February 2023 – UK Child Sexual Offence Convictions

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This page provides a transparent, independently compiled record of UK court outcomes relating to child sexual offences recorded during this page.

Entries are grouped into two reference types: BF and PH.

BF (Be Frank) cases are verified court outcomes, cross-checked against official public sources such as police press releases, CPS statements, court reporting, or reputable media coverage.

PH (Paedophile Hunting) cases are compiled from publicly shared conviction / guilty-plea posters on social media by independent awareness and safeguarding groups. These outcomes may not always appear in mainstream media reporting, but can be included where a clear outcome is stated.

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FEB 2023

UK Child Sexual Offence Convictions Recorded

IIOC

BF23-058 — Alun Eric Topp

Topp pleaded guilty to offences involving the making and distribution of indecent images of children and possession of extreme pornographic material after police linked online activity to his address. Officers seized multiple digital devices during a search of his home, with forensic analysis uncovering hundreds of Category A indecent images.

Area: Swindon, Wiltshire

Court: Swindon Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 32 months

Public source:
https://www.wiltshire.police.uk/news/wiltshire/news/2023/february/swindon-man-jailed-after-hundreds-of-indecent-images-of-children-found-on-device/

Media:
https://swindonlink.com/news/man-jailed-indecent-images-of-children-swindon/

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CSA

BF23-059 — Andrew Webb

Webb was convicted following trial of serious offences against a child under 13 after an investigation by South Wales Police. The court heard the offending caused severe long-term psychological harm to the victim, with the sentencing judge stating the abuse had significantly affected her wellbeing and childhood.

Area: Glyncoch, Pontypridd (South Wales)

Court: Cardiff Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 15 years | SHPO: 20 years | SOR: indefinite | Restraining order: indefinite

Public source:
https://www.south-wales.police.uk/news/south-wales/news/2023/chw-feb/glyncoch-man-jailed-for-child-sex-offences/

Media:
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/paedophile-left-victim-feeling-suicidal-26154063

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IIOCCSAGROOMING

BF23-060 — Wayne Philip Phillipson

Phillipson used social media platforms to contact and manipulate vulnerable children across the UK, encouraging underage girls to send indecent images and arranging in-person meetings with at least one victim in North Wales. Police recovered indecent images involving numerous children from Phillipson’s phone following his arrest, with the court describing him as a dangerous predator who exploited children through online platforms.

Area: North Wales

Court: Mold Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 8 years 6 months | SOR: life

Public source:
https://www.northwales.police.uk/news/north-wales/news/news/2023/february/serial-sex-offender-is-sentenced/

Media:
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dangerous-paedophile-travelled-across-uk-26199390

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IIOCCSA

BF23-061 — Colin Phillips

Phillips admitted multiple offences against a child under 13, including rape, sexual assault, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and indecent image offences. Police described Phillips as a dangerous offender following his arrest in November 2022, with the court imposing a lengthy custodial sentence together with notification requirements and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Area: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Court: St Albans Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 14 years (10 years custody, 4 years licence) | SHPO: imposed | SOR: imposed

Public source:
https://www.herts.police.uk/news/hertfordshire/news/2023/february-2023/man-imprisoned-having-pleaded-guilty-to-sexual-offences-against-children/

Media:
https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2023-02-12/dangerous-child-rapist-jailed-for-ten-years

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Cardiff, South Wales multi-defendant case

Cases: BF23-062 • BF23-063

MultiIIOCCSAGROOMING

MULTI CASE

BF23-062 — Richard Mountstephens; Kelly Thomas

Mountstephens groomed and exploited a child alongside a co-defendant, taking indecent images and uploading material to a website advertising sexual services before facilitating abuse involving multiple men. Mountstephens was additionally convicted of indecent image offences and perverting the course of justice after attempting to alter digital evidence linked to the investigation.

Area: Cardiff, South Wales

Court: Cardiff Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 8 years 6 months | SHPO: 10 years | SOR: imposed | Restraining order: indefinite

Public source:
https://www.south-wales.police.uk/news/south-wales/news/2023/chw-feb/a-cardiff-couple-who-sexually-exploited-a-child-for-their-own-gain-have-been-jailed/

Media:
https://www.south-wales.police.uk/news/south-wales/news/2023/chw-feb/a-cardiff-couple-who-sexually-exploited-a-child-for-their-own-gain-have-been-jailed/

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MultiCSAGROOMING

MULTI CASE

BF23-063 — Kelly Thomas

Thomas participated in the grooming and exploitation of a child alongside Mountstephens, helping facilitate abuse and the creation of indecent material before both offenders were convicted following a complex police investigation.

