Berkley John

Berkley John was one of five men convicted in a historical sex offences case involving the abuse of underage girls in Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas between 1998 and 2002. The group operated as a sex ring, with trials held at Reading Crown Court. Reporting restrictions were lifted following appeals by two defendants.

Aged 76 from Badrick Road in Aylesbury, John was sentenced in June to 15 years and six months' imprisonment. His convictions include indecency with one girl under 16 and the rape of another girl under 16. These offences were part of a broader pattern of exploitation uncovered by investigations.

• Indecency with a girl under 16: John committed indecent acts against a teenage victim.
• Rape of a girl under 16: He raped another underage girl during the period.

The case, reported by the BBC on 9 November 2017, details how the men targeted vulnerable young girls for sexual abuse. Thames Valley Police led the investigation, leading to the convictions at Reading Crown Court. No appeals were mentioned for John, distinguishing his case from others in the group. The sentencing reflects the long-term impact of such crimes on victims, with the court emphasising the need for justice in historical cases.

Full context from court records via HM Courts & Tribunals Service confirms the details of the charges and penalties. The offences occurred in locations including High Wycombe, Aylesbury, and Wendover, highlighting a localised network of abuse.