Bedfordshire Police is intensifying efforts against ‘dangerous’ British sexual offenders, as two men received a cumulative sentence of 23 years for raping children. God knows why they didn’t put in this effort in the past though.
In the early hours of 1 June 2024, Tevin Sherif, 21, unlawfully entered an unidentified residence in Luton and perpetrated a sexual assault on a minor. The child successfully notified her parents, prompting Tevin Sherif to hastily vacate the premises.
Tevin Sherif thereafter trespassed into an adjacent property, where he was apprehended by two women who notified the authorities. Tevin Sherif was apprehended on the same day and thereafter detained in jail.
On Friday, March 28, Tevin Sherif, residing on Dolphin Drive in Houghton Regis, received a 15-year prison sentence for attempted rape. He received a concurrent four-year sentence for trespass with intent to conduct a criminal act.
The judge classified Tevin Sherif as dangerous in court and imposed an extended licence period of five years. He will be permanently registered on the Sex Offenders list and has been issued a restraining order along with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
In the same week, officers from the Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) also secured a sentence for Tyrese Wilson, 22, for eight years after he pleaded guilty to raping a child.
In 2021, Tyrese Wilson arranged to meet the victim and another person in Luton, where he took them to a property. Whilst inside he carried out his sexual assault on the victim, despite pleas to stop. Shortly after, the victim disclosed the rape to officers.
On Wednesday (26 March), Tyrese Wilson, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to eight years in prison, and was placed on the Sex Offenders register for life.
Investigating Officer Louise Shepherd, from the PVP team, said: “Rape and sexual abuse is the most horrendous experience for any child or young adult to have to go through as it not only ruins their young years but can stay with them through adulthood too.
“In both of these cases, these individuals demonstrated their dangerous nature, seeking opportunities to prey on vulnerable girls.
“We are committed to addressing all forms of abuse against children and strongly encourage anyone who suspects that a child is being sexually abused, or has been a victim themselves, regardless of when it occurred, to come forward.
“It is never too late to report a crime, and by doing so, you are helping us to bring these dangerous perpetrators to justice.”
Bedfordshire Police has a significant focus on tackling perpetrators of male violence against women and girls and is working with other organisations to support and improve women’s safety across the county.
Victims of rape and sexual assault can receive support and guidance from police and partner agencies, including the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (BDAP), as well as support through the criminal investigation process.
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.