JASON STOKES FROM WORCESTER JAILED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENSES IN WORCESTER AND ROMSLEY

In June 2021, Jason Stokes, a 49-year-old man from Romsley, Worcestershire, was sentenced to a lengthy prison term after being convicted of a serious sexual assault involving a young girl. The incident, which took place last year, involved Stokes attacking the girl while she was left in his care, seizing the opportunity when she was unattended. The court heard that Stokes, who has a disturbing history of abusing young girls dating back to 1992, assaulted the girl by tickling her for approximately five minutes. During the assault, the girl told him to stop, to which he responded with a question, 'why?'. She later confided in her relatives and a teaching assistant about what had happened, demonstrating her bravery in the face of her trauma.

Stokes initially denied any wrongdoing when police arrested him, claiming that the incident must have been accidental. However, after further investigation and legal proceedings, he pleaded guilty to the charge of sexual assault on a child. Recognized by the court as a 'serious risk' to young girls, he was handed an extended sentence of ten years at Birmingham Crown Court on June 2, which included a four-year jail term. The court emphasized the gravity of his actions and his ongoing threat to children.

It is important to note that Stokes has a long and troubling criminal record. His previous convictions include multiple charges related to the sexual abuse of underage girls, with the earliest dating back to 1992. His criminal history also encompasses convictions for gross indecency with a child and attempted rape, for which he was sentenced to eight years in 2003. These past offenses highlight a pattern of predatory behavior spanning decades.

Details surrounding how Stokes came into contact with his latest victim remain confidential to protect her legal right to anonymity. The full circumstances of the incident are not publicly disclosed, but the court's decision underscores the severity of his repeated offenses and the ongoing danger he poses to children in the Worcester area.

In a related case from September 2015, a different incident involved Stokes, then 44, who was convicted of indecently assaulting a young girl he was babysitting in Kidderminster over 20 years ago. He was sentenced to two years in prison for that offense. The victim, now 30, recounted her experience of being terrified and pretending to be asleep as Stokes pulled down the duvet and touched her inappropriately. Her mother reported the incident to police the following day, but Stokes’s mother initially claimed the allegation was fabricated, causing delays in the investigation. Despite these setbacks, the victim later came forward again after recognizing Stokes in Kidderminster.

Further back, in January 2003, Stokes was convicted of two counts of attempted rape, three of indecent assault, and three of indecency with a child. He was sentenced to eight years in prison by Worcester Crown Court. During the trial, the judge described his actions as 'abhorrent' and emphasized the potential long-term effects on the victim. Stokes, who was 31 at the time, refused to stand when sentenced and was escorted to the cells by security staff. His behavior and the nature of his convictions have led to lifelong registration on the sex offenders' register, and his future prospects for parenthood are severely impacted by his criminal record.

Throughout these proceedings, the courts have prioritized public safety, with the judge ordering a three-year license period upon Stokes’s release, during which he will be subject to supervision and control measures. The court’s rulings reflect a recognition of the ongoing risk posed by Stokes and the need for continued monitoring to prevent further harm to children in Worcestershire and beyond.