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A man from Lichfield who used AI to create indecent images of women and girls has been jailed for more than two years.

Lewis Davison, aged 26, posted a series of pornographic and indecent images of women and a girl on closed Telegram groups that had been run through AI.

In some of the captions on the photos, Davison called for the women to be raped and assaulted.

We turned up at his home and arrested him after the images were reported to us. His devices were seized and he was charged with eight counts of publishing an obscene article and one count of permit taking of pseudo-photograph of a child.

Because of the strength of the evidence against him, Davison was left with little choice but to plead guilty in court. He has now been jailed for two-years-and-two-months at Stafford Crown Court on Thursday 27 August.

He was put on the Sex Offenders Register for a decade.

PC Matthew Asbury dealt with the investigation. He said:

“I’m pleased we’ve been able to apprehend Davison and stop him from causing further harm to women and girls online.

“This type of crime can have a profound impact on victims and I can assure the local community that we will take every possible step to make sure those responsible are brought before the courts as quickly as possible.”

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Dewsbury rapist Daniel Cummins jailed for 18 years after treating victim like a sex toy.

Daniel Cummins, 40, of Rutland Walk, Dewsbury, has been given a 22-year extended sentence after raping a woman in her own home on two separate occasions.

Leeds Crown Court heard on Friday, 11 September that Cummins was convicted in December of ten offences, including seven rapes. Sentencing was delayed for nine months while a pre-sentence report was prepared and he sought new legal representation.

His Honour Judge Pema said the offending followed a clear pattern. On the first set of attacks, Cummins was at the womans home, had taken crack cocaine, and knew it increased his sexual desire and made him indifferent to others.

Having consumed crack cocaine, you demanded [a sex act] from her and she refused and you grabbed her You raped her aggressively despite her protestations and it is clear to me from the evidence she gave that that was a deeply disturbing event.

He raped her again. The victim described callous aggression and degradation. The judge said:

It was more than the degradation and humiliation that accompanies every rape. You treated her like a sex toy, throwing her around and raping her. It was clear from your own evidence to the court and also in the pre-sentence report that you knew that the consequences of your taking of crack cocaine would be to significantly increase your desire for sexual gratification. As you said, This is what people who take drugs do.

Cummins was on licence at the time and was later recalled to prison. After his release, he raped the same woman again at her home over several days.

Judge Pema said those offences followed a disturbingly similar pattern. You were again in her home and had consumed crack cocaine. You proceeded to rape her with the same mix of aggression, sustained violence and degradation.

In a victim personal statement, the woman said she suffered sleepless nights and flashbacks and feared what would happen when Cummins was released.

He has previous convictions for violence and drugs, and for breaching a non-molestation order. The judge said his attitude to women was relevant given that history. The pre-sentence report makes for unfortunate reading. There is no remorse.

Cummins told the report author that the victim had fabricated the rapes and had been paid to make the allegations.

He was sentenced to a 22-year extended sentence: 18 years in custody and a four-year extended licence. An indefinite restraining order was also imposed, banning him from contacting the victim.

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A man who thought he could 'get away with' touching and trying to kiss a young woman has been jailed.

Robert Winter, aged 35, approached the victim from behind and tried to engage her in conversation as she walked along Ratcliffe Gate, Mansfield, at about 11.30am on Friday May 1 this year.

Winter, who was tracked down and arrested about 15 minutes after police were alerted, suggested to officers he thought he could "get away with it" – adding that he was just being "boisterous "and cheeky."

Winter, who was found sat at a computer in Mansfield Library, later pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault.

Appearing at Mansfield Magistrates' Court on Thursday 3 September he was jailed for a total of eight months.

The sentence included the activation of a previous suspended sentence order imposed in August 2025 for possessing a knife, criminal damage and a public order offence.

Winter, of Houfton Road, Mansfield, was also added to the sex offenders' register for seven years.

PC Simon Christian, of the Mansfield town centre policing team, said:

"Winter seemed to believe that he could get away with this kind of behaviour.

"He couldn’t and was soon tracked down and arrested with help from members of the public.

