SEAN WORLEY FROM LANCASTER SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN LANCASTER

A young soldier from Lancaster, identified as Sean Worley, has been handed a prison sentence of four and a half years after being found guilty of grooming and sexually abusing a minor. The court proceedings revealed that Worley, aged 23, engaged in inappropriate sexual activities with a 13-year-old girl, with the incidents taking place at his residence in Lancaster in 2014.

According to court records, Worley initiated contact with the girl through messaging platforms, gradually building a relationship that ultimately led to them engaging in sexual acts. The evidence presented during the trial detailed how the communication escalated over time, culminating in a physical encounter that has caused significant distress to the victim and her family.

The court heard how Worley's actions have had a profound and lasting impact on the victim’s family, who expressed their anguish over the betrayal and harm inflicted upon their young relative. The judge, in delivering the sentence, emphasized the seriousness of the offense and the need to protect vulnerable minors from such predatory behavior.

In addition to his prison term, Worley was ordered to register as a sex offender for a period of ten years. Furthermore, a sexual harm prevention order was issued to restrict any further contact with the victim or her family, aiming to prevent any future harm or reoffending. The case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and judicial authorities to combat child exploitation and ensure justice for victims in Lancaster and beyond.