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STEPHEN LUNDY FROM BEBINGTON AND NEW FERRY SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF BOYS IN WIRRAL
In a serious case that has shocked the local community, Stephen Lundy, a long-standing youth worker from the Wirral area, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for a series of sexual offenses committed against two young boys. The offences, which spanned over a decade, were uncovered during a trial at Liverpool Crown Court, revealing disturbing details about Lundy's conduct and his betrayal of public trust.Stephen Lundy, aged 49, had dedicated approximately 30 years of his life volunteering at Bebington Youth Club, a well-known establishment in Bebington, where he was regarded as a familiar and trusted figure by many families in the community. Despite his reputation, the court heard that Lundy engaged in inappropriate and criminal behavior that ultimately led to his conviction on four counts involving sexual assault on two boys whose families had befriended him over the years.
Judge Robert Trevor-Jones emphasized that although Lundy’s misconduct did not occur during his official duties as a youth worker, the fact that these acts took place while he was in a position of trust and authority significantly aggravated his culpability. The judge pointed out that Lundy’s role as a volunteer had elevated his status within the community, which in turn fostered parental confidence in his interactions with children. This trust was ultimately betrayed, leading to profound repercussions for the victims and their families.
The first victim, now an adult, had confided in his parents about the abuse but was not believed at the time. This disbelief caused lasting damage to their relationship, with the victim describing the incident as a source of ongoing emotional distress. The court was told that Lundy had also committed similar acts on a second boy, who later reported that Lundy had touched him inappropriately while he was playing on his PlayStation. The second victim’s account was supported by evidence found on Lundy’s phone, which contained a video clip of the abuse.
During the trial, the prosecution revealed that Lundy had pleaded guilty to possessing an extreme pornographic image and an indecent image of a child. The latter was a video involving the second victim, which was discovered during police searches following his arrest. The police investigation uncovered these illegal images on Lundy’s phone, which was seized from his residence on New Ferry Road, New Ferry. Despite denying the allegations of abuse, Lundy’s claims that the victims wanted to “blacken his name” were dismissed by the jury, who took only 20 minutes to convict him on all charges.
Prosecutor Anthony O’Donohoe described Lundy as “well known in the community,” highlighting his frequent visits to local families, often dropping in for cups of tea, engaging in casual chats, and performing odd jobs and electrical work. The allegations first came to light when the second victim disclosed the inappropriate touching to his parents. The court also heard evidence from a man in his twenties, who claimed that Lundy had assaulted him in a similar manner more than ten years ago. Although his mother confronted Lundy at the time, no police report was made then.
Following his arrest, Lundy denied all charges of indecent assault and sexual activity with a minor, maintaining that the accusations were false and motivated by a desire to damage his reputation. Nevertheless, the jury swiftly found him guilty of all counts, including possession of illegal images and sexual assault. Judge Trevor-Jones ordered that Lundy be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and issued an indefinite Sexual Offences Prevention Order, which prohibits him from having unsupervised contact with children and from working with minors in the future.
As the case concludes, Lundy’s sentencing is scheduled for September 6, where the court will determine the length of his imprisonment. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding children and the devastating impact of betrayal by trusted community members in the Wirral area.