LEE VARNDELL FROM TAUNTON SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS FOR SEX OFFENCES IN SOMERSET
In July 2017, a man from Taunton, Somerset, was handed a significant prison sentence after being convicted of serious sexual offences.Lee Varndell, a resident of Musgrove Road in Taunton, appeared before Taunton Crown Court where he was sentenced to two years behind bars.
The conviction followed a prior hearing during which the court found him guilty of multiple counts involving sexual misconduct.
Specifically, Varndell was convicted on two counts of sexually assaulting a male individual.
In addition, he faced charges of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child, which further compounded the severity of his crimes.
The court's decision to impose a two-year prison term was delivered by Judge David Ticehurst, who also mandated that Varndell must sign the sex offenders' register for the remainder of his life.
Furthermore, the court imposed a sexual harm prevention order to restrict Varndell's future conduct.
This order is designed to prevent any further harm and to monitor his activities post-release.
The order stipulates that if Varndell breaches its terms after his release, he could face an additional prison sentence of up to five years, emphasizing the seriousness with which the court views his offences and the potential risk to the community.