"I hope the victim in this case can draw some comfort from this sentence, and that other men with similar attitudes take note of the consequences of this type of behaviour."

Sergeant Catherine Darby, also of the Mansfield town centre policing team, said:

"This was an excellent response by multiple members of the team – from the PCSO who took the initial account to the officers who made the arrest

"Together – and with support from members of the public – they had the suspect in cuffs about 15 minutes after we first learned of this incident."

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A man from Enfield has pleaded guilty to being involved in an online forum where videos of sexual offending and domestic abuse were shared between offenders across the country.

Darren Conway, 52 (17.06.74), of Lonsdale Drive, Enfield was charged on Friday, 26 June with two counts of assisting or encouraging an offence, namely sharing an intimate photograph or film and sexual assault.

He was later further charged with an additional seven counts of encouraging an offence, namely sexual assault, as well as voyeurism and possessing an extreme pornographic image.

He appeared at Wood Green Crown Court today – Friday, 11 September – where he pleaded guilty to all counts.

The online forum was uncovered in October 2025, leading to the establishment of a national coordination group, led by the National Crime Agency (NCA).

Intelligence was then passed to individual police forces to conduct investigations. While conducting their investigation, Greater Manchester Police shared further intelligence with the Met.

Officers began urgent enquiries and identified Conway as one of the group chat members. He was arrested on Thursday, 30 July following the execution of a warrant at his home where digital devices were seized.

Messages found on his devices showed Conway encouraging other group chat members to engage in drug-facilitated sexual offending, alongside images and videos of a sexual nature.

He was found to have urged another member to remove a sleeping woman’s clothing and underwear and to commit sexual offences against her. He later requested that the other member share images while they sexually assaulted her.

Evidence shows that Conway observed sleeping women through the online network more than ten times. The women were unaware that he was viewing them and unable to provide consent.

Commander Andy Day of the Met Police said:

"Drug facilitated sexual offending can have lasting and devastating impacts on its victims.

“Conway’s actions were shocking. By encouraging others to engage in sexual offending against victims who were unconscious, asleep, or otherwise stupefied, he has put women at a serious risk of harm in their own homes - all for his own sexual gratification.

"Anyone who has reason to believe that they may have been a victim of sexual offending should report to police. All victims will be supported by specialist officers and safeguarding can be put into place for their protection.

“We also encourage anyone who has reason to believe somebody they know is involved in this offending to come forward.”

Tracy Easton, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South said:

“Darren Conway committed vile acts against women in their own homes, a place where they should have been safe.

"Organised drug-facilitated sexual assault is abhorrent and we are determined to work with policing to bring offenders to justice.

"I hope this guilty plea gives confidence to anyone who believes they may have been subjected to similar abuse to come forward.”

Conway will be sentenced at the same court on Friday, 30 October.

Officers continue to work to identify as many of the victims in the footage on Conway’s devices as they can. While much of the offending is believed to have taken place in the UK, it is also possible that some victims are based overseas.

Anyone concerned about drug facilitated sexual offending or online offending can report information to police by calling 101.

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A paedophile from Droitwich was sentenced to a total of 19 years when he appeared at Worcester Crown Court last Friday (4 September) for non-recent sexual offences.

Nigel Moor, 75, of Droitwich, admitted to the following when he appeared before Worcester Crown Court on Monday 6 July:

• Seven counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by penetration.
• Five counts of sexual assault on a female.
• Four counts of assaulting a girl under 13 by touching.
• Three counts of assault on a female 13 and over by penetration.

Moor was sentenced to 14 years in prison with an additional five years on extended licence when he is released; a 15-year sexual harm prevention order, which prevents him from coming into contact with children under 16 except for specific exceptions, and restraining orders preventing him from contacting any of his victims for the next two decades.

His offences first came to light when a victim reported him to police in December 2024. They disclosed he had abused them over an 11-year period.

In June 2025, a second complainant also came forward and reported similar offences, this time over an eight-year period.

Officers from our Protecting People Unit (PPU) launched an investigation which resulted in the charges and convictions against Moor.

