Former Met Police volunteer jailed for 24 years for raping a child and a woman
The ex-special constable from Buckinghamshire was found guilty of raping a child and a woman back in August
Last updated 20th Mar 2026
A former Metropolitan Police volunteer from Buckinghamshire has been jailed for 24 years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting a child, as well as raping a woman.
Samuels was sentenced to a total of 32 years, made up of 24 years’ imprisonment and a further eight years on extended licence
Gwyn Samuels, from Chesham, formerly know as James Bubb, was convicted of multiple offences against a girl he first met online when she was 12 years old.
Samuels sexually assaulted the girl in public shortly before her 13th birthday and raped her when she was in her early teens.
The abuse took place over a period of years at locations in London and Chesham, the latter where Samuels was living at the time.
During the trial, jurors were told Samuels, who identified as male at the time of the offences, would be referred to by their biological sex when allegations were being discussed.
The former special constable was found guilty of one count of raping a child under 13, one count of sexual activity with a child, one count of assault of a child under 13 by penetration, and one count of assault by penetration.
“It was like a game to him"
The 28-year-old was also convicted of raping the second victim, a woman who had just turned 18 when the abuse started in 2018.
The victim, who we are calling ‘Tyler’ said: “If I was upset and wanted to leave, it was arm bent behind my back, holding me in place, making sure I wasn't going anywhere.
“It was pressure points being used to elicit pain so that I wouldn't struggle. They are, from what he said to me, designed to make people comply with what the police want and that is how he used them. He used them to make me comply.
“It was like a game to him and that was really hard because it doesn't leave a mark, or at least what he chose to use didn't leave a mark.
“I used to think throughout this past year and a half that I almost wish he'd hit me because at least that might have left a bruise that could have been photographed and been evidence, and instead it wasn't. That was such a dark place I went to when I was thinking like that.”
The victim who we cannot name for legal reasons, is also encouraging other victims of sexual abuse to come forward and seek help.
She said: “There are some incredible supports out there. There are charities with incredible support, people who will pick you up from that rock bottom and carry you through.
“I would always say, look at that support first. Look at what you may need, determine whether you're in a place where you feel you can do this, and if not, what you might want to do to get to that point.
What I would say to people, do those steps to feel ready and step forward, because what you're doing is taking another criminal, another abuser, another violent person off the streets and that is better for the safety of everyone”, they said.
"dangerous, predatory sex offender”
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Kirsty Pendle described Samuels as a “dangerous, predatory sex offender”.
Adding: “I would like to commend the courage and bravery shown by the victims in coming forward and reporting these crimes and their strength throughout this investigation and court proceedings.
“This case demonstrates that Thames Valley Police takes reports of sexual offences extremely seriously.
“We have specifically trained officers who will listen and support you at every stage. We keep an open mind as to any other offending committed by this defendant.”
Samuels, used the website Omegle and the app Kik to meet the victims and police are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact them quoting the investigation name ‘Operation Aspect’.