LESLEY FOSTER'S SHOCKING CHILD SEX OFFENCES IN LIVERPOOL REVEALED
In a disturbing case that has sent shockwaves through the Liverpool community, Leslie Foster, a 71-year-old man from Canning Street, was formally sentenced on Thursday, June 23, 2022, for a series of heinous child sex offences.The sentencing took place at Liverpool Crown Court, where Foster received a prison term of nine and a half years, complemented by an additional four and a half years on extended licence, reflecting the severity of his crimes.
Foster's conviction stems from multiple serious allegations involving the exploitation and attempted abduction of young children.
Specifically, he was found guilty of two counts of causing and inciting a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity.
These charges highlight the grave nature of his misconduct and the danger he posed to vulnerable minors.
The court also convicted Foster of two counts of attempted kidnapping with the intent to commit a sexual offence.
These charges relate to an incident on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at approximately 3:20 pm, when police received a report of Foster approaching two young children inside the Home and Bargains store located in St John’s Precinct.
Witnesses reported that Foster made inappropriate sexual comments towards the children and then attempted to coax them away from the store, raising immediate concerns about their safety.
Following the report, police patrols responded swiftly to the scene.
Through diligent investigation and inquiries, officers were able to locate and arrest Foster within the vicinity of St John’s Precinct.
He was taken into custody, questioned by law enforcement officials, and subsequently charged with the offences.
Foster was remanded into custody pending trial, during which he attempted to deny the allegations.
However, the jury saw through his falsehoods, and justice was ultimately served.
As part of his sentence, Foster has been placed on the Sexual Offenders Register, ensuring ongoing monitoring of his activities and safeguarding the community from further harm.
Details of Foster’s predatory behavior reveal a pattern of disturbing encounters with young children.
On August 20, 2021, he approached a 10-year-old girl in Wilkinson’s store, asking her if she wanted a kiss.
Although he did not physically get close to her, the girl was visibly distressed and immediately confided in her mother and sister about the incident.
Less than a month later, on September 20, 2021, Foster entered the Home Bargains store and targeted a three-year-old child.
He inappropriately touched her over her clothing, placing her hand on his groin area, and offered her money in exchange for this act.
The child’s older sister, aged 12, quickly informed her parents, prompting staff to review CCTV footage that confirmed the child’s account.
On the same day, Foster approached another young girl, this time eight years old, and asked her to come and play with him.
The Crown Prosecution Service argued that if the girl had gone with him, he would have committed a sexual act.
These incidents underscore the calculated and predatory nature of Foster’s actions, which have now been brought to justice through the legal process.
