JOHN DUKTA FROM GLENFIELD AND LINCOLN SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES IN LEICESTER

In January 2014, authorities in Leicestershire clarified details surrounding a recent court case involving John Peter Dukta, a man with connections to both Glenfield and Lincoln. The case initially garnered media attention due to the serious nature of the charges, but new information from the police has provided a more accurate account of the proceedings.

According to an official statement from Leicestershire police, there was a discrepancy in the initial reports published by the Leicester Mercury on Thursday. The original press release claimed that Mr. Dukta had pleaded guilty to multiple serious charges, including inciting three girls under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activities, attempting to facilitate or arrange child sexual offences, and perverting the course of justice. However, the police clarified that the actual conviction was limited to two charges of attempting to arrange the commission of a child sex offence.

In a statement issued yesterday, a police spokeswoman expressed regret over the earlier misinformation, stating, “We can confirm that Mr. Dukta was only convicted of two charges of attempting to arrange the commission of a child sex offence. We would like to apologise for any distress this may have caused to the defendant and his family.” The police also confirmed that Mr. Dukta will be registered as a sex offender for a period of five years, contrary to earlier reports suggesting a lifetime registration.

Further details reveal that Mr. Dukta, aged 61, was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court. He resides at Granary Close, Lincoln, but has previous ties to Dominion Road in Glenfield. The court heard that he was convicted of two charges related to attempting to facilitate child sexual offences. Additionally, he admitted to attempting to arrange or facilitate such offences and to perverting the course of justice.

As part of his sentence, Mr. Dukta received a three-year community order and was placed on the sex offenders’ register for five years. Detective Constable Emma Bee, who led the investigation, emphasized the importance of reporting sexual abuse, stating, “I would like to take this opportunity to send out a positive message to other victims of sexual abuse – please come forward regardless of how long ago the incident took place. Your reports will be thoroughly investigated.”

Overall, this case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to address and prosecute crimes involving minors, and the importance of community awareness and vigilance in protecting vulnerable individuals from sexual exploitation.