Christopher Swift

Christopher Swift, aged 35 and of no fixed address, was convicted at Nottingham Crown Court after pleading guilty to four counts of raping a girl under 13, four counts of sexual assault, and one offence of engaging in sexual activity with a child. The case, investigated by Nottinghamshire Police, exposed a series of heinous child sex offences that occurred over a period, exploiting the vulnerability of the young victim.

Police were alerted to the abuse through disclosures made by the victim and supporting evidence, including digital records and medical examinations. Swift's actions were described in court as predatory and sustained, with the prosecution arguing that he showed no remorse until confronted with irrefutable proof. The guilty pleas were accepted, but the severity of the crimes necessitated a strong punitive response.

In sentencing, the judge imposed an extended 17-year term, comprising custody and extended licence periods to protect the public, particularly children. Swift was added to the sex offenders' register and made subject to a sexual harm prevention order that will severely limit his interactions with minors upon release. The court emphasised the lifelong damage inflicted on the victim. This conviction was featured in the Mansfield Chad's rogues' gallery on 13th November 2025, with Nottinghamshire Police commending the bravery of the victim in coming forward.