograph or film of a person in an intimate state on 19 November 2024. He was remanded into custody immediately.

Further investigations

Upon identifying the potential for further victims, detectives undertook extensive cross-checks of non-recent cases - where no suspect had been identified and all viable lines of enquiry exhausted - against usernames and digital identifiers linked to Saeed.

This work uncovered a series of reports dating back as far as 2018, from both within London and other areas of the UK, revealing a sinister pattern of offending. Saeed posed as a young woman or transgender woman through fake personas and requested intimate images.

He would subsequently reveal his identity and use images of the victims to exploit them for money, often threatening exposure to their families, communities, universities, workplaces and friendship groups.

This work resulted in Saeed being charged with a further nine counts related to four additional victims on 25 March 2025.

During sentencing, the judge commended the Metropolitan Police investigation, praising the meticulous work led by DC Peter Collington, which involved complex analysis of digital evidence alongside thoughtful support for the victims.

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Following his conviction and sentencing, detectives believe there could be further victim-survivors who are yet to come forward and receive support.

Investigative work showed Saeed would use multiple usernames and profiles using the platform Snapchat, with names including variations of “blsup” (such as blsup1, blsup2021) and “ComeDeal” (such as comedeal, comedealillstop). He has also used false profiles posing as transgender women or women with names such as “Trans Girl Leah” or “amzyyyy09.”

Anyone who recognises these usernames, or believes they may have been in contact with Saeed, is encouraged to come forward.

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Nuneaton Man Jailed for 10 Years for Rape and Sexual Offences

Simon Cruikshank, 53, of Charlecote Walk, Nuneaton, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for rape and serious sexual offences.

He was convicted at Warwick Crown Court on Tuesday 16 June following a trial relating to an incident at a property in Nuneaton in 2023.

Cruikshank was found guilty of raping a woman aged 16 or over and three counts of assault by penetration of a female aged 13 or over. He received a concurrent three-year sentence for causing a female aged 13 or over to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity.

He was ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register, given a restraining order and told to pay a victim surcharge.

A Warwickshire Police spokesperson said:

“Anyone who has been the victim of a rape or a sexual offence is encouraged to report the incident to police, where specially trained officers will help victims with care and sensitivity, and will work to get the right result for them with their wishes in mind.”

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A rapist who was swiftly hunted down after attacking a victim in Huddersfield, has been sentenced to more than 20 years

Ismail Hussain, aged 28, of no fixed address in Huddersfield, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court today (Thursday 18 June ) after being found guilty of two offences of rape in Huddersfield town centre last year.  

He was jailed for 15 years with an extended licence period of eight years making for a 23 year total sentence.

Safeguarding detectives have praised the courage of the victim in both reporting the offending and supporting the prosecution.  

Officers attended in the New Street area on 2 August 2025 after the victim, a man in his 20s, reported being approached and then seriously sexually assaulted by an unknown man in an alleyway near there.    

The offending had taken place between 5am and  5.30am that morning.  

Fast paced enquiries, including examination of CCTV, led to Hussain being identified within hours of the report, and then located and arrested in the early hours of 3 August.

He was detained in police custody and charged to appear before court on August 6.  

Hussain was found guilty of two counts of rape following a trial in February.  

Detective Inspector Jenny Haigh of Kirklees Police, said:

“We welcome the sentencing of Hussain at court for what was dreadful and predatory sexual offending.  

“He targeted his victim by approaching him and then subjecting him to the very serious offences he has now been convicted of carrying out.

“I want to praise the huge courage of the victim in both reporting this appalling offence and then supporting a prosecution through the courts.  

“We fully appreciate just how difficult it can be to disclose being a victim of sexual offending but can promise we do all we can to support victims who come forwards  

“All reports are investigated by specially trained safeguarding detectives who can also signpost victims to any other support services they may need."

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Sex Offender Database: Tony Crozier Case Report

Tony Crozier, 27, of Chareway, Hexham, Northumberland, has been sentenced after attempting to engage in sexual communication with two children he believed were 13 and 12 years old. He was actually messaging undercover police decoys.

At Newcastle Crown Court, Crozier pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. The offences took place in early 2025.

The court heard that Crozier told the decoy posing as a 13-year-old: “I guess you like older guys.” He then sent lewd messages, called her “sexy”, and asked for sexual images and for her to perform a sex act on him.

