DANIEL PUSEY AND DIANE CHILCOTT SENTENCED IN SURREY FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF TEENAGE GIRLS
A man and woman from Surrey have been sentenced to a combined total of 19 years in prison after a court found them guilty of serious offenses involving the sexual exploitation of vulnerable teenage girls.Daniel Pusey, aged 21, residing on Money Lane in West Drayton, and Diane Chilcott, aged 40, of Rutherwyk Road in Chertsey, received sentences of 13 years and six years respectively at Portsmouth Crown Court on Monday, December 18.
The conviction came after a trial in which both Pusey and Chilcott were proved guilty in November of multiple counts related to facilitating travel for the purpose of exploiting young girls, as well as sexual abuse.
The case illuminated a disturbing pattern of deliberate and calculated exploitation that took place across Surrey, involving grooming, substance abuse, and sexual misconduct.
According to court records, the offenses primarily occurred in the spring of 2016.
Pusey had earlier been convicted in April 2017 on seven separate counts of sexual activity with a minor, stemming from the same series of incidents.
The police investigations revealed that the offenders targeted girls aged between 13 and 15 years old.
These underage victims were manipulated and exploited at various locations across north Surrey and west London.
The modus operandi involved Chilcott engaging with the victims at her home, where she and Pusey would supply them with cigarettes and alcohol.
The victims were often lured into a false sense of security and familiarity, making them more susceptible to exploitation.
Following this, they would be transported by Pusey or Chilcott to various hotels in places such as Staines, Twickenham, Tolworth, and near Heathrow.
At these hotels, the victims continued to be given alcohol and cigarettes, and some were subjected to sexual abuse by Pusey.
Detective Inspector Richard Haycock, who leads Surrey Police’s Complex Abuse Unit, commented on the case, saying, “The bravery shown by those exploited throughout the entire process is highly commendable.
I hope the sentencing of these two individuals brings some level of closure to the victims.” He emphasized that this was not accidental but a calculated form of manipulation.
“These individuals clearly knew what they were doing, supplying the victims with alcohol to make them even more vulnerable to sexual abuse.
The offenders knew how old the girls were but continued to exploit them on multiple occasions,” he added.
In his statement, DI Haycock called for vigilance and urged anyone who has experienced a similar situation or suspects abuse to report it.
“If anyone is, or has been, in a similar situation, or has concerns about any child — I urge you to please come forward and tell someone who can help you,” he said.
The police’s investigation involved cooperation with social services and other law enforcement agencies in London.
Additionally, the force continues its partnership with the hotel industry through the Operation Makesafe initiative, aimed at training staff to recognize warning signs of children at risk.
Officers advise hotel staff to remain alert and to report any suspicious behavior immediately, emphasizing the importance of trust and vigilance in safeguarding children.
This case underscores the ongoing struggle against child exploitation and highlights the importance of community awareness and cooperation between authorities, social services, and hospitality workers to prevent future instances of abuse.
