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A man has been jailed for 10 years for serious sexual offences in West Lothian.

Steven Mitchell, 41, was found guilty of multiple offences, including rape, following a trial at Livingston High Court.

These crimes were carried out against two women in the West Lothian area between 2016 and 2022.

Mitchell has also been given a non-harassment order for an indefinite period.

He appeared at court on Wednesday, 26 November, 2025, for sentencing after previously being convicted on Wednesday, 29 October, 2025.

Detective Sergeant Peter Baxter said:

“Mitchell’s abhorrent actions have caused significant harm to his victims, and we hope this outcome brings them some degree of reassurance.

"We remain committed to investigating reports of sexual abuse and ensuring that responsible face the consequences of their actions.

"We would encourage anyone who is a victim of sexual assault to report it. They will be treated with sensitivity and supported by specially trained officers."

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The brave testimony of a woman, who was raped, assaulted and imprisoned by a Doncaster man, has seen her abuser jailed for 14 years.

In June 2019, Graeme Easton slapped and headbutted his victim, threatened her with a metal bar and a knife, and spat at the victim before refusing to let her leave his home unless she had sex with him.

After raping her, Easton still refused to let her leave, and poured a drink over her as she fled from him.

Courageously, the victim came forward and reported the ordeal to officers and an investigation was launched by the Doncaster Protecting Vulnerable People Team (PVP). Easton was arrested later that month and in police interview denied assaulting the victim or raping her.

The 60-year-old was charged with false imprisonment, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, sexual assault, and two counts of rape. He continued to protest his innocence, pleading not guilty to all counts - meaning the victim had to endure a trial.

Following a compelling testimony from his victim at the trial, Easton was found guilty of false imprisonment, assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) and two counts of rape at Sheffield Crown Court on 15 August 2025. He was found not guilty of sexual assault.

On Friday 21 November, at the same court, Easton, of St Mary’s Road, Doncaster, was sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment.

Temporary Detective Sergeant Della O'Horo, of the Doncaster Protecting Vulnerable People Team, said:

"The courage and determination of the victim in this case must be commended. The strength it took to report this abhorrent abuse should not be underestimated.

"This result is vitally important in showing other survivors of sexual assault that when they come forward, they will be listened to and treated with respect through every step of the prosecution process."

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A convicted paedophile and rapist has been jailed again after breaching his sex offender register restrictions.

Alfred Brown, 42, of Corporation Road, Newport, was imprisoned for 10 years in June 2014 after a jury convicted him of rape and sexual activity with a child under 16.

Prosecutor Alice Sykes said the latest offence occurred after his release, when he failed to notify police of an address in Monmouthshire where he stayed over 12 hours with a young girl residing, on July 15.

Brown admitted the breach.

His barrister, Zoe Laugharne, said:

“His best mitigation is his early guilty plea.”

She added her client was capable of community rehabilitation, noting: “He feels he’s had little support in integrating back into society.

“The defendant is suitable for 1-1 rehabilitation.

“He is supported by his partner and he has stable accommodation.”

Miss Laugharne also cited Brown's adverse childhood experiences in the care system and his drug misuse problem.

Recorder of Cardiff Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke told Brown he had failed to take responsibility, even blaming police, and said:

“You don’t recognise the risk you pose to a child.”

She noted this was not his first breach and his compliance had been “poor.”

Brown, formerly of Blaenavon, was sentenced to 12 months in prison, to serve half in custody before release on licence, and must pay a statutory victim surcharge.

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A sex offender has been jailed for breaching a court order designed to protect the public.

David Norbury, 52, of Shores Green Drive in Wincham, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court on November 25 after admitting failure to comply with the sex offenders register and breaching a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO).

He failed to notify police of his online alias, TrendyBear109758, as required by the register.

Norbury also entered and remained at an address with a child under 16—prohibited by the SHPO—between June 25 and August 27 this year.

Judge Patrick Thompson imposed a two-year custodial sentence, stating that the seriousness of the offences justified imprisonment.

Norbury received four months for the register breach, to run consecutively to 20 months for the SHPO violation.

This follows a 2022 eight-week sentence for breaching an SHPO by deleting his internet search history.

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A pervert who downloaded indecent images of children onto his work computer claimed he did it because he was "bored."

Police visited James Raidy's home in May 2024, seizing his laptop, which contained a category B indecent image and a prohibited image of a child.

The 54-year-old, with a prior history of such offenses, was under a sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) requiring him to notify authorities of any new device within three days, per Lancs Live.

