Nichole Pratt

Nichole Pratt, a 25-year-old woman from Leominster, Herefordshire, has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in custody for committing serious child sex offences. The case, prosecuted by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) West Midlands, came to light after police received an anonymous tip regarding her abuse of two vulnerable young children. Pratt's actions, which occurred between 23 October 2023 and 1 August 2024, involved systematic sexual exploitation that betrayed the trust the children had placed in her.

The offences were uncovered when authorities arrested Pratt and seized her phone and a USB stick. Forensic examination revealed category A videos on the USB stick showing Pratt sexually abusing one child, while her phone contained videos of her abusing another child. Despite initially denying involvement during her police interview under caution, the overwhelming evidence led Pratt to change her plea to guilty at her plea and trial preparation hearing on 16 September 2024.

At Hereford Crown Court on 4 March 2025, Judge [name not specified in source] imposed the custodial sentence, along with a sexual harm prevention order to restrict Pratt's future behaviour and protect the public. The court heard details of how Pratt had created recordings of the abuse for her own gratification, demonstrating a flagrant disregard for the children's welfare.

• Charges: One count of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity; two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13.
• Evidence: Videos recovered from seized devices confirming the abuse of two children.
• Plea: Initially not guilty, changed to guilty on 16 September 2024.

Angela Trafford, Senior Crown Prosecutor at CPS West Midlands, commented on the case: "This was a truly harrowing and disturbing case. Nichole Pratt systematically abused two vulnerable young children in what can only be described as the most serious form of sexual abuse. The children concerned put their trust in Pratt. By her actions she has shown a flagrant disregard for that trust for her own gratification." Trafford further emphasised the severity with which such cases are treated, stating: "The sentence handed down will hopefully act as a deterrent and send a message to the public that such cases are taken extremely seriously by the police, Crown Prosecution Service and ultimately the court."

The prosecution was handled by CPS West Midlands, in collaboration with local police forces in the region. Pratt, born on 4 March 2000, resided at Foster Crescent, Leominster, at the time of her arrest. This case underscores the CPS's commitment to securing justice for victims of sexual violence, particularly against children, as outlined in their guidance on rape and serious sexual offences.