A father from Grantham has been handed a prison term of seven years and five months following a trial at Lincoln Crown Court, where he was found guilty of child cruelty. The identity of the male has not been disclosed to ensure the safety of his victims. He confessed to inflicting violent disciplinary measures on three children in the period from 2015 to 2022. His actions escalated in severity as his children aged and involved assault with items such as a piece of wood and a whip. A restraining order has been issued, prohibiting him from making any contact with his children for the subsequent ten years. It was revealed by prosecutor Jon Dee that these violent acts were frequently committed in moments of frustration or as a form of punishment. Defence attorney Eddison Flint proposed that, despite expressing remorse, the defendant perceived his actions as disciplinary rather than sadistic. Judge James House KC emphasised that the abuse only ceased after one child bravely reported the incidents, underlining the potential long-term effects of the abuse on the children.
This article was adapted from original reporting by The Lincoln Post, sourced from www.bbc.com.
