Channel 4’s unflinching true crime staple, 24 Hours in Police Custody, returns Sunday, July 6 at 9 PM with Nightclub Predator Part 1, the first of a two-part special. The episode plunges into the urgent hunt by Cambridgeshire Police for a suspected serial rapist targeting women in Peterborough’s nightclub scene.
The pressure on DCI Helen Tebbit’s Rape Investigation Team grows as more reports surface, painting a worrying picture of a predator at work. Their inquiry leads to the arrest of Craig France, a man known for hosting hot-tub afterparties. However, France offers no statements during his police interview, forcing detectives to find evidence through other means.
The breakthrough comes when a search of France’s home yields hidden recording devices. What digital investigators find is disturbing: hours of footage showing one victim, recorded without her knowledge. This discovery not only tightens the case against France but also suggests a wider pattern of exploitation. The finding also makes the immediate need to gather enough evidence even more pressing.
The episode sets up a chilling look at the digital trail of a suspected criminal and the painstaking work police do to build a case when a suspect remains silent. Part 2 airs the following day, Monday, July 7.
24 Hours in Police Custody: Nightclub Predator Part 1 airs Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 9:00 PM on Channel 4.
