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A 36-year-old man has been jailed after admitting breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and making indecent images of a child.

Mark Anthony Sinclair, formerly of Kettering, was issued a SHPO in January 2024 at Wood Green Crown Court after he was convicted of a sexual offence involving a child under 16.

The 10-year SHPO was issued with certain conditions he was required to abide by, including not deleting his internet history or having unsupervised contact or communication with any child under the age of 18.

However, in May last year, Sinclair engaged with someone who he believed to be a 12-year-old girl in an online chat room before moving the conversation on to a private messaging app.

What he didn’t realise, however, was the profile he was sending messages of a sexual nature to, was in fact a covert operation to safeguard and protect children from online predators. 

Evidence of the SHPO breach was passed on to Northamptonshire Police’s MOSOVO team who arrested Sinclair on May 21. His mobile phone was seized which on further investigation was found to contain indecent images of children.

He was subsequently charged with one count of breaching his SHPO, one count of being an adult attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child as well as three counts of making indecent photographs/pseudo-photographs of a child.

And the next day (May 22) Sinclair appeared before Northampton Magistrates’ Court, where his case was transferred to Northampton Crown Court for trial, however on July 24, he pleaded guilty to all charges.

Last month (February 25) Sinclair returned to the same court for sentencing and was jailed for 44 months. He was placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for 10 years.

PC Holly Morgan-Humphrey from the Force’s Paedophile Online Investigation Team (POLIT), who led the investigation, said:

“Mark Sinclair thought he was sending private messages of a sexual nature to an unknown 12-year-old girl he befriended in an online chat room.

“Although thankfully there was not a real child in this case, it does not lessen the seriousness of it at all as the content of his messages were not only extremely concerning but also showed a total disregard for the court order put in place to protect children from him.

“I hope this case reassures the public that we are working proactively to continue to keep children in Northamptonshire safe from online predators and to bring anyone who threatens that safety to justice.”

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A man has been jailed after being found guilty of raping a man in Leeds.  

Abdi Wahab Abdulla, aged 31, of Harehills Avenue, Leeds, was found guilty following a four-day trial at Leeds Crown Court of rape and attempt rape. He previously pleaded guilty to a charge of theft against the same victim.  

He was sentenced today to seven and a half years imprisonment and will be added to the Sex Offenders Register.

The offences happened on the morning of 14 January 2023. The victim, who was 19-years-old at the time, had been on a night out and fallen asleep inside the Queens Arcade in Leeds city centre.  

CCTV footage shows Abdulla enter the arcade and approach the victim, before searching him and putting items in his pocket.  

The victim woke up at this point, and Abdulla is seen helping him to his feet and walking out with him.  

Abdulla has gone on to follow the victim over some distance, initially threatening him with a knife and orally raping him near the Merrion Centre before attempting to anally rape him in Woodhouse Moor Park. It is after the oral rape that the victim has realised that his phone, keys and credit card were missing from his pocket.  

The victim reported the offences to the police later that day.  

Abdulla was made a suspect as a result of officers positively identifying him in CCTV images, and he was arrested on 12 February 2023. He was later also the subject of a forensic DNA hit.  

The Judge commended the detectives involved in the investigation.

Detective Constable Jack Powell, of Leeds Safeguarding, said:

“The victim was by his own admission, and verified by CCTV footage, heavily intoxicated at the time of these offences, leaving him in an extremely vulnerable state and unable to consent to any sexual activity.  

“Abdulla has taken advantage of this, firstly stealing the victim’s property before threatening him at knifepoint and subjecting him to horrific sexual offences. The way Abdulla followed him over a considerable period of time demonstrates a predatory nature and shows the danger that he poses.  

“These offences have had a huge impact on the victim, and I know no sentence can or will ever make up for the awful ordeal that he has suffered. I hope though that he is reassured that Abdulla has been held accountable for what he did and that he feels safer knowing that Abdulla is now in prison.  

“The victim received specialist safeguarding support throughout this investigation, and I would urge anyone who has been the victim of any sexual offence to please come forward so that you can also be safeguarded. Offences against boys and men in particular are believed to be under-reported. I want to reassure male victims that you are not alone and that there should be no stigma in coming forward.”  

