Bharat Gohil

Bharat Gohil

59, Male Custodial 2024-05-01

Luton, Bedfordshire

Offender ID: 2fe35084-e016-4f2c-8cca-7105fc153372

Offence Summary

Bharat Gohil was found guilty of 14 historical child sex offences, including four counts of rape of a child under 13 and multiple sexual assaults by touching, committed against a victim aged seven to 12 in the Dacorum area between 2010 and 2017.

Full Description

A man from Luton has been convicted of serious historical child sex crimes following a trial at St Albans Crown Court. Bharat Gohil, aged 59, was arrested in 2021 by Hertfordshire Police over allegations of sexual abuse involving a young victim in the Dacorum area of Hertfordshire. The offences, which spanned from 2010 to 2017, involved a child aged between seven and 12 at the time.

Gohil faced 14 charges in total, including four counts of rape of a child under 13 and several counts of sexual assault by touching. The trial concluded on Thursday, 14 December 2023, when the jury found him guilty on all counts. He was immediately remanded into custody pending his sentencing hearing scheduled for May 2024.

Detective Sergeant Adam Haines of Hertfordshire Police commended the victim's bravery in coming forward, stating: "This investigation and the result achieved from court shows that no matter how long ago the offence took place, or what your circumstances are, these types of allegations will be investigated thoroughly and diligently." The case highlights the ongoing commitment of Hertfordshire Police to pursuing historical sexual abuse claims, ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable regardless of the time elapsed since the incidents.

The offences were reported to Hertfordshire Police, who conducted a thorough investigation leading to Gohil's charging in May 2022. St Albans Crown Court served as the venue for the proceedings, underscoring the gravity of the crimes committed in the Dacorum borough.

Location

City: Luton

County: Bedfordshire

Address: Rodeheath

Case Details

Police Force: Hertfordshire Police

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: India

Confidence: 95%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Hertfordshire Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: watfordobserver.co.uk

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