MARTIN FAWCETT SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT IN CROWLAND NEAR PETERBOROUGH
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Crowland Child Sexual Abuser
In March 2025, Martin Fawcett, a man with a troubling criminal history, was sentenced to six and a half years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 13. The incident took place in Crowland, a small town near Peterborough, where Fawcett resides at Cluttons Close.
Fawcett, aged 55, had previously been found guilty in December 2022 of carrying out the assault. The court heard that his actions were not isolated, as he had a history of sexual offenses, including convictions for engaging in sexual activity in front of a child in 2005 and for exposure in 2009. These prior convictions underscored a pattern of concerning behavior that the court took into account during sentencing.
During the recent proceedings at Lincoln Crown Court, Judge Catarina Sjolin Knight delivered a stern verdict, emphasizing the manipulative and cynical nature of Fawcett’s conduct. The judge also highlighted Fawcett’s refusal to give evidence during his trial, which was seen as indicative of his lack of remorse.
In addition to his prison sentence, Fawcett was subjected to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, a measure designed to prevent him from engaging in further harmful behavior. He was also issued a restraining order that explicitly prohibits any contact with the victim and her family, aiming to protect them from further distress.
Judge Sjolin Knight remarked that the victim’s trust in men had been severely damaged by Fawcett’s actions. Addressing Fawcett directly, she stated, “You have expressed no remorse and have been shaking your head during my sentencing remarks.”
Prosecutor Denney Lau read out a poignant impact statement from the victim’s father, who expressed deep fears about his daughter’s future well-being. He conveyed concerns that the trauma inflicted by Fawcett’s assault would continue to affect her as she grows older. The family’s ordeal was compounded by the need to relocate, a decision driven by the desire to shield the girl from further harm.
It was also revealed during the court proceedings that Fawcett had previously breached an interim sexual harm prevention order by refusing police entry to his home, further demonstrating his disregard for legal restrictions and the safety of others. His criminal record and recent conviction serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat he poses to the community in Crowland and beyond.
Fawcett, aged 55, had previously been found guilty in December 2022 of carrying out the assault. The court heard that his actions were not isolated, as he had a history of sexual offenses, including convictions for engaging in sexual activity in front of a child in 2005 and for exposure in 2009. These prior convictions underscored a pattern of concerning behavior that the court took into account during sentencing.
During the recent proceedings at Lincoln Crown Court, Judge Catarina Sjolin Knight delivered a stern verdict, emphasizing the manipulative and cynical nature of Fawcett’s conduct. The judge also highlighted Fawcett’s refusal to give evidence during his trial, which was seen as indicative of his lack of remorse.
In addition to his prison sentence, Fawcett was subjected to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, a measure designed to prevent him from engaging in further harmful behavior. He was also issued a restraining order that explicitly prohibits any contact with the victim and her family, aiming to protect them from further distress.
Judge Sjolin Knight remarked that the victim’s trust in men had been severely damaged by Fawcett’s actions. Addressing Fawcett directly, she stated, “You have expressed no remorse and have been shaking your head during my sentencing remarks.”
Prosecutor Denney Lau read out a poignant impact statement from the victim’s father, who expressed deep fears about his daughter’s future well-being. He conveyed concerns that the trauma inflicted by Fawcett’s assault would continue to affect her as she grows older. The family’s ordeal was compounded by the need to relocate, a decision driven by the desire to shield the girl from further harm.
It was also revealed during the court proceedings that Fawcett had previously breached an interim sexual harm prevention order by refusing police entry to his home, further demonstrating his disregard for legal restrictions and the safety of others. His criminal record and recent conviction serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat he poses to the community in Crowland and beyond.