In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Fabrizio Broussett, 23, of Chartham Road, Croydon, Greater London, was jailed for 15 years for the systematic sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in France. On Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the defendant appeared at Croydon Crown Court for sentencing. The court reported that Broussett was intercepted by police at Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, as he attempted to board a flight to Lyon to meet the victim.
The investigation established that Broussett came to the attention of Sussex Police in April 2025 during a separate investigation by Counter Terror officers. While no terror offences were found, a forensic examination of his mobile phone uncovered 18,000 videos—some depicting violent sexual abuse—and 33,000 messages. Sussex Police reported that Broussett possessed images of the girl’s passport confirming her age and had sent numerous degrading messages, including texts explicitly stating his intent to commit rape.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Broussett had already visited the victim for two separate weeks in February and April 2025, staying at BnBs in the Saint-Etienne area of France. Croydon Crown Court heard how Sussex Police collaborated with Interpol to conduct urgent welfare checks to ensure the victim was safe. The prosecution reported that Broussett was planning a third visit when he was detained at the airport on 18 May 2025.
The judge noted the extreme gravity of the abuse and the predatory nature of the defendant’s communications. For his actions in Croydon, Gatwick, and France, Broussett pleaded guilty to two counts of penetrative sexual activity with a child, four counts of making indecent images, three counts of arranging a child sex offence, and one count of sexual communication. The judge noted that the 15-year prison sentence, with an additional three years on extended licence, was necessary to protect the public and reflect the violent nature of the offences.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England and France, Fabrizio Broussett was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 15 years in prison plus a 3-year extended licence.
- SHPO: A 20-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
- Sex Offenders Register: Indefinite notification requirements are active.
- Professional Barring: Barred for life from working with children and vulnerable people.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Croydon Crown Court following guilty pleas.
- Origin: Chartham Road, Croydon, Greater London.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Broussett is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) at the highest level of oversight by Sussex Police, the Metropolitan Police, and the prison estate. Due to the international and violent nature of his sexual offending, his management is subject to the most intensive monitoring available to the National Probation Service.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Broussett must comply with notification requirements regarding his identity and residence for the remainder of his life. Authorities state that his history of travel for the purposes of child abuse necessitates permanent and stringent monitoring of his movements and electronic devices. Any further sexual misconduct or breach of his SHPO in Croydon, Gatwick, or elsewhere will result in immediate arrest and a return to the court system for a significantly lengthier term of incarceration.
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