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A man who raped two women has been jailed for 16 years.

Lee Bailey, of Alvanley Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, was handed the sentence at Chester Crown Court on Friday 31 October 2025.

The 33-year-old had been found guilty of rape, attempted rape, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm against one victim. He was also convicted of rape and controlling and coercive behaviour against another victim.

In February 2021, a woman made a report of harassment against Bailey, which resulted in him being made subject to a Non-Molestation Order.

At the time, she also made a disclosure of rape but did not feel able to pursue a formal complaint at the time.

In August 2022, a second woman told police Bailey had raped and assaulted her. She stated Bailey had raped her when she could not consent after drinking alcohol on a night out and had stamped on her head.

Bailey was interviewed and denied the offences but did confirm that the victim was not able to consent due to her level of intoxication.

He was bailed with strict conditions not to have any contact with the victim but breached this within days. The victim told police Bailey had tried to coerce her into retracting her statement.

While this investigation was ongoing, the first victim contacted police and said Bailey had breached the Non-Molestation Order against him, and she now wished to pursue her complaint of rape.

In January 2023, she re-disclosed the rape offence and said he had also coerced her into having sex and even forced her to get out of a vehicle at night down a country lane without a mobile phone. He was later convicted of breaching the Non-Molestation Order.

Following a thorough investigation, he was served with a postal requisition to attend court to face charges in June 2024.

Bailey then failed to attend a hearing relating to the case in March 2025 and following his subsequent arrest was remanded until trial.

He was found guilty following a nine-day trial at Chester Crown Court in September 2025.

Detective Constable Abi Axon said:

“Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the bravery of the victims in this case who not only had the courage to report and speak about what had happened to them but also had to go through the stress of a trial.

“This significant custodial sentence is thanks to them, and I hope this gives them some closure, knowing that Bailey is now behind bars where he cannot do this to anyone else.

“Bailey is clearly a danger to women, and has no regard for the welfare of others, instead focusing on his own sexual desires, no matter the consequences. He even stated in interview he understood that someone who is intoxicated cannot consent but then went on to deny doing anything wrong.

“Thankfully, the jury saw through his lies, and he is now serving a lengthy custodial sentence.

“If anyone wishes to report a sexual offence, you can do so by calling us on 101, or please visit our website where you can find all the details you need to report it online.”

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A man from Swansea has been jailed after committing child sex offences.

Mohammed Raihan, aged 22, from Swansea city centre, committed several sexual offences against a teenage victim in July 2024.

Raihan later contacted the victim to threaten her to drop the proceedings and her complaint against him.

Raihan pleaded not guilty to all charges but on June 30 he was found guilty of:

• two counts of rape a girl aged 13 / 14 / 15
• one count of sexual assault on a female
• one count of intimidate a witness / juror
• one count of make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (Cat A)
• one count of make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (Cat B)
• one count of make indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (Cat C)

He was remanded into custody and on November 4, he was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court to 15 years in prison.

Detective Constable Mark Wells said:

“It is critical at this time is to recognise the courage of the young victim in this investigation. My hope is that they are able to move forward from this in a positive way and gain some form of closure.

"This investigation was complex and protracted and I would like to thank the diverse team of investigators and detectives that have dedicated their time to diligently progress the investigation. It is also important to recognise the hard work of partner agencies in supporting this young victim along the way.

“During his trial Mohammed Raihan demonstrated no regret or remorse but recognised that the victim was vulnerable. The fact that he went on to exploit these vulnerabilities in the worst possible way, is hard to comprehend.

“If you experience a crime of this kind, we urge you to report it to the police as soon as possible. You will be supported, and officers will treat all reports with sensitivity and professionalism.”

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A man who waged a "campaign" of rape against a primary-school-aged boy shouted abuse in court as he was sentenced to a 23-year extended term as a dangerous offender.

