Army Instructor Rapist Who Preyed On Young Cadets Is Locked-Up

An Army cadet training instructor, who sexually abused three young part-time female soldiers, is starting a seven-year prison sentence.

Jan Nicholas Ross, 27, targeted the victims – aged between seventeen and twenty-three years-old – during Territorial Army training.

Ross, of Bridle Road, Croydon was convicted of one count of rape; one count of sexual assault and one count of inciting a female to engage in sexual activity.

Croydon Crown Court heard he was responsible for the training and development of cadets within his unit in south London.

The offences took place between November 2013 and January last year in Croydon and Guilford.

Detective Inspector Nicola Arrowsmith of the Sexual Offences, Exploitation, and Child Abuse Command, said: "I would like to commend the victims for the courage and patience they have shown throughout this investigation and subsequent trial.

“Jan Ross held a role that enabled him to target young women he believed would be too scared to report him.

"This case highlights the determination of the Met Police to thoroughly investigate allegations of this nature.

“I would encourage any victim of serious sexual assault to report the matter to police; we have trained specialist officers to deal with your allegations.

"If you wish to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."