Guilty to Online Assaults
Enfield Man Pleads Guilty to Encouraging Sexual Assaults in Online Forum
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Conway was identified after Greater Manchester Police shared intelligence with the Metropolitan Police, which then conducted urgent inquiries into his involvement in the group chat.
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He was arrested on July 30 after officers executed a warrant at his Enfield home and seized digital devices containing the relevant messages and material.
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Conway was initially charged with two counts relating to sharing an intimate photograph or film and sexual assault, before prosecutors added seven further counts of encouraging sexual assault, along with voyeurism and possession of an extreme pornographic image.
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Police said Conway’s conduct placed women at serious risk in their own homes; Metropolitan Police Commander Andy Day described his actions as “shocking” and said he encouraged offending against victims who were “unconscious, asleep, or otherwise stupefied” for his own sexual gratification.
Darren Conway, 52, of Enfield, pleaded guilty to nine counts of encouraging sexual assault, voyeurism, and possessing extreme pornographic images at Wood Green Crown Court CNN. Prosecutors said Conway participated in an online forum that spread videos of sexual abuse and domestic violence, and directly encouraged another member to undress and sexually assault a sleeping woman while requesting images of the attack CNN.
How the Online Network Operated
The secret forum circulated videos of sexual offending and domestic abuse among its members. Conway solicited images of sleeping women through the network without their knowledge or consent on more than 10 occasions CNN. He then viewed these non-consensual images through the group chat.
Investigation Uncovers Cross-Country Crime Ring
Police uncovered the forum in October 2025, prompting a National Crime Agency-led investigation involving forces across the country CNN. Greater Manchester Police shared intelligence with the Metropolitan Police, which conducted urgent inquiries into Conway's involvement. Officers arrested him on July 30 after executing a warrant at his Enfield home and seizing digital devices containing messages and material CNN.
Charges Expanded as Evidence Mounted
Conway was initially charged with two counts of sharing intimate photographs or films and sexual assault. Prosecutors later added seven further counts of encouraging sexual assault, voyeurism, and possessing extreme pornographic images CNN. Police said his conduct placed women at serious risk in their own homes.
Police Commander Calls Actions 'Shocking'
Metropolitan Police Commander Andy Day described Conway's actions as "shocking" and said he encouraged offending against victims who were "unconscious, asleep, or otherwise stupefied" for his own sexual gratification CNN. Conway is due to be sentenced on October 30.
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