When messaging the decoy posing as a 12-year-old, he described the 20-year age gap as “weird” but continued the sexual communication. He sent a picture of his genitals and asked her to send an image of herself.

Recorder Mark Giuliani described the language Crozier used as “disgusting and despicable.”

In mitigation, Mr O’Brien told the court that Crozier had “the good sense to enter guilty pleas at the plea and trial preparation hearing” after initially denying the offences. He said Crozier had come to accept he was “to blame for this offending” and showed “good insight into the appalling nature of these kind of offences.” It was noted that Crozier had no previous convictions and had lost his good name in the community, where it had become “common knowledge” that he had a sexual interest in children. He was also unable to return to work.

Recorder Giuliani sentenced Crozier to 11 months’ imprisonment suspended for 18 months. He must complete 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days and attend 26 days of group work.

Addressing Crozier, the Recorder said: “Essentially you engaged in highly sexualised communication with two individuals who you thought were young children.” He noted there was a realistic prospect of rehabilitation in the community.

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A rapist who ignored a woman’s pleas for him to stop has been convicted and jailed for six years.

Lindsey Smith, 31, of Coolidge Gardens, Cottenham, would regularly pressurise the woman for sex, but on two occasions between 14 and 17 December 2024 he ignored her pleas to stop and raped her.

Smith was arrested on 4 February 2025 after the victim came forward to police.

He denied the allegations but was found guilty of two counts of rape, sending indecent communication and escaping from lawful custody following a trial at Peterborough Crown Court.

On Friday (12 June) he was sentenced to six years in prison at Huntingdon Law Court.

In her personal statement the victim said: “The trauma does not end with the conviction; I live with the consequences every day”.

DC Lloyd Davies said:

“Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the incredible courage of the victim for coming forward. It is thanks to her bravery Smith’s predatory behaviour has been exposed.

“I would encourage anyone who thinks they might’ve been a victim of a sexual offence to contact us. We take all reports very seriously and have a dedicated team of specially trained officers ready to investigate allegations promptly, fully and professionally, and a network of partner agencies and support services to offer assistance and support.”

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A former Powys vicar has been jailed for 12 months and 12 weeks after being found in possession of prohibited images of children during an unannounced police visit.

Andrew Robinson, of Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, had previously stood before the courts in April 2025 where he confessed possessing indecent images of children.

At his sentencing last year, the 77-year-old received a suspended prison sentence, was ordered to sign the sex offender’s register, and issued a sexual harm prevention order.

As a registered sex offender, Robinson was subject to close supervision by Dyfed-Powys Police’s offender management unit, whose work includes unannounced police visits.

On Tuesday 9 June 2026, detectives visited Robinson’s home address to carry out a spot-check review of his digital devices.

In a brazen display of complete disregard for his court order and suspended prison sentence, officers found an open laptop clearly showing animated graphic images of children engaging in sexual activity with adults.

When confronted by the detective, Robinson claimed “I didn’t think these were illegal.”

Upon arrest, Robinson continued to show no regard for the severity of his actions, stating “I have nothing else to do.”

Robinson was swiftly charged with possession of a prohibited image of a child. The former vicar was refused bail and appeared at Merthyr Magistrates’ Court the next day (10 June).

Robinson pleaded guilty to the child sex offence and the breach of his sexual harm prevention order.

Triggering his suspended sentence, Robinson was immediately jailed for 12 months and 12 weeks and ordered to pay a fine of £187.

Detective Sergeant Paula Rutherford said:

“Robinson claimed not to know that that possessing animated images of children engaging in sexual activity was illegal. The law is clear, and Robinson’s behaviour was not just illegal, but wholly immoral and frankly disturbing.

“People may think that there are no “real” victims in these types of offences, but the very act of viewing such images online feeds the demand to produce more harmful images.

“Viewing indecent images can often be the first step towards committing serious sexual offences against children, and we have a duty to protect children from harm.

“The sentencing of Robinson is an excellent result by a tenacious and dedicated team who target and monitor registered sex offenders in the community.

“The safeguarding and protection of the public online, and in the community, is the focus of our work and this custodial sentence reflects that commitment.”

