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A paedophile was caught with a childlike sex doll and baby rape videos after police acted on a tip-off.

Scott Mullen, 32, of Swallow Way, Duffryn, Newport, was handed an eight-year extended sentence after being classified as a dangerous offender at Swansea Crown Court.

Prosecutor Joshua Scouller said Mullen initially admitted downloading 136 child abuse images and films between 14 July and 18 August 2024 — 23 at category A, 18 at category B and 95 at category C.

He later tried to vacate his guilty pleas and, representing himself, submitted a forged report from a legitimate digital investigations firm. Using the company’s logo, he claimed it suggested he might be innocent and had not downloaded the material deliberately.

The deception was uncovered and he pleaded guilty last June to perverting the course of justice.

Mullen was already a convicted sex offender, having received a community order in 2017 for possessing indecent images of children.

His barrister Jon Tarrant said in mitigation:

“The defendant does accept that there are issues here.”

Judge Geraint Walters told Mullen of the images: “These are real children being abused by sick adults.”

He added that the pre-sentence report concluded Mullen was a dangerous offender who presented a high risk of committing further serious offences, describing his attempt to deceive the court as “planned and sophisticated”.

Mullen was jailed for three years plus an extended licence period of five years. He must register as a sex offender for life and was made subject to a sexual harm prevention order for life.

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A paedophile who sexually abused a teenage girl over a seven-month period has been jailed.

Linden Chirico, 38, touched the girl and got her to touch him inappropriately, multiple times between January and July 2022.

He admitted the offences, which all happened in the East Cambs area, in interview but then denied them in a second interview.

On Thursday (16 April), at Cambridge Crown Court, Chirico, of Close Road, Pavenham, near Bedford, was jailed for seven years, having been found guilty of two counts of engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl and one count each of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl and cause/incite a girl to engage in sexual activity – no penetration.

He was also handed a ten-year restraining order, an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

DC Anna Griffiths, who was the officer in the case, said:

“Chirico shamefully attacked the victim and then tried to deny he’d done anything wrong.

“Child sexual abuse can have a long-lasting impact on victims and the trauma it causes is reflected in the sentence. I would like to commend and thank the victim for the courage she had shown in coming forward and supporting the prosecution.

“I would urge anyone who believes they have been sexually abused, no matter how long ago it happened, to report it to us.”

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A Birmingham man has been jailed for the rape and sexual assault of a woman and a teenager.

Juma Ahmadi, aged 46 has been jailed for 25 years and has received an indefinite sexual harm prevention order after sexually abusing a woman in her 40s and a teenage girl.

In July last year, a teenager girl confided in a hospital doctor that she had been sexually abused. The doctor then called 999 and safeguarded the girl.

We attended and spoke with her and she told us that Ahmadi had wanted to give her money to buy things and sexually assaulted and raped her over a three-year period.

Ahmadi was then arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and rape.

The girl bravely attended a police station the following day to complete a video interview.

During this time, a woman in her 40s also came forward to officers, disclosing that Ahmadi had raped her a number of times.

Ahmadi of Whitmore Street, Birmingham was charged with nine counts of rape and sexual assault. Following a trial, he appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court last week for sentencing.

Detective Constable Charlie Smith, Child Public Protection Unit, said:

“Ahmadi is a dangerous man who will now spend a long time behind bars. We hope this sends a clear message that people who behave in this appalling way will be caught and will spend many years in prison.

“I would like to praise the courage of the woman and teenager who came forward to tell us what he had done. He put them both through a trial rather than admitting his actions.”

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On Wednesday 22 April 2026 at Bolton Crown Court, Tayumur Raja (08/06/1996) of Abbeyhills Road, Oldham, was handed nine years in jail after he was found guilty of sexual assault by digital penetration. 

He is subject of the Sex Offender Register indefinitely. 

At around 4.15am on 25 September 2021 the victim - a 17-year-old girl at the time, now a woman - left a nightclub in Oldham and walked to St Mary’s Way junction with Yorkshire Street and got into a taxi. She got out a short while later and walked to the bottom of Yorkshire Street as she did not have cash and could only pay using her mobile device. 

She contacted another taxi using her mobile phone and a short while later, a vehicle pulled up next to her. The girl got into the car believing it to be her taxi. The driver was Raja. 

Raja drove her to a carpark on Park Road, with the girl as his passenger, before he sexually assaulted her. 

