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THE BRAVE victim of a Wordsley sex offender who is beginning a 14-year jail term for a string of offences against children has spoken out saying he "ruined my life."

The woman, who is in her 30s and cannot be named for legal reasons, was one of Paul Robert's victims and reported the sick pervert to police.

Roberts was was found guilty of eleven offences including gross indecency with a girl under age 14 and indecent assault on a girl under 16.

The 62-year-old, of Ashwood Avenue, was jailed for 14 years at Wolverhampton Crown Court on March 27.

Police have today (Monday April 20) released a picture of Roberts.

His victim spoke about how she was afraid to come forward, doubting that anyone would believe her and has encouraged other victims of sexual abuse not to stay quiet.

She said:

"He ruined my life

"I'm in a better place now, but I carried it with me a long time before I spoke out.

"The manipulation stays with you and the fear of speaking out.

"You just think is anyone going to believe me - you ask yourself 'why me?'

"I didn't realise there were other victims."

The list of charges he was convicted of are:

• Gross indecency with boy under the age of 14
• Indecent assault on boy under the age of 16
• Gross indecency with a girl under fourteen
• Two counts of indecent assault on a girl under 16
• Gross indecency with a girl under sixteen years of age; Three counts of causing a child under 13 to watch / look at an image of sexual activity
• Inciting a boy under 13 to engage in sexual activity - no penetration and Assault on a boy under 13 by touching.

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A sexual predator has been jailed for 25 years with a further five years on extended licence for the rape and sexual abuse of two adults and three children.

Adam O’Dee, 37, formerly of Plymouth appeared at Plymouth Crown Court for sentencing on Monday 20 April after being convicted at a trial earlier this year of a total of 17 offences, all of which were committed in Plymouth.

The jury found O’Dee guilty of two rapes of a child under 13, four sexual assaults on a child under 13, two rapes, attempted sexual assault of a child under 13, three sexual assaults by penetration and five further sexual offences.

The first reports against O’Dee were received in 2022 when a young girl disclosed that she had been touched sexually by O’Dee.

This information was passed on to Police and O’Dee was arrested.

A few months later a second child victim then described how she was raped by O’Dee, and he was further arrested.

O’Dee raped and abused the third child victim on numerous occasions.

The offences relating to the first adult victim were reported in early 2025.

The victim described how on a prior occasion she awoke to find O’Dee on top of her raping her.

The final offences (the offences relating to the second adult victim) took place while O’Dee was on court bail after being charged for the child sexual offences.

On the date of the offence O’Dee forced himself upon the victim and committed the assaults.

The victim told her friend the following day, before informing police and attending a forensic examination.

O’Dee denied the offences against all five victims during interview.

Officer in the case, Detective Constable Paul Enticknap, said:

“I welcome the sentence given to Adam O’Dee who has committed truly harrowing offences against women and young children.

“He has shown no remorse or accountability and now faces a substantial jail sentence for his appalling behaviour.

“My utmost thanks and praise are with the victims who not only had the courage to report the offences but supported the police investigation and waited patiently to give their evidence in court.

“Their strength and bravery are truly admirable, and I sincerely hope they find closure and start moving forward with their lives following this outcome.

“I would also like to extend my thanks to the family and friends of the victims who have also been deeply affected by O’Dee’s actions. Their support has been essential to achieve this outcome.

“This has been an extremely sensitive and complex investigation. Sexual offences can happen anywhere, at any time and to anyone.

“I hope this outcome will encourage others and give them the confidence to report these types of offending.

“Devon and Cornwall Police and the Crown Prosecution Service will work relentlessly to pursue justice and prosecute those who sexually offend against children and adults.”

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The sentencing of a “despicable” Highland taxi driver who raped a 20-year-old woman near Dingwall has prompted a pledge from police.

David Brown, 49, of Croy, picked up the woman after a night out in Inverness. She wanted to return to her Highland village, but he raped her after parking his taxi in a field between Strathpeffer and Dingwall.

Brown claimed the encounter was consensual. The woman told the court she was left traumatised.

On Friday a jury found him guilty of rape. He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced in May.

Detective Inspector Michael Cosh said:

“David Brown will now face the consequences of his despicable actions.

“I hope his conviction helps the woman involved to continue to move forward with her life.

“Police Scotland takes reports of sexual crime very seriously and I would encourage anyone who has experienced abuse to contact us.

“You will be listened to and supported. We take all reports seriously.”

