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A man who raped a woman in a field as she made her way home from a night out has been given an 18-year sentence.

Eugen Simion, 21, a Romanian national who was at the time residing on Praze Road, Camborne, was sentenced at Truro Crown Court on Monday 18 August having been found guilty by a jury of rape following a trial.

During the trial, the court heard how at around 1.40am on 2 February 2025 the victim attended Camborne Police Station on foot, in a distressed state with muddy clothing and no shoes.

The victim immediately disclosed that she had been raped by an unknown male 30 minutes prior in a field nearby.

She described how she had been out in Camborne town centre, before trying to get a taxi. When this was unsuccessful, she made her way home on foot.

CCTV footage showed the victim unsteady on her feet. She recalled being approached by an unknown male who tried to kiss her, but she pushed him away.

The victim told officers that the next thing she could remember was being raped by the man in a dark field.

A number of items were missing from her handbag on arrival at the police station. Some of the items were later recovered at the scene during a fingertip search.

Officers immediately set about finding the suspect and identified Simion through CCTV enquiries. He was arrested on 6 February.

In interview Simion said he too had been out with friends in Camborne but had gone home as he was too drunk.

He stated that he came across the victim who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Simion then claimed that the victim initiated sex before asking him to stop, which he did.

Simion said he could be seen running from the scene in footage because it was late, dark and cold and he wanted to get home. He added that he took the victim’s bank card as he thought it was his due to the darkness.

Following the sentencing, Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Rob Smith from the Major Crime Investigation team said:

“This was a particularly distressing attack on a lone woman who was walking home after an evening out.

“Eugen Simion targeted her and subjected her to a violent sexual assault.

“This incident has had a profound impact on the victim, who should have been able to walk home perfectly safely. She has demonstrated immense bravery and ensured we were able to bring Simion to justice.

“I would like to thank her for remaining engaged throughout the court proceedings and I hope she is now able to start to move on with her life.

“Anybody who has been the victim of rape and sexual violence is encouraged to report it to us immediately. They will be supported every step of the way by our specially trained officers.”

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A man who sexually assaulted a woman and told her she looked "disgusting" when blood dripped down her head from a wound he inflicted has been jailed for more than seven years.

Saul Rajski, 49, was verbally abusive to the woman and also assaulted her from December 2023 onwards.

The case was opened at Preston Crown Court earlier this month but Judge Ian Unsworth adjourned sentencing so he could consider the proper sentence.

A further hearing also had to be adjourned.

Julian Goode, prosecuting at Preston Crown Court earlier this month, said the victim was left with a black eye on one occasion.

Mr Goode continued by saying that on November 24 last year, police received a report from the victim of the defendant hitting her.

When they arrived, Rajski had left the area, but was stopped in his vehicle a short time later and arrested on suspicion of assault.

Officers noticed swelling around the victim's eye, which she told them was a result of Rajski hitting her two days before.

She also told them Rajski had hit her on another occasion and told her to "shut up".

The victim also disclosed that Rajski would often grab her breasts to the point it would cause bruising, and on one occasion, he sexually assaulted her, telling her to "shut up and enjoy it".

On another occasion he punched her in the head, and when he saw blood running down her head from a cut he caused, he told her she looked "disgusting" and to "wash it."

Rajski was arrested again and denied he caused the injury.

Rajski, 49, of Chequers, Clayton-le-Moors, pleaded guilty to sexual assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and battery.

Appearing in the dock at Preston Crown Court again today (August 18), Rajski was jailed for seven years and two months, and also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life and made subject of an indefinite restraining order.

The victim said in an impact statement:

“This statement has not been an easy thing for me to provide as it involves a time in my life that I would rather not think about or even remember.

"he abuse that he subjected me to is extremely difficult for me 

"I have lost count of the sleepless nights I have had since Saul was arrested and remanded to prison.

"I have been overwhelmed by all sorts of feelings – sadness, fear, disbelief, shame, guilt, the list goes on. I have had no choice but to seek help from my doctor in relation to this.