Judge Celia Hughes described Mark Cain's offenses as the "calculating actions of a predatory man" and deemed an extended sentence essential to protect the public.

Cardiff Crown Court heard that Cain, a warehouse worker, raped the child under 13 multiple times—representing at least 22 incidents—in the Vale of Glamorgan over a prolonged period, and forced him to view pornographic materials. The abuse, unreported at the time, surfaced years later during a routine medical appointment.

Cain denied the allegations but was convicted by a jury of four counts of child rape and causing a child to watch a sexual act.

In a victim impact statement read by prosecutor Matthew Cobbe, the complainant said he had long suppressed the memories but felt people "could see through me." He described a "hole in the person" he became as an adult, feeling Cain's abuse had "taken some masculinity" away, yet he felt proud for reporting it, gaining a "healthier mindset" through the process.

Mark Anthony Cain, 38, of Morden Road, Newport, had eight prior convictions for 22 offenses, including indecent assault of a girl, sexual assault of a woman (grabbing a shop worker's breasts), and robbery.

Defense barrister Heath Edwards acknowledged a "life-changingly long" sentence was inevitable. He noted Cain's pre-trial relationship and efforts to address drink and drug issues, and despite rejecting the verdicts "categorically," Cain would engage with prison courses.

The judge said Cain had

"regularly abused and degraded [the victim] at your will." Finding him dangerous "both in the legal meaning and in the ordinary sense," she imposed the sentence amid Cain's outbursts calling the case "bullsh*t."

The 23-year term includes 20 years' custody followed by three years' license; Cain must serve two-thirds before parole consideration. He is a lifelong registered sex offender with an indefinite sexual harm prevention order restricting child access.

South Wales Police detective constable Ameila Lewis said post-sentencing: "The victim has shown immense bravery throughout. I hope that the outcome at court brings them some comfort that the offender has been brought to justice and that their bravery has helped protect the wider public from harm."

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A registered Carlisle sex offender has a jail term "hanging over his head" after creating online usernames without notifying police.

Daniel Gardner, 53, was sentenced to three years in prison in 2016 for downloading and distributing indecent photographs of children. Carlisle Crown Court heard he also discussed child abuse online with adults and children, and incited youngsters to engage in sexual activity. He admitted 13 charges, with the youngest victim purportedly aged 11.

As punishment, Gardner was placed on the sex offender register indefinitely, requiring him to inform police of personal details and online use.

However, Carlisle Magistrates’ Court heard he violated this by creating three usernames: two earlier this year, and one between January 2021 and September this year. He admitted three failures to comply.

Defense solicitor Adele Graham noted Gardner, of Levens Drive, Carlisle, pleaded guilty at the first opportunity, was compliant in interviews, and deeply remorseful. A probation report recommended community-based punishment, citing his low mood and anxiety, which prison would exacerbate.

District Judge Philip Holden called the original crimes "extremely serious." "You know well you are not to create online usernames without first telling the police about them," he said.

He imposed a 24-week suspended prison sentence for two years, plus rehabilitation and a 26-day program. "You know now that this is hanging over your head," the judge told Gardner. "If you don’t comply, you know what’s going to happen. You have come very close to going to prison today. Take this chance. Comply with your order."

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A child sex offender in Staffordshire has been jailed for more than a decade.

Glynn Wills, 58, of Leek, was sentenced to 13-and-a-half-years in prison at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Friday (31 October) after he was found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault on a boy at an earlier hearing. He also admitted attempted sexual communication with a child.

In January 2022, one of the survivors recognised Wills after seeing a live stream on social media after Wills had been challenged over sending messages of a sexual nature to a decoy account which was purporting to be a 14-year-old boy.

A further survivor later came forward and told us that they had been sexually assaulted by Wills more than 20 years ago.

We launched an investigation into him and brought Wills in for questioning. He answered no comment to all of them.

By working tirelessly to support the survivors and to capture all of the available evidence, we secured the charges against Wills and brought him before the courts.

