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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
How UK became hotbed for female paedophiles preying on kids as young as TWO… including mum who molested disabled son
BRITAIN is becoming a hotbed for female sex abusers, with experts claiming official figures are 'just the tip of a very large iceberg'. A Sun probe today reveals 20 per cent of anonymous calls to one charity's helpline over the past eight years were from callers who had been sexually abused by a female in their childhood. 7 Last week former PE teacher Bronwen James, 29, appeared at Salisbury Magistrates' Court charged with a string of sex offences against three children Credit: X 7 A Sun probe today reveals 20 per cent of anonymous calls to one charity's helpline over the past eight years were from callers who had been sexually abused by a female in their childhood Credit: Getty And the number of reported cases of female-perpetrated child sexual abuse in England and Wales rose by 84 per cent in the four years to 2019. Just last week former PE teacher Bronwen James, 29, appeared at Salisbury Magistrates' Court charged with a string of sex offences against three children - two girls aged 14 and 15, and a 16-year-old boy. She is also accused of making an indecent image of a child and having sexual communications with a girl aged between 13 to 15 - with all the offences allegedly taking place over a three-year period while James was teaching PE at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham and Bitterne Park School in Southampton. Thousands of Brits have been sexually abused as children by women but many are too terrified to come forward to police because of the 'stigma' attached to it. Exclusive data from the National Association for People Abused in Childhood [NAPAC], shows that 8,818 call logs related to females sexually abusing children out of a total of 44,281 calls between July 2016 and April 2025. Gabrielle Shaw, chief executive of the NAPAC tells The Sun: 'It shocks people to hear, but we speak to survivors every week who were sexually abused by a woman. 'Many have stayed silent for years, crushed by shame and convinced no one would believe them. 'But abuse is abuse - it doesn't matter who did it. What matters is that survivors know they're not alone, and help is out there.' Rotherham survivor Elizabeth Harper* was 15 when she was groomed by a woman - Shafina Ali - who drugged her and orchestrated her rape by multiple British-Pakistani men. Although Elizabeth wasn't raped by Shafina - who died before charges could be brought - she blames her for the horrific sexual abuse she endured during her teen years. Moment 'Teacher of the Year' weeps as she pleads guilty to abusing pupils She tells The Sun: 'There's this stereotype of women being maternal and loving so you don't expect them to offend, but I know just how evil they can be. 'Shafina was a monster who drugged me and facilitated my abuse. I wouldn't have suffered that if it hadn't been for her. 'I still have flashbacks of her, leaning over my bed. Every time I see a woman who looks like her, it petrifies me. I still have flashbacks of her, leaning over my bed. Every time I see a woman who looks like her, it petrifies me Elizabeth Harper 'I hope this report raises awareness of just how many women might be involved in child sexual abuse and gets people talking. 'We also need more regular criminal profiling of female perpetrators involved in horrific sexual child abuse. 'Police seem to only focus on the really high profile cases - the 'As a mum now, I will never understand how any woman can inflict pain on someone else's child - or their own.' Disturbing reality 7 Nicola Murray was jailed for three years in June for physically and sexually assaulting four children 7 Bethany Hill's case, which saw her sexually abuse a child with her partner Zabien Burns, was dubbed one of the UK's 'most horrific and despicable' Credit: Humberside Police The findings follow a string of high profile cases involving female child sex offenders in recent months. In June, domestic abuse activist Murray and made another youngster view an explicit image she had taken of a man she was dating. In March, Nichole Pratt, 25, from Leominster, And in January, Bethany Hill, 26, from Hull, East Yorks., was The Lucy Faithfull Foundation (LFF), a child protection charity dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation, says ten per cent of callers to its Stop It Now helpline who report having sexual thoughts about children but have not yet harmed a child, are women. Dr Alexandra Bailey works at the charity with women who have committed sexual offences against children, or might pose a risk to them. She tells The Sun: 'I think in society, we generally tend to think of women as being the nurturers and the carers, and certainly not individuals that would be seen to be sexually aggressive in any way. 