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Former Airdrie Church Member Guilty of Sexual Offences on Young Men
Metropolitan Police say the 77-year-old abused his church roles to groom vulnerable young men, and detectives believe more victims may come forward.
- On Monday, Wood Green Crown Court convicted former church deacon John Grant, 77, of 11 sexual offences against four victims committed between 1970 and 2012.
- Investigators launched the inquiry in 2023 after a survivor reported nearly 20 years of abuse, revealing that Grant groomed vulnerable young men through coercive control over a 40-year period.
- Grant held senior roles at Muswell Hill Baptist Church and Billingham Baptist Church, and served as moderator for the London Baptist Association, allowing him access to multiple district churches.
- Detective Constable Liam Levy praised the 'courage and bravery' of survivors, as Wood Green Crown Court will sentence Grant on September 11 while police seek other potential victims.
- Authorities urge anyone with information to contact police on 101 quoting CAD3277/08JUL26, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111, with 24/7 support available at 0808 500 2222.
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