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A Hove man has been jailed after admitting sexually assaulting multiple women in public spaces.

Fattah Derrahi, 59, a British national of Farm Road in Hove, was charged with 11 counts of sexual assault against 11 women over a four-year period 

Between September, 2021, and October, 2025, Derrahi primarily targeted women who were exercising or post-exercise, often engaging them in conversation by complimenting their ‘energy’.

Derrahi would engineer physical situations including helping the women stretch, dance or conduct breathing exercises, before sexually assaulting them.

Many of the sexual assaults took place along the seafront, particularly around the Hove Lawns area.

Derrahi was arrested in November, 2025, subsequently charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and remanded in custody.

Appearing at a pre-trial preparatory hearing at Lewes Crown Court on Monday, 15 December, Derrahi admitted nine charges. He later admitted a further two charges relating to incidents in 2021.

At the same court on Friday (27 March), he was sentenced to six years in prison.

Detective Inspector Jenny Pietersen said:

“Brighton and Hove is a safer place now that Fattah Derrahi has been brought to justice.

“I want to extend my gratitude to the brave women who came forward and reported Mr Derrahi for his heinous behaviour. Today we received justice for those involved and all women using open spaces in our communities. 

“We remain committed to improving our service to women and girls in Sussex, working with our partners to prevent crime in the first place, provide support to victims and catch perpetrators.”

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A Sunderland paedophile who sent voice notes of himself masturbating has been sentenced.

Darren Jarrett, 42, was talking online to someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy who he sent multiple sexual images and voice notes to.

However, what he didn’t know, was he had actually been speaking with a police officer from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) as part of a wider investigation.

Jarrett, of Margate Street in Sunderland, sent countless sexually explicit messages discussing the long list of people he was allegedly talking to as well as voice notes of himself masturbating.

Communication began in March 2025 and in June the same year, Jarrett was arrested by officers and had several devices seized.

He was subsequently charged with engage in sexual communication with a child and cause/incite a child to engage in sexual activity and later pleaded guilty to all charges.  

Yesterday (Thursday), he appeared before South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court and was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for 24 months, a 10-year Sex Notification requirement and a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

NEROCU Detective Constable Georgina Lewis, said:

“Jarrett sent extremely explicit messages and voice messages, even when he believed he was talking to a child. He is a dangerous predator and thankfully, this investigation has led to a successful outcome at court.

“As always I’d like to thank all the officers and staff involved in this investigation and anyone who has been a victim, or wants to talk to an officer and raise some concerns, to get in touch immediately – you will be heard and you will be supported.”

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Three girls have been praised for their bravery as a man was jailed today for the sex offences he committed against them.  

Antonio Napolitano, aged 39, of Turnsteads Drive, Cleckheaton, was found guilty on 6 February following a trial at Leeds Crown Court of three counts of assault a girl under 13 by penetration and five counts of assault a girl under 13 by touching.  

He appeared again today at Leeds Crown Court where he was given an 18-year extended sentence for the offences that spanned a 10-year period. He has also been added to the Sex Offenders Register for life, been made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order which restricts contact with children and a restraining order.

Detective Constable Yvonne Brear, of Kirklees Safeguarding, said:

“Napolitano is a dangerous sexual predator who has preyed on vulnerable young girls.  

“One of the victims made a disclosure to a trusted person in 2017 about offences committed against her two years earlier. She then had the further courage to report this to the police. An investigation was carried out but unfortunately at that time we were not able to charge Napolitano with any offences.  

“Two further reports were made in January 2025 relating to offences against two other girls. Extensive enquiries were conducted into these crimes and this also included reviewing the previous report made against Napolitano.  

“We were able to arrest and charge Napolitano with offences against all three victims within days of these two further victims coming forward. He has been remanded in custody since that time.  

“All three girls were under the age of 13 when these offences have been committed against them and they have shown considerable bravery throughout this process. I hope that they, and the wider public, are reassured that Napolitano is now behind bars.  

“If anyone has been the victim of child sex abuse, whether recently or in the past, there are specialist child safeguarding units within West Yorkshire Police who will listen and investigate when you feel ready to report.”  