'The problem with that is we can then deny that women are able to cause sexual harm, which we know they are.' Britain's worst female child sex offenders VANESSA GEORGE Nursery worker Vanessa George was dubbed Britain's worst female paedophile after sexually assaulting up to 64 children as young as two at a nursery in Plymouth, Devon. George was jailed for a minimum of seven years in 2009 after she filmed her abuse using her mobile phone and swapped indecent images with other paedophiles over the internet. The former classroom assistant was a trusted carer, a wife of 20 years and a mother of two teenage daughters at the time. Female paedophile Angela Allen was also convicted of child sex abuse after police investigating George's case found the women had exchanged sick images online with IT worker Colin Blanchard. CHRISTINE CALLAGHAN Christine Callaghan, then 33, from Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex was jailed for six years in December 2019 after she admitted four counts of child sexual abuse charges. A court heard she was paid £2,285 by another paedophile to livestream footage of herself sexually abusing a young girl over three years. The National Crime Agency caught Callaghan and paedophile Dean Petley, of Leamington Spa, Warks, who was jailed for eight years in November 2019, after investigating beast Jodie Little, 30. Little, from Huddersfield, was jailed for 12 years and four months in August 2019 for sexually abusing children for money online. SOPHIE ELMS In 2018 teenage nursery worker Sophie Elms, from Wiltshire, became Britain's youngest named female convicted paedophile after admitting 16 charges against young children. These included penetration, sexual assault, and taking and distributing indecent photographs of children aged two and three. She was 17 when she committed the offences. ROSANA AWAN In 2024, cheerleading coach at Leicester Crown Court for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl over several years, beginning in 2013. Other shocking cases involve female family members who are often organised and ritualistic. Gabrielle says: 'This is a hidden and often misunderstood form of abuse that typically happens within families or close-knit communities. 'These survivors are 4.6 times more likely to name their grandmother as a perpetrator, and three times more likely to name an aunt. 'It's hard for most people to imagine - but that's precisely why it's been hidden for so long. 'These aren't one-off cases. They reflect a disturbing reality: women, including those in trusted care-giving roles, can and do commit abuse, sometimes as part of a wider, inter-generational pattern. 'Until we face up to that, survivors will continue to suffer in silence.' As a mum now, I will never understand how any woman can inflict pain on someone else's child - or their own Elizabeth Harper Figures from a Freedom of Information request carried out by BBC Radio 4's File On 4 show in 2021 revealed there were over 10,400 reports of female child sex abuse from 2015 to 2019 - equivalent to an average of 40 a week. Between 2015 and 2019, the numbers of reported cases of female-perpetrated child sexual abuse to police in England and Wales rose from 1,249 to 2,297 - an increase of 84 per cent. The most recent Home Office statistics, covering March 2023 to March 2024, show a 27 per cent increase in females arrested for sexual offences (up by 237 to 1,124). How many of those involved child sexual abuse is not published. Among individuals reporting their experiences of child sex abuse to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse in England and Wales (IICSA), 16 per cent of those abused in residential care, and six per cent of those abused in other institutional contexts such as schools, sports and religious settings, said female perpetrators were involved, although in some cases these may have been other children. 'In denial' 7 Teacher Rebecca Joynes sexually abused two schoolboys and fell pregnant by one of them Credit: Steve Allen One such case was that of Joynes, 30, from The father of her child talked of the hold Joynes had over him in a powerful victim impact statement read out at court. He said: 'I struggled to come to terms with my abuse. I was completely in denial. 'I subsequently held back and did not fully open up to people… Rebecca was in my head that much. I would argue until I was blue in the face protecting her.' He added: 'It tore my family apart. They struggled to come to terms with the fact they sent me to school, where they believed it to be a safe environment, and this happened as a result.' It tore my family apart. They struggled to come to terms with the fact they sent me to school, where they believed it to be a safe environment, and this happened as a result Child sexual abuse survivor Overall, female child sex abuse rates are still far lower than they are for male child sex abusers. According to the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse (CSA Centre) males account for 92 per cent of the abusers. The most recent data from the UK Office for National Statistics shows 3.8 per cent of child sexual abuse survivors say their perpetrator was a female. A further 4.5 per cent reported their abuse was by both a male and female. 