58-year-old Byron Broderick from New Southgate has been charged with offences related to four girls aged between eight and 16 which are reported to have taken place between 2005 and 2017

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A Barnet man will appear in court tomorrow charged with a series of sex offences which include offences against children.

Byron Broderick, 58, of Arncliffe Close in New Southgate, was charged on Wednesday, 15th April with three counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault of a girl under-13 by touching.

The offences are reported to have taken place between 2005 and 2017. They relate to four separate girls, who were aged between eight and 16 at the time.

Broderick was then living in the Barnet area at the time. He was also known by the alias ‘King Bootielero’.

The charges follow a police investigation that began when a woman, now in her 20s, reported the allegations to the police in June 2025.

Broderick appeared at Stratford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 15th April and was remanded in custody.

He is due to appear at Wood Green Crown Court tomorrow (14th May).

Detective Constable Liam Levy, who is leading the investigation, said: “It takes a significant amount of bravery to come forward and report allegations of a sexual nature. We are continuing to support the women who have come forward.

“Our investigation remains open and we’d encourage anyone who has been impacted by this case, or anyone with information, to come forward and speak with us. All information will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.”

He added: “Support is also available by contacting the independent charity, Rape Crisis which is a 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line on 0808 500 2222.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police by calling 101 and quoting reference 01/7592339/25. Information can also be provided anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.

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