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After a young victim bravely spoke out about the long term sexual abuse he had suffered at the hands of a man, that man has now been jailed.

Police arrested 44-year-old David Newsom, of Regency Close, Uckfield on 18 November, 2025 in relation to serious sexual offences committed against a boy between 2017 and 2025.

The victim was only around 10-years-old when the abuse began.

Charges were authorised the day after Newsom’s arrest, and he appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court where he was remanded in custody.

At a hearing at Lewes Crown Court on 7 January, Newsom pleaded guilty to eight offences. Rape, four counts of sexual assault against a child under 13, and three counts of sexual activity with a child.

Newsom was remanded back into custody ahead of his sentencing.

On March 23 at Brighton Crown Court, Newsom was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Leading the investigation, Detective Constable Nandi Luthuli, said:

"Without the victim’s courage in speaking out about the sexual abuse he endured, this could have continued unchecked.

"The final offence took place just one month before Newsom’s arrest, bringing an end to around nine years of sexual abuse.

"Let there be no doubt. Anyone abusing children will be investigated and held accountable.

"And to victims, we will listen to you. There is no shame in speaking out, and you should never feel you have to suffer in silence.

"The abuse cannot be undone, but this chapter is now closed. We hope the victim can now move forward and begin to heal."

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A 52-year-old man from Halesworth has been jailed after being found guilty of non-recent sexual assault offences.

Johnathan Chapman, formerly of Johnathan Chapman, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court today (Friday 27 March) where he was sentenced to 34 months’ imprisonment.

He was found guilty by a jury of two counts of sexual assaults against two victims at an earlier hearing, following a six-day trial.

The offences took place on separate occasions when the victims, both female, were aged in their mid-late teens.

Chapman was also given a five-year restraining order against both victims and made subject of a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

DC Samuel Jones, who was the investigating officer for the case said:

“Chapman has proven himself a predator and a danger to women and girls.

“He has shown a callous disregard for his victims’ welfare, forcing them to relive their deeply traumatic experiences by denying any wrongdoing and refusing to accept responsibility for his actions.

“I would like to commend the victims for their bravery to report the crimes against them, and for their perseverance to seeing the case through to conclusion.

“Whilst nothing can undo the impact on their formative years, I hope today’s conviction offers them some comfort in knowing that Chapman is now being brought to justice.”

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Pervert Thomas Shaw had sex chats with undercover police officers after believing he was chatting to schoolgirls.

The 38-year-old dad used Kik Messenger to contact two 14-year-olds and a 12-year-old.

He asked them to wear school uniforms when sending photos, carried out a sex act, and asked to meet two of them “without their parents knowing”. Shaw, of Mallorie Road, Norton, pleaded guilty to three counts of attempting sexual communication with a person under 16 and five counts of making indecent images of children in February and March 2025.

Charlotte Johnson, prosecuting, told Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court: “Police attended the defendant’s address and seized multiple devices including three phones which all had indecent images of children on them. The age ranges of the children in the images were between four and 12, both female and male. The defendant gave ‘no comment’ answers during the interview and said he couldn't remember speaking to any of the children online.”

Hamish Noble, mitigating, said:

“These offences were committed following separation from his wife. He'd become isolated, bored, he was not working, and was drinking too much. He was lonely and knew it was wrong. He has intense feelings of shame and disgust. He has some understanding of the position of the children in this case.

“He's now stopped drinking and attends a charity at Port Vale Football Club. He’s not been able to see his own children. He had a difficult childhood himself, he was forced to leave his mother’s house aged 12, and he has had some difficulties with her.”

Judge Richard McConaghy imposed a two-year community order including 30 rehabilitation activity requirement sessions and 200 hours unpaid work. Shaw is now subject to a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Judge McConaghy said: “You have denied having any sexual interest in children - that is blatantly untrue and something you need to address. You are hiding behind the drink but I acknowledge you are shameful for what has taken place in this case.”

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A man who raped a 17-year-old girl in Stratford has been jailed for ten years.

In 2024 the victim was using the bathroom at a gathering at a friend’s house when 22-year-old Mohammad Tawfiqi, also present, forced his way into the room, locked the door and attacked her.
 
We shared an appeal to trace Tawfiqi, who had told those at the house he was called Papino.

