Up to 1,000 men may face sex offence charges after coerced group sex case

A man has been jailed after a court found he coerced a woman into repeated group sexual encounters over decades, and police say they will investigate whether further offences were committed.

A man has been jailed after a court found he coerced a woman into repeated group sexual encounters over a period of years. The case was heard at Norwich Crown Court, where the judge said the impact on the woman would be severe and lifelong. Prosecutors described evidence that included a large archive of images and messages used to establish the scale of the exploitation. Police have said their next focus is to establish whether any further offences were committed and to identify those responsible. Key facts: - The court sentenced Rodney Johnston to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years following his conviction. - The offences were reported as occurring between 1994 and 2024 and involved coercion of a single woman into group sexual encounters. - Investigators recovered a large number of images and messages, and police told the court the number of other participants could be as many as a thousand (reported). - Norfolk Police stated they will continue enquiries to establish if further offences occurred and to identify potential suspects; no specific further court dates were reported. Summary: The judge and prosecutors said the victim experienced long-term harm as a result of the offending. Police have announced an ongoing investigation to determine whether others were involved. Undetermined at this time are who else may be charged and when any further prosecutions might take place.