The victim managed to get free from Raja and ran from the vehicle to the safety of a nearby supermarket where staff helped her. 

In a statement read in court, the victim said in part:

“Before September 2021, I was a normal 17-year-old girl. I was going to college, working, learning to drive, and spending time with my friends. I was excited about my future and had plans to become a nurse. I was starting to gain independence and figure out who I was as a person. Life felt normal, safe, and full of possibilities.  

“Before that night, I always believed things like this happened to other people; not to someone like me. But that night, he turned me into someone that bad things happen to, and everything I thought I knew about safety changed. 

“After what had been a normal night out with friends, I got into what I believed was a taxi because I just wanted to go home. I had no idea that my life was about to change completely, through no fault of my own.  

“The fear I felt in that moment is something I cannot fully put into words. It was a fear I had never experienced before, a real fear for my life. He stole my safety from me. That fear didn’t end that night. It stayed with me for almost five years while I waited for something to be done and for justice to finally happen.” 

She continued:

“Over time, I became more and more isolated. Relationships with people close to me broke down because I struggled to trust anyone. Eventually, I left home and moved into a hostel because I felt disconnected from everything and everyone.  

“The anger, pain, and confusion I felt took over my life. I pushed people away because it felt easier than trying to explain how broken I felt inside. I tried to get mental health support several times, but nothing seemed to help at the time, and I felt completely stuck, like there was no end to what I was going through.” 

Throughout the investigation Raja showed no remorse for his actions and continually denied the offence.  
At one point during his interview, he laughed when it was explained to him that the allegation was a serious one and that there was a need to ask him questions about it. He declined to comment and claimed the victim had given consent.

The detailed account bravely given by the victim along with evidence gathered by the police showed this was not the case and the jury convicted him. On 6 March 2026, at Bolton Crown Court, Tayumur Raja was found guilty of sexual assault by digital penetration. He has been sentenced to nine years in prison. 

The victim added:

“I want to thank the police for taking me seriously and for not giving up on this case despite how long it has taken. Despite everything, this process has also helped restore some of my faith in people.  

“Although he has never admitted what he did or shown any remorse, I hope the sentence he receives allows him to reflect on the damage he has caused. What he did affected years of my life, and I hope he understands that. More than anything, I hope he never does this to anyone else.

“I hope my voice encourages others to come forward and seek help. Our voices deserve to be heard.” 

Detective Constable Paul Fay, Oldham CID, said:

“I commend the bravery of the victim-survivor. Thanks to her, a dangerous sexual predator is now behind bars. 

“I hope this gives the victim a sense of justice as she looks to move forward and rebuild her life. 

“I urge all victim-survivors of rape and sexual offences to please come forward and report them to us. You will be believed and supported. We can work at a pace that suits you so we can bring perpetrators to justice.” 

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A 33-year-old man has been sent to prison after he secretly installed cameras in people’s homes and workplace.

Jean-Pierre Francis’ penchant for voyeurism first came to Northamptonshire Police’s attention in May 2024 when a woman found a hidden camera in the bedroom of her Northampton home.

An investigation was launched by detectives in the Force’s Criminal Investigation Department which identified Francis as the suspect.

As a result, his devices were seized and upon analysis, officers found hundreds of videos and images that Francis had taken between 2015 and 2025 using discreet cameras.

The cameras were found to have been used in all manner of items including a camera pen, USB sticks and plugs. On one occasion he even used a shower gel bottle to conceal a device.

Six women aged in their 20s-60s were found to have been victims of his crimes.

Francis was subsequently charged with six counts of voyeurism.

After pleading guilty to the offences at Northampton Crown Court on March 13, Francis returned to the same court last week (April 17) where he was sentenced to three years and six months in prison.

A destruction order was also made in relation to all of the devices Francis used to offend, and he was also handed a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order which prevents him from owning any phone with a camera, and any other recording devices. He will also be on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

Lead investigator - Detective Constable Georgia Sampson, said:

“Jean-Pierre Francis carried out sustained and deeply invasive offending, abusing everyday technology to violate the privacy of his victims in places where they should have felt safest.

“Our priority throughout this investigation was to give the victims a voice and to ensure their experiences were taken seriously. I hope the conclusion of this case allows them to move forward.

“This was a complex and highly technical investigation, involving the meticulous examination of multiple devices spanning a decade of offending, and it ultimately exposed the true scale of his behaviour.

