Damien Gloster sexually assaulted one teenage boy on a train on the Cross City line between Barnt Green and Selly Oak and lured another from Northfield station into woodland before attacking him
Damien Gloster was found guilty by a jury of sexually abusing two boys in separate incidents on the Cross City line in Birmingham – one on a train and another who he lured to woodland
A paedophile who sexually attacked two boys in separate incidents on and near Birmingham ’s Cross City line has been put behind bars.
Damien Gloster, of no fixed address, first sexually assaulted a boy on a train between Barnt Green and Selly Oak on the evening of Saturday, May 11 last year.
Then the sex offender targeted another boy at Northfield station on Tuesday, July 16 last year.
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The 40-year-old lured the boy to a woodland area and sexually assaulted him.
In court the Judge described Gloster as a ‘dangerous and predatory sex offender’.
He was found guilty by a jury of two counts of sexual assault at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday, February 19.
He was sentenced to a total of 10 years in jail at the same court on Wednesday (May 7) – seven years which was then extended by a further three years.
In addition to this he will have a life-long signature on the Sex Offenders Register.
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British Transport Police Detective Constable Karl Byrne said: “Gloster is a callous predator who deliberately targeted and exploited young boys for his own sexual gratification.
“The two boys were so brave with their support to the investigation and I really hope that they, and their families, can take some reassurance knowing he’ll be locked up for the foreseeable future.
Support for victims of sexual offences – where to get help
The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust is the largest umbrella agency for specialist rape and sexual abuse services in the UK.
Their services work with victims and survivors of all ages, all genders, of all forms of sexual violence, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, including support for partners and family members.
If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, you can call the free helpline on 08088 010 818.
“There is zero-tolerance for sexual offences on the rail network and we will do everything in our power to bring offenders like Gloster to justice.
“I’d encourage everyone to save 61016 in their phones and let us know if you ever witness or experience sexual offending.
“We will always act and we will always take you seriously.”