'Tip of a very large iceberg' But forensic psychologist Dr Joe Sullivan warns: 'The official statistics are like the tip of a very large iceberg.' While based in the Behavioural Analysis Unit (BAU) of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre, Dr Sullivan assisted police in many of the UK's highest profile investigations into the disappearance, sexual abuse, exploitation and sexual murder of children. He tells The Sun: 'The problem with relying on official crime statistics is that they only relate to people who were accused, investigated, prosecuted and convicted. 'Victim/survivor studies suggest that approximately 95 per cent never report child sexual abuse. 'Of the five per cent who do, the vast majority will never see their allegation result in a conviction. 'Hence, most female perpetrators of child sexual abuse never come to the attention of the police and therefore don't get classified as sex offenders.' Victim/survivor studies suggest that approximately 95 per cent never report child sexual abuse... Hence, most female perpetrators of child sexual abuse never come to the attention of the police and therefore don't get classified as sex offenders Dr Joe Sullivan The latest They reveal 6,825 offenders were found guilty of child abuse in England and Wales in 2024. Of them, there were just 67 convictions of female abusers. NAPAC says the stigma attached to being abused is a contributing reason many people won't reach out for help. Gabrielle adds: 'Survivors often carry deep shame when the perpetrator was a woman. 'This stigma affects both male and female survivors equally and is fuelled by harmful myths like 'boys enjoy it' or women don't do that sort of thing'. These ideas silence people, sometimes for decades.' 'Rationalise' sick behaviour Like men, female abusers will often justify, minimise or rationalise their behaviour. Dr Sullivan, who has interviewed hundreds of perpetrators of child sexual abuse over her 39-year career says: 'One mother described how she sexually abused her severely physically and mentally disabled son to allow him to experience sex with another person, because his condition deprived him of that opportunity. 'A foster carer that I worked with described a grooming process with two boys in her care which involved showing them adult movies and then offering to let the boys do what they had seen in the movies to her. One mother described how she sexually abused her severely physically and mentally disabled son to allow him to experience sex with another person Dr Joe Sullivan 'Another mother described how she began sexually abusing her daughter as an infant to normalise the abuse and manipulate her daughter into believing there was nothing unusual with what was happening.' The A Home Office spokesperson said: 'We are determined to bring the perpetrators of child sexual abuse to justice, regardless of whether they are male or female. 'We are strengthening law enforcement's response, both to tackle the historic cases that were not properly investigated, and also to stamp out the abuse still taking place today.' If you've been affected by anything in this article, NAPAC offers free and confidential support to all adult survivors of any kind of childhood abuse. Call 0808 801 0331 or visit *Elizabeth Harper is not her real name. 7 Gabrielle Shaw, chief executive of the NAPAC, tells The Sun they speak to survivors every week who were sexually abused by a woman Credit: Supplied 7 The Home Secretary announced a raft of new measures and an investment of £10million to tackle child sexual abuse earlier this year Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Rochdale grooming gang fiends could FINALLY be deported months after Pakistan refused to take them back
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RINGLEADERS of a Rochdale grooming gang could finally be deported to Pakistan after using a loophole to avoid being kicked out of the UK. Fury erupted when Qari Abdul Rauf and Adil Khan ripped up their passports and Pakistan refused to take them back. 4 Rochdale groomer Qari Abdul Rauf Credit: nb press ltd 4 Grooming gang members Shabir Ahmed (top left), Adil Khan (top right), Abdul Aziz (bottom left) and Qari Abdul Rauf Credit: PA:Press Association 4 Qari Abdul Rauf, a convicted Rochdale groomer Credit: NB PRESS LTD The men were part of a nine-strong gang of Asian men convicted of sex offences against vulnerable girls in 2012. Up to 47 girls as young as 12 were plied with alcohol and