Man, 20, charged with new child sexual offences

A 20-year-old man already under investigation for group child sexual exploitation has been charged with six further offences.

Iranian national Sina Omari, of Fishponds, appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Monday to face the new charges which include three counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and two counts of making an indecent image of a child.

These are in addition to 11 other similar offences, which he was charged with in November in relation to offences between 2022 and 2025.

Six other people were also charged at the same time with a range of sexual offences, including those involving children, and the supply of drugs.

Det Supt Tom Herbert, the senior investigating officer in the case, described the new charges as the "latest milestone in a complex investigation".

"Protecting children from harm is a key priority for Avon and Somerset Police and we're working through all the evidence to identify anyone who may have committed offences," he added.

"Ensuring victims are safeguarded and that the most appropriate support is available is another of our main aims and we remain in close partnership with our partner agencies to achieve that."

A dedicated appeal page has been set up online for anyone who has information to share with the police investigation team.

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