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James Groves

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James Groves

James Groves

Published
Sexual OffencesChild Sexual Offences
GloucestershireLittle Stoke51 years oldMale

Summary

James Groves, 51, of Little Stoke, was sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison at Bristol Crown Court following his conviction for 19 separate sexual offences. A jury found Groves guilty of these offences, which included nine counts of rape, on 5 June 2026.

The court heard that the offences involved the sustained abuse and manipulation of a vulnerable young girl over a number of years. Prosecutors stated that the crimes involved a calculated pattern of grooming designed to gain trust and exert control over the victim.

In addition to the custodial sentence, Groves was issued an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

Sentence20 years and six months in prison, with an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO)

Case Timeline

Convicted5 June 2026

Case Details

Court

Bristol Crown Court

Police Force

Avon and Somerset Police

Tags

groomingrapesexual abusechild sexual offences

Source Information

Publication

BBC News

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Verification

Source Verified
Conviction Confirmed

Added: 24 September 2026

Approved: 24 September 2026

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