Area: Cardiff, South Wales

Court: Cardiff Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 6 years | SHPO: 10 years | SOR: imposed | Restraining order: indefinite

Public source:
https://www.south-wales.police.uk/news/south-wales/news/2023/chw-feb/a-cardiff-couple-who-sexually-exploited-a-child-for-their-own-gain-have-been-jailed/

Media:
https://www.south-wales.police.uk/news/south-wales/news/2023/chw-feb/a-cardiff-couple-who-sexually-exploited-a-child-for-their-own-gain-have-been-jailed/

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CSAGROOMING

BF23-064 — Jonathan Wall

Wall pleaded guilty to multiple offences involving sexual communications with four children following an investigation by Cleveland Police’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit. Police stated the offending caused significant distress to the victims and their families, with the court imposing a custodial sentence alongside a long-term Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Area: Eaglescliffe (Cleveland)

Court: Teesside Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 4 years | SHPO: 10 years

Public source:
https://www.cleveland.police.uk/news/cleveland/news/2023/february/man-jailed-for-sexual-communications-with-children-offences/

Media:
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19416550.woman-stole-aftershave-boots-meat-tesco/

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ORDER-BREACHIIOCCSAGROOMING

BF23-065 — Joshua Pelling

Pelling carried out online offences against multiple child victims in the UK and USA over several years, using social media and chat platforms to manipulate children into sending indecent material and continuing the abuse through threats and intimidation. Police identified Pelling following a joint investigation involving UK agencies and the FBI, with further offences uncovered after he breached the conditions of a Sexual Risk Order using undeclared online accounts and aliases.

Area: Isle of Wight

Court: Isle of Wight Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 8 years | Licence: extended 2 years

Public source:
https://www.hampshire.police.uk/news/hampshire/news/news/2023/february/depraved-isle-of-wight-paedophile-who-blackmailed-children-across-the-uk-and-usa-is-jailed/

Media:
https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/20844922.isle-wight-man-faced-21-child-sexual-abuse-charges/

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GROOMINGIIOC

BF23-066 — Karl Waterhouse

Waterhouse admitted offences involving sexual communication with a teenage girl and encouraging sexual activity with a child. Investigators also found Category C indecent images of children and inappropriate communications on his phone dating back to 2019.

Area: Oxton, Wirral (Merseyside)

Court: Liverpool Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 18 months

Public source:
https://www.merseyside.police.uk/news/merseyside/news/2023/february/man-from-wirral-jailed-for-sex-offences/

Media:
https://www.birkenhead.news/wirral-police-weekly-news-round-up-25-february-2023/

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CSA

BF23-067 — Mark Turner

Turner was convicted of multiple sexual offences against children committed between 2001 and 2004, including indecent assault, gross indecency and causing a child to engage in sexual activity involving penetration. Multiple victims later came forward during the investigation.

Area: Birmingham / West Mercia region

Court: Worcester Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 23 years

Public source:
https://www.westmercia.police.uk/news/west-mercia/news/2023/february/man-handed-23-year-sentence-for-abusing-children/

Media:
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/predator-children-caged-23-years-26295648

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Nottingham multi-defendant case

Cases: BF23-068 • BF23-069

MultiIIOC

MULTI CASE

BF23-068 — Christopher Binch

Binch admitted offences involving the abuse of a young child and the creation and sharing of indecent material within an online abuse network. Investigators recovered hundreds of Category A-C indecent images of children, extreme pornography and multiple self-produced abuse videos from his devices.

Area: Nottingham

Court: Leicester Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 8 years 1 month | SHPO: indefinite | SOR: life

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.wired-gov.net/wg/news.nsf/print/Nottingham%2Bcouple%2Bjailed%2Bfor%2Bsexually%2Babusing%2Ba%2Bchild%2B01032023092000

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MULTI CASE

BF23-069 — Lyndsay Mobey

Mobey admitted offences involving the abuse of a young child after investigators linked her to material recovered during the National Crime Agency investigation.

Area: Nottingham

Court: Leicester Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 2 years 1 month | SOR: 5 years

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.wired-gov.net/wg/news.nsf/print/Nottingham%2Bcouple%2Bjailed%2Bfor%2Bsexually%2Babusing%2Ba%2Bchild%2B01032023092000

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CSA

BF23-070 — Dylan Alfie Cullen

Cullen admitted multiple sexual offences against the same child committed between 2020 and 2022, including rape, sexual assault and encouraging sexual activity. The investigation began after concerns were reported to police by the child’s family.

