Police officers
The number of rape and sexual offences reported to Thames Valley Police has reached the highest figure in at least three years, with nearly 7,000 cases reported in the past year. The force has seen a 12% increase in reported offences since 2023/24, with 6,900 cases reported
Sexual abuse
A 24-year-old woman, who we'll refer to as Sophie, experienced a prolonged physical and sexual assault in Belfast in 2021. The assault, which included being bitten multiple times, went on for several hours and left her with physical and emotional scars. Sophie has since spoken out about her
Sexual abuse
When a person experiences sexual assault, their life is forever changed. According to the Department of Justice, approximately 70% of survivors experience moderate to severe distress following their incident, which can manifest in anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. Clinical therapist Lilena Walker emphasizes that recovery is a lifelong journey,
Teachers
A 56-year-old yoga instructor who allegedly raped his minor student multiple times on the pretext of getting her national recognition and career placement opportunities was arrested after the survivor became pregnant. The accused, who was taken into custody on September 15, is to be produced in court on Friday. The
Soccer players
Thomas Partey, a former Arsenal midfielder, pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, September 17, 2025. The alleged offences occurred between 2021 and 2022, involving three women. Partey, who currently plays for Villarreal, is set to face
Teachers
A 75-year-old man has been arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes against 30 young people at a Nova Scotia corrections facility between 1989 and 2015. Donald Douglas Williams, a former swim instructor, worked at the Nova Scotia Youth Centre in Waterville, where the alleged crimes took place. The victims,
Soccer players
Tottenham started their Champions League campaign with a winning effort, but it was largely due to the misfortune of Villarreal's goalkeeper, Luiz Junior, who scored an own goal in the first four minutes. The hosts, under new manager Thomas Frank, struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game,
Teachers
A 75-year-old former swim instructor, Donald Williams, has been arrested and faces 66 charges of sexual abuse after working at a provincially run youth detention centre in Nova Scotia for nearly three decades. Williams is accused of sexually assaulting more than 300 victims between the ages of 12 and 18,
Soccer players
In a confrontational match, Tottenham secured a 1-0 home victory over Villarreal in the Champions League, marking their return to the elite European competition. The match saw a mix of comical moments and intense drama, including Thomas Partey's introduction despite being charged with rape and sexual assault charges.
Teachers
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has reported numerous human rights violations in schools, particularly in the Amhara and Oromia regions. The commission's monitoring highlighted threats, intimidation, and sexual harassment of female students by teachers and their peers. Additionally, overcrowded classrooms, lack of school clinics, and health professional shortages
Teachers
A special education student alleged to have been assaulted by a peer with a documented history of sexual misconduct has won the right to pursue a gross negligence claim against two school employees. The Court of Appeals of Virginia reversed the Bedford County Circuit Court's decision to dismiss
Police departments
A high-profile figure in English cricket is currently under scrutiny after allegations of drink-spiking and sexual assault surfaced. According to reports, the incident occurred on May 22, 2025, in the Fulham area of south-west London. Two women claimed they were spiked during an incident at a pub, with one of
