CHRISTOPHER ROSE FROM NORTHOLT BANNED AFTER SEXUAL INCIDENT WITH YOUNG GIRL IN AYLESBURY

In April 2014, a disturbing incident involving Christopher Rose, a church pastor from Northolt, came to light, revealing a troubling breach of trust and a moment of inappropriate conduct towards a young girl. The case unfolded at Aylesbury Crown Court, where Rose was found guilty of a sexual act that left a lasting impact on the victim.

According to court reports, Rose, aged 45, who was serving as a pastor at the Living Waters World Outreach ministry, was accused of gently biting the ear of a 13-year-old girl in a manner that was deemed sexual. The incident took place in January 2013 when Rose was alone with the girl, and the act was described by the judge as a clear sexual gesture. The girl was so traumatised by the experience that she began to self-harm, highlighting the emotional damage caused by the incident.

Prior to this event, Rose had established a close relationship with the girl’s family, which made the incident even more troubling. He had befriended the family and was trusted by them, which the court noted as a significant factor in the case. Judge Francis Sheridan emphasized that Rose had exploited this trust, which was initially placed in him as a spiritual guide and community figure.

During the sentencing, Judge Sheridan made it clear that while Rose would not face imprisonment, he would be subjected to strict conditions to prevent further misconduct. Rose was ordered to complete 60 hours of unpaid community service and was placed under a night-time curfew from 6:30 pm to 5 am for one month. Additionally, he was required to pay costs amounting to £300 and to register as a sex offender on the Sex Offenders’ Register.

The court proceedings also revealed that Rose faced multiple other charges, including two counts of meeting a girl following grooming, four counts of engaging in sexual acts with a girl aged 13 to 15, and two additional sexual assault charges involving the victim and another young girl. However, he was only convicted of the charge related to nibbling the girl’s ear, with all other charges being dropped after a trial.

Rose’s defence team, represented by George Heimler, argued that Rose had no prior convictions and was assessed as being at low risk of re-offending. They also highlighted that the incident was isolated, lasting only a few seconds, and that Rose had been involved in pastoral work for many years. Heimler pointed out that Rose had become friendly with the girl’s mother and that the incident was a coincidence rather than a pattern of behaviour.

Judge Sheridan acknowledged the isolated nature of the act but stressed the importance of protecting other young girls from similar over-familiar treatment. He made it clear that Rose’s role as a pastor did not exempt him from accountability for his actions, and he ordered him to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his conduct in the community.