Area: Kingston-upon-Thames, London

Court: Harrow Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 9 years 6 months | Licence: 1 year extended

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://kingston.nub.news/news/local-news/kingston-man-jailed-for-child-sex-offences-173048

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Operation Satchel

Cases: BF23-071 • BF23-072 • BF23-073 • BF23-074 • BF23-075 • BF23-076 • BF23-077 • BF23-078 • BF23-079 • BF23-080 • BF23-081 • BF23-082 • BF23-083 • BF23-084 • BF23-085 • BF23-086 • BF23-087 • BF23-088 • BF23-089 • BF23-090 • BF23-091

MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-071 — James Evans

Evans was convicted as part of a large-scale child abuse investigation involving multiple offenders and victims aged 12 or younger in Walsall and Wolverhampton. The offences took place over several years and formed part of one of the largest investigations of its kind carried out by West Midlands Police.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: life (minimum 18 years) | SHPO: life

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189785

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-072 — Mark Smith

Smith was convicted as part of a large-scale child abuse investigation involving multiple offenders and vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton. The offences formed part of one of the largest child abuse investigations undertaken by West Midlands Police.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 19 years | Licence: 6 years | SHPO: 30 years

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189786

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-073 — Natalie Wellington

Natalie Wellington was convicted as part of a large-scale child abuse investigation involving multiple offenders and vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton. The offences formed part of one of the largest child abuse investigations undertaken by West Midlands Police.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 16 years | Licence: 1 year | SHPO: indefinite | Restraining order: indefinite

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189787

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-074 — Kirsty Webb

Kirsty Webb was convicted during a major child abuse investigation involving multiple offenders and vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton. The offences formed part of Operation Satchel, one of the largest child abuse investigations undertaken by West Midlands Police.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 10 years | SHPO: 30 years

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189788

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-075 — Phillip Wellington

Phillip Wellington was convicted as part of Operation Satchel, a large-scale investigation into organised abuse involving vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 8 years | Licence: 1 year | SHPO: indefinite | Restraining order: indefinite

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189789

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-076 — Ann Clare

Clare was convicted as part of Operation Satchel, a large-scale investigation into the abuse of vulnerable children in Walsall and Wolverhampton involving multiple offenders over several years.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 8 years | Licence: 3 years | SHPO: 30 years

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189790

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-077 — Pamela Howells

Howells was convicted during Operation Satchel, a major investigation into the abuse of vulnerable children involving multiple offenders in Walsall and Wolverhampton over a prolonged period.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 7 years | SHPO: 15 years

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189791

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-078 — Lee Webb

Lee Webb was convicted as part of Operation Satchel, a large-scale investigation into the abuse of vulnerable children involving multiple offenders in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 6 years | SHPO: 30 years

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189792

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-079 — David Evans

David Evans was convicted during Operation Satchel, a large-scale investigation into organised abuse involving vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Area: Redcar, Cleveland (linked case)

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 3 years 6 months | SHPO: indefinite

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189793

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-080 — Jason Evans

Jason Evans was convicted as part of Operation Satchel, a major investigation into organised abuse involving vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 2 years 6 months | SHPO: 15 years

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189794

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-081 — Luke Baker

Baker was convicted during Operation Satchel, a large-scale investigation into the abuse of vulnerable children involving multiple offenders in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 2 years 4 months | SHPO: 15 years | Restraining order: indefinite

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189795

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-082 — Stephen Webb

Stephen Webb received an absolute discharge due to health conditions following convictions connected to Operation Satchel, a large-scale child abuse investigation in the West Midlands.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Absolute discharge | SOR: 5 years

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189796

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-083 — Dean Webb

Dean Webb received a supervision order following convictions connected to Operation Satchel, a major investigation into organised abuse involving vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Supervision order: 2 years | SOR: 5 years | SHPO: 40 years

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189797

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-084 — Jane Evans

Jane Evans received a supervision order following convictions linked to Operation Satchel, a large-scale investigation into the abuse of vulnerable children in the West Midlands.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Supervision order: 2 years | SHPO: indefinite

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189798

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-085 — Ryan Evans

Ryan Evans received a community order following convictions connected to Operation Satchel, a large-scale investigation into organised abuse involving vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Community order: 3 years | SHPO: 15 years