Because of the strength of this evidence, and the bravery of both survivors, the jury found Wills guilty on all of the charges that he originally denied in court.

As part of his sentencing, he was served with a restraining order against both of the survivors, put on the Sex Offender’s Register for life and made subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

After his 13-and-a-half-years in prison, Wills will serve an additional three years on extended licence.

DC Simon Beardmore said:

“I’m pleased that we’ve been able to provide some closure for both survivors in this case, who have equally shown immense courage in coming forward and supporting our investigation into Wills.

“I hope this shows other survivors that we are determined to take robust action against sex offenders in Staffordshire, no matter how recent the offences may have been.”

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“The woman in this case did something incredibly brave by speaking to the police – her actions have ultimately led to this sentence.”

Officers have praised the bravery of a woman reporting she was raped as her attacker was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Daniel Oldfield, 48, of no fixed abode, attacked his victim in her own home in April 2022.

On the night of 2 April, Oldfield had been sleeping elsewhere in the property but entered the woman’s bedroom and attacked her, injuring her hand and holding her by the neck before leaving the room.

Later the same evening he attacked the woman again, as she slept, raping and sexually assaulting her.

He was charged and remanded in custody from November 2022, and following a two-week trial, a jury at Ipswich Crown Court found Oldfield guilty of rape and sexual assault by penetration by majority verdict 11-1 in August 2024.

He has now been jailed for 14 years and given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order following a hearing at the same court on 30 October 2025.

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A man from Carlisle has today (3 Nov) been jailed to four years six months for multiple offences

Brian Marsden, 65, of Stonegarth, Carlisle was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court for the following offences:

• Three counts of gross indecency with a girl
• Three counts of indecent assault on a girl
• Assaulting a young person to cause unnecessary suffering

The offences occurred between 1997 and 2002.

Detective Constable Kate Cunningham, Rape and Serious Sexual Offence (RASSO) Engagement officer who was the investigating officer in the case said:

“Marsden subjected his victims to multiple incidents of abuse, which he denied in interview.

“Today, he faces the consequences of his actions.

“Offences of this nature have a lasting impact, with the victims continuing to experience the psychological impact of the abuse they faced in adult life.

“We hope this encourages others who might have been subjected to such instances of historical abuse to come forward as no amount of time is a barrier to reporting offences.”

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A man has been jailed for raping a 17 year old girl in Bradford.  

Chiemka Okoronta aged 29 of Morley Street, Bradford was convicted back in July of three counts of rape and causing a women over 16 or over to engage in sexual activity.

He was sentenced today (3 November) to 10 years in jail with three years on an extended licence.  

The 17 year old girl reported the rape straight after the incident on 26 March, by using a stranger's mobile in Bradford City Centre to call 999.

Okoronta was arrested swiftly and was charged and remanded into custody.

An extract from the victim’s personal impact statement which was read in court said:

“This incident has turned my life upside down. I have flashbacks of what happened to me, I have nightmares.

“One minute I feel fine and the next minute it all comes back, I get upset and then frustrated and angered by what’s happened.  

“I would miss arrangements to meet friends. I usually stay in my room and avoid talking to people. I still don’t like leaving my room at all.

“When I was told he was found guilty, I felt a sense of relief knowing that this person wouldn’t be able to do the same thing he did with me to anyone else.”

Detective Constable Sue Sutcliffe of Bradford District Safeguarding Unit said:

“Okoronta took advantage of his victim and lured her to his home forcing her to engage in sexual activity.  

“I would like to commend the victim in this case for her immense bravery in coming forward straight away to report this horrific crime. Her swift actions meant a fast paced investigation.  

“She said she felt a sense of relief when she found out Okoronta was convicted, I hope today’s sentence can give her some comfort in knowing he won’t be able to hurt anyone else.  

“I would urge anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence, to please report it to us so we can take action.  

