NATHAN BARNES, TELFORD SEX OFFENDER, SENTENCED TO 11 YEARS FOR RAPE AND CHILD ABUSE IMAGES

In a recent development that has shocked the community of Telford, police authorities have publicly released an image of Nathan Barnes, a resident of Dalford Court in Hollinswood, who has been convicted and sentenced for a series of heinous sexual offenses. Barnes, aged 26, was handed a substantial prison term of 11 years at Shrewsbury Crown Court last Thursday, February 27, following a comprehensive trial that lasted five days in January 2025.

During the court proceedings, Barnes was found guilty of two counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault. The sexual assault involved him secretly recording himself performing a sex act without the consent of the victim. These crimes took place in Telford between the years 2018 and 2020, highlighting a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior over a span of several years.

In addition to the convictions for rape and sexual assault, Barnes also pleaded guilty to multiple other serious charges. These included the unauthorized disclosure of a woman’s private sexual photographs, possession of a prohibited image of a child, and three counts of creating indecent images of children. Furthermore, he was convicted of distributing indecent images of children on two separate occasions. These charges underscore the extent of his involvement in child exploitation and abuse.

Authorities and community members alike have expressed their concern over the severity of Barnes’s crimes, which have left a lasting impact on the victims and the wider community. The police have emphasized their commitment to protecting the public from individuals like Barnes and have taken steps to ensure that justice is served. The release of his image aims to raise awareness and prevent further harm, as well as to remind the public of the ongoing efforts to combat sexual offenses and child exploitation in Telford and beyond.