Public source:
Unaavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189799

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-086 — Natasha Webb

Natasha Webb pleaded guilty to multiple child sexual abuse offences connected to Operation Satchel, a large-scale investigation into organised abuse involving vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Jun 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 9 years | SHPO: indefinite | Restraining order: indefinite

Public source:
https://www.cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/news/four-more-offenders-sentenced-part-largest-child-sexual-abuse-investigation

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189800

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-087 — Matthew Evans

Matthew Evans was convicted of multiple child sexual abuse offences as part of Operation Satchel, a large-scale investigation into organised abuse involving vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Jun 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 17 years 6 months | Licence: 1 year extended | SHPO: 30 years | Restraining order: until further order

Public source:
https://www.cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/news/four-more-offenders-sentenced-part-largest-child-sexual-abuse-investigation

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189801

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-088 — John Griffiths

John Griffiths was convicted of multiple child sexual abuse offences as part of Operation Satchel, a large-scale investigation into organised abuse involving vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Jun 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 17 years 6 months | Licence: 1 year extended | SHPO: 20 years | Restraining order: until further order

Public source:
https://www.cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/news/four-more-offenders-sentenced-part-largest-child-sexual-abuse-investigation

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189802

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-089 — Violet Griffiths

Violet Griffiths was convicted of multiple child sexual abuse offences as part of Operation Satchel, a large-scale investigation into organised abuse involving vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Jun 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 15 years | SHPO: 20 years | Restraining order: until further order

Public source:
https://www.cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/news/four-more-offenders-sentenced-part-largest-child-sexual-abuse-investigation

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189803

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MultiOP-SATCHELCSA

MULTI CASE

BF23-090 — Tracey Baker

Tracey Baker was convicted as part of Operation Satchel, a large-scale investigation into organised abuse involving vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton. Convictions were later quashed following a successful appeal and retrial.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Feb 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 15 years | Licence: 1 year | SHPO: indefinite

Public source:
Unavailable

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189799

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MULTI CASE

BF23-091 — David Baker

David Baker was convicted of multiple child sexual abuse offences as part of Operation Satchel, a large-scale investigation into organised abuse involving vulnerable child victims in Walsall and Wolverhampton. Convictions were later quashed following a successful appeal and retrial.

Area: Walsall, West Midlands

Court: Wolverhampton Crown Court

Month: Mar 2023

Outcome: Jailed: 21 years | Licence: 1 year extended | SHPO: indefinite | Restraining order: indefinite

Public source:
https://www.cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/news/four-more-offenders-sentenced-part-largest-child-sexual-abuse-investigation

Media:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65189799

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FEB 2023 PH CASES

GROOMING High

PH23-021 • Abm Salahudin

Oxford • Feb 2023

Salahudin pleaded guilty before Oxford Crown Court following an online child protection investigation. The notice confirmed the guilty plea but did not provide offence specifics or any sentencing outcome.

Court: Oxford Crown Court

Outcome: Pleaded guilty – sentencing outcome not stated

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AjREpbmTF/

Poster Credit: Elite Team 2023

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GROOMING High

PH23-022 • Ali Haider

Manchester • Feb 2023

Haider engaged in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child and was subsequently sentenced to 25 months' imprisonment. A Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Sex Offenders Register requirements were imposed for 10 years.

Court: Unknown

Outcome: Jailed: 25 months | SHPO: 10 years | SOR: 10 years

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Confrontedandcaught?locale=en_GB

Poster Credit: C&C

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GROOMING High

PH23-023 • Ali Shah

Woking • Feb 2023

Shah engaged in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child and later appeared before Guildford Crown Court. He was sentenced to three years' imprisonment and made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and notification requirements.

Court: Guildford Crown Court

Outcome: Jailed: 3 years | SHPO: imposed | SOR/Notification Requirements: imposed

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AcudvLD6i/

Poster Credit: Fleetwood Enforcers UK

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GROOMING High

PH23-024 • Andrew Nudd

Hull • Feb 2023

Nudd engaged in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child and was subsequently sentenced to two years' imprisonment. Sex Offenders Register requirements were imposed for 10 years.

Court: Unknown

Outcome: Jailed: 2 years | SOR: 10 years

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Confrontedandcaught?locale=en_GB

Poster Credit: C&C

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REOFFENDERGROOMING High

PH23-025 • Gheorge Paris

Leeds • Feb 2023

Paris was identified as a repeat offender after engaging in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child. He was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court to 22 months' imprisonment and was made subject to a deportation order.