A member of the public from Hereford then called us to identify Tawfiqi, an Iranian national who was living in Stratford at the time, and he was then arrested at his place of work.
 
He attempted to give a false name to officers – and in interview he offered a pre-prepared statement denying any wrongdoing.
 
But thanks to the bravery of the victim, a strong case was built against him and on Thursday 19 March at Warwick Crown Court he was found guilty of rape.
 
That same day he was jailed for ten years.
 
Detective Constable Ella Stewart said:

“The victim has shown incredible bravery throughout this process and I want to publicly thank her for all she has done.
 
“Tawfiqi has shown no remorse for his appalling attack and, though no sentence will take away what happened, we are glad he is off the streets.”

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A man has been sentenced after being found guilty of one count of rape, two counts of sexual assault by penetration and six counts of sexual assault, after he appeared at Guildford Crown Court last Monday (16 March).

Scott Brand, 22 (DOB:20/03/2004), of Epsom was sentenced to five years and six months in prison and was also given a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order. 

Brand committed a series of serious sexual offences against three victims using different names to conceal his identity.

The investigation began in June 2021 after a 17yearold girl reported that Brand had sexually assaulted her at his home, choking her with a metal object during the attack. She immediately disclosed the incident to a friend and later reported it to Metropolitan Police. Brand was arrested shortly afterwards.

She said: “I was sad, angry and scared; constantly on high alert, whether this be in public, or whether it was to do with the severe trauma I was trying to cope with.”

A second victim, also 17, came forward days later. She reported repeated violent sexual offences involving choking, hitting and assaults that occurred while she was unconscious or asleep. She said, “My views on how relationships are formed are now very distorted due to what happened.”

Her allegations related to the same period and showed clear similarities in Brand’s behaviour, methods and use of false names.  Both girls told police that Brand went by the name “Oskar” during the time they spent with him.

During further interviews, both victims disclosed additional offences, including oral rape and attacks at an abandoned golf course.

A third victim, aged 16 at the time, was later identified. She reported that Brand, who had introduced himself as ‘Damon,’ had forcefully sexually assaulted her at her home after pressuring her throughout their relationship.

She said: “Having someone I initially felt safe with breaking my trust at 15 has indubitably shaped the way I view both romantic and platonic relationships involving a male partner, and the way I view myself.”

Following advice from the CPS, Brand was charged with 11 offences, including two rapes, sexual assault by penetration and multiple counts of sexual assault.

At his first trial in June 2025, he was convicted of one count of sexual assault by penetration relating to the third victim, though the jury could not reach verdicts on the remaining counts.

A retrial was held in December 2025, where Brand was convicted of rape, sexual assault by penetration and multiple sexual assaults against the first two victims. He was found not guilty of one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Reading out her impact statement at the sentencing hearing, one victim said:

“No woman should ever go through something like that, no woman should ever be afraid that they will be assaulted by their next partner, no woman deserves to feel isolated or alienated because someone thought it was within their right to take something without asking for consent.”

One of the victims also praised the case officer, DC Jamie Vernon, for his exceptional empathy, professionalism, and unwavering dedication throughout the investigation and court process.

DC Jamie Vernon said:

“I would like to pay tribute to the victims. They were young girls when this investigation began, and the serious crimes they suffered had a profound impact on their formative years, disrupting both their education and home lives.

“The nearly five years it took to finally secure justice was extremely traumatic, but they showed remarkable bravery and resilience.

“I am incredibly proud of them and have watched them grow into strong young women.”

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A registered sex offender from Gillingham has been jailed for deleting his internet browsing history.

In 2021, Nigel Edwards was convicted of making indecent images of children and became subject to strict conditions on his conduct. A 10 year sexual harm prevention order (SHPO) was put in place which included stringent restrictions around his use of the internet, specifically that he should not delete the internet history on any device.

On 18 January 2026, investigators made a regular visit to review Edwards’s laptop and were alerted to irregularities within his internet history.

The device was then seized and on 21 January he was arrested for breaching a sexual harm prevention order due to his internet browsing history being deleted.

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Nigel Edwards, 54, of Flaxmans Court, Gillingham, was charged the same day and remanded in custody.