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A man who attempted to rape and sexually assault a woman in a place she was supposed to feel safe has been given a custodial sentence, handed a seven-year restraining order, and will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

Qudus Ajeyemi, 27-years-old, of May Street in Hull, who identifies himself as Nigerian, was found guilty of attempted rape and sexual assault following a week-long trial that concluded at Hull Crown Court on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.

He was remanded into custody to await sentencing which took place yesterday (Monday, 15 June 2026), where he was given five years and six months behind bars before being deported upon conclusion of his sentence.

In March 2023, officers received an online report from a woman reporting she had been on a night out a few weeks earlier, and once returning to a property on Tavistock Street in Hull, she was escorted to a room by a man she identified as “Spartan”, whom she had only met briefly once before and did not know his full name.

She disclosed how she thought he was just assisting her by taking her to a friend’s room to rest, thinking he would leave. However, instead, he took advantage of her by touching her, and whilst his advances were rebuffed he proceeded to force himself upon her and attempted to rape her.

She reported that the following day he called the victim to apologise for what he had done, and the victim had recorded this conversation, which was key evidence at the trial.

Detectives from our Protecting Vulnerable People Unit were assigned to investigate the incident, identifying “Spartan” as Qudus Ajeyemi. 

Ajeyemi was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted rape and was interviewed where he denied attempting to rape the victim, despite the recording of his admission being played to him.

Detective Sergeant Ethan Anderson, leading the investigation from our Protecting Vulnerable People Unit added:

“I want to start by commending the woman who came forward and reported what had happened to her; reporting this type of crime is never easy and she has displayed nothing but immense bravery and strength throughout the complex and lengthy process; from reporting the incident through to his sentencing.

“Ajeyemi preyed on the woman, taking advantage of her and attempted to rape her in a space she ought to have been safe in, around friends.

“The trauma and emotional damage he caused will undoubtably stay with her for the rest of her life. The impact of this ordeal was only magnified by Ajeyemi’s refusal to admit what he had done, delaying the outcome for the victim and forcing her to endure a gruelling six-day trial.

“We take all reports of rape and sexual offences extremely seriously and continue to work relentlessly to take offenders like Ajeyemi off our streets.

“Specialist trained officers work closely with partner agencies across our force area to support victims and survivors, alongside aiding in preventing further incidents by putting perpetrators before the courts.

“It does not matter if it happened yesterday, a few weeks ago, or even years ago, our advice to any victim of any sexual offence is to speak to us when you are ready. Whether you tell a trusted adult or a friend, it is important that you tell someone. We will always do everything we can to hold those accountable for such vile crimes.

“Anyone who suspects crimes of this nature are taking place, please report it to us via our non-emergency number 101. Always call 999 in an emergency.”

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A man has been jailed for 13 years for sexually assaulting two children.   

Lee Lomas, 47, (pictured) raped one of the girls and incited sexual activity with the other.

Both of his victims were under the age of 13 when Lomas preyed on them.

He was arrested in Blackpool in May 2025 after the victims had disclosed to their parents what had happened.

Lomas, of no fixed address, appeared for sentence at Preston Crown Court last Friday after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing to rape of a child under the age of 13, inciting sexual activity with a child under 13, and possession of indecent images of children.

He was jailed for a total of 13 years, made subject of a 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and was put on the sex offenders register for life.

Det Con Jon Porter of West Division CID, said:

“Lee Lomas committed abhorrent offences against two young victims and will now serve a lengthy sentence of imprisonment.

“The children were very brave in telling their parents what had happened and the offences were reported to us.

“If you have been a victim of sexual assaults or know someone who has been, please report it to Lancashire Police.

“We will support you and investigate thoroughly in order to bring offenders to justice.”

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A 25-year-old Northampton man has been jailed for seven years after he was found guilty of raping a woman.

The incident happened on June 28, 2025, when Liam Patrick Kieran Blanchfield raped a woman inside an Ipswich hotel.

During the incident, he verbally abused her and continued the assault despite being told numerous times to stop.

Blanchfield, previously of Barrack Road, Northampton, was arrested a short time later and subsequently charged with one count of rape and two counts of assault.

At Northampton Crown Court on February 24, he was found guilty of the offences by a jury.

He returned to the same court this week (June 15) where he was sentenced to seven years in prison.

He was also given an indefinite restraining order against the survivor.

Following the conclusion of the case, the survivor detailed how she feels she can now live in peace for the next few years.

