ROLY BROOKER RAMSGATE PAEDOPHILE SENTENCED FOR SECOND TIME AFTER COPYCAT SEX ATTACKS IN RAMSGATE
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Ramsgate Child Sexual Abuser
In April 2015, Roly Brooker, a convicted sex offender from Ramsgate, was once again brought before the courts following disturbing new allegations of child sexual abuse. The 56-year-old, who had previously served a decade in prison for similar offenses, received a seven-year prison sentence after being found guilty of orchestrating a copycat attack on a young girl in Ramsgate.
Brooker’s criminal history is extensive. In 2003, he was convicted on ten counts of indecent assault involving a victim under the age of 14, which resulted in a ten-year prison sentence. During that period, he refused to participate in any rehabilitative treatment aimed at addressing his sexual interests in children, a fact that the court noted with concern. After serving approximately seven years, Brooker was released back into the community, but his predatory tendencies did not cease.
Approximately twelve years after his initial incarceration, Brooker once again used his previous crimes as a blueprint for new offenses. The court heard how he manipulated a young girl by employing tactics similar to those he had used in the past. Brooker, residing on Clements Road in Ramsgate, engaged in grooming behavior by playing a perverted card game with the girl, which served as a pretext for sexual acts. His attempts to conceal his actions included falsely accusing the girl of lying about her claims, a tactic he employed to evade detection and accountability.
Prosecutor Christopher May detailed how Brooker’s methods mirrored his earlier crimes. He befriended a woman and exploited her trust to gain access to her child. During the grooming process, Brooker asked the young victim to play an Internet game of “Truth or Dare,” which he used as a means to introduce sexual content into their interactions. His sinister intentions became clear as he sought to coerce the girl into performing sexual acts and even posed her for explicit photographs. When the girl confided in her mother and authorities were alerted, Brooker attempted to deny his guilt, claiming that he was the victim of malicious lies.
Judge Simon James sentenced Brooker to four years in prison, with a stipulation that he serve two-thirds of the sentence—rather than the usual half—due to the severity of his actions. Additionally, the judge imposed a three-year extension on license, meaning Brooker would remain under supervision after his release. A lifelong Sex Offender’s Prevention Order was also issued against him, restricting his future interactions and activities involving children.
During the sentencing, the judge emphasized Brooker’s history of deception and manipulation. He pointed out that Brooker had kept his sordid past hidden while befriending the victim’s family, which allowed him to carry out his predatory behavior undetected for a period. The court was reminded of Brooker’s earlier conviction in 2003, where he was found guilty of 12 charges of indecent assault, five counts of downloading indecent images of children, and one count of perverting the course of justice. Despite serving time, Brooker refused to engage in treatment for his sexual interests during his incarceration.
Judge James highlighted the profound impact of Brooker’s latest offenses on his victim, who suffered significant mental anguish. Nevertheless, he praised her for her bravery in reporting the abuse to her mother and authorities. The court acknowledged that Brooker still posed a substantial risk to other children, underscoring the importance of ongoing supervision and restrictions.
Reflecting on Brooker’s criminal trajectory, the court noted that his obsession with child pornography and sexual exploitation of minors marked him as a dangerous individual. His pattern of grooming, manipulation, and abuse demonstrated a clear and ongoing threat to the safety of children in Ramsgate and beyond. The case served as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and robust legal measures to protect vulnerable young victims from repeat offenders like Brooker.
Brooker’s criminal history is extensive. In 2003, he was convicted on ten counts of indecent assault involving a victim under the age of 14, which resulted in a ten-year prison sentence. During that period, he refused to participate in any rehabilitative treatment aimed at addressing his sexual interests in children, a fact that the court noted with concern. After serving approximately seven years, Brooker was released back into the community, but his predatory tendencies did not cease.
Approximately twelve years after his initial incarceration, Brooker once again used his previous crimes as a blueprint for new offenses. The court heard how he manipulated a young girl by employing tactics similar to those he had used in the past. Brooker, residing on Clements Road in Ramsgate, engaged in grooming behavior by playing a perverted card game with the girl, which served as a pretext for sexual acts. His attempts to conceal his actions included falsely accusing the girl of lying about her claims, a tactic he employed to evade detection and accountability.
Prosecutor Christopher May detailed how Brooker’s methods mirrored his earlier crimes. He befriended a woman and exploited her trust to gain access to her child. During the grooming process, Brooker asked the young victim to play an Internet game of “Truth or Dare,” which he used as a means to introduce sexual content into their interactions. His sinister intentions became clear as he sought to coerce the girl into performing sexual acts and even posed her for explicit photographs. When the girl confided in her mother and authorities were alerted, Brooker attempted to deny his guilt, claiming that he was the victim of malicious lies.
Judge Simon James sentenced Brooker to four years in prison, with a stipulation that he serve two-thirds of the sentence—rather than the usual half—due to the severity of his actions. Additionally, the judge imposed a three-year extension on license, meaning Brooker would remain under supervision after his release. A lifelong Sex Offender’s Prevention Order was also issued against him, restricting his future interactions and activities involving children.
During the sentencing, the judge emphasized Brooker’s history of deception and manipulation. He pointed out that Brooker had kept his sordid past hidden while befriending the victim’s family, which allowed him to carry out his predatory behavior undetected for a period. The court was reminded of Brooker’s earlier conviction in 2003, where he was found guilty of 12 charges of indecent assault, five counts of downloading indecent images of children, and one count of perverting the course of justice. Despite serving time, Brooker refused to engage in treatment for his sexual interests during his incarceration.
Judge James highlighted the profound impact of Brooker’s latest offenses on his victim, who suffered significant mental anguish. Nevertheless, he praised her for her bravery in reporting the abuse to her mother and authorities. The court acknowledged that Brooker still posed a substantial risk to other children, underscoring the importance of ongoing supervision and restrictions.
Reflecting on Brooker’s criminal trajectory, the court noted that his obsession with child pornography and sexual exploitation of minors marked him as a dangerous individual. His pattern of grooming, manipulation, and abuse demonstrated a clear and ongoing threat to the safety of children in Ramsgate and beyond. The case served as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and robust legal measures to protect vulnerable young victims from repeat offenders like Brooker.