Court: Leeds Crown Court

Outcome: Jailed: 22 months | Deportation: ordered

Source: https://www.facebook.com/LeedsExposurePage

Poster Credit: Predator Exposure

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GROOMING High

PH23-026 • Haider Bilal

Manchester • Feb 2023

Bilal engaged in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child and was later sentenced to 22 months' imprisonment. The court also imposed 10-year notification requirements and a deprivation order.

Court: Unknown

Outcome: Jailed: 22 months | SOR/Notification Requirements: 10 years | Deprivation Order: imposed

Source: https://www.facebook.com/LeedsExposurePage

Poster Credit: Predator Exposure

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GROOMING Medium

PH23-027 • James French

Menston • Feb 2023

French engaged in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child. He received a 12-month custodial sentence suspended for 24 months, with 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Sex Offenders Register requirements imposed.

Court: Bradford Magistrates Court

Outcome: Suspended Sentence: 12 months (24 months suspended) | SHPO: 10 years | SOR: 10 years

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GSSLKPrQw/

Poster Credit: Stings of Innocent Voices

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GROOMING Medium

PH23-028 • Jamie Harman

Ely, Cambridge • Feb 2023

Harman engaged in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child. Cambridgeshire Magistrates Court imposed a 24-month community order, five years of notification requirements, a 40-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and ordered the destruction of his phone.

Court: Cambridgeshire Magistrates Court

Outcome: Community Order: 24 months | SOR: 5 years | Rehabilitation Activity Requirement: 40 days | Device Forfeiture: phone destroyed

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GSSLKPrQw/

Poster Credit: Stings of Innocent Voices

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GROOMING High

PH23-029 • Kenneth Young

Falkirk • Feb 2023

Young was convicted following an online child protection investigation and received a custodial sentence. The poster report confirmed imprisonment but did not specify the offence details or length of sentence.

Court: Unknown

Outcome: Custodial sentence imposed – term not stated

Source: https://www.facebook.com/CPT.UK.1

Poster Credit: Scotland Child Protection Team ASA

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GROOMING High

PH23-030 • Lee Jones

Bristol • Feb 2023

Jones admitted grooming-related offences involving a person he believed to be a child. He entered guilty pleas, with sentencing listed for 13 February 2023 according to the available case update.

Court: Unknown

Outcome: Pleaded guilty – sentencing pending at time of report

Source: https://www.facebook.com/LeedsExposurePage

Poster Credit: Predator Exposure

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GROOMING High

PH23-031 • Lee Richard Jones

Bristol • Feb 2023

Jones engaged in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child and later appeared before Bristol Crown Court. He was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months' imprisonment, made subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.

Court: Bristol Crown Court

Outcome: Jailed: 2 years 6 months | SHPO: 10 years | SOR: indefinite

Source: https://www.facebook.com/LeedsExposurePage

Poster Credit: Predator Exposure

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GROOMING High

PH23-032 • Martin Waite

Preston • Feb 2023

Waite engaged in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child and was subsequently sentenced at Preston Crown Court. He received a custodial sentence of 3 years and 6 months and was made subject to a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Court: Preston Crown Court

Outcome: Jailed: 3 years 6 months | SHPO: 10 years

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AcudvLD6i/

Poster Credit: Fleetwood Enforcers UK

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GROOMING High

PH23-033 • Patrick Mcinerney (aka Paul Moore)

Co Clare, Ireland • Feb 2023

Mcinerney, also known as Paul Moore, was sentenced in Ireland to 18 months' imprisonment following online child sexual communication offences. The case was reported as being linked to a child protection sting operation.

Court: Unknown

Outcome: Jailed: 18 months

Source: https://m.sundayworld.com/crime/courts/co-clare-man-jailed-for-18-months-over-sexually-obscene-video-calls-with-girl-14/a611884544.html?fbclid=IwAR2fy-0FolXuGRibOPFRlh4FIzp-dAZfsvXMwZ5N_NnX77CI7aiehd5hoTs_aem_AawIGCGgGZ5RFbF4FKKsdiYFvN4p1O4H-5r5fb-vQy6AqfZZeih8-kohbmlkUjxlf2E#9n5gbe023d

Poster Credit: Predator Exposure

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GROOMING High

PH23-034 • Randip Hayer (AKA Steve Mahal)

Leamington Spa • Feb 2023

Hayer, also known as Steve Mahal, engaged in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child. Reports from multiple child protection teams confirm he received a lengthy custodial sentence together with lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Sex Offenders Register requirements.