Detective Inspector Marie Green from PPU said:

“This sentencing puts Moor behind bars where he belongs for his vile sexual abuse of children.

“We hope this outcome will encourage other survivors of sexual abuse to come forward and report it to police, no matter how long ago it happened.

“We are here to support and protect you from predators like Moor and will always listen to you, take your reports seriously and seek justice where appropriate.”

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A man who raped and sexually assaulted a child on multiple occasions has been jailed for 18 years and six months.

Alex Walster of Gainsborough* had pleaded guilty to 13 charges at an earlier hearing before he appeared at Lincoln Crown Court for sentencing today, Friday, 11 September.

The 38-year-old, who committed the offences across 2023 and 2024 in a village near Lincoln, had tried to avoid sentencing by leaving the country before he was found and arrested in Ireland.

In a personal statement, the victim told Lincolnshire Police the crimes against her had a significant impact on her life and it is something that will affect for years to come.

However, she said she is determined to rebuild her life, be a strong person and not look back at what Walster did to her.

Walster was handed a sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order which prevents any contact with the victim and her family.

DC Victoria Robbie, who led the investigation, said today’s result is a testament to the hard work of those within the force and the strength and composure of the child involved in the case.

“Today’s outcome marks the end of our investigation into Walster’s repulsive offending,” she said.

“We are grateful to, and inspired by, the victim and her family who have so patiently waited and worked alongside us to bring Walster to justice.

“The victim of this case is remarkable, and I believe will go on to live a full and fantastic life with the support of her family, in spite of the abhorrent crimes Walster committed against her.

“Every day we come to work to reclaim the childhoods and lives of victims of these terrible crimes and today we are pleased that Walster’s sentence reflects this.”

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The incident happened in October 2024 on Kings Road, Swansea.

30-year-old Mohangopi Tadiboyina from Brynmill was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction.

Tadiboyina appeared before Swansea Crown Court on Friday September 4 where he was sentenced for one count of attempt to rape a woman and one count of sexual assault. This followed a three-day trial in July which found him guilty of both counts.

Tadiboyina targeted the lone victim whilst she was walking the street at night. Following the attack the woman was able to flee and alert a passer-by who assisted her in reporting the incident.

Detective Sergeant Samuel Lewis said

“PC Bendrey led a thorough and professional investigation, ensuring that all available lines of enquiry were pursued. As a result of her diligence and commitment, Tadiboyina will now serve a significant time in prison

This outcome represents an excellent result and demonstrates the significant impact of PC Bendrey's work. Not only has justice been secured for the victim, but a dangerous offender has been removed from the community, providing reassurance to both the victim and the wider public.

The victim has expressed how pleased she is with the sentence imposed and has conveyed her gratitude for the efforts of everyone involved in the investigation.”

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Craig Dixon, 35, Jailed for Sexual Assault on Teenage Girl

A former Maryport man has been jailed for two years after sexually assaulting a schoolgirl in her early teens.

Craig Dixon, recently living in Stafford and formerly of Fleming Square, Maryport, committed three counts of non-penetrative sexual activity with the victim on a single occasion. He initially denied the offences and lied to police, Carlisle Crown Court heard. He later requested a second interview and admitted what he had done.

Dixon was arrested after the girl told her mother. She later told police she froze in shock as he groped her.

Defence barrister Niamh Leong said Dixon had expressed remorse and recognised the emotional harm caused. “He made full admissions in his second interview,” she told the court. She said he had sought talking therapy, hoped to return to warehouse work, and had no relevant previous convictions. “Immediate custody would disrupt the progress he has made,” she added, arguing he could be rehabilitated.

Judge Michael Fanning noted Dixon had previously been investigated for other alleged sexual offences, though none led to prosecution. He accepted that Dixon had taken responsibility by requesting the second interview, but said the defendant clearly gained sexual gratification from the assault. “You must have done; why else would you do it?” the judge said.

Referring to the “whiff” of suspicion from the earlier allegations, Judge Fanning said he could not understand how a grown man could be sexually attracted to a child. “You represent a real risk and I am of the view that the only punishment is immediate custody.”