He pleaded guilty to the offence at Maidstone Crown Court and on Monday 23 March, Edwards was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment. He will also continue to be subject to the remaining five years of his sexual harm prevention order.

Investigating officer, Police Constable Harriette Barraclough said:

‘Court orders such as these are there so convicted sex offenders can be closely monitored and help us safeguard children.

‘As this case shows we will do everything within our powers to ensure offenders like Edwards face justice.’

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A man who sexually assaulted four women and stalked another over five months across the railway network has been sentenced following a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation.

Craig Anthony Anderson, 38 (14/05/87), of no fixed address, was sentenced to one year and 10 months in prison on 23 March at The Old Bailey. Following a trial in January, he was found guilty of four counts of Sexual Assault and one count of Stalking.

He also received a 10 year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) which prohibits him from a number of things including being able to approach, sit or stand near lone women. He also received a two restraining orders.

The court heard how Anderson embarked on a spree of sexual offending between June and October 2025, targeting lone women travelling across London and surrounding regions.

On 14 June last year just before 4pm at Bank Underground Station, Anderson followed a young woman up the stairs and engaged her in unwanted conversation. He asked for her name and phone number before telling her she looked "sexy".

The victim asked him to leave her alone before he then sexually assaulted her. As he walked away from her, he stuck his tongue out at her and laughed as he headed through the station.

Just over a week later, on 26 June, Anderson attempted to strike up a conversation with another young woman on board a train at Guildford, asking her for her social media account details. The pair exchanged phone numbers, though he soon began to harass her over text for the next few weeks.

Declining his invitation to meet up, on 15 July he followed her from Epsom railway station onto the train to Victoria, verbally abusing her before he attempted to snatch her belongings. Anderson followed her for the next part of her journey, forcing her to hide in the toilets at Canary Wharf until Anderson left. He proceeded to regularly send her sexual messages and images to her mobile phone until his arrest in early October 2025.

Then on the morning of 2 August, Anderson approached a young woman exiting Liverpool Street station, tapping her on the arm to ask where she was going. He attempted to ask her for her social media accounts, which she refused to give. He then exclaimed that she was being difficult and requested to touch her. She again refused, and Anderson proceeded to sexually assault her before walking off and leaving the station.

Just weeks later on 29 August at Westminster Underground station, Anderson approached a woman asking for directions to Finchley and followed her up the escalator before sexually assaulting her, laughing before turning to head back down the escalator.

On the evening of 6 October Anderson approached a woman on the platform at Purley railway station. He asked her for directions to Gatwick Airport and continued to engage her in conversation, asking a slew of personal questions. They both boarded the same train and he chose to sit next to her.

He then asked her for her mobile number and email address, to which she declined and said she wasn't interested. He then asked what would she do if he tried to kiss her, and she said she would report him to the police. Anderson then sexually assaulted her, and while she attempted to get out of her seat he blocked her path. She was eventually able to escape and left the train at Redhill station.

BTP officers were able to identify Anderson from CCTV stills and he was pointed out by the victims in an identification parade as the man responsible for the series of offences. He was arrested during an in person interview at the Passport Office where he claimed he would be leaving the UK in a matter of weeks.

In the police car on the way to custody, and while under caution, Anderson proceeded to make derogatory comments about the women he targeted before claiming he had not been at the locations of the alleged assaults, despite the CCTV footage proving otherwise.

Detective Constable Libby Wildego said:

“Anderson is a dangerous predator who preyed on women for his own sexual gratification. Just as he did throughout the assaults themselves, when we questioned him under caution he smirked throughout and offered no comment, highlighting the sheer lack of remorse for his actions.

"It is thanks to the brave victims who came forward and supported our investigation that we have seen Anderson sentenced for his horrific crimes. Despite his own behaviour in court where he voluntarily left before he received his sentence, I hope this result provides some sense of comfort for the victims.

"If you experience or witness a sexual offence on a train or at a station, please report it to us by texting 61016. We take every report we receive seriously and will stop at nothing to bring sexual offenders like Anderson to justice."

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A 71-year-old man from Southsea has been jailed for eleven years after he admitted sexually assaulting a woman at his home address in September 2025.