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A rapist who abused a girl has been jailed after the victim reported the historic offences to a close friend and a health professional.

Anthony Toward, 37, of Blakelaw, was arrested and charged with several offences, which he denied. Following a five-day trial at Newcastle Crown Court in February, a jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was remanded in custody.

Today (Monday) he was sentenced at the same court to 14 years in prison. He will also spend the rest of his life on the Sex Offenders’ Register and was given an indefinite restraining order.

Det Con Frank Cox of Northumbria Police, who led the case, said: "I'd firstly like to highlight the bravery of the victim-survivor in this case.

"The courage and determination she has shown throughout this process has ultimately led us to holding Toward to account for the attacks he carried out. While the sentence is no retribution for what the victim-survivor has been through – I hope it can provide some closure and help her move forward."

Det Con Cox added that Toward was a predator who had taken advantage of the victim. He added: "No-one should ever have to experience this type of abuse.

"Please know, if you've been a victim of any form of abuse – we are here for you and we will support you."

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A man has today, Friday, 17 April, 2026, been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a series of serious sexual and violent offences towards women.

Damien Harrier, 31, was convicted of nine offences following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh. Today at the same court he was sentenced and placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.

Harrier committed the offences, which included five counts of rape, against three women between 2018 and 2023.

One of the women met Harrier in his capacity as a personal trainer.

The trial heard that Harrier assaulted one of the women by grabbing her neck, restricting her breathing.

Harrier was the subject of a proactive investigation which was carried out by specialist detectives in 2023. He was subsequently charged with the offences in July 2023.

Detective Sergeant Kelly Paton said:

"Harrier abused these women both physically and emotionally and has been convicted of serious offences.

"I'd like to thank the women who engaged with police and told us what had happened to them. With their support we were able to bring this case before a court who ultimately found Harrier guilty of horrific abuse.

"Police Scotland will always thoroughly investigate, and we are here to listen and support victims. Anyone who is a victim of abuse or believes they know someone who may be a victim, please contact us or relevant support agencies."

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Rafael Nascimento was sentenced to 13 years on 17 April after the offence in Regent Hill in August 2025.

A tourist has been sentenced after he took a teenager to a property in central Brighton and raped him.

The 17-year-old victim was sitting on a bench in Dyke Road, Brighton in the early morning on 10 August 2025, waiting for public transport to restart.

He was approached by 38-year-old Rafael Nascimento, a Brazilian national who was visiting Brighton on holiday and staying at a property nearby.

Nascimento started a conversation with the teenager and asked where he could buy cigarettes at this time of night. The victim offered his help and took Nascimento to a nearby shop.

He then worked on gaining the teenagers trust and took him to a property in Regent Hill, where the rape occurred.

The offence was quickly reported, and Nascimento was arrested the same day after police intercepted him returning to the address.

He was initially charged with one count of rape of a male and appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 12 August. He was later further charged with three counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and causing a person to incite in sexual activity. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges and the case was sent for trial.

 On Tuesday 2 February, the jury in the two-week trial at Lewes Crown Court found Nascimento guilty of four counts of rape and causing a person to incite in sexual activity. They found him not guilty of the sexual assault charges. Nascimento was remanded in custody to await sentencing.

At his sentencing at Lewes Crown Court court on Friday, 17 April, Nascimento was sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Steve Cobbett, said:

"With sentencing now complete, we want to recognise the courage and resilience the victim has shown throughout. Their bravery in reporting the offence promptly played a crucial role in helping us swiftly identify, locate, and apprehend a dangerous predator.

"Nascimento was visiting the UK on holiday and was due to return to Brazil the day after the offence. Had the victim delayed reporting what happened, there is every possibility that Nascimento could have left the country before we had the chance to arrest him and bring him to justice. 

"While nothing can undo the trauma the victim has experienced, we hope this sentence provides some sense of closure and helps them to continue to heal.

"Sexual offences can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, and it is vital that all victims feel able to come forward. Offences against men remain under-reported, often because of fear, embarrassment, or stigma.

"We want victims to know they can report to us in confidence. You will be listened to, treated with respect, supported throughout, and your report will be taken seriously."

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A Metropolitan Police officer who abused his position to gain the trust of his victims has been found guilty of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault.

Dion Arnold, 33 (DOB: 15/3/93), was found guilty of four charges of rape, two charges of assault by penetration and two charges of sexual assault with the offences committed between March 2023 and March 2025.

