Kent Police Lock Up Child Sex Predators for 100 Years
Kent’s top copper mob have smashed a vile gang of child sex offenders, handing down a shocking combined total of 100 years behind bars. These twisted criminals preyed on children and young people for decades — but thanks to relentless police work, they’re now off the streets for good.
Brutal Abusers Banged Up for Decades
- Roy Humphreys, 82, from Gillingham, got slammed with 22 years for abusing boys in the 70s and early 2000s.
- Stephen Rilley, 63, of Margate, terrorised a victim for nearly 20 years and was locked up for 19 years plus three more on licence.
- Glenn Swanson, 63, formerly from Gravesend, added 18 years after a new victim came forward.
- George Payne-Woodham, 21, ex-Gillingham, bagged 16 years jail and four extra on licence for prolonged child sexual abuse.
- Lee Balchin, 55, from East Malling, got 15 years after drugging and raping a child.
Online Groomers Nabbed in Major Bust
- Lucifer Hunter, 24, from Folkestone, masqueraded as a teen boy online to groom four victims. He’s now serving five years plus hit with a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
- Kevin Scarnell, from Camden, spammed explicit messages at a teenager on dating apps and copped two years and eight months inside.
- Andrew Cullis, 43, of Swanley, caught with explicit images on a USB, got two years and four months behind bars.
Kent Police Salute Brave Victims and Vow to Keep Fighting
“Humphreys, Rilley, Swanson, Payne-Woodham, and Balchin committed horrendous crimes against vulnerable young people,” said Detective Superintendent Edward Ruffle. “Justice often comes from victims’ bravery in speaking out. We act fast to arrest and protect others.”
“We thank victims who support our work. Kent Police treats every child sex offence with the utmost seriousness. We urge victims to come forward with confidence—we will do everything to bring offenders to justice.”
This relentless crackdown unfolded between 12 September and 17 October 2025 across Gravesend, Gillingham, Swanley, Margate, and beyond. Kent Police remain committed to stamping out child abuse and keeping kids safe.
