A notorious child sex offender from Margate has been slammed with a whopping 28-year prison sentence for abusing multiple victims over decades.
Duncan Bayles’ Sick Crimes Uncovered
Duncan Bayles, 65, once of Northdown Road, was finally brought to justice for horrific offences against five children dating back to the 1980s. The vile abuse included manipulation, grooming, bribery with gifts, and horrific sexual assaults. Bayles twisted his young victims into believing his crimes were “normal”.
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Kent Police launched a specialist investigation in June 2019 after a man stepped forward to reveal how Bayles preyed on him repeatedly as a boy. Further probing uncovered three more male victims, unleashing a damning 19 charges ranging from gross indecency to attempted rape.
More Victims Come Forward as Sick Truth Emerges
After Bayles’ initial trial at Canterbury Crown Court found him guilty on all counts in October 2024, a female victim bravely revealed she’d also suffered abuse at his hands. Bayles intimidated her by threatening her pets and convincing her she’d never be believed.