drugs and gang-raped across Rochdale during a two-year reign of terror. Then-Home Secretary Theresa May ordered the pair to be sent back to Pakistan in 2014 as it would as it would be "conducive to the public good". But ten years later, Rauf and Khan still remain in Rochdale where - horrifically - their victims are forced to live alongside them. Rauf and Khan held dual British-Pakistani citizenship but were stripped of their British nationality. A judge ordered both men to be deported to Pakistan nearly a decade ago. However the men, two of Britain's worst grooming offenders, renounced their Pakistani citizenship days before an appeal against the order. This meant they would be left "stateless" if they were kicked out of the UK, exploiting a loophole that allowed them to remain here. Brazen Khan even argued that he should stay in the UK to be "a role model for his child". Khan also claimed he is not wanted by his family back in Pakistan because his notoriety would be bad for the business they own. But according to The Telegraph, a lifting of a ban on direct flights between Pakistan and UK could mean 'progress' in negotiations for deportation. Sources for the Interior Ministry have previously said "progress" could be made if the UK were to take part in talks. They also suggested returning direct flights to the UK by its national airline PIA, which were suspended for safety reasons, could help. But UK officials previously said this suggestion had not been raised in discussions. Rauf and Khan were ringleaders of a prolific grooming gang in Rochdale, which has been plagued by sexual exploitation. Khan got a 13-year-old girl pregnant and trafficked another girl, 15, to others - using violence when she complained. He was sentenced to eight years in 2012 and released on licence four years later. Dad-of-five Rauf trafficked a 15-year-old girl and raped her in a secluded area before taking her to a flat in Rochdale where others had sex with her. He was caged for six years and released in November 2014 after serving two years and six months of his sentence. Earlier this year, it emerged the fiend has been throwing wild parties at his home with large numbers of people turning up. Neighbours say they have been left terrified to let their kids play outside and remain constantly vigilant of their movements. Residents say they are constantly reminded of grooming gangs when they pass by the vile paedophile's home. Rauf now lives in the same area he committed his crimes with victims forced to see him while he is out and about. The paedophile has been spotted being chauffeured around by his son by angry locals who say there is nothing they can do to get rid of him.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Who is Reham Khan? Imran Khan's ex-wife launches new political party in Pakistan
Reham Khan, the former wife of Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, has officially launched her own political party called the Pakistan Republic Party on July 15 at Karachi Press Club. The British-Pakistani television journalist and filmmaker declared her move as a significant step in reshaping the nation's political landscape. Speaking at the press conference, Reham Khan emphasised that the Pakistan Republic Party would represent the voice of ordinary citizens and work to hold the ruling class accountable. "This is not merely a party—it's a movement to transform politics into a form of public service," she said. She stressed that the party would promote justice, transparency, and equal representation across all social classes. A new chapter beyond Imran Khan During her announcement, Reham Khan subtly addressed her past political ties with Imran Khan, stating, 'I had once joined a party for a person, but today I am standing independently, on my own terms.' Her decision to step into the political world stems from growing public discontent with the current political system in Pakistan. "We've reached a point where people are tired of traditional power games and dynastic politics. I aim to change that," she stated. The vision behind the Pakistan Republic Party Reham Khan clarified that her party isn't here to build personal empires, but rather to represent every corner of Pakistan. She criticised current political norms, saying, 'No one in our party will contest elections from four constituencies at once. That's not democracy—it's manipulation.' She added, 'Our Parliament must reflect all segments of society. People should be represented by individuals who truly understand their struggles.' Expressing her emotional connection with the Karachi Press Club, Reham shared that it had supported her during difficult times. 'All my important announcements will be made here,' she promised. Highlighting Pakistan's challenges During her address, Reham Khan pointed out that basic issues like clean drinking water and primary healthcare have remained unresolved since 2012. 