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'Utterly wicked' nursery abuser jailed for 18 years

'Utterly wicked' nursery abuser jailed for 18 years

Summary

Vincent Chan, a former nursery worker in London, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for multiple sexual offences against children and others. He admitted to 56 charges, including sexual assault, possession of indecent images, and voyeurism. The crimes took place over many years, focusing on young children at a nursery and a primary school.

Key Facts

  • Vincent Chan was sentenced to 18 years in prison after admitting to 56 sexual offences.
  • His offences included sexual assault, possession of indecent images, and voyeurism.
  • The crimes spanned from 2008 to 2024 and involved victims ranging from children to older women.
  • Chan worked at Bright Horizons nursery in West Hampstead, London, where he filmed abuse between 2007 and 2017.
  • He collected at least 26,000 indecent images online, including videos of child abuse.
  • Judge John Dodd described Chan as "perverse and depraved" with a "deep-seated sexual obsession."
  • Families of victims described Chan's actions as a breach of trust and are pursuing legal action against the nursery.
  • Authorities are considering mandatory CCTV in nurseries to prevent similar abuse in the future.
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