 “The abuse that Saul subjected me to has had really negative effects on all other relationships in my life. I have been argumentative with friends and family and have pushed them away at times when really everyone has just wanted to help me.

"I have not had the tolerance for it, and I have just felt incredibly emotional and frustrated. I still struggle with flashbacks to this day. I dream about what has happened, and I wake up feeling down and full of fear. This happens on most nights, and I long for the day when I hope that it will stop.”

DC Claire Scott, from Lancashire Police's east rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) investigation team, said:

“Rajski’s behaviour was completely unacceptable, demeaning and has had a long-lasting impact on her. It is not something that will be tolerated by Lancashire Police or society as a whole.

“I hope she can now begin to move on with her life, knowing that Rajski has been held accountable for what he has done.

“If anyone finds themselves in a similar situation, I would urge them to contact the police, knowing we will listen to you and we will do everything in our power to put the abuser before the courts.”

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A man who committed a string of sexual offences against children has been jailed for two years and six months.

Matthew Marvill of Dorothy Avenue in Skegness was sentenced for his crimes when he appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on Thursday, 14 August.

The 41-year-old sent images of his genitals, engaged in sexual talk and performed a sexual act in front of his victims over a three-year period, the court heard.

The offences took place in the Chapel St Leonards area.

Marvill pleaded guilty to the offences at an earlier hearing.

Charges in full

• Engage in sexual communication with a child
• Exposure - SOA 2003
• Engage in sexual activity in presence of a child under 13 - offender 18 or over
• Assault a girl under 13 by touching - SOA 2003
• Assault a girl under 13 by touching - SOA 2003
• Engage in sexual communication with a child
• Sexual assault on a female
• Engage in sexual communication with a child
• Exposure - SOA 2003
• Assault a girl under 13 by touching - SOA 2003
• Sexual assault on a female
• Engage in sexual activity in presence of a child 13 to 15 - offender 18 or over

Detective Constable Carla Sutton said:

“Marvill acted in a wholly inappropriate manner and performed appalling acts in front of young children.

“This behaviour won’t be tolerated in Lincolnshire or society at large and thanks to the courage and strength of the children involved, he won’t be able to abuse anyone else.

“We would encourage anyone who has been abused in this fashion to contact us. We’re here to listen and our specially trained officers will provide as much support as possible.”

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A man who was fixated on harrowing baby and toddler sexual abuse has today been jailed.

Ryan Lee Rowland Smith, 23, from Stockton has been convicted of nine offences, including three counts of distributing indecent images of children, three counts of making indecent images of children, possessing a paedophile manual and possessing extreme pornography- including bestiality, possessing prohibited images of a child.

Today, Monday 18th August, Smith was sentenced to four years in prison plus four years on extended licence. He has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and has been made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for ten years, meaning he will be managed by Cleveland's specially trained Management of Sexual or Violent Offenders Officers.

Over 4,000 child abuse images and videos were discovered on his mobile phones which included 13.5 hours of video time, eight hours of which were category A, the worst grade of footage.

Leading investigator, Paedophile Online Investigation Team (POLIT) Constable Barnes, said:

“I have managed sex offenders and investigated sexual offences for over 10 years and Ryan Smith is, by far, the worst offender I have dealt with in relation to this type of crime. Every minute of footage on his phone showed a baby or child suffering extreme abuse.

“The horrific content he was accessing, and sharing, was very specific and mainly involved babies and toddlers. The content was so harrowing, our team went as far as to warn defence to be cautious as this is some of the most horrific content we have been exposed to.

“Smith was accessing this content, in the main depicting pain and suffering, for his own satisfaction and nothing more. Smith's offending is abhorrent; in my eyes, he has committed the most horrendous crimes imaginable.

“When our team arrested Smith in October 2024 it was 6:30am and he had already been on his device accessing vile content. Since then, officers from the team have gone above and beyond to gather evidence against Smith. At times it was extremely difficult for the team, as they had to view everything which Smith accessed; the tenacity and expertise of the team as a whole secured the convictions against Smith.

“Smith has shown no shame or remorse for the crimes he has committed, even answering ‘no comment’ when interviewed, for this, he deserves to spend a long time behind bars where he cannot cause further harm.”

