A dangerous paedophile who sexually abused two young children sobbed and wiped his tears as he was jailed. Jarreau Warsop was found guilty on 12 counts of child sex offences, including rape of a child under 13, sexual activity with a child, and multiple sexual assaults, after a trial in which he forced his victims to come to court and give evidence.
The pathetic 40-year-old of Coppies Grove, New Southgate, sobbed and wiped his tears as he was jailed for 18 years at the Old Bailey. The predator, who is a self-employed music publisher, will also serve another four years on extended license after a probation officer concluded he is 'dangerous' and is likely to pose a risk to the public on release from prison.
The jury heard sickening details of his abuse, which included forcing himself upon the young victims and making demands for sexualised content. The prosecution described the abuse as a 'campaign', a view accepted by Judge Charles Bourne KC as he considered whether to jail him for life.
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Jurors were shown 150 pages of WhatsApp messages, which, the prosecution said, showed 'extensive grooming'. The prosecution also argued the abuse had 'gained in severity' over time, and there had been an element of 'additional degradation' and 'humiliation' during one an incident of rape.
The court also heard of the 'severe' and continuing psychological impact of the abuse, including one victim's potential risk of suicide. The same victim was said to be unable to enjoy normal activities, has suffered a loss of sexual desire, and still experiences uncomfortable physical sensations linked to the abuse.
Warsop's disgusting crimes came to the attention of police when one victim disclosed it to a friend. But it took four more years for the abuser to come to court and be convicted.
Judge Bourne decided the offences were not worthy of a life sentence, but did agree with the probation officer's view on dangerousness. "I have come to the conclusion I must impose an extended sentence to protect the public in the future," he said.
Warsop pointed at the public gallery and mouthed something as he was taken away. He will serve at least 12 years before the Parole Board can consider him eligible for release.
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