ELTHAM MAN KERIEN RUDLAND SENTENCED FOR GROOMING AND SEXUAL OFFENSES INVOLVING BRIGHTON TEENAGER
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Eltham Child Sexual Abuser
In a case that has sent shockwaves through the local community, Kerien Rudland, a 24-year-old resident of Eltham, has been handed a substantial prison sentence of 11 years and three months for a series of disturbing crimes involving a 13-year-old girl from Brighton. The sentencing took place at Chichester Crown Court on Friday, June 25, following a guilty plea Rudland entered at Brighton Crown Court back in November 2019.
Rudland's criminal activities began with online grooming, where he used social media platforms to establish contact with the young girl. Over time, he manipulated her through persistent messaging, ultimately persuading her to meet him in Brighton. The court heard that Rudland arranged to meet the girl in Brighton, where he engaged in sexual activity with her on the beach, an act that has deeply shocked the community and raised concerns about online safety for minors.
Following their encounter in Brighton, Rudland and the girl traveled back to London on a train, during which he continued to engage in sexual activity. The case revealed a pattern of predatory behavior, with Rudland exploiting the girl’s vulnerability and trust. His actions did not stop there; he was also convicted of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, meeting a child following sexual grooming, and engaging in penetrative sexual acts with a minor.
In addition to these charges, Rudland faced a separate trial where he was found guilty of attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, attempting to communicate sexually with a girl under 16, and trying to persuade a child to watch a sexual act. These offenses were linked to his online activities from his family home in Hull, where he sent messages to a person pretending to be a 13-year-old girl, using language strikingly similar to that used in communications with the Brighton girl.
Humberside Police arrested Rudland in August 2018 on suspicion related to these online activities. The investigation uncovered that Rudland had been actively attempting to engage minors in sexual conversations and activities through digital means. His online communications were characterized by predatory language, aimed at luring young girls into sexual acts.
As part of his sentence, Rudland will be registered as a sex offender for life, a measure that underscores the severity of his crimes. Furthermore, he was issued a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), which imposes strict restrictions on his access to children and computers. These restrictions will remain in place until further notice from the court, reflecting ongoing concerns about his potential risk to the community.
Rudland’s case highlights the dangers of online grooming and the importance of vigilance in protecting minors from predators. His actions have not only led to a lengthy prison sentence but also serve as a stark reminder of the need for continued efforts to combat online child exploitation and ensure the safety of vulnerable young people.
Rudland's criminal activities began with online grooming, where he used social media platforms to establish contact with the young girl. Over time, he manipulated her through persistent messaging, ultimately persuading her to meet him in Brighton. The court heard that Rudland arranged to meet the girl in Brighton, where he engaged in sexual activity with her on the beach, an act that has deeply shocked the community and raised concerns about online safety for minors.
Following their encounter in Brighton, Rudland and the girl traveled back to London on a train, during which he continued to engage in sexual activity. The case revealed a pattern of predatory behavior, with Rudland exploiting the girl’s vulnerability and trust. His actions did not stop there; he was also convicted of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, meeting a child following sexual grooming, and engaging in penetrative sexual acts with a minor.
In addition to these charges, Rudland faced a separate trial where he was found guilty of attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, attempting to communicate sexually with a girl under 16, and trying to persuade a child to watch a sexual act. These offenses were linked to his online activities from his family home in Hull, where he sent messages to a person pretending to be a 13-year-old girl, using language strikingly similar to that used in communications with the Brighton girl.
Humberside Police arrested Rudland in August 2018 on suspicion related to these online activities. The investigation uncovered that Rudland had been actively attempting to engage minors in sexual conversations and activities through digital means. His online communications were characterized by predatory language, aimed at luring young girls into sexual acts.
As part of his sentence, Rudland will be registered as a sex offender for life, a measure that underscores the severity of his crimes. Furthermore, he was issued a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), which imposes strict restrictions on his access to children and computers. These restrictions will remain in place until further notice from the court, reflecting ongoing concerns about his potential risk to the community.
Rudland’s case highlights the dangers of online grooming and the importance of vigilance in protecting minors from predators. His actions have not only led to a lengthy prison sentence but also serve as a stark reminder of the need for continued efforts to combat online child exploitation and ensure the safety of vulnerable young people.