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An online sex offender who was caught trying to groom someone he believed to be a 13-year-old girl has been jailed.

Giampiero Franchi was actually speaking to an undercover police officer in a chat room when he engaged them in sexual communications on 9 July 2024.

When the incident was passed to Nottinghamshire Police they arrested the 70-year-old and seized his mobile phone and other devices.

A series of indecent photographs, including 18 of the most serious Category A images, depicting the most severe abuse, were discovered.

There was also evidence Franchi had previously incited young children to engage in sexual activity online.

When he was interviewed by officers Franchi admitted he ‘needed help’.

Franchi, of Kingswood Road, Nottingham, pleaded guilty to inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity, three counts of making indecent images of children, attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and possessing an extreme pornographic image.

At Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday (14 August) he was jailed for a total of five years. He was also made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and must sign on the Sex Offenders’ Register indefinitely.

Police Constable Summer Smith, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Franchi thought he was talking to a young girl but was actually in conversation with a police officer.

“When the case was taken on by our detectives we uncovered the extent of his offending.

“Behind the disgusting images on his devices are real children who have been subjected to degrading abuse.

“Protecting children is of paramount importance to the force and we have teams of officers working on cases like this to protect victims and bring offenders to justice.

“I hope this case also serves as a warning to other parents about the danger people like Franchi can pose to their children via the internet.”

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A 22-year-old man has been jailed for five years after being found guilty of a sexual offence following a seven day trial at Portsmouth Crown Court.

Rene Blankson of Ernest Road in Fratton was arrested and subsequently charged after a 16-year-old girl was attacked in Fratton early on Saturday 20 July last year.

The teenager was walking along Fratton Road at around 01:15am when a man she did not know started talking to her. He then assaulted her in St Mary’s churchyard. The girl managed to run away and asked a member of the public for help.

On Thursday 1 May 2025 Blankson was found guilty of assaulting a female aged thirteen or over by penetration with a part of the body by a jury at Portsmouth Crown Court. He was sentenced at the same court on Thursday 14 August to five years in prison, an additional three year extended license period, and is subject to a restraining order for life.

Following the trial Blankson was found not guilty of other offences including sexual assault, and non-fatal strangulation.

Officer in the case Detective Constable Amy Thatcher said:

“This attack has continued to have a significant impact on the victim both physically and mentally. Her bravery in speaking to us and reliving the most traumatic moments of her childhood is to be commended and I truly hope this court result assists her recovery.

“We take all allegations of rape and sexual assault extremely seriously and have specially trained teams that can investigate these kinds of offences and provide support to victims. If you have experienced these kinds of offences, it is our promise to you that you will be heard and listened to. We are determined to put victims first and relentlessly pursue offenders, especially when investigating these kinds of cases”

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A man has been locked up for sexual abuse dating back to the 90s after the victim bravely came forward.

Carl Chapman, aged 61, was sentenced last week after officers launched an investigation into reports he had sexually abused a girl for nearly 10 years.

The offences took place from 1996 when the victim, who was known to him, was just 9-years-old until 2004 when she was 16.

Chapman would bribe her and even threatened to kill her family.

The girl, now a woman, bravely came forward to report the non-recent offences and following an investigation by officers he was arrested and hauled before the courts for his crimes.

Chapman, of Birmingham, appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 8 August following a trial in April this year where he was found guilty of 19 counts including indecent assault on a girl under 16, incite a girl under 16 to commit an act of gross indecency, incite a girl under 14 to commit an act of gross indecency and incite a girl aged 13-15 to engage in sexual activity.

He was jailed for 17 years and will also be on the sex-offenders register for the rest of his life.

Detective Sergeant Chloe Collins, who investigated the case, said:

“I want to commend the courage and bravery of the victim in coming forward and reporting Chapman’s deplorable crimes to us.

“She showed so much bravery not only in reporting but showed her strength throughout the investigation, trial, and the sentencing.

“We would not have been able to put Chapman behind bars without her courage and I thank her for that.

“I hope the jail term handed out gives her some closure and serves as a reminder to other victims of crime to come forward and make a report – it’s never too late.”

