A nursery worker has admitted to a campaign of horrific sexual abuse against children as young as two, filming his attacks and editing the footage for twisted entertainment.
Guilty Plea to 26 Charges
Vincent Chan, aged 45, entered guilty pleas to 26 charges at Wood Green Crown Court on 3 December 2025. The charges relate to offences committed against four children at a nursery in West Hampstead, London, between August 2022 and June 2024.
His guilty pleas include five counts of sexual assault of a child by penetration, four counts of sexual assault by touching, and 11 counts of taking indecent photographs of children. He also admitted six counts of making indecent photographs, which included the most severe Category A images.
Disturbing Discovery and Investigation
The crimes came to light on 11 June 2024 when a colleague reported Chan for taking disturbing footage of infants using a nursery-issued iPad. Police arrested him initially on suspicion of child cruelty.
Investigators discovered that Chan would distort the footage by adding superimpositions and music for what he described as "comedic effect," sharing stills with colleagues. Upon his arrest, officers seized 28 devices from his home and the nursery.
This led to a deeper investigation, and Chan was re-arrested on 8 September 2024 and charged with child sex offences the following day. A further 41 digital devices were seized, bringing the total to 69. Forensic examination of these devices uncovered a substantial cache of indecent images and evidence of his contact offences.
Impact and Ongoing Support
Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford, who led the investigation, stated the offences revealed a "calculated and predatory pattern of abuse." He said Chan had infiltrated an environment meant to be a safe haven, exploiting the trust of families and the community.
The families of the four identified victims, all aged between two and four, have been informed and are receiving support. In a statement issued through lawyers at Leigh Day, the parents said they were "still trying to process the sickening discovery" and expressed relief that Chan's guilty plea spared them a trial.
The statement added: "We trust the judge to pass the strongest sentence to fit the crimes Vincent Chan has committed against young children, innocent victims who could not fight back."
Police have confirmed that, so far, no further evidence of contact offences has been found on the seized devices. An NSPCC helpline has been established for all parents whose children attended the nursery to discuss concerns and access support.
Vincent Chan now awaits sentencing for his catalogue of depraved crimes.