Court: Unknown

Outcome: Jailed: 6 years | SHPO: life | SOR: life

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AcudvLD6i/

Poster Credit: Fleetwood Enforcers UK + Children's Voices

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REOFFENDERGROOMING High

PH23-035 • Sean Nicholson

Blackpool • Feb 2023

Nicholson engaged in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child and was sentenced at Preston Crown Court to 3 years and 6 months' imprisonment. The case report referenced previous convictions.

Court: Preston Crown Court

Outcome: Jailed: 3 years 6 months

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GSSLKPrQw/

Poster Credit: Stings of Innocent Voices

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GROOMING High

PH23-036 • Lee Durnage

Hertfordshire • Feb 2023

Jailed 3 years; SHPO 15 years imposed (historic case).

Court: Unknown

Outcome: Sentenced 05/10/2021 – 3 years’ imprisonment; SHPO 15y.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089068025679

Poster Credit: Silent Angels

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GROOMING Medium

PH23-037 • Michael Watson

Newtownards • Feb 2023

Watson engaged in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child. He received a suspended custodial sentence and was made subject to a two-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, five years of notification requirements and internet restrictions for two years.

Court: Unknown

Outcome: Suspended Sentence: 2 years | SHPO: 2 years | SOR: 5 years | Internet Restrictions: 2 years

Source: https://www.facebook.com/

Poster Credit: Child Online Protection Enforcers N.I.

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GROOMINGIIOC Medium

PH23-038 • Michael Marnoch

London • Feb 2023

Marnoch engaged in grooming-related online communications and was also linked to indecent image offences. The court imposed a Community Payback Order with three years of supervision and 225 hours of unpaid work.

Court: Unknown

Outcome: Community Payback Order: 3 years supervision | Unpaid Work: 225 hours

Source: https://www.facebook.com/

Poster Credit: Cobra Hunters

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GROOMING High

PH23-039 • Dalton Bell

London • Feb 2023

Bell engaged in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child and was later convicted following a trial. He received a custodial sentence of nine years' imprisonment.

Court: Unknown

Outcome: Jailed: 9 years

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Hpaexposureuk/videos

Poster Credit: Cobra Hunters

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GROOMING Medium

PH23-040 • Neil McKenzie

Golspie • Feb 2023

McKenzie was convicted on 24/02/2023 following an online child protection investigation. The court imposed a Community Payback Order, 12 months of supervision and 12 months of notification requirements.

Court: Unknown

Outcome: Community Payback Order: imposed | Supervision: 12 months | SOR: 12 months

Source: Unavailable

Poster Credit: Child Protection Team UK

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GROOMING Medium

PH23-041 • Calvin Sparham

London • Feb 2023

Sparham was convicted following an online child protection investigation. The court imposed a 24-month Community Payback Order together with a 30-day rehabilitation requirement, electronic monitoring and a 60-day alcohol abstinence condition.

Court: Unknown

Outcome: Community Payback Order: 24 months | Rehabilitation Activity Requirement: 30 days | Electronic Tagging: imposed | Alcohol Abstinence Requirement: 60 days

Source: Unavailable

Poster Credit: Child Protection Team UK

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GROOMING High

PH23-042 • Ashley Jones (AKA Tim Jones)

Blackpool • Feb 2023

Jones, also known as Tim Jones, engaged in grooming-related online communications with a person he believed to be a child and was sentenced at Preston Crown Court to six years' imprisonment. The court imposed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, an indefinite restraining order, lifetime notification requirements and forfeiture of devices used in the offences.

Court: Preston Crown Court

Outcome: Jailed: 6 years | SHPO: until further notice | Restraining Order: until further notice | SOR/Notification Requirements: life | Device Forfeiture: imposed

Source: https://www.facebook.com/

Poster Credit: Fleetwood Enforcers UK

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Severity Key

Severity indicators describe general seriousness based on offence type, sentencing outcome,
and safeguarding risk. They are not legal classifications.

🟡 Low–Medium Severity
Non-custodial or suspended sentences; safeguarding concerns remain
🟠 Medium–High Severity
Custodial sentences, grooming, sexual communication, indecent images
🔴 High Severity
Serious contact abuse, exploitation, repeated or high-risk offending

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