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Courts · HaveringHornchurch Teacher Convicted of Child Sex Offences
A former Hornchurch teacher, Paul Whiteman, has been found guilty of arranging or facilitating a child sex offence. He had previously admitted to making indecent images of children and engaging in sexual communication with a child. Sentencing is scheduled for November 27.
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Courts · BexleyBexley Magician Admits Child Sex Offences
Kevin Doig, a former teacher and magician from Bexley, has pleaded guilty to child sex offences involving a nine-year-old girl and possessing over 1,700 indecent images. He served as child protection officer for The Magic Circle for over a decade.
Bexley3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Courts · London
South London criminals jailed for over 40 years in September
A series of serious criminal cases concluded in September 2026, with multiple south London residents receiving significant prison sentences. Convictions included kidnapping, attempted rape, child sex offences, and violent assault.
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Courts · LondonSouth Londoners Jailed for Multiple Child Sex Offences, Escape and Violence
Several men from South London have received significant prison sentences for a range of serious offences. Convictions include child sex offences, attempted murder, robbery, drug supply, and escaping lawful custody.
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LatestMet Police officer charged with eight child sex offences in Surrey
A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with eight sexual offences against a girl aged 13 to 15. The alleged crimes took place in Surrey, with PC Benjamin Jackson bailed to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court on 4 August 2024.
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