'It's simply unacceptable that people are still deprived of essentials,' she said. She also shared a moving moment when a child urged her not to become like other politicians, further strengthening her resolve to lead with integrity. Reham Khan's political pledge and future roadmap Towards the end of her speech, Reham declared, 'The whole of Pakistan is my constituency,' as she expressed strong criticism of the government's current governance style. She promised to release her party's manifesto soon, which will be built upon constitutional principles and democratic values. She concluded powerfully, saying, 'I have arrived to replace the giants of old politics with a fresh, people-centred approach.' Soon after the event, Reham Khan took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), writing: 'This is for you. Join our working groups. Let's put our heads together & plan our future together.' Reham Khan's early life and background Reham Nayyar Khan, born in Ajdabiya, Libya, in 1973, comes from a Pashtun background and hails from Baffa, a town in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. She is the daughter of Dr Nayyar Ramzan, a respected Pakistani physician. She belongs to the Lughmani Sarkheli clan, a branch of the Swati tribe. Her family moved to Libya in the late 1960s, where Reham was born. She can speak multiple languages, including English, Urdu, Pashto, and her ancestral tongue, Hindko. Reham Khan is also the niece of Abdul Hakeem Khan, who once served as the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Education from Jinnah College for Women, Peshawar. Reham Khan's career: Journalism, media, and film Reham Khan's career began in 2006 on Legal TV in the UK. She later joined Sunshine Radio in 2007 and then moved to the BBC in 2008 as a weather presenter. In 2013, she returned to Pakistan and joined News One, then Aaj TV, and later PTV briefly. In 2014, she joined Dawn News, where she hosted the current affairs show In Focus. The following year, she launched The Reham Khan Show, highlighting stories of unsung Pakistani heroes. In 2015, she began another talk show named Tabdeeli on Neo TV—a name associated with the political slogan of her former husband, Imran Khan. She later left the channel in June 2016. Reham Khan has also ventured into film production. In 2016, she produced Janaan, a romantic comedy set in Swat, which was released during Eid al-Adha. Reham Khan's personal life and relationships Reham Khan married her cousin, Ejaz Rehman, a British psychiatrist, when she was 19. The couple later divorced, and she raised their three children - two sons and a daughter independently. She married Imran Khan in 2014 and divorced in 2015. In 2022, she revealed on X (formerly known as Twitter) that she had survived a gun attack in Islamabad. In December that year, she married model and actor Mirza Bilal in US. With the launch of the Pakistan Republic Party, Reham Khan has made a bold move to reshape Pakistan's political future. Her entry into politics not only marks a fresh chapter in her own life but also offers an alternative for voters disillusioned by mainstream political figures, including her former husband, Imran Khan. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Express Tribune
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
UK-Pakistani leaders urged to counter stereotypes
The British elected councillors and mayors across the party line have appreciated the Pakistan High Commission (PHC) for gathering community leadership, enabling them to connect with their colleagues and peers from across the UK. The PHC in London hosted a convention of Pakistani-origin British Councilors, which was attended by delegates from across the UK, representing all the political parties in the United Kingdom, said a message received here on Sunday. More than 200 councilors, mayors, deputy mayors and leaders of the councils from Greater London to Midlands, Manchester, Bradford, Birmingham and Glasgow, participated in the event. Speaking on the occasion, Pakistan High Commissioner Dr Mohammad Faisal praised British-Pakistani leaders for their vital role in strengthening democracy, fostering multiculturalism, and serving as a bridge between the UK and Pakistan. The high commissioner emphasised on projecting the achievements of British-Pakistani women. "The strength of our nation abroad is reflected in the dignity, unity, and contributions of our diaspora," he stated. "When you rise, Pakistan rises with you." Faisal condemned attempts to stigmatise the Pakistani community based on isolated incidents, urging leaders to actively counter negative stereotypes by amplifying success stories in education, business, healthcare, and public service. He called on the community to empower women and youth, preserve cultural heritage, and explore opportunities in Pakistan's growing economy.
