Schoolboy, 13, sexually assaulted 7 women and tried to rape two while in uniform
A 13-year-old schoolboy is facing jail after committing seven sexual assaults and trying to rape two women - all while wearing his school uniform.
The boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, targeted his victims when they were walking alone, seemingly after his school day was finished.
He would sexually assault them from behind, with the first attack taking place on December 15 last year.
A spate of sickening offences then occurred from January 17 to January 19 this year.
He targeted women aged between 16 and 34 in Telford, Shropshire, and most recently, he went after women in Telford, near the Princess Royal Hospital.
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West Mercia Police confirmed that some victims described the attacker as wearing a school uniform.
The horrific attacks took place when the boy was in school uniform(stock image) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)CCTV also helped capture the youth in the vicinity of the attacks - and he was identified thanks to his coat and bag, the court was said to have heard.
During police interviews, the boy accepted he had been present for some of the offences but denied any responsibility.
He claimed another unknown male was present and possibly responsible for the attacks.
The boy, of Telford, did not give evidence and was found guilty by Kidderminster Youth Court today.
He will be sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court on May 5.
Detective Sergeant Chris Henry said afterwards: “I would like to thank the victims for their bravery in giving evidence to the court which led to today’s verdict.
“Thankfully attacks such as these are rare but women everywhere can take reassurance from the fact that we will not hesitate to act when they do.”
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