Boy, 13, guilty of attempted rape and string of sexual assaults against four women while ‘wearing school uniform’
A BOY is facing jail after he was found guilty of attempted rape and a string of sexual assaults against four women while "wearing school uniform".
The 13-year-old boy - who cannot be named for legal reasons - was charged with nine counts of sexual assault, two counts of attempted rape and a charge of assault.
A trial at Kidderminster Youth Court yesterday heard how the women were attacked by a boy "in school uniform" between 4pm and 5.30pm in Shropshire.
He told arresting cops it was a case of mistaken identity.
Judge Ian Strongman said: "One of the reasons these attacks, for want of a better word, were not successful, is that the defendant is only 13.
"I have no doubt in a few months or so he will be stronger and taller and may pose a real danger to women."
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He added that the women had "fought bravely and persistently" for the boy to face justice.
Detective Sergeant Chris Henry said: "I would like to thank the victims for their bravery in giving evidence to the court which led to today’s verdict.
"Thankfully attacks such as these are rare but women everywhere can take reassurance from the fact that we will not hesitate to act when they do."
The boy, of Telford, did not give evidence and was found guilty.
He will be sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court on May 5.