"I want to pay particular tribute to PC Sean Taylor from our Digital Media Investigation Team, whose expertise and persistence in downloading and analysing a vast quantity of digital material was instrumental in securing this conviction.

“Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for Northamptonshire Police and we will continue working hard to put more people like Francis behind bars.”

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A dangerous sex offender has been put behind bars after our officers found he was failing to comply with his sex offender requirements.

Sebastian Pavel Baltatu was tracked down by officers from our Sex Offender Management Unit (SOMU) after routine checks revealed he had unlawfully returned to the country, having previously been deported in 2020.

Baltatu (02/09/2001) was jailed for three years in 2019 after being found guilty of the rape of a child under the age of 13.

Following enquiries, officers confirmed Baltatu was living in Manchester and he was located after attempting to make a claim for Universal Credit.

Baltatu was arrested in March 2026 following a co-ordinated operation led by officers from SOMU.

After establishing his location, officers attended an address in Gorton, Manchester. He was arrested and taken into custody, where he remained until his court date.

At Manchester Crown Court on 17 April 2026, Baltatu was jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty to five breaches of his sex offender requirements and a breach of his deportation order. He now faces deportation for a second time.

Detective Sergeant Daniel Sanchez, from our Public Protection Department, said:

“Sebastian Baltatu poses a clear and ongoing risk to the public, particularly to children, and it was vital that he was located and brought before the courts.

“Despite having been deported following a serious sexual offence and being subject to strict requirements, Baltatu chose to unlawfully return to the UK and deliberately breach the conditions placed upon him.

“Officers are proactively reviewing sex offenders who are believed to be living overseas to ensure they have not returned to the UK.

"Where concerns are identified, swift action is taken to locate those individuals and arrest them where necessary.

“Through determined and methodical work by officers from our Sex Offender Management Unit, we were able to establish his whereabouts and ensure he was arrested safely.

“This case underlines our unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable in our communities and taking robust action against offenders who believe they can evade the law.

"We will continue to work closely with partner agencies to identify those who pose a risk and ensure they are dealt with decisively.”

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A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after he was found guilty of rape.

45-year-old Michael Allen, from Port Talbot, was convicted in March of four counts of rape against two separate complainants.

Both victims were under the age of 18 at the time of Allen’s offending.

Allen has been sentenced to 23 years in prison.

Detective Constable Penny Romanello said:

“This thorough investigation has shown that Michael Allen is an incredibly dangerous man capable of horrendous sexual crimes against children.

“His two victims have been through a dreadful ordeal at his hands; one which we cannot even begin to understand the damage that he has caused them both physically and mentally.

“We commend them both for their bravery in speaking up about Michael Allen’s crimes.”

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A man was yesterday (April 20) jailed for engaging in controlling coercive behaviour and failing to comply with sex offender requirements.

Thomas Davidson, 57, of no fixed address was sentenced to one year nine month at Carlisle Crown Court.

The offences are against one woman.

The court heard that Davidson wouldn’t let the woman leave the house on her own, would drop her off and pick her up from work and would buy cars and sell them with her money and in her name breaching his notification requirements.

Following a disclosure, he was arrested and given conditions not to contact the victim. Despite this he sent letters, rang her doorbell and loitered around the property for significant amounts of time.

Detective Constable Callum Rushton from Cumberland CID said “Coercive and controlling behaviour can be difficult for victims to come forward and talk about.

“In this case Davidson controlled his victims life, ensuring she never left the house alone or went out with friends.

“I would encourage anyone who has been subject to offences of this nature to come forward so that our officers can investigate. You will be supported throughout our investigation.

“We work closely with partner agencies to provide appropriate support which is tailored to an individual’s circumstances.

“These offences will not be tolerated by Cumbria Constabulary, and we will do everything within our power to hold them accountable for their actions and bring them to justice.”

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A man who sexually assaulted two women on the same train a week apart from one another has been jailed, following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.

Mohammed Mirzai, 24, and of no fixed address, was sentenced to 10 months' imprisonment at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Thursday 9 April 2026 having previously pleaded guilty to two counts of Sexual Assault at an earlier hearing.

He was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 10 years and pay a victim surcharge. 

The court heard how on Friday 14 March 2025 Mirzai boarded a 9.45pm Scotrail service from Glasgow to Edinburgh and chose to sit next to a woman despite other seats being available.

