ADAM PLANT FROM OLD ELLERBY SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES INVOLVING A YOUNG GIRL IN EAST YORKSHIRE

In October 2021, a deeply disturbing case unfolded involving Adam Plant, a man from Old Ellerby, who was convicted of heinous crimes against a young girl. The incident revealed a pattern of predatory behavior that left a lasting impact on the victim and her family.

According to court reports, Adam Plant, aged 42, and the director of East Riding Horse Boxes Ltd, as well as a producer of luxury motor homes, engaged in a series of criminal acts that targeted a girl under the age of 16. The abuse began when Plant offered the young girl a glass of whiskey, an act that was part of his manipulative tactics. Following this, he proceeded to grope her inappropriately and sent her a series of highly sexualized text messages, which further exploited her vulnerability.

During the investigation, it was revealed that Plant attempted to cover his tracks by deleting screenshots of the incriminating messages from the girl’s phone. He also made efforts to persuade the girl’s mother to drop the complaint, showing a blatant disregard for accountability. The case was brought before Hull Crown Court, where a jury found Plant guilty on three counts: engaging in sexual activity with a girl under 16, communicating sexually with a minor, and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

At the sentencing hearing, Plant was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his sickening crimes. The victim’s mother, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed a mixture of relief and heartbreak. She recounted her feelings of anxiety and fear about facing Plant in person during the trial, especially with the possibility of a suspended sentence looming. Her distress was compounded by Plant’s apparent lack of remorse, as she observed his emotional response only when he was told he must register as a sex offender.

She described his demeanor as cold and unfeeling throughout the proceedings, noting that he showed no genuine remorse despite the victim impact statements that detailed the pain and suffering endured by her family. The mother also recounted an upsetting incident where a relative of Plant, sitting behind her in court, muttered “lying cow” as her daughter’s statement was read aloud, an act she found deeply offensive and indicative of the defendant’s lack of empathy.

Despite Plant’s consistent denial of the charges and attempts to lie in court, the jury’s unanimous verdict confirmed his guilt. The mother criticized Plant’s efforts to garner favorable references, including false claims about his role as a carer for his disabled brother, which she dismissed as untruthful since he does not even see his sibling.

While she expressed relief that Plant was sentenced to prison and will be required to sign the sex offenders register indefinitely, she also voiced her concern for her daughter’s emotional recovery. The girl continues to suffer from the trauma of the past eight months, feeling scared but also relieved that Plant is now behind bars. The mother revealed her ongoing paranoia, constantly locking doors and fearing that Plant might discover their whereabouts.

She emphasized that her daughter is receiving counseling and emotional support, but she fears trust in men may be permanently damaged. The family’s ordeal has left an indelible mark, and she acknowledged that they will never fully forget what happened. The loss of her daughter’s innocence is a pain that will stay with them forever.

In a separate but related matter, it was revealed that Adam Plant has been profiting from his property in Old Ellerby while awaiting sentencing. Despite his criminal record, he has been renting out his six-bedroom home, complete with a large garden and hot tub, on Airbnb for £510 per night. The property has been popular among hen parties and groups of friends, who were unaware of Plant’s criminal history. Many expressed outrage upon learning that their money was effectively supporting a convicted paedophile.

Plant, who lives in a caravan on the property, was known to greet guests and was described as being “always on hand” during their stay. Following the revelation of his crimes, Airbnb removed the listing from its platform. Plant is scheduled to be sentenced later this month for the charges related to his sexual offenses, which include engaging in sexual activity with a minor, sexual communication with a child, and attempting to pervert the course of justice.