KARL ROSE FROM LEICESTER SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES AFTER BRAVE VICTIM COMES FORWARD

A young girl from Leicester has demonstrated remarkable courage by coming forward to report sexual abuse, which ultimately led to the conviction and imprisonment of a man named Karl Rose. The distressing case came to light when the victim disclosed to police on January 3rd of this year that she had been subjected to sexual offences by Rose, a man whose whereabouts at the time were unknown to authorities.

During her interview with law enforcement officers, the young girl revealed that Karl Rose had also committed additional offences against her in the East Leicester area during October and November of 2024. Her detailed account was instrumental in building a case against Rose, who was initially untraceable. However, police managed to arrest him on January 8th. Despite denying any involvement initially, Rose’s actions betrayed his guilt when detectives uncovered messages he had sent to the victim’s family, expressing remorse for his conduct.

On Thursday, June 5th, Karl Rose, aged 27 and of no fixed abode, was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges. These included two counts of sexual assault on a girl under the age of 13, one count of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault. In addition to his prison sentence, Rose was subjected to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and an indefinite restraining order, both designed to prevent him from making any contact with the victim or her family.

Detective Constable Jemima Kirk, who is part of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit (CAIU), commented on the case, emphasizing the bravery of the young victim. She stated, “Despite being a child, the victim in this case showed a lot of bravery in telling us about the crimes Rose committed. The detailed account she was able to provide was key in ensuring he had no option but to admit what he’d done and plead guilty. I hope the outcome provides both her and her family a degree of closure and allows them to move on with their lives. I also hope it will encourage any other children who have been victims of sexual abuse to speak out and report matters to police.”

Authorities in Leicester have highlighted the availability of support services for victims of sexual offences. Victims are encouraged to seek help from various agencies that offer independent assistance. More information about these services, including how to contact them, can be found on the Leicestershire Police website at https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences. Additionally, victims can reach out to Juniper Lodge, a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), by calling 0116 273 3330 or visiting https://juniperlodge.org.uk/. The NHS also provides a tool to locate the nearest SARC through https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre, ensuring victims have access to the support they need to recover and seek justice.