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CPS statement on the sentencing of Farirai Shereni

Farirai Shereni, 26, was given a sentence of 13 years' imprisonment today (Friday 17 January) after being convicted of raping a woman while she was on her way to work in Birmingham city centre.

Religious leaders convicted of multiple counts of rape and child sexual abuse

A church pastor has been convicted today (14 January 2020) of multiple (24) counts of child sexual abuse and rapes. Michael Oluronbi, age 60, was the faith leader of a religious group - Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Birmingham - when he committed these vile crimes.

Teacher, 49, jailed after sexual chats with undercover officer who posed as child

A primary school teacher has been jailed for 20 months today (Friday 10 January) for sending sexual communication to a 12-year-old girl who was in fact an undercover police officer.

Paedophile sentenced for further abuse

A children’s care home manager, who is already serving seven life sentences for abusing nineteen children, has been sentenced to another fourteen years’ imprisonment at Mold Crown Court.

Homeless man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted eight-year-old boy jailed

A homeless man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted an eight-year-old boy has been jailed for 11 years.

Shane Upton, 24, was waiting in a public toilet in a park in Southwark on 17 May 2019 when an eight-year-old boy walked in. Upton held him against his will and committed sexual offences upon him, both in the cubicle and outside in the park.

Ten men prosecuted in first year of upskirting legislation

Ten men were convicted of 16 upskirting offences in 2019 – the first year legislation making it a specific crime was available to prosecutors.

Man jailed for 15 years for sexually abusing very young girl

A 31-year- old man from Cheshire who sexually abused a girl on several occasions when she was a very small child has been jailed for 15 years.

UPDATE: Four men found sentenced for systematically abusing a vulnerable 13 year old girl

Four Midlands men have been jailed for the rape and sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl who was vulnerable following the death of her father.

'Black cab' rapist Worboys jailed for life

Prolific sex attacker John Radford (formerly Worboys) has today been jailed for life with a minimum term of six years after a victim persuaded a court he began targeting women far earlier than he was prepared to admit.

CPS response to the HMCPSI 2019 Rape Inspection

Rape is a devastating crime which can have a lasting impact on victims. It is one of the most serious criminal offences that we prosecute.

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