Bradley Dilsworth

Bradley Dilsworth, a 69-year-old former foster carer from Walthamstow, UK, has been convicted and sentenced for numerous child sex offenses. He received a 31-year prison sentence at Isleworth Crown Court on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Key Facts and Legal Proceedings:

• Charges and Convictions: Dilsworth was convicted of 22 child sex offenses, including rape and sexual assault by penetration, against five victims. The offenses included two counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13, two counts of indecency with a girl, two counts of rape of a girl under 13, nine counts of rape of a girl aged 13 to 15, one count of arranging or facilitating a child sex offense, one count of attempting to arrange or facilitate a child sex offense, one count of sexual assault by penetration of a girl aged 13 to 15, and two counts related to taking indecent photographs of children (Category A and C).
• Victims: The victims were girls aged between seven and 16 at the time of the abuse, which occurred between 2002 and 2010. One victim was raped when she was between five and eight years old.
• Method of Offending: Dilsworth exploited his position as a trusted adult in the community, inviting children to his home after school where he allowed them to smoke cannabis and drink alcohol to lower their inhibitions. He systematically groomed, abused, and raped the children.
• Investigation and Arrest: The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation after a victim came forward in November 2023. Dilsworth was arrested in November 2024 and charged with a "long list of non-recent sexual offences" in April 2025. His home was found to contain over 100 digital devices, including internal CCTV and hard drives with indecent images, which provided crucial evidence.
• Court Appearances and Decisions: Dilsworth was found guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court in May 2026 following a trial. He contested all charges and showed no evidence of remorse. The sentencing took place at Isleworth Crown Court on June 26, 2026. Judge Edward Franklin noted the devastating effect of Dilsworth's actions on the victims.
• Related Allegations: During the trial, it was also heard that Dilsworth was accused of arranging for his son, Bradley Quinton, to rape one of the children, and another man, Nathan 'Hamish' McCarthy, was also allegedly offered sex with the same victim. Dilsworth had pleaded not guilty to all 27 charges against him, which included 17 of rape, five of sexual assault by penetration, and two of taking indecent photographs of children.
• Police Appeal: The Metropolitan Police are appealing for other potential victims to come forward, particularly those who may recognize Dilsworth from his time as a foster carer, lorry driver, or builder in Walthamstow.