“We have specialist officers to support you throughout the process and bring perpetrators to justice.”  

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A “high risk” serial pervert bragged to two 16-year-old girls about being a convicted sex offender, before asking them for a threesome.

John Pollock approached the terrified youngsters in Perth’s Foundry Lane on August 22 this year and made disgusting comments about the size of his genitals claiming to have a “micro penis”.

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A predatory sex offender who intimately touched a young girl—causing her serious psychological harm—later tried to talk his way out of trouble to avoid being "labelled as a paedophile." David Austin, 58, claimed to be "very shocked" upon arrest and told Hull Crown Court: "I can't understand why I am standing here now."

He denied four sexual assault charges from July 13, 2023, in the Market Weighton area, insisting he merely "tickled" the girl to cheer her up. A jury convicted him after trial.

Prosecutor Benjamin Donnell said the touching was deliberate and no accident. Austin accused the girl of lying.

Mr. Donnell asked: "Are you saying that she has lied to this jury and this court about you groping her?" Austin replied: "Yes." Mr. Donnell asked: "Why would she lie?"

Austin said: "I don't know. I can't understand why I am standing here now. I don't know what else to put it down to."

Mr. Donnell pressed: "The reason she has made these allegations is because they are true. The only person lying in this courtroom is you. Do you have a sexual interest in children? Is that why you did this?"

Austin replied: "Negative." Mr. Donnell said: "You do not want to be labelled as a paedophile." Austin: "No. Negative."

Mr. Donnell added: "You are lying to this jury about what happened that evening. The only reason that you are lying to this jury is that you don't want to get into trouble for something for which you would be labelled a paedophile."

Austin: "No, negative." He noted pleading guilty to past non-sexual offenses and claimed shock at the accusation after his 12:30 a.m. arrest.

The girl's mother stated her daughter, once a "bright, curious girl," changed drastically: "She told me that she wanted to die." The victim, an "innocent young girl," now suffers nightmares.

Defense barrister Rachel Scott said Austin denies the offenses and will likely continue to. He is hardworking, faces losing his 23-year job, leads an isolated life, may lose his home, and has been trouble-free for years.

Judge Mark Bury said of the denial: "He has rolled the dice and lost." The harm was "very significant," justifying immediate custody.

Austin, of Ascot Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, was jailed for two years. He received a 10-year sexual harm prevention order, 10-year restraining order, and must register as a sex offender for 10 years. On bail during trial, he was remanded overnight post-conviction and sentenced the next day.

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A convicted sex offender who sent a sexually explicit message to an eight-year-old girl online has been jailed.

Toby Wright added the youngster on Snapchat before sending her a message saying ‘you’re cute’. She immediately responded asking him to leave her alone and stating her age. He then responded saying he liked ‘little girls’.

The girl told her parents and gave them her phone but Wright continued sending videos including one showing him performing a sex act.

Wright had previously been sentenced for meeting a child following grooming. The messages with the eight-year-old came to light while he was serving a prison sentence for that offence after the girl’s parents called police, and he was interviewed in prison.

The 27-year-old, of Belgrave Street, Derby, was subsequently charged with engaging in sexual communication with a child; causing a child under 13 to watch/look at an image of sexual activity;  possessing an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child and distributing an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child.

He admitted the offences and appeared at Derby Crown Court for sentence on 13 October when he was jailed for five years and four months, with an extended licence period of four years and eight months.

He was also given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for ten years and a restraining order preventing him from having any contact with the victim. A destruction order for his phone was also imposed.

Detective Constable Heather Rogers, who led the investigation, said:

“Wright is clearly a very dangerous individual whose persistent behaviour in seeking sexual gratification from children is utterly appalling.

“The fact he committed this offence despite having served a prison sentence for a previous offence involving children shows he has clearly not seen the error of his ways.

