A young victim has been praised for her bravery in providing information that led to the imprisonment of a child sex abuser, Karl Rose, the Leicester Paedophile.
The abuse committed by Karl Rose was reported to the authorities on January 3 of this year.
The victim, a juvenile, reported to the authorities that Karl Rose had committed other offences against her in the East Leicester area throughout October and November 2024.
After the police report was filed, Karl Rose’s whereabouts remained unknown; however, he was arrested by law authorities on January 8. Investigators found that, although initially denying his charges, 27-year-old Rose had sent messages to the victim’s family conveying remorse for his acts.
On Thursday, June 5, he received a six-year prison term after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual assault against a girl under 13, one offence of assault by penetration, and one case of sexual assault.
Karl Rose, who is homeless, was sentenced to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and an indefinite restraining order prohibiting any contact with the victim.
“The detailed account she was able to provide was key in ensuring he had no option but to admit what he’d done and plead guilty.
“I hope the outcome provides both her and her family a degree of closure and allows them to move on with their lives. I also hope it will encourage any other children who have been victims of sexual abuse to speak out and report matters to police.” [HOW THE FUCK WOULD IT LEAD TO CLOSURE?]
There are a number of different agencies who are able to offer independent help and support to victims of sexual offences in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Further information on these services and details on who to contact if you have been a victim of a sexual offence can be found by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences
If you have been a victim of sexual assault, you can also contact Juniper Lodge – a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) – by phoning 0116 273 3330 or visiting https://juniperlodge.org.uk/
You can also find your nearest SARC by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre
If you or anyone you know have been affected by the people highlighted in this article, then please report those individuals to the Police on 101 (999 if an emergency) or visit their online resources for further details of the options for reporting a crime. You can also make a report at Crimestoppers should you wish to be completely anonymous. There is help available on our support links page.