SHAUN COLES FROM LOUTH SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN LINCOLN CROWN COURT
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Louth Sexual Abuser
In April 2017, a disturbing case of sexual misconduct involving a young girl from Louth culminated in the conviction and sentencing of Shaun Coles, a 24-year-old man whose actions shocked the local community and prompted a police investigation.
It all began when the girl, only 12 years old, went missing for a period of time. Her mother, concerned and worried, took the initiative to check her Facebook account, suspecting inappropriate activity. It was during this online review that she discovered messages from Shaun Coles, which contained explicit and inappropriate content directed at her.
The messages revealed a troubling pattern of communication, with Coles expressing feelings of love and engaging in conversations that included references to kissing and cuddling. The content was clearly inappropriate given the girl’s age, and the situation escalated when her mother reported her findings to the police. The authorities acted swiftly, and the girl was found and returned home later that same day.
When questioned by law enforcement officers, the girl was forthcoming and allowed the police to examine her phone. The investigation confirmed the nature of the messages, which left little doubt about Coles’s intentions. During police interviews, Coles admitted to knowing that the girl was only 12 years old, acknowledging that his behavior was unacceptable and illegal.
Shaun Coles, residing on Church Street in Louth, was formally charged with assault by penetration of a girl under the age of 13, with the incident having occurred on April 7, 2016. His actions were deemed a serious breach of the law, and he was brought before Lincoln Crown Court to face justice.
In court, the prosecution, led by Tony Stanford, presented evidence of the inappropriate messages and Coles’s own admission of guilt. The court heard that Coles’s conduct was a clear violation of the law, given the significant age difference and the vulnerability of the young girl involved.
Judge Michael Heath delivered the sentence, condemning Coles for his actions. He sentenced him to 30 months in prison, emphasizing the gravity of the offense and the fact that Coles was aware of the girl’s age. The judge also ordered Coles to be placed on the sex offenders’ register for life and imposed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order to protect the community from any future risk.
In his remarks, Judge Heath stated, “You knew that she was 12 years old. You were twice her age. This was not the girl’s fault. She was the victim, and you should not have behaved in the way you did.” The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding minors and the serious consequences faced by those who exploit their innocence.
It all began when the girl, only 12 years old, went missing for a period of time. Her mother, concerned and worried, took the initiative to check her Facebook account, suspecting inappropriate activity. It was during this online review that she discovered messages from Shaun Coles, which contained explicit and inappropriate content directed at her.
The messages revealed a troubling pattern of communication, with Coles expressing feelings of love and engaging in conversations that included references to kissing and cuddling. The content was clearly inappropriate given the girl’s age, and the situation escalated when her mother reported her findings to the police. The authorities acted swiftly, and the girl was found and returned home later that same day.
When questioned by law enforcement officers, the girl was forthcoming and allowed the police to examine her phone. The investigation confirmed the nature of the messages, which left little doubt about Coles’s intentions. During police interviews, Coles admitted to knowing that the girl was only 12 years old, acknowledging that his behavior was unacceptable and illegal.
Shaun Coles, residing on Church Street in Louth, was formally charged with assault by penetration of a girl under the age of 13, with the incident having occurred on April 7, 2016. His actions were deemed a serious breach of the law, and he was brought before Lincoln Crown Court to face justice.
In court, the prosecution, led by Tony Stanford, presented evidence of the inappropriate messages and Coles’s own admission of guilt. The court heard that Coles’s conduct was a clear violation of the law, given the significant age difference and the vulnerability of the young girl involved.
Judge Michael Heath delivered the sentence, condemning Coles for his actions. He sentenced him to 30 months in prison, emphasizing the gravity of the offense and the fact that Coles was aware of the girl’s age. The judge also ordered Coles to be placed on the sex offenders’ register for life and imposed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order to protect the community from any future risk.
In his remarks, Judge Heath stated, “You knew that she was 12 years old. You were twice her age. This was not the girl’s fault. She was the victim, and you should not have behaved in the way you did.” The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding minors and the serious consequences faced by those who exploit their innocence.