He failed to report the work computer for nearly a year. Raidy pleaded guilty to breaching the SHPO, possessing an indecent image, and possessing a prohibited image at Preston Crown Court.

In his defense, he said he viewed "legitimate" porn when bored, which escalated to indecent images.

Judge Michael Maher said: "You had access to this computer for just shy of a year and you quite deliberately failed to disclose to your offender manager that you had access to the device, capable of accessing the internet.

"That computer had been given to you by your former employer. You say boredom was the catalyst for you accessing these appalling images.

"You say you have no sexual interest in children. That is a familiar refrain in these cases.

"You have anaesthetised yourself to the reality of the fact that these are real children, real flesh and blood children, who have had their childhoods stolen for the sexual gratification of sexual deviants such as yourself."

A pre-sentence report deemed Raidy a high risk of serious harm to children. The judge added: "The reality is that none of the sex offender treatment work has had any impact on curbing your unsavoury appetite for this material.

"You have demonstrated by the fact that you have had paid work that you are capable of channeling your energy in a productive way."

Raidy, of Graine Road, Haslingden, received eight months for the class B image and four months concurrent for the prohibited image, plus a new 15-year SHPO.

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A man who groomed and sexually abused a vulnerable teenage girl in Crewe has been jailed.

Richard Wiseman appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday 21 November where he was sentenced to six years in prison.

He was also handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

The 38-year-old, of no fixed abode in the Crewe area, had earlier pleaded guilty to eight counts of sexual activity with a child and one count of sexual communication with a child.

The case began when police were made aware that a teenage girl had reported being groomed by Wiseman.

Officers spoke to the victim who disclosed that Wiseman had been sexually abusing her over a seven-month period.

Wiseman was swiftly arrested but denied all offences put to him during interview. However, following telecoms enquiries, officers recovered evidence from his mobile phone that showed he had sent multiple inappropriate messages to the victim. He would also talk to her in code while referring to sexual acts to avoid getting caught.

Officers confronted Wiseman with the messages evidencing the abuse, and he answered no comment to all further questions.

After gathering a catalogue of evidence Wiseman was subsequently charged with sexually abusing the teenager.

Following the sentencing, Detective Sergeant Sophie Bailey, who led the investigation, said:

“To discover that your child has been groomed is every parent’s worst nightmare, and I hope that the sentence handed to Wiseman will provide the victim’s family with some closure.

“Wiseman was well aware that his victim was underage, and as a 38-year-old man he knew what he was doing was wrong, but despite this he continued with his deceitful and harmful actions.

“He was able to convince his victim that the abuse he was inflicting was normal, but in reality, he was just a sexual predator who was only interested in fulfilling his own sexual needs.

“I am pleased that this case has been brought to a swift conclusion for the sake of the victim and her family and I hope that Wiseman’s sentence and the stringent conditions of the SHPO prevent him from having the freedom to harm a child ever again.

“I would like to thank the victim for showing such bravery throughout this investigation, and her family for the support they have provided, both to their daughter and the investigation throughout.

“I hope this case and the sentence that Wiseman has received encourages other victims of sexual offences to come forward and report them to us.

“We treat all reports of sexual offences extremely seriously, and any allegations will be thoroughly investigated, with the wishes and needs of the victim as our main priority.”

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A man has been jailed for 15 years for child sex offences in Gosport.

Police were called at 3:25pm on Thursday 30 March 2023 with reports that a man had entered into a sexual relationship with a child under the age of 16-years-old.

Following an extensive investigation Adrian Jason Cribb, 35-years-old of Green Crescent in Gosport, was charged with five offences that took place between April 2021 and May 2022.

• Engaging in digital penetrative sexual activity with a girl 13 to 15-years-old
• Engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl 13 to 15-years-old
• Engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl 13 to 15-years-old on at least five other occasions other than in the second charge
• Two counts of rape a woman 16 years of age or over

Cribb was found guilty unanimously by a jury at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday 5 September. He appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday 20 November where he was sentenced to a 15-year custodial sentence with a five-year extended licence.

He will also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order with conditions for life, an indefinite restraining order against the victim, and must sign-on to the Sex Offenders Register for life.

The Judge commended the bravery of the complainant in court and the professionalism of the registered intermediary who supported the complainant during the trial. 

Detective Constable Nick Sandford-Smith of Operation Amberstone East said:

“I hope this result sends a clear message about the seriousness with which we treat these offences.