Dixon was sentenced to two years in prison. He must remain on the Sex Offender Register for 10 years and is subject to a sexual harm prevention order for the same period. The order is designed to prevent him having unsupervised access to any female child except where it is inadvertent or unavoidable in daily life.

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A man has been jailed for more than six years after sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Widnes.

James Eves, of Waltham Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, was sentenced to six years and eight months after appearing at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday 10 September.

The 51-year-old had pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual activity with a child, sexually assaulting a child by penetration, and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

In February 2025, Eves attended Widnes Police Station to report that he had recently sexually assaulted a teenage girl.

He was subsequently arrested and the victim was contacted and spoken to. She disclosed she had been sexually assaulted by Eves.

Despite his original admissions, Eves refused to answer further questions put to him in interview. Following a thorough investigation into the allegations, he was charged with multiple offences.

On top of his custodial sentence, Eves must sign the Sex Offender Register indefinitely, is subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and must comply with a restraining order.

Detective Sergeant Dan Argent said:

“I am thankful to the courts for the lengthy custodial sentence handed to Eves and while I hope this brings the victim some closure, no sentence is ever going to undo what Eves did.

“Eves took advantage of a young girl for his own twisted sexual gratification. He knew what he was doing was wrong, evidenced by his guilty pleas thanks to the evidence secured against him.

“I would like to extend my thanks to the officers involved in this case, as their dedication has ensured that this man has been brought to justice.”

Sergeant Michaela Flynn added:

“I would like to commend the victim for her bravery throughout this investigation and the subsequent court process.

“No-one should ever have to endure what she went through, and I hope this may serve as some reassurance to anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence that you will be listened to and offences will be investigated thoroughly and sensitively.

“Anyone wishing to report a sexual offence can report it to Cheshire Police through our website or by calling 101.”

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Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been sentenced for sexual offences and assault in Wolverton. 

Asim Akhtar (pictured below), aged 22, of no fixed abode, was found guilty after a three-day trial on 8 June 2026 by a unanimous jury at Aylesbury Crown Court of: 

• Three counts of sexual assault 
• One count of attempted rape 
• One count of intentional strangulation 
• One count of assault occasioning to actual bodily harm

At the same court on Monday (7/9), Akhtar was sentenced to eight years imprisonment with a four-year extended license. 

At around 7.30pm on 13 December last year, Akhtar attended a massage therapist in Wolverton where he sexually assaulted the victim before becoming physically aggressive and then attempting to rape them.

The victim sustained minor injuries and required hospital treatment. 

Akhar was arrested the same day and charged the following (14/12). 

Investigating officer Detective Constable Jessica Dolphin of the Criminal Investigation Department said:

“This was a horrific incident in which the victim was subjected to both sexual and physical violence while carrying out the job she loved.  

“Understandably, the defendant's actions have had a profound and life-changing impact on her.  

“I would like to commend the victim for her remarkable courage and resilience throughout this investigation and court process.  

“Without her bravery in coming forward and supporting the case, this outcome would not have been possible. 

“I would encourage anyone who has been a victim of a sexual abuse to come forward and report it to police.  

"You will be listened to and supported by experienced officers and staff." 

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A man has been jailed for three breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and two breaches of sex offender notification requirements.

Sean Worley, 33, of no fixed abode was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court on 4 September to two years and four months in prison.

Worley was made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Sex Offender Notification Requirements following convictions for serious child sex offences between 2016 and 2024.

Management of Sexual and Violent Offenders (MOSOVO) officers visited Worley on 5 July 2026 as part of a routine compliance check, during which his mobile phone was examined.

As part of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order, Worley is required to retain the search history on his devices. Officers found that this had been deleted, prior to their visit, at 6.30am on 5 July.

Officers also discovered that Worley had recently deleted a number of social media and dating applications, which he had been using to make contact with hundreds of women.

He did not have permission from his offender manager to create or use these accounts, placing him in breach of his Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
 

Detective Constable, Anna Ritson, of the MOSOVO team said:

"Sex offender notification requirements and Sexual Harm Prevention Orders are designed to help protect the public and manage offenders in the community. We take any breaches of these measures extremely seriously.

