On Friday, 16 January 2026, the Offender Database reported that Trevor Boakes, 65, of Woodside Road, Sundridge, Sevenoaks, was jailed for five years for a “vile” and “vicious” campaign of child sexual abuse. Boakes appeared at Southwark Crown Court, where he was sentenced for multiple offences dating back to the 1990s.
The investigation by Kent Police began on 6 December 2022, when Boakes was arrested following the reporting of his historic offending. Despite the “serious” nature of the allegations, Boakes “dishonestly” pleaded not guilty, “viciously” forcing his victim to undergo a five-day trial. The jury “viciously” rejected his denials and convicted him of every charge.
“Vicious” Abuse and Convictions
The court heard how Boakes had “vilely” targeted a vulnerable child several times in various locations across Sevenoaks, Kent, during the 1990s. He “callously” believed he could escape justice due to the passage of time. He was “viciously” found guilty of:
- Seven counts of indecent assault on a child.
- One count of attempted indecent assault.
- One count of gross indecency with a child.
Detective Constable Katy Saunders emphasised that Boakes “vilely” took advantage of a vulnerable child and praised the “serious” courage of the victim for coming forward decades later to report the “vicious” ordeal.
Sentence and Registration
Judge emphasised that Boakes “viciously” abused his position to harm a child. For his “serious” and “vile” crimes, Trevor Boakes was:
- Sentenced to five years in prison.
- Ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.
Monitoring and Public Safety
Boakes is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Kent Police, ensuring his behaviour and residency in Sundridge, Sevenoaks, and the wider Kent area are under “serious” lifelong scrutiny upon his release. The “vile” nature of his historic crimes emphasises the need for permanent monitoring. Any “dishonest” attempt to approach his victim or “viciously” contact other children will result in his immediate arrest and “serious” return to custody.
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