Title: Grimsby Male Imprisoned for Manipulating and Exploiting a Young Girl
A Grimsby individual, identified as posing a risk to young females, has been handed an eight-year prison sentence in the wake of his conviction for sexual crimes against a 12-year-old girl in Weelsby Woods. Bradley Lamond, 24, confessed to six charges at Grimsby Crown Court. The case was brought to attention after a relative of the girl expressed concern to a youth worker, leading to an investigation by Humberside Police.
The court was told that Lamond alleged he was deceived by a friend into thinking the girl was 16. Despite this assertion, he still pursued a series of meetings with the girl, initiating when he was 18 years old. The offences, depicted as occurring privately within the woods, saw Lamond persuade the girl into engaging in sexual conduct.
In a poignant victim impact statement, the young woman, now 18, laid bare the strong emotional trauma and betrayal she has suffered due to Lamond’s actions. She voiced, “He robbed me of my innocence”, underlining the deep impact on her mental well-being and childhood.
Defence barrister Craig Lowe pointed out that Lamond, who was 18 and 19 at the time of executing the offences, has not reoffended in the ensuing five years. Lamond has career ambitions to become a mechanic after his eventual release.
Judge Gurdial Singh accentuated the notable age difference and significant psychological damage afflicted on the girl as exacerbating factors. Lamond is set to serve two-thirds of his given sentence prior to being reviewed for parole eligibility and will have a perpetual Sexual Harm Prevention Order and inclusion on the Sex Offender Register imposed upon him.
Officer Paul Wells, main investigator of the case, commended the girl’s courage in speaking up. He actively encouraged any individuals who might have experienced or witnessed similar crimes to relay them to the authorities, regardless of the time frame.
Any individuals affected by sexual offences are urged to report to the police through the non-emergency number 101 or ring 999 in emergencies.
This report was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original coverage given by www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.