We received a report on Wednesday 24 September that a 44-year-old woman had been sexually assaulted a fortnight earlier on Wednesday 10 September at an address on St Andrews Road. Graham Michael Stubbs who lived at the address was arrested on Friday 26 September and subsequently charged with sexual assault and sexual assault by digital penetration. He later admitted both charges and was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday 20 March 2026. The court was told that the woman had been feeling unwell and had said ‘no’ when Stubbs had initially touched her chest over her clothing. He later sexually assaulted her when she was sleeping.

Stubbs was sentenced to eight years in prison for the latter offence, but this was extended to eleven years because of the nature of the offence. He was sentenced to eight months in prison to be served concurrently for the earlier assault.

Officer in the case, DC Amy Thatcher said:

“Stubbs abused the victims’ trust after offering to help her as she was feeling unwell. Instead of helping her, her preyed upon her and sexually assaulted her. I welcome the extended period of his sentence that ensures that he can’t target other women.

“I commend the victim in this case who came forward to secure justice and stop Stubbs from preying on other women, her resilience throughout this case has been extraordinary. I hope this significant sentence helps her moving forward and encourages victims of similar offences to report to us and seek support. Our message is simple, you will be believed and we will investigate thoroughly to wherever possible secure justice and stop people from targeting women and girls”.

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A violent rapist who subjected a woman to an ordeal of controlling behaviour before attacking her has been jailed.

Brett Carnelley and the victim began a relationship in October 2022 after meeting online.

Text messages and emails from May 2023 showed him becoming increasingly controlling, jealous and possessive.

On 10 October 2023, the victim went to see Carnelley at his workshop in Sneinton, Nottingham, after he told her he was struggling with his mental health.

She found him in an intoxicated state and he went on to rape her in a violent and degrading attack.

Carnelley continued to bombard the woman with messages and subject her to abusive posts on social media following the assault and tried to control who she saw and where she went.

The victim disclosed what had happened when speaking to her neighbour in January 2025 and detectives began an investigation.

The victim was supported and bravely told her story to specialist officers.

Thirty-seven-year old Carnelley, of no fixed abode, was arrested and charged but denied the offences.

However, he was found guilty by a jury of rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and stalking.

At Nottingham Crown Court on Monday (23 March) he was given an extended jail sentence of 17 years and one month.

Carnelley will serve 12 years and one month in custody and a further five years on licence upon his release from prison. He was also made the subject of an indefinite restraining order.

Detective Constable Mark Shirra, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Carnelley’s bullying and controlling behaviour culminated in him raping the victim when she went to support and comfort him.

“I would like to express my gratitude to the victim for her bravery in speaking out, initially to her neighbour and then to officers.

“Carnelley did not have the decency to admit what he had done, subjecting the victim to a crown court trial.

“Cases of this nature can take a huge emotional toll on victims and their families.

“The victim has shown great courage and resilience, and I wish her the very best as she continues to rebuild her life.

“I hope this case serves as a warning to other violent men who think they can subject women to this sort of abuse.

“We treat such reports with the utmost seriousness and will do whatever it takes to bring offenders to justice.

“My message to other victims who are suffering is that although the steps to come forward and report can appear difficult, you will be listened to, helped and kept safe.”

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A predator who sought a child to sexually abuse and was then caught with almost 1,000 indecent images has been jailed.

We discovered Adam Khan had been interacting with others online to find a child he could carry out sex attacks on.

Officers from our Force Priorities Team established he was meeting with someone he believed could arrange for this to happen.

However, they intercepted this meeting and arrested Khan in Great Barr in July last year.

After seizing digital devices from him we found almost 1,000 indecent images and videos of children. There was evidence he'd also distributed images of children.

Khan pleaded guilty to arranging or facilitating the rape of a child under the age of 13 and distribution of indecent images between June and July last year.

The 30-year-old from Great Barr was jailed for nine years and six months at Birmingham Crown Court last Wednesday (18 March).

Detective Sergeant Nick McCullogh, from our Force Priorities Team, said:

"Khan was intent on meeting a child who he could sexually abuse.

"We were able to stop his disgusting plan, and uncover the full extent of his offending, to ensure he has been sent to jail for many years."