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A man from Telford has today (Friday 15 August) been sentenced for sexually assaulting two women.

Christy McCleary, of Wrekin View, Madeley in Telford, appeared at Shrewsbury Crown Court via live link from prison, having pled not guilty and was sentenced to six years for the sexual assaults and four months for assaulting an emergency worker.

The 32-year-old sexually assaulted a woman in July 2017 and another woman in September 2019.

Both the victims were asleep when McCleary abused them.

Detective Sergeant Richard Cowley said:

“I must start by commending the bravery and fortitude of the victims who have remained strong through what has been a long process due to the pandemic.

“We welcome the sentence given to McCleary and I hope this court result will encourage other victims of rape or sexual assault or those who know of such crimes to come forward and report such crimes.

“We will always listen to you and act where appropriate to bring predators like McCleary before the courts with the aim of securing justice and custodial sentences as in this case.”

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A rapist is behind bars after jurors found him guilty of carrying out a series of sexual assaults on three young girls in Fife.

James John Dorans, 56, preyed on the children at locations in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy, between August 1995 and September 2018.

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A man identified as one of London’s most dangerous offenders has been jailed for rape and sexual assault following an investigation led by Met Police detectives.

The Met’s innovative ‘V100’ programme is transforming the way officers can identify and target the most dangerous perpetrators of violence against women and girls. The V100 programme uses data to identify and target the men who pose the highest risk to women. This allows us to focus the efforts of local and specialist Met officers across London on reducing the threat posed by the most dangerous perpetrators and protecting potential victims from the devastating damage they cause.

Clinton Easy, 32 (10.09.92), of Lutwyche Road, SE6, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum sentence of 12 years on Thursday, 14 August at Woolwich Crown court.

A restraining order will also be imposed by the judge.

The sentencing followed two trials. During the first trial beginning in July 2024, Easy pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and two charges of actual bodily harm and was found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour.

The second trial began in May 2025 where Easy was found guilty of two charges of rape.

Detective Inspector Jemma Gregory said:

“Easy’s offending is shocking and sets him as a dangerous individual who, thanks to the reports from the victim and strong storyboard of evidence collated by the team, is now safely behind bars.

“I would like to commend the victim on her strength throughout the investigation and thank her for her support throughout the court processes. It is clear that her early reporting has strengthened this case to secure a strong sentence.

“The Met is dedicated to tackling violence against women and girls by hunting down predatory men, with innovative methods being used in practice to secure convictions and strong sentences against those who pose the highest risk.”

Officers were alerted to Easy’s offending following a report made by the victim on 11 January 2024.

Earlier in the evening, Easy had subjected the victim to multiple rapes within her own home, after persuading her to allow him to enter her property.

Threatening her with extreme violence, Easy had bound the victim’s hands while he assaulted her.

A report was made by the victim within hours of the offending taking place, and so officers worked resourcefully to obtain photos of injuries and collect evidence from the scene of the offending, including a cup of Easy’s urine which had been thrown.

Through speaking to the victim, detectives uncovered a pattern of offending which had begun with controlling behaviours against the victim, where Easy would take her phone and post on her social media accounts.

It became apparent that Easy’s offending had been ongoing for nearly a year with medical records acquired by detectives showing that his attacks had led to the victim to require hospital treatment on multiple occasions in 2023.

Officers established a timeline with a storyboard of evidence gathered post the events

Easy was arrested following a manhunt on 1 February 2024.

The Met is using a number of tactics including our V100 to improve the response to violence against women and girls (VAWG). We have also rolled out training to 20,000 frontline officers and added 565 specially trained officers and staff into teams tackling VAWG which has doubled charges for rape since 2022 and secured 389 Stalking Protection Orders.

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A sex offender who committed multiple rape offences against two young girls in Kirklees has been sentenced to 20 years.

Neil North, aged 39, from Wakefield was sentenced to 16 years in prison with four years extended licence at Leeds Crown Court today ( Friday 15 August) after being found guilty of 17 sexual offences, including 11 of rape, against two young girls.  

