Summary
A former UK police officer, James Bubb, now known as Gwyn Samuels, was sentenced to 32 years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting a child and a young woman. The court heard that Samuels groomed the child online and assaulted her before her 13th birthday. The judge stated that Samuels is a significant risk to women and will remain in a male prison.
Key Facts
- James Bubb, who now identifies as Gwyn Samuels, was a former Metropolitan Police special constable.
- Samuels was sentenced to 32 years in prison for multiple charges, including raping a child and a young woman.
- The offenses took place between January 2018 and April 2024.
- Samuels met the first victim on a chat site and assaulted her after grooming her online.
- The court referred to Samuels using male pronouns in relation to the crimes.
- Samuels will be held in a male prison due to being a "significant risk" to women.
- The judge issued a lifelong sexual harm prevention order against Samuels.
- Samuels was immediately suspended from the police force upon arrest.
