A former volunteer Metropolitan Police officer, now identifying as a woman named Gwyn Samuels, was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a child. Gwyn Samuels, previously known as James Bubb, groomed one of the victims online and sexually abused her when she was 12 years old.
Following a trial last summer, Samuels was convicted of raping and sexually assaulting the young girl. Additionally, the 28-year-old was found guilty of raping a woman whom the defendant met online while posing as a 16-year-old girl.
At the recent sentencing at Aylesbury Crown Court, Gwyn Samuels, a former special constable, received a 32-year sentence, including 24 years in prison and an additional 8 years on extended licence. Judge Jonathan Cooper, while sentencing Samuels, highlighted the betrayal of trust and the deliberate grooming tactics employed by the defendant.
During the trial, it was revealed that the officer sexually assaulted the girl in public just before her 13th birthday. Samuels met the first victim on an online chat platform in 2018 and later met in person at a Christian festival. The victim reported feeling controlled and hidden by Samuels during their interactions, mentioning the defendant’s association with the Metropolitan Police as a point of influence.
Regarding the charges, Samuels was convicted of several offenses including rape of a child under 13, sexual activity with a child, and assault by penetration. The defendant was acquitted of some charges but found guilty of raping the second victim. The incidents occurred between January 2018 and April 2024.
Judge Cooper emphasized that Samuels posed a significant risk to women, regardless of gender identity, due to criminal behavior. Samuels was also given a lifelong sexual harm prevention order to prevent contact with young women.
The victims were commended for their courage in coming forward and supporting the investigation. Detective Sergeant Kirsty Pendle praised their bravery and urged anyone with information about Gwyn Samuels to contact the authorities. The Crown Prosecution Service reiterated the commitment to prosecute those who exploit and harm others, emphasizing the importance of seeking justice in such cases.
