Stephen Baughen

Stephen Baughen

43, Male Custodial - 6y 2025-01-01

Bexleyheath, Greater London

Offender ID: 789b72b7-2da9-4f59-a615-381d7b4d0211

Offence Summary

Stephen Baughen sent sexual messages, including images of his erect penis, to multiple underage girls aged 13 and 14 on Instagram, continuing even after his initial arrest while released under investigation.

Full Description

Stephen Baughen, 43, a father from Bexleyheath, was convicted of sexual offences against three young girls, demonstrating a persistent danger to underage females. The offences began in August 2020 when Baughen initiated contact with a 14-year-old girl via Instagram, sending her explicit sexual messages. Around the same period, he targeted another 14-year-old girl with similar inappropriate communications, including a photograph of an erect penis, presumed to be his own.

Despite being arrested on suspicion of these offences, Baughen was released under investigation. Undeterred, in August 2023, he contacted a 13-year-old girl and sent her sexual messages. The young victim responded by calling him a 'nonce', highlighting her awareness of his predatory behaviour. Baughen’s actions spanned several months and involved grooming attempts through social media.

A jury at the court unanimously found Baughen guilty of the sexual offences. In January 2025, the judge sentenced him to six years' imprisonment, describing him as a 'danger to young girls'. The Metropolitan Police provided custody images and details of the case, as reported by the Romford Recorder, emphasising the severity of online grooming risks.

Location

City: Bexleyheath

County: Greater London

Case Details

Police Force: Metropolitan Police

Sentence Length: 6 years (Custodial)

Expected Release: January 2029
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: January 2031
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: United Kingdom

Confidence: 100%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Metropolitan 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: romfordrecorder.co.uk

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