The 39-year-old was convicted at a trial in April at which the jury found the just found him guilty of eight sexual offences, including rape and sexual assault, against one victim  

He was found guilty of committing nine offences of rape against the other.  

The sexual offending took place between 2018 and 2021 and was reported to police in May 2021 after victims came forward to disclose the sustained abuse they had suffered.  

North was arrested following the reports which initiated a complex and painstaking investigation by specialist detectives from the Kirklees District Child Safeguarding Unit.  

He was then summonsed to court by postal requisition in October 2023 after charges were authorised by the CPS.  

Following his release from prison, North will also be required to sign on the Sex Offenders Register for life.  

He was also made subject of a Serious Harm Prevention Order.

DC Georgina Lumb of West Yorkshire Police, who led the investigation, said:

“North’s offending against his child victims was absolutely appalling, as evidenced by the very large number of serious sexual offences, including multiple rapes, he was convicted of.

“He compounded this horrific offending by forcing his victims and their relatives to go through the ordeal of a trial.  North is without doubt a danger to children, and it is thanks to the bravery of his victims in coming forwards that he is now in a place where we cannot pose a threat to other young people.”  

She added: “We fully recognise how difficult it can be for any victim of sexual offences to contact the police, but can promise that all reports are fully and sensitively investigated.  

“They victim’s needs are absolutely at the heart of everything we do and we can also help victims access the support they will most likely need.”

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A paedophile who sent sexual pictures and videos of himself to someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl has been put on the sex offenders register for five years.

John Meynell was actually speaking to an adult pretending to be a child, Dunfermline Sheriff Court heard.

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A shamed architect who attempted to rape a woman in Fife during a catalogue of abuse has been jailed.

David Dow, 53, is now subject to the sex offenders register for life, having been convicted of the offences last month.

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A Devon man has been jailed for six years and six months for the sexual abuse of three children.

Michael John West, 54, formerly of the Wonford area of Exeter, was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Monday 11 August after pleading guilty to seven offences against three victims including multiple indecent assaults and indecency with a child at the beginning of his trial in July.

West targeted his victims in Exeter in the late 1980s and early 1990s, carrying out the abuse across a number of occasions.

As a result of his convictions, West must sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

Officers in the case, Detective Constable Kathryn Jago said:

“I wish to commend the victims for their courage and resilience throughout the investigation and thank them for their continued support of Devon and Cornwall Police.

“Although West eventually entered guilty pleas, he did not do so until the first day of trial, which was more than two years after he was charged for his offending.

“The strength and bravery shown by the victims during the extended period has undoubtably resulted in the guilty plea, conviction and subsequent sentencing.

“Tackling sexual offending against all victims - and in particular violence against women and girls - is a priority for Devon and Cornwall Police.

“If you have been the victim of sexual offending, please contact us on 101 or via our website, or by 999 if in immediate danger.

“Your report will be treated with importance, care and professionalism.”

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A man who raped a woman and strangled her has been jailed for seven years and nine months.

Michael Young, formerly of Skegness Road in Burgh Le Marsh, pleaded guilty to rape and non-fatal strangulation on the first day of a trial back in February at Lincoln Crown Court.

The 35-year-old had been remanded in custody since last year after repeatedly breaking his bail conditions.

Both charges relate to incidents that took place in July 2022 in Skegness, which kickstarted a lengthy investigation by Lincolnshire Police to bring Young to justice.

Today, Thursday, 14 August, he was jailed for more than seven years, given a restraining order and placed on the sex offenders register for life. He was also given five years extended licence.

Speaking at the conclusion of the hearing, DC Claire Chamberlain said she hopes this verdict brings Young’s victim a sense of closure.

She said:

“Young’s actions were barbaric and completely unacceptable – there is no place in our society for such behaviour.

“While I know the road ahead for the victim is a long one, I’d like to praise their courage in this case and hope this sentence gives her some sense of closure.

“Sexual offences have an enormous impact on a person, their family and the wider community. It’s something people have to live with long after the incident takes place.

“We will do everything in our power to bring culprits to justice and ensure the voice of the victim is heard.”