Lead investigator - PC Kimberly Streuli said: “I would like to commend the survivor in this case for her remarkable bravery in coming forward and supporting this investigation. The strength she has shown has been instrumental in securing this conviction and ensuring a dangerous offender is held accountable for his actions.

“Northamptonshire Police take all reports of sexual offences extremely seriously.

“Tackling violence against women and girls remains a key priority for the Force, and we are committed to supporting victims and pursuing offenders relentlessly. I hope this outcome reassures others that they will be listened to, supported, and believed when they come forward.”

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A convicted child sex offender is back behind bars after officers were alerted to his online offending.

Lee Arthurs was the subject of strict restrictions via his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) when he was arrested at an address in Essex.

In March, the 41-year-old was dog-sitting for family in Colchester when he accessed various online chat platforms and attempted to engage in sexual communication with children.

He was swiftly arrested and an interrogation of his device revealed further chats and indecent images of children.

Arthurs, of Silk Street, Ipswich, was charged with three counts of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child, three counts of making indecent images of children and four breaches of his SHPO.

He was immediately recalled to prison for the breaches.

He appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court in April and admitted the offences. He was sentenced there on 5 June to a total of five years imprisonment.

Detective Sergeant Gavin Tuck said:

Arthurs showed an absolute disregard of the law and started re-offending when he was released from prison.

His abhorrent crimes were identified by specialist teams and he was detained. He poses a significant threat to children, and it is right that he is now behind bars for a significant time.

Protecting children from these types of offenders is a priority for us at Essex Police. We continue to be vigilant, rigorously monitor those on licence, and will act swiftly.

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A convicted sex offender has been jailed again after breaching a strict court order.

Lewis Garraway, 28, flouted a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) by having contact with children, including some time unsupervised, without telling police.

The order was imposed on him in 2018 following a sexual offence with a girl and a two-week custodial sentence in a young offenders institution.

He breached the notification requirements of the order and was jailed for 18 months in October 2021.

Then, in 2024, Garraway met a woman in her early 20s through a dating app.

In October that year, he met her in person for the first time and stayed at her family home in the Littleport area, where two children also lived.

He failed to notify police of this contact, as required under the terms of his SHPO.

During his stay, he took one of the children to a park to play rugby without supervision, again breaching the order.

Garraway lied to his girlfriend that he was between properties, had lost the key to his home and had nowhere to live.

However, a family member grew suspicious and confronted Garraway after finding out about his previous offences.

The family member contacted police and on Friday, 12 June, at Cambridge Crown Court, Garraway, of Seagate Terrace, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, was sentenced to one year and six months in prison after admitting breaching a SHPO and two counts of failing to comply with the Sex Offenders Register.

Investigating officer DC Claire Cummings said:

“Garraway showed a complete disregard for the restrictions placed on him to protect others, particularly children.

“Sexual harm prevention orders and notification requirements are there to manage risk and safeguard the public. Breaching them is a serious offence, and we will take robust action against anyone who fails to comply.

“I would encourage anyone who has concerns about someone’s behaviour, particularly where children may be at risk, to report it to us so we can take action.”

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A former village butcher has been jailed for indecently assaulting two girls more than 50 years ago. 

John Priestley committed his offences in the early 1970s, when he was the local butcher in Croston.

Priestley’s offending was reported to us in 2022, by one of his now his now adult victims, who was aged 11 when he first assaulted her.

Police enquiries identified Priestley’s second victim, who was 13 when he first assaulted her.

We launched an investigation and Priestley was interviewed. During the interview, Priestley denied any wrongdoing whatsoever.

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Priestley, 83, of Glamis Road, Leyland, was summonsed to court, where he pleaded not guilty, putting both of his victims through the ordeal of a trial.

A jury at Preston Crown Court saw through Priestley’s lies and unanimously found him guilty of seven charges of indecent assault after a trial in April.

On Monday (15th June), he appeared back in the dock at Preston Crown Court, where Judge Phillip Parry sentenced Priestley (pictured) to three-and-a-half years imprisonment.

In a Victim Impact Statement, one of the victims said:

“This abuse has affected me throughout my whole life. What he did to me enters my head almost every day and has done for the past 50 years. I have suffered emotionally since the abuse began.”

She continued: 

“One of the worst things about this abuse is the way it affected my ability to bring up my children and how it has affected my relationship with my husband. I made decisions about the children that I wouldn't have made if I had never been abused.

