Paedophile jailed after being convicted of 11 offences

A paedophile who preyed on teenage boys has been jailed for a string of child sex offences.

Twenty-five-year-old Patrick Campbell sexually abused four boys between 2022 and 2024.

On 28 February, following a trial at Leicester Crown Court, Campbell was found guilty of eight counts of sexual activity with a child, one count of sexual assault of a child and one count of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

Today (Friday 11 April), at Loughborough Magistrates’ Court sitting as Leicester Crown Court, he was jailed for a total of 12 years.

Three of Campbell's four victims – one of who is now an adult – told police that he grabbed them inappropriately when they were alone together. The fourth victim said the pair had met on a dating app and that when they were together, Campbell had given him cocaine.

A search of Campbell’s home address as part of the investigation resulted in a large quantity of children’s boxer shorts and soiled nappies being found.

Campbell, of West Street, Enderby, was also placed on the sex offender register for life and is subject to a lifetime Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).

Patrick Campbell

Detective Sergeant Jim Chaplin, the officer in the case, said: “It’s evident from this case that Campbell has a sexual interest in teenage boys and that he’s prepared to exploit people for his own sexual gratification.

“Thanks to his victims coming forward and providing details of what happened – which took a lot of bravery too – he is now facing the consequences of what he did.

“While I hope today’s outcome provides some reassurance that he’s now serving time in prison for his crimes, I also hope it may encourage other victims to come forward.

“It’s never too late to make a report of sexual abuse and there are several specialist agencies who are able to offer support.”

• Further information on these services and details on who to contact if you have been a victim of a sexual offence can be found by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences
• If you have been a victim of sexual assault, you can also contact Juniper Lodge – a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) – by phoning 0116 273 3330 or visiting https://juniperlodge.org.uk/
• You can also find your nearest SARC by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre