SCOTT GREENFIELD, BENFLEET CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING CHAMPION, SENTENCED FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN TILBURY
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Benfleet Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the local community and the wider shooting world, Scott Greenfield, a 41-year-old former clay pigeon shooting champion from Manor Road, Benfleet, has been convicted and sentenced for a series of heinous crimes involving the grooming and sexual abuse of young children. The abuse took place over several years, with Greenfield targeting boys and girls as young as five years old in the town of Tilbury, Essex, between 1989 and 1993.
Greenfield, who once held the prestigious title of British clay pigeon shooting champion and had represented England in international competitions, including captaining the Essex team at major tournaments, maintained his innocence throughout the trial. He faced multiple charges, including one count of rape, four counts of indecent assault, one count of gross indecency with a child, inciting a boy under 14 to engage in sexual activity, and three counts related to serious sexual offences. Despite his denials, the evidence presented in court was overwhelming.
The trial, which lasted two weeks at Southend Crown Court, culminated in a guilty verdict. Greenfield was subsequently sentenced at Basildon Crown Court on the Friday following the trial to a prison term of five years and four months. The sentencing marked a significant moment of justice for the victims, who had endured years of trauma.
One of Greenfield’s victims, who bravely came forward to speak with the Echo, expressed a mixture of anger and relief. The individual recounted the long-lasting impact of the abuse, stating, “He abused me from the age of five until I was ten years old. He was just a bully all the way through. It was hard to watch him in court denying it ever happened. I am happy with the sentence. I never thought it would go to court with it being such a long time ago. The police were fantastic all the way through. I never thought I would be believed, particularly as he was quite well-known in the shooting world. When it happened, this sort of abuse was not highlighted the way it is now.”
Throughout the trial, Greenfield maintained his innocence, claiming that the allegations were fabricated. However, the jury was convinced by the evidence, including damning text messages that were read aloud in court. Additionally, a witness testified that she overheard Greenfield making a confession during a phone call with a relative, unaware that her conversation was on speakerphone.
Until his arrest and subsequent conviction, Greenfield was regarded as a respected figure within the clay pigeon shooting community. His reputation was built on his achievements, which included being called up to represent England in September 2005 at the age of 29, winning the British Open in 2011, and reaching the finals of the World Sporting Championships in 2012. His prominence in the sport was well-known, and he traveled extensively for competitions.
Nick Fellows, the chief executive of the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association, expressed the shock felt within the community following Greenfield’s conviction. He stated, “I would say the reaction of the shooting community is one of shock. Clearly what he has done is absolutely terrible. As far as the CPSA is concerned, his membership has been terminated.” The case has left a lasting impact on those involved and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable children from abuse, regardless of the perpetrator’s reputation or standing in the community.
Greenfield, who once held the prestigious title of British clay pigeon shooting champion and had represented England in international competitions, including captaining the Essex team at major tournaments, maintained his innocence throughout the trial. He faced multiple charges, including one count of rape, four counts of indecent assault, one count of gross indecency with a child, inciting a boy under 14 to engage in sexual activity, and three counts related to serious sexual offences. Despite his denials, the evidence presented in court was overwhelming.
The trial, which lasted two weeks at Southend Crown Court, culminated in a guilty verdict. Greenfield was subsequently sentenced at Basildon Crown Court on the Friday following the trial to a prison term of five years and four months. The sentencing marked a significant moment of justice for the victims, who had endured years of trauma.
One of Greenfield’s victims, who bravely came forward to speak with the Echo, expressed a mixture of anger and relief. The individual recounted the long-lasting impact of the abuse, stating, “He abused me from the age of five until I was ten years old. He was just a bully all the way through. It was hard to watch him in court denying it ever happened. I am happy with the sentence. I never thought it would go to court with it being such a long time ago. The police were fantastic all the way through. I never thought I would be believed, particularly as he was quite well-known in the shooting world. When it happened, this sort of abuse was not highlighted the way it is now.”
Throughout the trial, Greenfield maintained his innocence, claiming that the allegations were fabricated. However, the jury was convinced by the evidence, including damning text messages that were read aloud in court. Additionally, a witness testified that she overheard Greenfield making a confession during a phone call with a relative, unaware that her conversation was on speakerphone.
Until his arrest and subsequent conviction, Greenfield was regarded as a respected figure within the clay pigeon shooting community. His reputation was built on his achievements, which included being called up to represent England in September 2005 at the age of 29, winning the British Open in 2011, and reaching the finals of the World Sporting Championships in 2012. His prominence in the sport was well-known, and he traveled extensively for competitions.
Nick Fellows, the chief executive of the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association, expressed the shock felt within the community following Greenfield’s conviction. He stated, “I would say the reaction of the shooting community is one of shock. Clearly what he has done is absolutely terrible. As far as the CPSA is concerned, his membership has been terminated.” The case has left a lasting impact on those involved and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable children from abuse, regardless of the perpetrator’s reputation or standing in the community.