A prominent anti-immigration activist, who built a large online following by claiming to protect British children from foreign predators, has been exposed as a child sex offender himself. Callum Brooks, 31, has been sentenced to a decade behind bars for the sexual assault of a 13-year-old schoolgirl.
The disturbing case unravelled in Manchester Crown Court, revealing the shocking hypocrisy of a man who positioned himself as a vigilante. Brooks, known to his thousands of YouTube followers, was found guilty of assaulting the vulnerable teenager after plying her with alcohol.
The Online Persona vs. The Reality
Brooks cultivated an image of a concerned citizen, creating video content that railed against migrants and purported to safeguard local communities. His online rhetoric focused heavily on themes of protecting children, making his crimes all the more grotesque.
Detective Constane Joanne Taylor, who led the investigation, condemned Brooks's double life, stating: "He presented himself one way to the public while committing a horrific crime in private. His actions have caused immense trauma to a young girl."
A Calculated Assault and the Path to Justice
The court heard how Brooks specifically targeted his young victim. He supplied her with enough alcohol to make her sick before carrying out the assault. The brave survivor later confided in a family member, which sparked the police investigation and ultimately led to Brooks's arrest.
Despite the overwhelming evidence, Brooks denied the charges, forcing his victim to endure the ordeal of a trial. The jury saw through his lies and delivered a guilty verdict.
In addition to his 10-year prison sentence, Brooks was handed an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be on the sex offenders register for life.
A Stark Warning Against Vigilantism
This case serves as a chilling reminder that those who loudly proclaim moral authority are not always what they seem. Greater Manchester Police have emphasised that true safeguarding is done by trained professionals, not by individuals pursuing their own agendas online.
The focus now remains on supporting the courageous young victim as she continues to rebuild her life following the devastating betrayal of trust by a man who masqueraded as her protector.