Arnold targeted women by abusing his position of trust and making them feel that they had no choice but to submit to his sexual demands.

There is no indication, however, that Arnold met any of the complainants through his roles with the police.

One of the victims described herself as feeling defeated after an encounter with Arnold but told herself that it could not have been non-consensual because he was a police officer. His victims described him as “extremely persistent and demanding”.

Detective Chief Inspector Jon Smithers said:

“I would like to commend these women for their bravery in giving evidence against Dion Arnold during the investigation and at trial and ensuring that he has been brought to justice for his callous behaviour and crimes.

“Arnold deliberately targeted women safe in the knowledge that he could sexually assault and rape them against their consent and that they would not report him to the police for whom he worked.

“These women believed that they could trust Arnold because he was a police officer. It was clear from the victims’ interviews that they felt they should comply with, and even forgive, Dion Arnold’s behaviour.

“This does not mean they were not victims of his crimes.

“As a police officer, Dion Arnold abused his position of trust to commit crimes against these women.”

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A man from Merthyr has been jailed for historical sex offences against a child.

Phillip Harris, 58, committed the offences between 1989 and 1991 when his victim – now in his late 40s - was a child.

The victim reported the offences to South Wales Police years later in 2023 after confiding in his partner.

Harris was arrested and while he was in police custody officers searched his house. They seized a number of devices from which they recovered a number of indecent images including Category A images.

He was charged with six counts of indecent assault of a boy under 16, five counts of gross indecency of a boy under 14, committing buggery to a boy under 16, three counts of making indecent images of a child, and possessing an extreme pornographic image of a child to which he pled guilty. He pled not guilty to charges of indecently assaulting a boy under 16 and gross indecency of a boy under 14 but was found guilty following a trial in March, 2026.

Through his impact statement, the victim told the court how he felt ‘trapped by the memories and trapped by the constant, gnawing sense of loss’. He told the court how Phillips took something from him that can never reclaim - his childhood.

On April 17, 2026, Phillip Harris appeared at Newport Crown Court where he was jailed for 15 years. He is also made subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be required to register as a sex offender.

Detective Constable Leah Williams, who led the investigation, said:

“I would like to commend the bravery of the victim in this case who was taken through a difficult trial process by a man who preyed on him as a child.

“Whilst the trauma of the experience all those years ago remain with him, I hope the justice he now has allows him to take important steps forward in his life.

“This case demonstrates that it is never too late to report a crime of this nature. We take all reports seriously and investigate them thoroughly, with the aim of securing justice for victims.”

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“It’s changed my identity and it has changed how I see myself” – Those are the words of a woman who was attacked by a registered sex offender in Leicester’s Frog Island.

The incident happened on the evening of 11 June last year while she was out for an evening walk along the canal towpath.

She was seen by Warren Laight, who began to closely follow her as she walked towards North Gate. During the walk Laight overtook her before stopping under a bridge.

The victim, who thought he might have been following her, tried to walk past him but Laight grabbed and sexually assaulted her. Struggling to break free, she managed to shout and attract attention which spooked Laight and caused him to run off.

The victim, who is in her 20s, provided a description of Laight to officers which assisted in identifying him through CCTV enquiries. Witnesses from nearby properties were also spoken to and provided a description of him.

On 13 June, Laight was arrested. In interview, he said he could not have carried out the attack as he was not in the area at the time and was staying with a family member.

Laight’s relative was spoken to by police and said Laight had been at her home address that day and had only left for 15 to 20 minutes to buy cigarettes.

However, officers were able to identify that Laight’s phone was not at her address at the time the incident occurred and was in fact at the scene of the attack.

Despite his denial Laight was charged. On 16 December, at Leicester Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to one count of attempted rape and one count of assault by penetration.

He was sentenced at the same court today (Friday 17 April) to a total of 13 years and six months in prison.

In her Victim Personal Statement, the victim said:

“The impact has gone far beyond the immediate incident. It has changed my identity, and it has changed how I see myself.

“I feel disconnected from who I used to be, I no longer find joy in the things that once defined me and feel I will never be able to do those things again.
“He has taken my life away from me the way in which I knew it. He has handed me a life sentence and now I am left to serve it.”

Detective Constable Josh Evans, the officer in the case, said:

“This is a deeply concerning case given the victim appeared to be chosen at random by Laight, who displayed predatory behaviour.