“We encourage other victims to come forward and speak to us. We take allegations of this nature extremely seriously and work hard to bring offenders to justice.

“We are committed to ensuring that anyone who causes harm to children faces justice for their horrendous actions, and we will pursue offenders relentlessly.”

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A Devon man has been jailed for raping a teenager in a shed. Tony Taylor, 44, of Coronation Road, Kingsbridge, forced himself on the terrified girl and ignored her pleas to stop, Exeter Crown Court heard.

He told her not to tell anyone and that it would be "their secret," but police were called and Taylor arrested.

Taylor initially refused to answer police questions but eventually pleaded guilty to rape and two charges of sexual assault. He was sentenced to six years and nine months.

The court heard he raped his victim in 2023 after drinking and groping her. She repeatedly said "no" and froze in terror during the assault, said prosecutor Mary McCarthy.

Despite DNA proof of his guilt, he refused to answer questions, the prosecutor added. Defense lawyer Emily Pitts said sex offenders often don't admit guilt and it took "a huge amount of courage" on his part to do so.

She noted he had "positive character traits," was a hard-worker and a man of previous good character, and is sorry.

Judge Stephen Climie said it was impossible to know what was going through the defendant's head at the time. "You are an otherwise decent member of society," he added.

Taylor must sign the sex offender register for life and was given a sexual harm prevention order until further notice.

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A man who subjected a vulnerable woman to a violent sexual attack and refused her medical help has been jailed for 14 years.

Today (Tuesday 25 November 2025), Kieran Naylor (12/09/85), of Bold Street, Bolton, was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court after being found guilty of two counts of rape, section 18 assault, false imprisonment and theft.

The offences took place between 9 and 10 December 2024. Naylor approached the victim at a nearby petrol station and invited her to his home.

Once there, he became violent and sexually assaulted her. During the attack, the victim sustained serious injuries, including a broken wrist and femur, requiring multiple surgeries.

Despite her injuries, Naylor refused to call for medical assistance and locked her inside his property.

He later left the address, taking the victim’s bank card and attempting to make purchases in Bolton town centre.

The victim eventually managed to reach the doorway, where a member of the public found her and called emergency services. Officers arrested Naylor at the scene.

Sadly, the victim passed away before seeing Naylor face justice, but the evidence she provided ensured he received a substantial sentence.

In her impact statement, the victim’s daughter said:

“After this happened, my mum’s confidence and sense of safety completely changed.

"She became fearful of going out alone and trusting people was suddenly difficult.

“The injuries she sustained had a massive impact on the rest of her life.

"She struggled to walk properly, even with aid. At times, she felt she would never recover and that took a huge toll on her mental health.

“Before the attack, my mum was kind, strong, caring, loving, and bubbly. She lit up every room she walked into. Seeing her lose that spark was devastating.

“Our grief is deepened by remembering the pain she was in. We will always remember her as the strong and loving person she was, and we will continue to live with the pain of what was done to her.”

Detective Constable Lucy Birch, Bolton CID, said:

“This was a shocking and deeply disturbing crime. Naylor is a dangerous individual who is rightly behind bars for a long time.

“We know how difficult this has been for the victim and her family, and her bravery ensured justice was served. It is saddening that she passed away before seeing Naylor sentenced, but her courage has helped protect other women from harm.

“If anyone else has been affected by crimes of this nature, please come forward. We will take your allegations seriously and treat you with dignity and respect.”

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“Violence against women needs to stop, I believe it starts with women speaking out and holding up a mirror of justice to men like you.”  

A woman who was subjected to a horrendous catalogue of domestic abuse has spoken to the man who abused her in a powerful statement submitted to the court.

The below is an excerpt from the full victim personal statement:  

“Being the person that I am I will never be able to understand how another human being could intentionally physically and mentally torture another the way that you did. I’m glad I can’t understand that because I believe the ability to justify the behaviours you showed are what make you so extremely dangerous.  

“Before I met you, I had a large social circle, loved experiencing new things without a fear in the world. I was outspoken and confident in the person I was, and I genuinely believe these attributes are what led you to want to break me down and make me your victim of abuse.  

“One of the reasons I’m here today and have been pursuing justice is because you need to be held accountable for your disgusting actions. You need to see the immense gravity of what your actions have caused because no woman on this earth should ever experience any type of abuse let alone the level in which you were comfortable taking it too. Violence against women needs to stop, I believe it starts with women speaking out and holding up a mirror of justice to men like you.”  

