Sex offender jailed after fourth breach of court order
Joshua Checksfield, 23, imprisoned for 18 months after breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order for fourth time. Police discovered hidden mobile phone during unannounced visit.
Joshua Checksfield, 23, imprisoned for 18 months after breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order for fourth time. Police discovered hidden mobile phone during unannounced visit.
Andrew Murray, 31, sent a sexually explicit video to a 13-year-old girl after a random phone call. He was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Read the full story.
Zhong Wang, 44, from Erdington, has pleaded guilty to running two brothels in Birmingham after police found a hoard of evidence. He will be sentenced next year.
A notorious Solihull massage parlour has been closed after police uncovered evidence of exploitation and sex trafficking. Discover the full story and the court's ruling.
A former young offender from Staffordshire reveals how carrying a knife made him a target for county lines drug gangs. Read his shocking story and learn why he's now speaking out.
A sex worker and her husband from Peterborough have been sentenced for a blackmail plot where they threatened to expose clients to their partners. Read the full story.
Daniel Smith, 45, has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault in Wiltshire. He was remanded into custody and will be sentenced in January. Read the full story.
A man accused of exploiting and raping a 16-year-old runaway in a Walsall hotel room claims the allegations are a 'setup'. The trial continues at Birmingham Crown Court.
A married man accused of raping a 16-year-old runaway told Birmingham Crown Court it was 'obvious' she was interested in him. The trial continues as four men deny multiple offences.
Daanish Bhatti jailed for 6+ years after police found a hidden car key leading to a £30,000 drugs haul. He exploited vulnerable people across Derby. Report suspicious activity.
Chelsea Jones, 25, speaks out after spotting her childhood rapist working as a binman outside her Stoke-on-Trent home. She demands better protection for victims.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick receives his 37th life sentence for historic sex offences, including rapes and child abuse spanning over 30 years. Victims show courage.
Niall Griffiths, a registered sex offender, admitted failing to notify police of his 'Horny Master' online alias. Discover the details of his breach and sentencing.
Colin Harding, 74, died at HMP Stafford from natural causes. He had served under two years of a 21-year sentence for sexual offences. Read the full investigation details.
Registered sex offender Daljinder Singh from Wolverhampton remains at large after three years. Police warn public not to approach and to call 999 immediately if seen.
Andrew Barraclough, 61, died from a lung tumour while serving a 16-year sentence for sexual offences. An investigation praised the 'excellent' care he received. Read the full report.
Shocking crime figures reveal a sex offence is reported every day in Birmingham city centre, the West Midlands' worst location for such crimes. Discover the full list of hotspots.
A retired teacher from Solihull has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of sexually abusing young boys during the 1970s and 1980s, following a courageous investigation into historical offences.
West Midlands Police uncover disturbing slavery network in Birmingham as woman faces multiple charges following coordinated raids across the city