IAN BATEMEN FROM DESFORD SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN LEICESTER COURT
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Desford Child Sexual Abuser
In August 2012, Ian Batemen, a man from Desford, was sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing three young children during visits to their home. The case, heard at Leicester Crown Court, brought to light the disturbing details of Batemen’s actions and the profound impact on his victims.
Batemen, aged 43 at the time, admitted to eight counts of sexual assault involving an eight-year-old girl and two boys aged six and seven. The prosecution, led by Robert Underwood, outlined that the abuse took place over the course of a week in 2010. During this period, Batemen engaged in inappropriate touching of the boys beneath their clothing and also subjected the girl to intimate acts while her mother was present in another part of the house. The mother, sensing that something was wrong, questioned her daughter, who then disclosed the abuse she had endured at Batemen’s hands.
The two boys revealed that Batemen’s misconduct extended further, with the seven-year-old boy specifically recounting that Batemen had kissed him on the mouth in a manner similar to how a parent might, which added to the distress of the case. The mother of the children expressed her outrage following the sentencing, describing Batemen as “scum” and stating that she could never forgive him. She also voiced her disappointment with the length of the sentence, believing it was insufficient, as Batemen was likely to serve only half of his five-year term, amounting to approximately two and a half years.
Batemen’s criminal activities came to light after he was arrested in September 2010. However, he failed to respond to police bail and subsequently went into hiding. It was not until March of the following year that he was re-arrested and brought back into custody. The court heard that Batemen had previously resided on Lynwood Close in Desford.
During the sentencing, Judge Philip Head emphasized the severity of Batemen’s actions, stating, “You repeatedly sexually abused these children in a variety of ways when the opportunity presented itself. The impact of what you did is hard to assess.” As part of his punishment, Batemen was placed under a sex offences prevention order, which prohibits him from having unsupervised contact with children under the age of 16. Additionally, he was ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities.
In his defense, a solicitor for Batemen, Gary Short, argued that the offending was “completely out of character,” attempting to mitigate the gravity of his crimes. Nonetheless, the court’s decision reflected the serious nature of the offenses and the need for justice for the victims, who continue to suffer the repercussions of Batemen’s actions.
Batemen, aged 43 at the time, admitted to eight counts of sexual assault involving an eight-year-old girl and two boys aged six and seven. The prosecution, led by Robert Underwood, outlined that the abuse took place over the course of a week in 2010. During this period, Batemen engaged in inappropriate touching of the boys beneath their clothing and also subjected the girl to intimate acts while her mother was present in another part of the house. The mother, sensing that something was wrong, questioned her daughter, who then disclosed the abuse she had endured at Batemen’s hands.
The two boys revealed that Batemen’s misconduct extended further, with the seven-year-old boy specifically recounting that Batemen had kissed him on the mouth in a manner similar to how a parent might, which added to the distress of the case. The mother of the children expressed her outrage following the sentencing, describing Batemen as “scum” and stating that she could never forgive him. She also voiced her disappointment with the length of the sentence, believing it was insufficient, as Batemen was likely to serve only half of his five-year term, amounting to approximately two and a half years.
Batemen’s criminal activities came to light after he was arrested in September 2010. However, he failed to respond to police bail and subsequently went into hiding. It was not until March of the following year that he was re-arrested and brought back into custody. The court heard that Batemen had previously resided on Lynwood Close in Desford.
During the sentencing, Judge Philip Head emphasized the severity of Batemen’s actions, stating, “You repeatedly sexually abused these children in a variety of ways when the opportunity presented itself. The impact of what you did is hard to assess.” As part of his punishment, Batemen was placed under a sex offences prevention order, which prohibits him from having unsupervised contact with children under the age of 16. Additionally, he was ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities.
In his defense, a solicitor for Batemen, Gary Short, argued that the offending was “completely out of character,” attempting to mitigate the gravity of his crimes. Nonetheless, the court’s decision reflected the serious nature of the offenses and the need for justice for the victims, who continue to suffer the repercussions of Batemen’s actions.