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Chris Brain, the Nine O’Clock Service and abuse in the evangelical church

A former Church of England priest who launched a religious “cult”, sexually assaulted 13 women, a court has heard. Chris Brain is accused of one…

By Hayley Chapman-Todd
East Sussex nursery worker jailed for sexually abusing children under his care

A former nursery worker and babysitter has been jailed for sexual offences against children. Andrew Evans, 36, has been sentenced to 14 years and four…

By Dinya Rasool
Bradford police arrest 10 men in 1990s child abuse investigation

Police investigating historical child sexual abuse in Bradford have arrested 10 men. The men, aged between 49 and 71 and from the Bradford area, were…

By Sophie Mash
Forest Hill teacher Geoffrey Dolamore jailed after 50-year campaign of child sexual abuse

A former teacher and children’s charity director has been jailed for sexually abusing young boys in a campaign of abuse that began more than 50…

By Kimberly Mendonca
Church caretaker jailed for child sexual abuse six years after previous attacks

A convicted sex offender who was hired as a church caretaker has been sentenced for further sexual crimes against adolescent girls. Edward Hanbury abused young…

By Isabella Little
Changing your solicitor during a claim

Sometimes, after instructing a solicitor, you may begin to feel they’re not providing the level of service or support you expected or need, and may…

By Josh Hughes
Female teacher banned for sexting pupils

In classrooms today, technology is everywhere – emails, apps, virtual learning platforms, and instant messaging. These tools are meant to support education, foster engagement, and…

By Joseph Carr
PE teacher banned from teaching due to sexual relations with pupil

A former PE teacher ha been banned from teaching indefinitely after engaging in sexual relations with a pupil. Cheyne Phillips, 34, formerly deputy head of…

By Joseph Carr
Andrew and Tristan Tate to face UK trial on rape and human trafficking charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate will be charged with a total of 21 criminal offences in the UK when they are extradited to the UK. The…

By Abbie Hickson
Witness Appeal – Abuse by Michael John Daniel

We are currently acting in relation to abuse by Michael John Daniel, who worked as a Cubs and Scout leader for groups in Sheffield, including…

By Julia Jensen
Trafford School of Gymnastics coach, Michael Haynes, guilty of raping students

Michael Haynes, a formerly respected gymnastics coach at the Trafford School of Gymnastics has been found guilty of nine counts of rape and 11 counts…

By Joseph Carr
Protecting the Voiceless, Safeguarding Vulnerable Care Home Residents

The case of David Shorrock, a care worker from Great Harwood, is deeply unsettling. In July 2023, Shorrock was caught on CCTV sexually assaulting a…

By Joseph Carr
Deputy head teacher, Simon Graves, banned after sexual misconduct

A former deputy headteacher has been banned indefinitely from teaching after serious sexual misconduct towards pupils and a colleague. Simon Graves, 52, who was also…

By Abbie Hickson
Former head of drama jailed for abusing student in devastating betrayal of trust

A “popular” senior drama teacher has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for sexual offences against a male pupil. Shaun Baker, 50, head of…

By Emma Barrow
Ex-teacher, 90, in court over historic child sex abuse charges

A 90-year-old man will appear in court today charged with historical sexual offences against a young boy while he was a teacher. Derek Barker of…

By Joseph Carr
Fourth Southampton teacher at same school charged with serious sexual offences

A fourth teacher from the same Southampton school has been charged with sexual offences against children. Leo Norman, 45, of Southampton, a former teacher at…

By Joseph Carr
Abuse in swimming clubs – bringing a claim

This week, a new BBC Panorama investigation called ‘The Dark Side of Swimming Clubs’ reveals elite swimmers were left “broken” by the harsh regime run…

By Hayley Chapman-Todd
‘Dangerous’ ex-headteacher jailed for 22 years after sexually abusing children as young as three

An 84-year-old former headteacher has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the sexual abuse of two children. David John Hampshire, Pickering, North Yorkshire,…

By Martyna Lewczuk
Grammar school teacher captured on CCTV kissing pupil banned from teaching

A grammar school teacher has been banned for life from the classroom after he was seen kissing a pupil on CCTV. Lee Fountain, 46, blamed…

By Dinya Rasool
Solihull teaching assistant could be one of UK’s most prolific sex offenders, police say

A teaching assistant has been jailed for sexual offences against several children with special educational needs and disabilities – with police believing he could have…

By Joseph Carr

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