Predator Peter Fisher Jailed for Seven Years Over Child Sexual Offences
A dangerous predator who targeted young girls has been locked up for over seven years. Peter Michael Fisher, 20, from Dagenham, was sentenced to seven and a half years at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Wednesday, 2 May.
Horrific Crimes Against Young Girls
Fisher admitted to multiple offences against eight girls aged between 13 and 16. His charges included six counts of sexual communication with a child, two counts of causing or inciting sexual activity, malicious communication, causing a child to watch a sexual act, and possessing indecent images of children.
The crimes took place between October 2016 and September 2017 from Fisher’s home and during a family holiday in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
How Fisher Was Caught
The Met’s Child Sexual Exploitation Team arrested Fisher on 15 August 2017 after complaints from two girls. He was released on conditional bail but detectives launched a nationwide investigation. They tracked down victims through phone and social media contacts.
In one shocking case, Fisher had sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl, fully aware she was under 16.
After further interviews and gathering evidence from all victims, Fisher was re-arrested in November 2017. He later pleaded guilty to all offences in January.
Warning From Detective
“I want to praise the children for their courage in coming forward,” said Detective Constable Steve Gradwell from the Child Sexual Exploitation Team. “Fisher used social media to gain trust, share intimate photos, and coerce his victims into sexual acts.
“My advice to children is never share pictures you wouldn’t want others to see. If you’re worried about online abuse, tell someone or contact the police. You can also report online abuse to CEOP and seek help from organisations like NSPCC.”
“Fisher may have abused others. If you were a victim, contact the Met’s Sexual Exploitation Team on 020 8217 9817, where trained officers are ready to help.”
Life Behind Bars and Ongoing Restrictions
Fisher will remain on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely and face a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of malicious communication, but these charges were dropped.
Justice has been served, but the hunt continues for anyone else Fisher may have exploited.