Nathan Russell, aged 32, of Scott Hall Road, Leeds, was found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour and sexual assault following a three-week trial at Leeds Crown Court. He was found not guilty of a number of other offences.

He appeared at court again today (24 November) where he was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment. He will also be subject to the provisions of the Sex Offender Register indefinitely 

An investigation was launched after a woman came forward to police after disclosing domestic abuse offences to a family member.  

The court heard how the controlling and coercive behaviour she was subjected to included Russell burning her, covering her in food, urinating on her, forcing her to lick the toilet bowl, spitting at her, tying her to chairs and tables, forcing her to eat from the floor or other surfaces and hitting her, including with a metal paddle.

Detective Constable Jessica Johnston, of Leeds District Safeguarding Unit, said:

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank and praise this victim of domestic abuse for her immense bravery and resilience. You can hear her bravery in the words she has shared with the court, and I hope the conclusion of this process is now a new fresh chapter for her and, hopefully, closure.  

“Russell’s convictions mark the end of a long, challenging and frankly traumatic investigation for all involved. I would also like to thank the many witnesses called to the stand to give evidence and all of the police officers and police staff involved in the investigation who have worked tirelessly to take a dangerous man off the streets.  

“On behalf of West Yorkshire Police, I would encourage anyone who has been subjected to any form of abuse to report the perpetrator via 101 or 999 in an emergency. Dedicated, specialist detectives are on hand to listen to you and investigate any such crimes. It is never too late.”  

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A sexual predator, Michael Wanless, has been convicted of attempting to rape a young woman during her early morning jog on Granwood Road in Eston.

The 41-year-old dragged the victim to the ground on July 17, 2023. She screamed for help, prompting local residents to rush out, pursue him, and hold him until police arrested him.

Wanless, of no fixed abode, denied the charges but was found guilty after a trial at Teesside Crown Court, where the jury deliberated for just 35 minutes, reports Teesside Live.

Judge Aisha Wadoodi recommended commendations for the brave members of the public who assisted.

Cleveland Police said their intervention "undoubtedly saved the woman from an even worse fate."

A force spokesperson added: "The man attacked the woman, pulling her violently to the ground but she bravely fought him off whilst screaming for help.

"Several local people came to her aid, chasing the man some distance until he was quickly detained by attending police officers."

Wanless will be sentenced at the same court on January 9.

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A dangerous predator from Stratford who repeatedly abused two girls has been jailed for 29 years.

We arrested 61-year-old Keith Stanley in March when a teenage girl bravely came forward to disclose that she had been sexually abused by Stanley for five years.
 
On arrest he was charged with eight different counts of rape of a girl and remanded in custody.
 
At that time, a second victim came forward, disclosing that she had been abused as a young teenager more than 20 years ago.
 
Detectives acted quickly to build the case and Stanley was then charged with 14 additional offences against the second victim – who was under 16 at the time of the offences.
 
And on 14 November at Warwick Crown Court, Stanley was sentenced to 29 years in prison, with a further six years to be spent on licence.

Detective Constable Ellena Psomadakis said:

“I would like to highlight the extraordinary bravery of the two victims who came forward and helped us to build up a strong case.
 
“I would also like to recognise the work of officers and of detectives from the child abuse team, who worked hard to make sure Stanley faced justice.
 
“Advocates from the charity Safeline also played a huge role in this – providing specialist support to both victims.
 
“Stanley is a dangerous predator, and we welcome the fact that he may now be in prison for the rest of his life.”

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A sex offender shook his head in denial as he was jailed for eight years. Daniel Dixon, 34, raped a child as a teenager, forced another to watch explicit sex videos, and raped a second victim years later.

Dixon denied the offenses but was convicted after a trial at Teesside Crown Court, where Judge Joanne Kidd said the evidence against him "had been overwhelming."

In court statements, one victim described suffering suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and depression from the abuse. The second felt "ashamed, embarrassed and dirty."

Dixon, of Hartington Road in Stockton, was found guilty of rape, child rape, and causing a child to watch a sex act.

In mitigation, barrister Victoria Lamballe called Dixon a "victim of his upbringing," claiming he was physically and emotionally abused. "A boy who has grown up around domestic violence, has gone on to abuse himself," she said.

Judge Kidd told Dixon he had shown one victim "a highly disturbing video, to try and normalise what you were about to do. You forced yourself on [the victim]." She added that he had "continued to maintain his innocence and has a lot of work to do in custody, to make sure your attitude does not go with you throughout your adult life."

