June 2009 ‘Dangerous’ paedophile is sent to prison A dangerous sexual predator who lured five young boys to his home to abuse them has been jailed indefinitely. Vladimir Prusa, who has convictions for similar offences in Germany and his homeland, the Czech Republic, befriended the victims, aged between 12 and 15. The 44-year-old paedophile plied them with vodka and beer and gave them cigarettes. He met them in parks and offered to teach them sports such as karate, and paid them to do chores. The boys and their parents had no idea the “friendly and charming” man had previously molested boys in Europe. In 1997, he was jailed for six years for abusing youngsters in the Czech Republic. On one occasion, while playing a game of darts, he assaulted a 12-year-old boy. Adrienne Lucking, prosecuting, said: “The boy made a break for freedom and butted the defendant, knocking him off him. “He grabbed his clothes and fled.” The distraught child told his mother, who alerted the police. When purporting to teach karate, the children were made to strip to their boxer shorts and do press ups, Leicester Crown Court heard on Friday. Prusa, formerly of Garfield Street, Belgrave, Leicester, was told he was being jailed indefinitely for public protection and his release could not be considered until he had served at least three years behind bars. He will only be freed on a life licence when he is no longer considered dangerous. Judge Michael Pert QC, imposed conditions on his release banning him from visiting parks, playgrounds or anywhere that attracts children and from giving children gifts without parental permission. He was also ordered not to be in the unsupervised company of anyone under 17. He said he was confident Prusa would be deported at the end of his sentence. Prusa admitted four counts of sexual activity with a child, one of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and one of sexual assault, relating to five children, between July and November last year. Judge Pert said: “You are a predatory paedophile who targeted and deliberately groomed boys for your sexual gratification. “You are a dangerous offender.” Carl Gaskell, defending, said: “He recognises he needs help and apologises to the court and, through me, to the victims of his offending. “He was abused as a child and he’s ended up committing offences. He’s genuinely remorseful and doesn’t want to repeat this behaviour ever.”