20-year-old faces new charges in Bristol child exploitation case
Police continue investigation into offences dating back to 2022
A 20-year-old man accused as part of a child sexual exploitation investigation in Bristol has been charged with six new offences.
Sina Omari, from Fishponds, appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court yesterday to face additional charges, including multiple counts of rape and arranging or facilitating the sexual exploitation of a child.
He was one of seven individuals charged in November amidst an investigation into offences spanning from 2022 to 2025.
Omari, an Iranian whose self-defined ethnicity is Arab, was initially charged with 11 offences. The new charges include three counts of rape, one count of sexual assault, and two counts of making an indecent image of a child.
Protecting children remains focus of police investigation
Detective Superintendent Tom Herbert, who is leading the investigation, said:
“These new charges are the latest milestone in a complex investigation which we’re continuing to progress.
“Protecting children from harm is a key priority for Avon and Somerset Police, and we’re working through all the evidence to identify anyone who may have committed offences.
“Ensuring victims are safeguarded and that the most appropriate support is available is another of our main aims, and we remain in close partnership with our partner agencies to achieve that.”
The investigation into group-based child sexual exploitation in the area is ongoing.