“She has told me how much the incident has impacted her day-to-day life and the way it’s changed her as a person. She’s afraid to go out alone and feels vulnerable when out in public.

“However, the fact that despite what’d just happened she was able to provide a description of him that allowed officers to identify him on CCTV and arrest him is a testament to her presence of mind.

“Despite initially denying he had any involvement – and a family member providing a false statement on his behalf – this evidence was key in leaving him with no alternative but to admit what he’d done.

“Hopefully today’s outcome provides the victim with a degree of closure and relief that Laight is back behind bars.”

• A 41-year-old woman was dealt with by way of a conditional caution for providing a false witness statement

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A prolific sex offender has returned to jail after touching himself inappropriately while staring at a child on a train, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.   

Tajinder Sabherwal, 44, and of High Street, Bedford, appeared at St Albans Crown Court on 7 April where he was sentenced to two years and two months in prison having pleaded guilty to Outraging Public Decency. He was also handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

The court heard how, on 22 March last year, a mother and her 11-year-old daughter were on a train from London St Pancras to Peterborough when Sabherwal boarded the service and sat adjacent to them so that the child was in his line of sight.

The mother turned around and noticed that Sabherwal was touching himself over his shorts while staring at her daughter.

She turned around again and made eye contact with Sabherwal who, on realising he had been caught in the act, left his seat and walked down the train.

The mother texted 61016, BTP’s text-to-report service, and officers boarded the service at Biggleswade but Sabherwal had already left the train.

BTP detectives identified Sabherwal as the offender and he handed himself in at Luton police station before offering no comment to all questions put to him in police interview.

The 44-year-old has a long history of committing sex offences on the railway.

In 2021 he was jailed for 18 months for exposing himself to women and touching himself inappropriately on multiple occasions at stations and on trains across London and Surrey.

BTP Detective Constable Agata Barker said:

“This was an extremely disturbing incident for the victim and her mother. Sabherwal stooped to a new low, committing this vile offence while staring at a young child.

“He is evidently a repeat offender and poses a serious danger to women and girls, so I am pleased to see him return to jail where he can’t target the public with his repulsive behaviour.”

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A man has been jailed for raping a woman in St Helens.

Andrew Edward Jones, from Shrewsbury, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of rape.

The court heard that 42-year-old Jones, of Corbet Close, was visiting a house in St Helens when he raped a woman in her 30s in April 2024.

Jones was sentenced to for 10 years two months in prison yesterday (Thursday 16 April). He is also required to sign the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

Detective Inspector Graeme Kehoe said:

“I would like to praise the courage and dignity shown by the victim throughout the investigation. Today’s result shows that sex offences against women and girls will simply not be tolerated, and we will work tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice.

“We are committed to protecting victim-survivors, and anyone who reports an incident to us will be safeguarded and supported throughout the investigation by specially trained officers and Sexual Violence Advocates who will provide all the relevant support.

“Anyone that has been a victim of a sexual offence, is concerned for the safety of someone they know or suspects someone to be engaging in this criminal activity, should come forward and speak to us.

“We have a team of dedicated staff who will expertly and compassionately deal with your reports, and we will do everything we can to bring offenders to justice.”

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Owen Evans from Barry has been jailed for sex offences.

Evans, 39, was sentenced to seven years in custody, plus an extended licence period of three years, at Newport Crown Court.

Evans met and groomed the victim online.

His offending came to an end when the girl bravely confided in a friend and a report was made to South Wales Police.

Evans initially denied any contact with the victim or ever meeting her.

However, he later pleaded guilty to:

• meeting a girl under 16 years of age following grooming
• engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with girl 13 to 15,
• engaging in sexual communication with a child
  making an indecent photograph of a child.
• During sentencing on Friday, April 10, the judge commended the victim for her bravery and the Officer in the Case (OIC) for the standard of the investigation.

OIC DC Tom Hurley, from South Wales Police, said:

“The victim has shown remarkable courage and strength to pursue this matter.
“We hope the outcome at court brings her some peace and gives her confidence to start feeling safe again.
“It’s also important to acknowledge the fantastic support she received from family and friends.
“Thanks to them all, we have been able to convict a man who is clearly a significant threat to young girls.”

As part of the sentencing, Evans will have to register as a sex offender indefinitely and was made the subject of a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.

A restraining order was made preventing him from contacting his victim until further notice.