He proceeded to sexually assault the woman who challenged his actions. He then left the train at Falkirk High railway station, though members of the public that had witnessed the incident had taken a photo of him.

The woman contacted British Transport Police by texting 61016, sharing the photo that had been taken of Mirzai. 

As detectives worked to identify Mirzai and track him down, another woman contacted BTP to report that he had also sexually assaulted her on the same train on Saturday 22 March, just over a week later.

He was located and arrested on Thursday 17 July before being taken to police custody for questioning.

Detective Constable Liam Deasley said:

"Mirzai is a dangerous predator who targeted lone women in a routine manner, clearly finding a route that he felt comfortable and safe sexually assaulting women on.

"There is absolutely no place for this kind of behaviour, and I commend the bravery of the victims for coming forward and supporting the investigation so that we could put Mirzai behind bars.

"If you've been the victim of a sexual assault or witness one taking place, please report it to us by texting 61016 so that we can take action and secure justice. We take every report seriously, and will stop at nothing to put sexual offenders behind bars."

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A rapist who planned to flee the country after attacking a young woman has been jailed thanks to the rapid work of Met Police investigators.

Hassan Alsarout, 22 (23.12.2003), Brazilian national of no fixed abode, raped the victim in a secluded area on Euston Road in the early hours of 9 October 2025.

The victim reported the rape and following her detailed account, officers acted immediately to secure critical evidence including CCTV and digital records.

Detectives established the suspect had fled London to the West Midlands and launched a national man hunt. Officers successfully located Alsarout at an address in Coventry where it was discovered that he was planning to flee to Denmark the next day.

Less than 24 hours after the attack he was arrested and taken into custody and pleaded guilty to rape at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 20 February.

Today, Tuesday 21 April, he was sentenced to 5 Years and 7 Months and placed on the sex offenders register for life. He will be deported from the UK following his sentence.

DCI Paul Ridley said:

“I want to commend the victim for her bravery and resilience in coming forward and supporting the investigation. Her evidence was crucial in bringing this offender to justice and preventing harm to other women across the country.

“My investigation team acted with absolute urgency to identify, locate and arrest Alsarout. Their determined efforts stopped him fleeing the United Kingdom and ensured he was brought to justice.

“This case shows the Metropolitan Police’s tireless efforts to tackle violence against women and girls through a proactive approach that puts victims first and ensures they are fully supported by specialist teams throughout.”

Officers were quickly able to identify the suspect and corroborate the victim’s account through detailed CCTV and digital analysis which uncovered a phone call that Alsarout had made shortly after the attack.

Officers also recovered evidence proving Alsarout attempted to destroy forensic evidence by immediately washing his clothes. This provided further corroboration of his guilt.

Alsarout was arrested 10 October 2025 less than 24 hours after the offence, showcasing the investigation team’s rapid and effective intervention which stopped a dangerous criminal fleeing the country.

The suspect was brought into custody, interviewed, and charged within hours.

Dedicated rape and serious sexual offence teams, supported by specialist officers, worked closely with the victim to ensure she was supported throughout the investigation.

The Met continues to prioritise the safety of women and girls and is relentlessly targeting offenders to secure justice for victims of sexual violence.

As part of the Met’s victimcentred approach, bespoke training has been rolled out to 23,000 officers and staff, strengthening investigations into rape and serious sexual offences and improving support for victims.

This has contributed to charge rates for rape more than tripling, and increased reporting shows more survivors feel able to report offences.

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We have today, Tuesday 21 April, welcomed the sentencing of a Wirral man for child sex offences.

Colin Walker, 68, of Church Road in Tranmere was jailed for 10 years at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday.

The court was told Walker targeted the four complainants when they were aged as young as five and over the course of around 25 years.

He had previously admitted two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 and causing a child to engage in sexual activity and was found guilty of a further 12 charges of sexual assault of a child under 13, four of assault by penetration and two of indecent assault by a jury.

He was sentenced to 10 years in prison with a further 12 months on extended licence.  He was also handed a lifelong sexual harm prevention order and indefinite restraining orders and will be required to sign the sex offenders' register for life.

Detective Constable Graeme Beacall said:

“I would firstly like to pay tribute to Walker’s victims for their courage during the court proceedings.

“Walker was a predator who preyed on his victims over a number of years. It is right that as a result of his actions he will now spend a considerable period of time behind bars.

“I hope that knowing he has been brought to justice will allow them to move on with their lives.”

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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."