Milton Keynes man found guilty of child sex crimes

Simba Masvaure, from Kingsfold, Bradville, was found guilty of 11 sexual offences which included sexual assault by penetration, attempted rape and sexual activity with a child over a 12-year period in Northampton, Northamptonshire.

At the end of the 10-day trial at Northampton Crown Court, the jury delivered their verdict on Friday, June 11, with Masvaure being remanded in custody.

He will be sentenced on Friday, August 13.

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The officer who led the investigation, Detective Constable Kirsty Brooks from the Force’s Child Protection Team, said: “First and foremost, I’d like to pay tribute to the incredible strength and bravery of the victims.

“Their stoicism throughout a long investigation and a difficult 10-day trial has been astounding.

“I am so pleased the jury delivered the right verdict.

“Masvaure is an evil and manipulative man who put his victims through the anguish of a long trial and continued to lie right up to its conclusion.

“He groomed, manipulated and abused over a long period of time and to stand up and speak out against him takes enormous courage.

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“It also sends out a message to other victims: we will listen to you; we will believe you; we will do all we can to bring offenders to justice.

“Masvaure is where he should be - behind bars, where he cannot hurt anybody else.”

They continued: “If you have been a victim of sexual assault, whether recent or non-recent, please come forward and call us on 101 or use our online reporting tool at www.northants.pnn.police.uk.”