A groomer is someone who targets and befriends children with the intention of persuading them into a sexual relationship. These individuals often pretend to be children themselves while communicating online with potential victims
“These offenders abused the trust of the vulnerable young victims for the purpose of their own sexual gratification. Det Insp Steve Raffield, from Banbury CID Takudzwa Hova a member of…
Abdullah Mhana, 26, of Hirst Lodge Court, Bradford BD2, admitted to 17 offences at Bradford Crown Court, five rapes, seven making indecent images, one sexual assault of a child, one…
Said after the sentencing: “Today’s result would not have been possible without the bravery of the victims. “I would like to thank them for coming forward and giving evidence in…
“You put on charity events to raise money for your football club. “This raised your profile among young people in Banbury and you saw yourself as a celebrity. Judge Zoe…
When she was 12 or 13, one of the girls – known as A – was passed between 60 Asian men for sex and had been conditioned to think it…
The court heard evidence from both victims, who came from troubled backgrounds and were befriended by the men who gave them alcohol, DVDs, food and occasionally drugs. Taimoor Khan a…
In a statement, girl A spoke of her feelings of “worthlessness” as she battled depression and alcohol addiction, adding: “I feel my teenage years were taken away from me.” The…
The offences, which all the defendants denied any involvement in, took place in cars, vans, flats and sometimes the girls’ homes in Aylesbury, their trial heard. Asif Hussain a member…
When she was 12 or 13, one of the girls – known as A – was passed between 60 Asian men for sex and had been conditioned to think it…