Volunteer Police Officer Charged with Grooming Minors

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A court has heard allegations against 27-year-old Gwyn Samuels, a Metropolitan Police volunteer officer from Chesham, who met minors online and allegedly perpetrated sex crimes against them. The defendant, who has since changed their name from James Bubb, was working as a steward at a Christian festival where they met one of the alleged victims. The court heard that Samuels told the 12-year-old victim that they were in a relationship, despite her wearing a "bracelet pass" for a child.

The alleged victims described their experiences as "trauma bonds" and reported that Samuels would tell them they "enjoyed being raped." The first alleged victim said that Samuels took her virginity at the age of 13 to 15, and that she was choked so she could not speak. The second alleged victim said that she and Samuels were "re-enacting a rape" and reported that Samuels continued to have sex with her despite her saying "no" or "stop."

Key Takeaways:

  • Gwyn Samuels, a 27-year-old Metropolitan Police volunteer officer, allegedly groomed and sexually assaulted multiple minors after meeting them online.
  • The first alleged victim met the defendant at a Christian festival, where Samuels told her they were in a relationship despite her age and wearing a "bracelet pass" for a child.
  • The alleged victims described their experiences as "trauma bonds" and reported that Samuels would tell them they "enjoyed being raped."
  • The first alleged victim reported that Samuels took her virginity at the age of 13 to 15, and that she was choked so she could not speak.
  • The second alleged victim reported that she and Samuels were "re-enacting a rape" and that Samuels continued to have sex with her despite her saying "no" or "stop."
  • The alleged crimes are said to have occurred between January 1, 2018, and April 2, 2024.
  • Samuels denies all charges and the trial continues.

Statistics:

  • All charges against Samuels are alleged to have taken place between January 1, 2018, and April 2, 2024.
  • Samuels was arrested on April 30, 2024.
  • The defendant's flat was described by officers as "extremely messy and dirty".

Sources:

  • A court case involving Gwyn Samuels and allegations of child grooming and sex crimes.
  • Amersham Law Courts, where the case was heard