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Zayn Malik's bombshell lyrics as he calls out racism he faced in One Direction
Singer Zayn Malik dropped a new single called Fuchsia Sea, and unlike sexy hit Pillow Talk, Zayn raps as details the racism he experienced while he was part of One Direction Singer Zayn Malik released his new song to the surprise and joy of his international fanbase. The rap song called Fuchsia Sea dives deep into the obstacles the British-Pakistani star has faced since his X Factor debut in 2010 and his success as 1/5th of One Direction. Posting the lyrics pasted onto a black Instagram story, Zayn's new-style track does not hold back from criticising the media industry, highlighting the systemic racism and classism he faced as a singer from Bradford, Yorkshire. Fuchsia Sea refers to a flower a 'hanging lantern' plant that is most known as native to America and New Zealand, however also appear in northern UK gardens across Lancashire and Yorkshire, Zayn's birthplace. Here's a breakdown of the lyrics: The song begins: "Rise and fall, I fight intimidation, imagination lack across a nation/ Got my back against the wall, so much they think I got a brick fascination / Do you remember every conversation? / 'Cause I been conscious of every connotation". Reading into these lyrics, Zayn addresses the racial stereotypes spread through the UK, even more prevalent now with the rise of the Right-wing nationalism. Interestingly, "brick fascination" suggests to slang use of the term brick, which can mean both a low-quality drug dealer as well as an adjective for something that is "completely useless, worthless, or broken beyond repair," according to fast slang. For more stories like this subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weekly Gulp, for a curated roundup of trending stories, poignant interviews, and viral lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. Zayn has faced a wave of media backlash and name calling, not only for his brooding band persona as One Direction's "mysterious one," but also as the ex of supermodel Gigi Hadid, with whom he shares a four-year-old daughter, Khai. TV presenter Piers Morgan previously made a dig at Malik, claiming he was the "the serial pain in the backside of the music industry" on This Morning. In 2012, Zayn hit back at the haters and told Fabulous magazine: "[They said] nasty things like I'm a terrorist. How can you justify that? How can you call me that and get away with it?". Labelled a "terrorist," "surly," "rude" and racial slurs over the years, the former One Direction member now states he's "conscious of every connotation" in a bold play of words that speaks volumes for the singer, who normally chooses to remain out of spotlight and media drama. READ MORE: Lorde caught in the crosshairs as new release sparks heated 'bushtok' debate With an estimated net worth of £70 million, the star's lyrics are now circulating around TikTok with many fans creating videos to the specific lyrics: "I'm a convert to the concert, and I did that for inflation, 'cause I worked hard in a white band, and they still laughed at the Asian". Here, Zayn is calling out the racial dilemmas he faced as part of the biggest boyband in the world at the time, since he was the only person of colour in an all-white band. Zayn claims that despite his hard work and dedication, it was never enough because of his race. The Great British Bake Off winner and BBC TV presenter, Nadiya Hussain, also faced controversy after the cancellation of her show caused an onslaught of criticism by Brits who felt the she should express gratitude for the opportunity in the first place. This same attitude, reserved for those of immigrant decent, has continuously followed Zayn. Take, for example, Piers Morgan making Express headlines for suggesting Malik "go clean drains" if he didn't want to be a popstar. On TikTok, one fan posted a video that has received 161,000 likes. The video stated: "I don't recall him ever specifically talking about the racism he dealt with in that band, from the media, from fans, hell, from even their management, based of the way he was marketed. He dealt with some s**t". She went on to say that "on top of all the mental health issues they were dealing with just as these young guys in Hollywood at that level of stardom, he dealt with the racism on top of that. And he was the only one to have to deal with that. And no one ever defended him!. She stated: "I know no one defended him because I was the one defending him" online, captioning the post "13 year old me and 27 year old me don't play about that man". The video has now reached 1.1 million views and over a thousand comments in support. With the addition of TikTok coverage, Zayn's meaningful lyrics are sure to spike with success, the star finally re-entering the limelight after leaving the band in 2015, and the death of fellow member, Liam Payne. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
