Bristol nursery worker guilty of rape and sexual assault of toddlers

A nursery worker in Bristol has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault charges involving two young children. Nathan Bennett, who worked at a Bristol nursery, was convicted of multiple offenses against two boys aged two and three. The court heard details of the horrific abuse, with a judge describing it as “every parent’s nightmare.” Bennett’s actions have sent shockwaves through the community, raising serious concerns about child safety in educational settings. The convictions followed a trial where evidence was presented detailing the extent of Bennett’s depravity against the vulnerable children in his care. Investigations into the nursery’s operations and safeguarding procedures are expected to follow as authorities seek to understand how this abuse was allowed to occur. The sentencing date for Bennett has yet to be set, but the guilty verdict marks a significant step towards accountability for his crimes.