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Teen taken to parties with Peterborough councillors, court told
Overview
A court has heard that former Peterborough City Council member Rylan Ray, who is on trial accused of 25 sexual offences against teenage boys, took a teenage boy to private parties attended by local politicians. Ipswich Crown Court was told by the complainant's mother that Ray took her son to events held at the home of a councillor named John Peach. Ray denies all charges, including one count of rape.
Key points
- Former Peterborough City Council member Rylan Ray is on trial at Ipswich Crown Court facing 25 sexual offences, including rape.
- A complainant's mother told the court that Ray took her teenage son to private parties hosted by councillor John Peach and attended by other local politicians.
- The prosecution alleges Ray used a fake online persona named Chelsie on apps like Snapchat and Tinder to contact and deceive victims into sending nude images.
- Ray is accused of offences involving 11 male complainants over a six-year period while working as a youth service volunteer and cadet detachment commander.