A former north London nursery worker, Vincent Chan, 45, has admitted to 30 more sexual offences in one of the Met Police’s toughest child abuse cases yet.
Vincent Chan’s Shocking Flood of Guilty Pleas
On Thursday, 29 January, Chan appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Court and pleaded guilty to a jaw-dropping 30 charges, including:
- 12 counts of making and taking indecent images of children
- 1 count of sexual assault
- 11 counts of voyeurism
- 6 counts of outraging public decency
The offences involve 16 victims, 10 of whom were children at the time. Some victims still remain unidentified, highlighting the deep complexity of the investigation.
Chan had already pleaded guilty to 26 linked child sex offences back in December 2025. He now faces sentencing for all charges at Wood Green Crown Court on 12 February.
Detective Slams ‘Dangerous Predator’ Vincent Chan
“Vincent Chan is a dangerous and predatory individual, and the scale of his abhorrent offending is shocking,” said Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford, lead investigator.
“He sought out positions of trust involving young girls, abusing that trust over many years. He’s a danger to all girls and women.”
Basford praised the community for their cooperation and confirmed close collaboration with the NSPCC to support victims and their families.
The Sickening Details Behind Chan’s Crimes
Chan’s web of depravity began to unravel after his June 2024 arrest, when cops seized 69 devices. These revealed hundreds of indecent images and videos.
Before his West Hampstead nursery job, Chan worked at another North London school from 2007 to 2017. There, he secretly filmed children using hidden cameras and recorded himself committing sexual acts.
Further horrors came to light — Chan installed covert cameras in his home to film people undressing and even recorded himself sexually assaulting a sleeping woman in Finchley.
Already in custody, Chan was charged with 15 additional child sex offences this January, plus another 15 counts on 29 January. He remains behind bars awaiting sentencing.
How To Get Help or Report Info
If you have concerns or info on Vincent Chan’s crimes, contact Met Police at [email protected] or call 101 quoting CAD3697/1DEC.
Victims and families can reach out to the NSPCC helpline at 0800 028 0828 (8am-8pm weekdays, 9am-6pm weekends) for expert support and confidential reporting.
Children and young people can also contact Childline 24/7 for free, confidential help at 0800 1111 or online.
