JOHN NOKES FROM MILE END SENTENCED FOR HORRIFIC CHILD RAPE IN STRATFORD AND DAGENHAM
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Mile end Rapist
In a disturbing case that has shocked the local community, John Nokes, a 59-year-old man from Mile End, was convicted of repeatedly abusing two young girls at a National Rail depot in Stratford. The heinous crimes took place over a period of approximately two years, during which Nokes exploited his position and access to secluded areas within the depot to carry out his sickening acts.
According to court reports, Nokes operated from a secret room within the Stratford depot, located off Gibbins Road, which he referred to as his 'paedophile's lair.' This hidden space was equipped with a doll's house and toys, seemingly used to lure and manipulate his young victims. The court heard that Nokes also committed his crimes in the back of his van, parked in Dagenham, where he assaulted the girls in more private settings.
The victims, aged nine and 12, endured a series of horrifying assaults, including rape and oral sex. Nokes not only assaulted them but also recorded the abuse, filming himself molesting the children. During these recordings, he provided a voice-over commentary, describing his actions, and stored the videos on his laptop. The youngest girl was coerced into taking the camera and filming her friend being raped, a chilling detail that underscored the calculated and exploitative nature of his crimes.
The court was shown the disturbing footage, which Judge Simon Freeland, QC, described as a 'shocking catalogue of an abuse of childhood.' The judge emphasized that Nokes's actions were planned and deliberate, highlighting the severity of the offences. The abuse was carried out in various locations, including the depot and Nokes's van, with some acts taking place in his workplace and others in his vehicle parked in Dagenham.
When Nokes was arrested, detectives uncovered a specially prepared playroom at the depot, designed explicitly for his abuse. The 12-year-old victim revealed that Nokes had also assaulted her and the nine-year-old on multiple occasions, often while parked in his van. The court was told that the majority of the sexual acts, including oral sex, occurred at the depot and in the van, with the youngest victim being made to film the acts.
Investigators seized Nokes's Toshiba laptop, which contained a series of still images and videos depicting the abuse. The evidence was deeply disturbing and played a crucial role in securing his conviction. During police interviews, Nokes expressed remorse, stating, 'I'm ashamed for me and sorry for the girls,' and acknowledged that what he had done was wrong.
In court, Nokes admitted to ten counts of rape, assault by penetration, and six counts of sexual assault involving children under 13. He also pleaded guilty to 14 counts of taking indecent photographs of a child. The judge sentenced him to an indefinite term, with a minimum of seven and a half years before parole eligibility. Additionally, Nokes was ordered to register as a sex offender for life and was subject to a restraining order prohibiting him from living, working, or being alone with anyone under 16, as well as being within 50 metres of schools, parks, playgrounds, and amusement arcades.
This case has left a lasting impact on the community, highlighting the importance of vigilance and safeguarding vulnerable children from predators like John Nokes.
According to court reports, Nokes operated from a secret room within the Stratford depot, located off Gibbins Road, which he referred to as his 'paedophile's lair.' This hidden space was equipped with a doll's house and toys, seemingly used to lure and manipulate his young victims. The court heard that Nokes also committed his crimes in the back of his van, parked in Dagenham, where he assaulted the girls in more private settings.
The victims, aged nine and 12, endured a series of horrifying assaults, including rape and oral sex. Nokes not only assaulted them but also recorded the abuse, filming himself molesting the children. During these recordings, he provided a voice-over commentary, describing his actions, and stored the videos on his laptop. The youngest girl was coerced into taking the camera and filming her friend being raped, a chilling detail that underscored the calculated and exploitative nature of his crimes.
The court was shown the disturbing footage, which Judge Simon Freeland, QC, described as a 'shocking catalogue of an abuse of childhood.' The judge emphasized that Nokes's actions were planned and deliberate, highlighting the severity of the offences. The abuse was carried out in various locations, including the depot and Nokes's van, with some acts taking place in his workplace and others in his vehicle parked in Dagenham.
When Nokes was arrested, detectives uncovered a specially prepared playroom at the depot, designed explicitly for his abuse. The 12-year-old victim revealed that Nokes had also assaulted her and the nine-year-old on multiple occasions, often while parked in his van. The court was told that the majority of the sexual acts, including oral sex, occurred at the depot and in the van, with the youngest victim being made to film the acts.
Investigators seized Nokes's Toshiba laptop, which contained a series of still images and videos depicting the abuse. The evidence was deeply disturbing and played a crucial role in securing his conviction. During police interviews, Nokes expressed remorse, stating, 'I'm ashamed for me and sorry for the girls,' and acknowledged that what he had done was wrong.
In court, Nokes admitted to ten counts of rape, assault by penetration, and six counts of sexual assault involving children under 13. He also pleaded guilty to 14 counts of taking indecent photographs of a child. The judge sentenced him to an indefinite term, with a minimum of seven and a half years before parole eligibility. Additionally, Nokes was ordered to register as a sex offender for life and was subject to a restraining order prohibiting him from living, working, or being alone with anyone under 16, as well as being within 50 metres of schools, parks, playgrounds, and amusement arcades.
This case has left a lasting impact on the community, highlighting the importance of vigilance and safeguarding vulnerable children from predators like John Nokes.