In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Gurpreet Randhawa, then 21, of Wellington Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, was jailed for a series of “vile” sex attacks on teenage girls. On Thursday, 12 February 2026, Randhawa appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court, where he was handed an 18-year custodial sentence. The court heard how the defendant, who used the alias “Ziggy,” raped one girl multiple times and threatened a 12-year-old into sharing indecent images.
The investigation established that between July 2024 and September 2025, Randhawa targeted two 15-year-old girls and a 12-year-old child. He raped one 15-year-old on three separate occasions, including an attack in the back of a car in a Wolverhampton car park, where he grabbed her by the throat to overcome her resistance. West Midlands Police also discovered that Randhawa used social media to groom a 12-year-old girl, plying her with sexualised conversations and threats of harm to force her into sharing indecent images of herself and her friends.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Randhawa’s behaviour was predatory and involved a significant degree of coercion. Wolverhampton Crown Court heard that he filmed himself having sex with a 15-year-old girl without her knowledge and shared the live footage with the 12-year-old he was grooming. During these attacks, he was also reported to have smoked drugs with the victims. The judge noted that the courage of the survivors in recalling these “horrific” events was the primary reason the prosecution could present such a strong case against the defendant.
The judge noted that Randhawa’s use of aliases and his aggressive threats toward a 12-year-old showed a “dangerous” disregard for the law and the safety of children in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. For his actions, he pleaded guilty to four counts of rape, two counts of taking indecent images, two counts of sharing indecent images, and engaging in sexual communication. The judge noted that the 18-year sentence was necessary to reflect the severe physical and psychological trauma inflicted on the young victims.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Gurpreet Randhawa was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 18 years in prison.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- SHPO: An indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court following guilty pleas to nine counts.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Randhawa is managed under the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by West Midlands Police and the prison estate. Due to the “vile” nature of the rapes in Wolverhampton and his use of threats against children, his management is subject to the highest level of oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Randhawa must comply with notification requirements regarding any future residence in Wellington Road, Wolverhampton, for the rest of his life. Authorities state that his indefinite SHPO is a vital tool for monitoring his future digital activity and preventing any further contact with children. Any breach of his registration conditions, his SHPO, or his licence terms upon eventual release will result in immediate arrest and a return to Wolverhampton Crown Court.
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