Dixon was sentenced to eight years, serving two-thirds before parole eligibility, plus a lifelong sexual harm prevention order.

Detective Sergeant Claire McNeill of Cleveland Police said:

"The victims in this case suffered considerable trauma from what they went through, but I must commend their bravery in coming forward to report to police and I thank them for their support throughout our lengthy investigation.

"Dixon added to their stress and pain by continuing to deny what he had done but I’m relieved that a jury has now convicted him and that he’ll spend a considerable amount of time in prison. I do hope the victims share my relief and they can be further reassured that on his eventual release, Dixon will be subject to lifelong and strict conditions. We will be monitoring him closely and will take decisive action on any breaches."

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The man pictured is Gary Sheilds. He is a paedophile and was sentenced for his crimes earlier this month.  

In January 2024, the victim, a girl who was aged 12 at the time, was contacted on TikTok by Sheilds. Sheilds complimented the victim, and they swapped numbers and continued to communicate through WhatsApp, Snapchat and video calls. 

Sheilds, who lived in Scotland at the time, arranged to meet the victim in Penwortham on 2nd February. Sheilds drove the victim to a car park where he raped and sexually assaulted her.  

It was reported to us after the girl’s parent uncovered messages on her phone.  

Sheilds was arrested and whilst he admitted to conversing with the girl online, he denied raping or sexually assaulting her. 

He was asked if he knew how old the victim was. Sheilds said that he couldn’t remember, but he knew she was young.  

When asked if he knew the victim was wearing her school uniform at the time they met, he said that he thought so.  

Throughout his interview Sheilds blamed a drug addiction for his behaviours. When asked if he was sexually attracted to children during his drug addiction, he responded ‘could be.’ 

At the time of the offence, he was on bail by Police Scotland with conditions to not have contact with anyone under the age of 16. 

Examination of Sheild’s devices found images of the victim and google searches including the name of the victim’s school.  

There were also indecent images, and an indecent video found on his phone.  

Following a consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Gary Sheilds, 37, of no fixed address was charged with the rape of a girl under 13 and causing or inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity.  

He pleaded Guilty at Preston Crown Court on 16th July 2025, where he was later sentenced, on the 3rd November to 9 years imprisonment with an extended licence period of 1 year. 

In a victim personal statement read to the court, the victim said:

“When I met him, I was shocked because he did not look the age he had told me, he looked older. This worried me as I thought that he would not let me out of the car if I said anything, so I felt I had to go along with it.” 

DS Jenny Cobham of Preston Child Protection team said:

“Gary Sheilds is a despicable, perverted individual. Despite saying he couldn’t remember his victim’s age, he was well aware that she was a child and still chose to prey on her. 

“Despite her young age, the victim has shown an incredible resilience throughout proceedings, and I can only commend her for her bravery. I hope the knowledge that Sheilds is now serving a significant prison sentence will allow her to begin to move forward.  

“These types of crimes will never be ok. We are committed to preventing it and bringing anyone responsible to justice.  

“If you, or someone you know, is a victim of any sexual offence, I want you to know that we will listen to you, we will investigate appropriately and we will do all we can to get you justice.” 

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A man has been found guilty of numerous sexual offences against a woman, including raping her while she was sleeping.

Following a trial by jury at Swindon Crown Court, Daniel Smith, 45, of Ladywell Close, North Leigh, Oxfordshire, was convicted of rape, sexual assault and breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

He has been remanded into custody and is due to be sentenced in January.

On November 4, 2023, Smith raped the victim – a woman in her 30s who was known to him – inside a property in Highworth while she was sleeping.

On December 9, 2023, Smith again targeted the victim, climbing into the same bed with her against her consent and groping her.

The offences were reported to the police on December 18, 2023, and Smith was arrested the same day.

He was subsequently charged with the offences, as well as for breaching the conditions of his SHPO.

Smith pleaded not guilty to the offences, forcing the victim to relive the experiences in a trial in front of a jury, but was found guilty today.

Investigating officer DC Hemns said:

“Firstly, I’d like to commend the victim for the bravery she has shown throughout this investigation.

“It has been a lengthy process to get to this point but she has always remained supportive of the prosecution and has stayed strong, even when Smith required her to relive the trauma of the sexual offences in court under cross examination.

“I hope that after two years, today’s verdict can give her the chance to start to heal and move forward, without this still overshadowing her everyday life.”