“MOSOVO officers carry out regular checks to ensure offenders are complying with court-imposed conditions, and we will continue to take robust action against those who fail to do so."

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A paedophile from Coventry who was using the internet to try to arrange to meet and sexually abuse children has been jailed for eight years.

Richard Stevenson, aged 39, is behind bars after an investigation by our Major Crime Unit (MCU).

Stevenson began chatting with someone on an online forum about his detailed fantasies of sexually abusing very young children.

He revealed how he wanted a ‘partner’ to take part in the abuse with, and sent them videos showing child sexual abuse 

But the person he was speaking to was actually a police officer, and enquiries led to Stevenson being arrested as he sat in a van in Coventry on 2 May this year.

Stevenson, of Waveley Road, Coventry, admitted attempting to arrange a child sex offence, and making and distributing indecent images of children.

At Warwick Crown Court last Friday (4 September) he was jailed for eight years. 

He will spend a further two years on licence and was given a sexual harm prevention lasting for 18 years. He will be on the sex offenders register for life.

DC John Marsh, from our MCU, said:

“Stevenson’s offending is simply appalling. 

“He was clearly determined to gain access to a child to commit sexual abuse.

“On multiple occasions, he outlined his horrific plans, and we’re in no doubt that he would have seen those plans through had he had the opportunity.

“We’re absolutely committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people and will use all the techniques and resources we have to do that and target those who seek to do them harm.”

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A former teacher has been convicted of sexual offences against three of her students.

Bronwen James, 30, of Chippenham, Wiltshire, was today found guilty at Winchester Crown Court of three counts of sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust, relating to a 16-year-old male student.

James had earlier pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual activity with a child, two counts of sexual communication with a child, and one count of making an indecent photograph of a child, relating to two female students, aged 13 and 14 at the time.

James abused her position as a teacher by engaging in sexual communications with a 13-year-old female student at a Hampshire school. The offending later progressed into a sexual relationship when the girl was 14.

James then pursued a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old male student at the same school, telling him that she loved him and wanted him to move away with her.

James subsequently moved to a different school in Wiltshire, where she engaged in a sexual relationship with another 14-year-old female student.

James was arrested in August 2023 and went on to commit further offences against one of the students while on bail.

The Crown Prosecution Service built a strong case based on the accounts of the victims, together with digital evidence including messages and communications between James and those she abused. This evidence was central to securing both her guilty pleas and today's conviction.

Bethany Adams, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said:

"Bronwen James was trusted to educate and protect children. Instead, she used that trust to groom and sexually abuse three students.

"James manipulated her victims with calculated precision, exploiting her position of authority to isolate them and normalise the abuse. This was not a lapse in judgement; it was a sustained pattern of predatory behaviour against children in her care.

"The courage shown by James's victims in coming forward has been instrumental in securing this conviction. I hope it gives them, and their families, some measure of justice."

James will be sentenced at a later date.

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Household Cavalry soldier Graham Jarvis jailed for 12 years after plotting to rape a seven-year-old girl and a 10-month-old baby

Graham Jarvis, 38, a Household Cavalry soldier based at Hyde Park barracks in central London, has been jailed for 12 years after arranging to sexually abuse two children he believed were real.

At Southwark Crown Court on Thursday he was sentenced for two counts of attempting to arrange the commission of a child sex offence. He denied the charges, was convicted at trial, and has been dismissed from the Army.

In January 2024 Jarvis began talking online with a woman who said she lived in Wales and had daughters aged seven and 10 months. He told her he was “into girls” and arranged to travel to her home in February. The woman was an undercover police officer. He was arrested that month before the meeting could take place.

The court heard he asked about the older girl’s sexual experience and was told she had previously been abused by two men. He also asked the mother to help him rape the baby.

Judge Adam Hiddleston told Jarvis “this was not a case of fantasy on your part.” He said he had no doubt that when the meeting was set up, “you believed the children were real.” He added: “You wanted to meet them and when you did, with the assistance of their mother, you intended to rape them.”

