JORVEN SEREN FROM THANET SENTENCED FOR CHILD ABUSE AND INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
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Thanet Child Sexual Abuser
In December 2016, a disturbing case involving Jorven Seren, a 55-year-old man from Thanet, came to light through a series of alarming events and subsequent court proceedings. Seren, who is classified as a sex offender, appeared before a judge following a serious incident outside a local shop where he forcibly engaged with a young girl. Witnesses reported that Seren kissed the girl in front of her mother, an act that prompted immediate concern and action from the community.
Seren’s arrest was initiated after individuals from a nearby church in Thanet observed his inappropriate conduct towards children and contacted the police. The authorities responded swiftly, apprehending Seren and conducting a thorough search of his residence. During the investigation, police discovered over 460 images depicting child abuse on his electronic devices. Seren claimed that these images had been downloaded by a deceased paedophile who had persuaded him to do so, adding a layer of complexity to the case.
At the court hearing, Seren made a bizarre request to be referred to as a woman, holding a doll in his arms throughout the proceedings. The doll was taken away from him during the session, after which he was observed sucking his thumb, indicating a childlike demeanor. Judge Williams addressed Seren’s behavior directly, stating, “That is totally inappropriate and I make it plain she will not be doing that for the rest of the hearing.”
Further background information revealed that in April of the previous year, members of a church in Thanet had contacted law enforcement out of concern for Seren’s interactions with children. The situation escalated when the mother of the young girl involved in the incident noticed Seren attempting to attract her child's attention. Subsequently, the mother observed Seren kissing her child on the lips—a gesture she described as “a prolonged peck”—which deeply shocked her and prompted her to remove her child from the scene immediately.
Police investigations uncovered additional troubling details. A meeting with Seren at his home revealed “some items of concern,” raising suspicions about his intentions and behavior. In July of the same year, Seren was formally arrested. During the search of his computer, officers found the extensive collection of child abuse images. Seren explained that these images had been downloaded by a man known to police as a paedophile, suggesting a possible influence or coercion.
Throughout the court proceedings, it was revealed that Seren perceives himself as a five-year-old girl and is considered “highly vulnerable” by mental health professionals. Psychiatrists examined Seren and concluded that, although he exhibits personality disorders, he does not suffer from any mental illness that would impair his understanding of his actions. Despite this, Seren was sentenced to a total of 15 months in prison. Judge Williams emphasized the importance of protecting the public, especially children, stating, “I know it will be difficult for you to serve a custodial sentence but I have a duty to protect the public and especially young children.”
Seren’s arrest was initiated after individuals from a nearby church in Thanet observed his inappropriate conduct towards children and contacted the police. The authorities responded swiftly, apprehending Seren and conducting a thorough search of his residence. During the investigation, police discovered over 460 images depicting child abuse on his electronic devices. Seren claimed that these images had been downloaded by a deceased paedophile who had persuaded him to do so, adding a layer of complexity to the case.
At the court hearing, Seren made a bizarre request to be referred to as a woman, holding a doll in his arms throughout the proceedings. The doll was taken away from him during the session, after which he was observed sucking his thumb, indicating a childlike demeanor. Judge Williams addressed Seren’s behavior directly, stating, “That is totally inappropriate and I make it plain she will not be doing that for the rest of the hearing.”
Further background information revealed that in April of the previous year, members of a church in Thanet had contacted law enforcement out of concern for Seren’s interactions with children. The situation escalated when the mother of the young girl involved in the incident noticed Seren attempting to attract her child's attention. Subsequently, the mother observed Seren kissing her child on the lips—a gesture she described as “a prolonged peck”—which deeply shocked her and prompted her to remove her child from the scene immediately.
Police investigations uncovered additional troubling details. A meeting with Seren at his home revealed “some items of concern,” raising suspicions about his intentions and behavior. In July of the same year, Seren was formally arrested. During the search of his computer, officers found the extensive collection of child abuse images. Seren explained that these images had been downloaded by a man known to police as a paedophile, suggesting a possible influence or coercion.
Throughout the court proceedings, it was revealed that Seren perceives himself as a five-year-old girl and is considered “highly vulnerable” by mental health professionals. Psychiatrists examined Seren and concluded that, although he exhibits personality disorders, he does not suffer from any mental illness that would impair his understanding of his actions. Despite this, Seren was sentenced to a total of 15 months in prison. Judge Williams emphasized the importance of protecting the public, especially children, stating, “I know it will be difficult for you to serve a custodial sentence but I have a duty to protect the public and especially young children.”