Karen Murerwa

On 10 March 2026, Karen Murerwa lured a teenage girl to her home in Nottingham, where she subsequently locked the victim inside. During the incident, Murerwa confiscated the victim's phone and provided her with alcohol to maintain control. The victim was then subjected to a sustained sexual assault before being released.

Following an investigation by Nottinghamshire Police, Karen Murerwa pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault by penetration and one count of false imprisonment. On 10 September 2026, at Nottingham Crown Court, Judge James Sampson sentenced her to six years and four months in prison.

In addition to the custodial sentence, Murerwa was made the subject of a lifetime sexual harm prevention order and must remain on the Sex Offenders' Register indefinitely.