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A child sexual predator has been jailed – after arranging to watch the sexual abuse of a child online.

Tony Bonner, 62, is now behind bars after he was caught making arrangements to watch a live stream of a 12-year-old girl being sexually abused.

In 2023, Bonner engaged in communication with someone online who he believed had access to children overseas who he could watch being sexually assaulted via live stream and eventually meet. 

However, what he didn’t realise was he was actually speaking to a police officer who was closing in through their investigation.

A strike was planned, and in June 2024 Bonner was arrested by officers from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) with the support of Northumbria Police.

Officers also seized electronic devices to further build their evidence case and discovered indecent photographs/videos of children.

Bonner was subsequently charged with arranging the commission of a child sex offence and possession of indecent images of a child.

Faced with the overwhelming evidence against him, Bonner eventually pleaded guilty to all charges.

Today (Friday) Bonner, from South Shields, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court and was sentenced to four years in prison and a ten year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Speaking after the sentencing, Detective Constable Lee Robertson, said:

“The vile actions of Bonner were clear and thanks to the dedicated work of officers he is now behind bars and facing the consequences of his actions.

“We would urge anyone who has been a victim of this type of offending, or has concerns about someone’s behaviour, to come forward and talk to police – support is available and you can help safeguard other vulnerable children."

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A man has been jailed for more than 2 years for possessing indecent images of children.

Jonathan Peter Clark, 47, of  The Valley in Winchester was found to be in possession of 195 indecent images after officers launched an investigation in May 2023 after he was identified as being the user of an online account suspected to have uploaded an indecent image to the internet.

He was arrested in October of the same year, and an analysis of his phone found 195 indecent images graded from A, the most serious, to C. 

Clark was charged with possession of indecent images of children, and breach of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order and pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates Court in March 2026.

He was yesterday (16 April) sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in prison at Winchester Crown Court. 

His Honour Judge Parker KC also ordered the destruction of his mobile phone and granted Clark a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

PC Neil Nancarrow, of the Internet Child Abuse Team, said: “Jonathan Clark is a repeat sexual offender who has continued to break the law, he clearly poses a serious risk to children and I am glad to see him put behind bars. 

“Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary is committed to keeping the children in our community safe and I hope this investigation evidences how seriously we take crimes of this nature. We will continue to work hard to bring offenders of these abhorrent crimes to justice.

“Online offending around indecent images of children is a crime. Each image represents a child that has been abused. If you are looking at, making, or distributing these images, we will take action.”

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A man from Crewe has been jailed after breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and engaging in sexual communication with a child.

Teejay Walton was sentenced to 30 months in prison at Chester Crown Court on Thursday 9 April 2026, after pleading guilty to two breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and one count of engaging in sexual communication with a child.

The court heard that the 24-year-old had been released from prison in December 2025 following a previous sexual conviction.

Alongside his custodial sentence, Walton, of Timbrell Avenue, Crewe, was placed on the Sex Offenders Register and handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which remains in place until 2033.

Under the conditions of the SHPO, he was prohibited from contacting anyone under the age of 16 online and from deleting internet history stored on any digital devices.

The court was told that between 22 January and 27 January 2026, Walton used social media to engage in conversation with a child who openly told him she was 12 years old. Despite this, Walton chose to continue communicating with her.

He also deliberately changed the settings on his social media account to automatically delete messages after they had been sent, which was a clear breach of his SHPO.

On Wednesday 28 January 2026, officers from the Sexual Offender Management Unit attended Timbrell Avenue, Crewe, and arrested Walton in connection with the breaches and the sexual communication offence.

While in custody, Walton admitted that he had been speaking to someone he believed to be a under the age of 16. He also admitted breaching his SHPO by communicating with the child and by changing his social media settings, although he claimed this had been done without realising it was prohibited.

Police Constable Alex Barker, of the Sexual Offender Management Unit, said:

“Teejay Walton flagrantly breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order within a month of being released from prison, showing that he had clearly not learned his lesson.

“As a result of his multiple breaches, and his admission that he engaged in sexualised conversations with someone he knew to be under the age of consent, he has now been returned to prison where he is paying the price for his sickening behaviour.

“Officers from the Sexual Offender Management Unit regularly conduct visits to those on the Sex Offenders Register and those subject to Sexual Harm Prevention Orders to ensure breaches such as those committed by Walton do not occur, and to take appropriate action against those who choose to ignore the conditions imposed on them.”