Sexual offences | The Crown Prosecution Service

Man sentenced after sexually exploiting women across the North West

A man has been jailed today for his involvement in the sexual exploitation and trafficking of women.

Trio of men guilty of repeatedly raping 12-year-old girl over a three-day period

Three men have been convicted of a series of sexual offences, including rape, on a 12-year-old girl over a three-day period.

Victim gives evidence in second trial to help jail rapist

A rapist from Leicester has been given an extended prison sentence totalling 25 years, thanks in part to a complainant giving evidence against him for a second time. Randy Ayor, 22, from Leicester, physically, sexually and emotionally abused three women after starting relationships with them and through encountering them through work.

PhD student given life sentence for raping 10 women

A PhD student at the University College London has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of 10 women.

Zhenhao Zou, 28, was found guilty of 28 offences which included 11 counts of rape as well as three counts of voyeurism, 10 counts of possession of extreme pornographic images, one of false imprisonment and three of possession of drugs with intent to commit a sexual offence.

He was sentenced today (19 June) at Inner London Crown Court to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years.

Seven men convicted for sexually exploiting children in Rochdale

Seven men have been convicted for their role in the systematic abuse of vulnerable children in Rochdale.

CPS authorises charges against two men following death of 13-month-old boy in Blackpool

Suzanne Llewellyn, Chief Crown Prosecutor of CPS North West, said:

“The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the prosecution of two men in relation to the death of a 13-month-old boy in Blackpool.

Guilty: Psychiatrist who sexually assaulted patients under the guise of physical examinations

A psychiatrist who inappropriately touched his patients has been found guilty of three counts of sexual assault following a trial at Bolton Crown Court.

Dr Vijay Gaikwad, 44, denied sexually assaulting his patients, claiming he had not conducted physical examinations of the three women.

Gill Petrovic, Senior Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, said: “As a Doctor, Vijay Gaikwad was trusted by his patients.

“He abused that trust by sexually assaulting three patients in his care.

Conviction over stranger rape at Hastings home

A man who attacked a complete stranger at her home in Hastings, after forcing his way in, has been found guilty of rape and attempted rape.

Decision not to charge former Reform UK MP

No criminal charges will be brought against a sitting MP over an allegation of threats.

MP charged with two counts of sexual assault

Frank Ferguson, Head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by the Metropolitan Police Service, we have authorised two counts of sexual assault against Patrick Spencer MP.

“The charges follow two alleged incidents involving two separate women at the Groucho Club in central London in August 2023.

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are now active and that he has the right to a fair trial.

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