“We know that Wright also uses the name Luke as well as other aliases and we suspect that he may have spoken to more children online so we would encourage anyone who thinks they or their children have been contacted by him, to come forward and speak to us.”

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A 53-year-old man has been sent back to prison after he admitted to breaching the terms of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

John Willoughby, previously of Towcester, was issued with a SHPO in 2012 after he was convicted of sexual offences involving a child under 16.

The SHPO was issued with certain conditions he was required to abide by, including not deleting any internet search history.

However, in April this year, Willoughby was found to be talking to an adult online about his sexual interest in children.

What he didn’t realise however, was that the profile he was communicating with was actually a police officer.

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

Willoughby pleaded guilty to both charges at an earlier hearing at Northampton Crown Court before returning to the same court last month (October 15) where he was sentenced to one year and four months in prison.

Lead investigator – Detective Constable Jon Brawn from Force’s Paedophile Online Investigation Team, said:

“John Willoughby’s online conversations were extremely concerning as well as a blatant breach of the order put in place to protect the public from him.

“I am pleased that he was caught out and brought to justice, and I hope this case demonstrates the proactivity of our teams to ensure we safeguard the children in this county and put any offenders behind bars.”

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A convicted rapist threatened to kill a man just hours after being released from prison.

Jason O’Dell, who had just served a nine-year sentence for rape, turned up at a family member’s home in Longstanton at about 5.30pm on 17 February this year.

After the victim showed him into the kitchen, O’Dell asked for money to help him “get back on his feet”.

The victim refused, citing abusive letters he had received from O’Dell while he was in prison.

This enraged O’Dell, who shouted, “you are disrespecting me, who do you think you are?”.

He then grabbed a six-inch knife from a block and pinned the victim against the worktop, threatening to “end him.”

The victim, fearing for his life, pleaded with O’Dell to put the knife down and offered to talk about money.

O’Dell refused and pressed the knife harder into the victim’s side, repeating his threats.

A struggle between the two ensued, during which the victim managed to wrestle the knife from O’Dell’s grip.

The victim managed to shout out to another household member to call the police and managed to get O’Dell out of this home.

O’Dell was arrested a few hours later in Cambridge and was recalled to prison.

He initially denied the charges but later pleaded guilty to threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a private place and making threats to kill.

O’Dell was sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday (30 October) to three years and ten months in prison.

DC Samuel Andrews, who investigated, said:

“O’Dell’s actions caused considerable fear and distress for the victim, in his own home.

“O’Dell is clearly a dangerous individual who has a history of offending and I hope the fact he’s back behind bars provides reassurance to those affected by crimes.”

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Fawaz Alsamaou, 33, from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, has been jailed for sexually assaulting a woman in Cathays, Cardiff.

The woman was walking from the city centre during the early hours of Sunday, May 12, 2024 when she became aware of a man walking behind her.

She was then sexually assaulted under the railway bridge close to Senghenydd Hall.

Extensive enquiries were conducted and Alsamaou was identified as a suspect following a CCTV appeal for information on BBC Crimewatch.

In a Victim Personal Statement to the court, the woman, now aged 24, described the impact of the crime.

“The attack that happened on me has had a lasting effect on me to this day and I still think about it every day. Now I feel that I am looking over my shoulder more and always thinking the worst. I don’t feel safe going anywhere by myself and still I don’t feel safe now when it is dark outside.

“I want the male responsible for the attack to serve justice. Not only so I can have closure from the incident but to ensure that this doesn’t happen to any other females in the future.”

Alsamaou was convicted and sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court today to three years and one month in prison for the sexual assault and 16 months concurrent for intentional strangulation.

Detective Sergeant Alex Lloyd, from South Wales Police, said:

“Everyone has the right to feel safe, any time of day, wherever they are, and South Wales Police does everything possible to ensure people feel safe when going about their everyday business.

“We hope today’s sentencing gives the victim the closure that she has been seeking.

