Anthony Doyle

Anthony Doyle, a 67-year-old resident of Stirchley in Birmingham, was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 25 November 2025 for a series of sexual offences against young girls. Doyle, whose wife Rose had won a £3 million house in Cornwall through an Omaze lottery draw in 2024, was exposed as a paedophile following a report from one of his victims.

The investigation began when a 15-year-old victim disclosed to school staff that Doyle had repeatedly sexually assaulted her. West Midlands Police seized Doyle's phone, which revealed secret recordings of the assaults on this victim and another girl who was 13 at the time. A third victim came forward, reporting that Doyle had groped her regularly from as young as nine years old, and later kissed her on the lips using his tongue and touched her breasts when she was older.

The court heard devastating victim impact statements. The first victim described resorting to self-harm and feeling suicidal due to the abuse. The second victim, informed by police of the secret filming, stated she felt 'embarrassed and objectified'. The third victim, whose abuse dated back over ten years, said it had a 'massive effect' on her mental health, confidence, and ability to trust men. Judge Peter Carr remarked: 'It's hardly surprising your behaviour had the effect on your victims that it's had. They may have to live with what you have done for a lot longer than this court is going to inflict on you with regards punishment.'

Doyle pleaded guilty to four charges of sexually assaulting a child under 13, two offences of sexual activity with a child, one count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, two offences of voyeurism, and one charge of making indecent images of children. A previous sentencing hearing was adjourned after Doyle expressed doubts about his confessions to a probation officer, but he ultimately confirmed his guilty pleas.

Defending barrister Harinderpal Dhami conveyed Doyle's apologies to the court, the victims, and their families for the anxiety caused by his offending and the delays in sentencing. Dhami noted that Doyle had 'destroyed' his 47-year marriage, with divorce proceedings underway, and that he had worked for many years as a plumber and gas engineer. No explanation was provided for the offending. Doyle showed no visible reaction as he was led away to begin his sentence, with around 20 people in the public gallery observing the proceedings.

The case was reported by Birmingham Live, highlighting the stark contrast between the family's 2024 lottery celebration—where Doyle was pictured raising a bottle of champagne—and the courtroom events a year later. The offences shattered the lives of the victims and ended Doyle's marriage, leaving a lasting impact on all involved.