DENIS GRANT STRIPPED OF OBE AFTER SEXUAL ABUSE AT CABIN HILL PARK
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Cabin Hill Park Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the local community, Denis Edward Grant, a former teacher and military honoree, has been stripped of his prestigious OBE following his conviction for serious sexual offenses. Grant, aged 69, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison at Belfast Crown Court in April after being found guilty of abusing six young girls whom he tutored at his residence in Cabin Hill Park.
Grant’s background was notable; he was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s Birthday honours of 1984, specifically in the military division. At that time, he held the position of acting lieutenant colonel within the Cadet Corps at Campbell College, where he was employed as a teacher. However, his reputation was severely tarnished by the criminal acts he committed.
Following his conviction, the Queen’s Office took decisive action. An official announcement published in the London Gazette on Tuesday confirmed that Grant’s OBE would be formally revoked. The statement clarified that the honour would be canceled and annulled, and his name would be erased from the official register of the Order of the British Empire. This move underscores the gravity of his misconduct and the disapproval of his actions by the Crown.
During the sentencing hearing in March, Judge Denise Kennedy delivered a stern judgment, describing Grant’s life as “in ruins” and labeling him “a disgrace.” The court heard that Grant had engaged in “regular and sustained” sexual abuse of the girls, who were between nine and twelve years old at the time. The abuse occurred during tutoring sessions aimed at preparing the girls for transfer tests, spanning the years 2003 and 2004. Despite the conviction, Grant was acquitted of 13 charges of indecent assault, but the damage inflicted on his victims was undeniable.
The court proceedings revealed the profound impact of Grant’s actions. One of his victims now suffers from clinical depression, while another has developed psychiatric issues as a result of the trauma. The judge criticized Grant for showing no remorse and noted that he had forced his victims to relive their painful experiences in court, where they faced accusations of lying. As part of his sentence, Grant was ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register and remain on it for life, effectively barring him from ever working with children again. The case has left a lasting scar on the community and highlights the importance of safeguarding vulnerable young people from predators like Grant.
Grant’s background was notable; he was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s Birthday honours of 1984, specifically in the military division. At that time, he held the position of acting lieutenant colonel within the Cadet Corps at Campbell College, where he was employed as a teacher. However, his reputation was severely tarnished by the criminal acts he committed.
Following his conviction, the Queen’s Office took decisive action. An official announcement published in the London Gazette on Tuesday confirmed that Grant’s OBE would be formally revoked. The statement clarified that the honour would be canceled and annulled, and his name would be erased from the official register of the Order of the British Empire. This move underscores the gravity of his misconduct and the disapproval of his actions by the Crown.
During the sentencing hearing in March, Judge Denise Kennedy delivered a stern judgment, describing Grant’s life as “in ruins” and labeling him “a disgrace.” The court heard that Grant had engaged in “regular and sustained” sexual abuse of the girls, who were between nine and twelve years old at the time. The abuse occurred during tutoring sessions aimed at preparing the girls for transfer tests, spanning the years 2003 and 2004. Despite the conviction, Grant was acquitted of 13 charges of indecent assault, but the damage inflicted on his victims was undeniable.
The court proceedings revealed the profound impact of Grant’s actions. One of his victims now suffers from clinical depression, while another has developed psychiatric issues as a result of the trauma. The judge criticized Grant for showing no remorse and noted that he had forced his victims to relive their painful experiences in court, where they faced accusations of lying. As part of his sentence, Grant was ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register and remain on it for life, effectively barring him from ever working with children again. The case has left a lasting scar on the community and highlights the importance of safeguarding vulnerable young people from predators like Grant.