The judge said he read Jarvis’s messages “with horror.” They showed “cold and clinical” treatment of the children and a willingness to “treat them simply as objects to satisfy your urges.”

Lisa Wilson, representing Jarvis, said he was “at a low ebb” during a “traumatic period” when the offences were committed.

Finding that Jarvis may pose an ongoing risk to children, the judge ordered him to serve at least eight years in custody, with two extra years on licence.

Jarvis will be recorded on our database as a convicted child sex offender following this sentence.

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A manipulative and violent man has been jailed for more than seven years after subjecting two women to terrifying serious assaults which left them fearing for their lives, and sending multiple women sexually explicit images.

Tobias King, of no fixed abode, became the subject of an extensive manhunt in 2025 after he repeatedly strangled and seriously assaulted a woman at a hotel in Honiton.

The 36-year-old, who has previously lived in Devon and Somerset, left her in the room unconscious and stole her purse and phone, a court heard.

He evaded police for nearly two weeks by staying in tents and hotels but was caught after using a bank card he had stolen.

King was remanded in custody and has since pleaded guilty to strangulation, false Imprisonment, threats to kill, actual bodily harm and theft.

At his sentencing hearing at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday 9 September, the court heard police were called by the general manager of the Premier Inn in Honiton in late 2025, at 9am, reporting a woman with significant injuries had attended the hotel reception in a distressed state, requesting immediate assistance.

Her injuries included extensive bruising to both arms, her neck, legs, face and nose.

The victim, who had been staying overnight at the hotel, told police she had been subjected to repeated physical assaults. This included multiple incidents of being strangled, causing her to lose consciousness on separate occasions.

In a statement to police, she described how each time she regained consciousness, the assault continued and King stated he ‘had to kill her’ and that he was ‘not going to prison for anyone’.

She added he took her mobile phone and purse before leaving the room and fleeing the hotel in the early hours of the morning at around 3am.

The assault left the victim with extreme facial bruising and throat damage which left her barely able to talk for months.

After King was apprehended, he was also charged with an outstanding offence of a serious assault against another woman in similar circumstances.

He attacked her in a hotel room in Bournemouth in late 2022. He was said to have put his hands around her neck and squeezed so hard that she couldn’t breathe.

He then attacked her again two weeks later. He threw her on a sofa, hitting her in the head and using both hands to strangle her, causing swelling and bruising.

The following month he sent her social media messages asking her to drop the case against him, as well as sending her sexually explicit videos.

King admitted two counts of intentional strangulation, one count of common assault and one count of sending indecent images to the victim.

King also pleaded guilty to four counts of sending a photograph or film of genitals to cause alarm, distress or humiliation. The charges related to sending several women unsolicited pictures of his genitals between January and October 2025 using different numbers and social media platforms, despite being told to stop.

A guilty plea was also given for a charge of sending unsolicited sexually explicit images and videos in February 2021 to a woman in Bristol through email and WhatsApp.

For all the offences he was handed an extended sentence for a total of 10 years, of which 88 months is a custodial sentence, and was given an indefinite restraining order against the two strangulation victims. He was ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register and will be subject to notification and reporting rules.

Detective Constable Nathan Ralph, of Devon & Cornwall Police, said:

“The victims have shown incredible bravery throughout the investigation, and their commitment to engaging in the criminal justice process has ensured that this dangerous offender will not be able to harm anyone else.

“Violence against women and girls is a priority in our force area, and these convictions exemplify our dedication to apprehending high-risk perpetrators.

“We would urge any persons that have been victims of abuse to talk to us; you will be listened to and taken seriously.”

Detective Sergeant Duncan Sandle, of Avon & Somerset Police, said: “Tobias King is a violent and manipulative offender who is a danger to any woman.

“The victims have shown incredible bravery and resilience, and I hope this outcome helps them with the ongoing recovery process so they can move forward with their lives.

“I also hope this successful conviction sends out a clear message to all those who commit offences of violence and abuse – we will pursue you and you will be held accountable for your crimes.”