“Stranger incidents like that are very unusual, but when they do happen, we use all available policing methods, including media appeals for information, to bring offenders to justice.

“We would like to acknowledge the bravery of the victim in speaking out and thank BBC Crimewatch for their assistance.”

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A 20-year-old man who manipulated children into sending him intimate images and videos of themselves has been sentenced.

Tyler Allen, who was aged 17 and 18 when he committed the offences, threatened to kill and rape one of the girls when she refused to do what he demanded.

Following an investigation by Gloucestershire Police's Child Exploitation Team he was charged with 10 offences which related to five girls.

On 9 July this year Allen, of Vicarage Court in Brockworth, pleaded guilty to six counts of causing/inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, two charges of causing a child to watch a sexual act and two charges of engaging in sexual communication with a child. 

Allen was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 30 October) to 22 months detention in a young offenders' institution and he was also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years.

The court was told that Allen's offending followed a common pattern of him manipulating conversations with girls online to become sexual in nature.

He would then ask the children to send him naked photos and videos of themselves, including of them masturbating, and he would respond with images of his penis and videos of him masturbating.

The court was told that when he was met with resistance from the girls, he used emotional manipulation by saying he loved them or that he would harm himself if they did not comply.

Allen was aged 17 in 2023 when he was speaking online to a girl whom he knew was aged 12. They had met on an online platform and then communicated over SnapChat and text.

He asked her to send him images and videos, and Allen said that he wanted to buy her a train ticket for her 13th birthday so that they could meet in person. The girl made an excuse to not meet him, and he then threatened to rape and kill her. 

Police were informed and Allen was arrested and his digital devices were seized for examination and an investigation began. He provided no comment in interview.

With one 15-year-old girl he demanded images and then threatened to post them on social media platforms if she did not supply more. The court heard how she was really scared and so she sent Allen more images.

Other charges relate to online contact with children aged between 12 and 15.

Allen was rearrested and it was found that he had breached his bail conditions which prohibited him from having unsupervised contact with anyone aged under 18.

In his mitigation, Allen's defence barrister said that he was introverted and that he was not looking for young girls online but he was on the platforms for friendship. 

It was said that he accepted what he had done and that he regrets it, and Allen accepted that he would have harmed the girls by the pressure he put upon them. 

In sentencing Allen, Judge Rupert Lowe spoke to him and said Allen’s offending "does suggest you are a young man with a very serious ongoing problem and a very significant lack of control in the way you behave, with little knowledge of what your problem is".

Judge Lowe added:

"I have to sentence you today for 10 offences involving sexual communications with girls between 12 and 15 years old, which involved inciting them to take sexualised photos and videos of themselves masturbating, or revealing their private parts, and in which you sent images of yourself doing the same sort of things, including ejaculating.

"During the course of communications you used emotional manipulation in that if they seemed to not want to do what you wanted, by telling them you loved them, and that you would not love them if they did not do X, Y and Z.

"Then using threats if that appeared to you to be more effective. To harm themselves or them if they did not do what you asked, even including threats to rape and kill the first of these victims.

"I am not suggesting you ever would, but that is a very nasty threat to make to a 12-year-old girl.

"You also threatened to distribute some of the images which you had obtained from these girls. In one case in particular, using that as a lever to get her to send more indecent images of herself."

Investigating officer, Police Staff Investigator Amber Jones said:

"Allen cruelly manipulated and exploited children for his own sexual gratification.

"I welcome the Sexual Harm Prevention Order which has been granted which puts in place certain things which Allen is prohibited from doing, such as preventing contact with anyone aged under 16 and puts restrictions on the use of electronic devices.

"The victims in this case have shown great courage in coming forward, especially as what he did to them is an exceptionally difficult topic for people of any age to talk about.

"Our team works very hard behind the scenes in order to put perpetrators who pose a risk to children before the court and I would encourage anyone who has been subjected to similar abuse to please come forward and report this to the police."