“I am a victim of John Priestley and as a result my husband, my children and my 

Grandchildren are also victims. I can never put the abuse out of my head.”

Det Con Will Hogan, of Lancashire Police said: 

“Priestley’s victims have had to live for more than 50 years with the harrowing effects of the crimes he committed, before they had the courage to report them. They now have justice after conducting themselves with such strength throughout this process.

“Priestley used his good standing as a village businessman to make himself seem like a good person – he is not. He pretended to be a member of the local community, someone who was known around the village as a decent person, all while he was sexually abusing young girls.

“Priestley is 83 and will spend a considerable time in custody and will be on the Sex Offenders’ Register for the rest of his life.

“I hope Priestley’s victims feel some sense of justice, knowing he has finally been sentenced for his crimes.”

“If you’ve been a victim of any sexual offence, at any time, please report it to Lancashire Police.

“We will listen to you, support you and investigate appropriately, no matter how long ago it happened.”

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Craig Ferguson Jailed for 11 Years for Sexually Assaulting Two Schoolgirls in Gateshead

A predatory child sex offender who sexually assaulted two school-aged girls in Gateshead has been jailed for 11 years.

Craig Ferguson, 46, of Ulverston Gardens, Gateshead, tried to buy the complicity of one victim by supplying her with cannabis before the offences were reported.

Northumbria Police’s Safeguarding Department carried out a complex investigation. Ferguson was arrested and charged after initially denying any wrongdoing.

On 6 May, following a six-day trial at Newcastle Crown Court, he was found guilty of 10 child sexual offences. He had previously pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis and a bladed article.

On 12 June he was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment with a one-year extended licence, having been classified as a dangerous offender. He must serve at least two-thirds of the sentence before release.

Ferguson will remain on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life and is subject to a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) plus two lifelong restraining orders protecting his victims.

Detective Sergeant Alan Gibbons said:  

“Craig Ferguson is a sexual predator who has continually taken advantage of vulnerable children for his own sexual gains. As always, my thoughts and appreciation go towards the two victim-survivors in this case, who both came forward to make reports around this dangerous man.

“They’ve both shown great bravery and dignity through the entire investigation and court process – which has now ended with their abuser being put behind bars for a lengthy stint. The sexual abuse of children is horrific and, as a Force, we’ll relentlessly pursue justice against anyone who looks to take advantage of the most vulnerable amongst us – children.

“No-one should ever have to experience this type of criminality, but please know if you have, we’re here and we’re ready to listen.”

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A man who had collapsed from drink and drugs sexually assaulted a Good Samaritan who had come to his aid.

Brenden Clarke, 33, collapsed in Bourges Boulevard on 4 February this year.

Two women, who had spotted Clarke while driving past, pulled over to help and called an ambulance.

As he came round, one of the women helped Clarke to sit up against a wall and remained with him to keep an eye on him.

However, Clarke, who was previously convicted of a sexual offence in 2009, began making sexual gestures towards her and tried to kiss her.

The victim immediately stood up to create distance and told him to stop.

Clarke then made further sexual comments and unsteady on his feet, attempted to walk into the road, forcing traffic to come to a halt.

The victim encouraged him back onto the pavement.

Clarke said he did not want to wait for medical help and claimed he was going to the probation office.

Concerned he may walk into the road again the two women walked with him.

However, while walking, Clarke again approached the same victim, sexually assaulted her and attempted to kiss her.

She removed his grasp and loudly told him to stop and keep his distance.

He repeated this behaviour before the victim pushed him towards a wall and he stopped.

On Wednesday, 10 June, at Peterborough Crown Court, Clarke, of no fixed abode but from the Peterborough area, was sentenced to one year in prison and placed on the Sex Offender Register for ten years. He had pleaded guilty to sexual assault and failing to comply with notification requirements of the Sex Offenders Register.

PC Niamh Skipworth, who investigated, said:

“This was a distressing incident for the woman was trying to help someone she believed needed medical attention. Clarke’s behaviour was disgraceful and left the victim shaken.

“I would like to commend the victim for her courage in reporting what happened and for the support she provided to officers throughout the investigation.

“This case demonstrates that sexual offending of any kind will be taken seriously, and we will continue to work to bring offenders before the courts.”