Grimsby man charged with more than 20 sexual offences against children
The offences allegedly took place between 1992-2011
Last updated 20th Nov 2020
A man from Grimsby has been charged with 21 sexual offences against children, alleged to have taken place over 19 years.
The 53-year-old has been remanded in custody and will appear in court again December.
The charges include 12 counts of indecent assault on boys under the age of 14 – between 1992 and 2004 in Derbyshire.
Two counts of attempted rape – between 1994 and 2003 in Derbyshire.
Three counts of rape – between 1999 and 2011. Two counts in Derbyshire and one in Lincolnshire.
Two counts of indecent assault on girls under the age of 14 – between 1993 and 2001 in Derbyshire.
Two counts of causing a boy over the age of 13 to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity – between 2004 and 2011. One count in Derbyshire and one count in Lincolnshire.
Detective Inspector Tony Owen from Derbyshire Police said: “As a force, we take reports of non-recent sexual abuse very seriously.
“We work closely with partners to ensure that survivors are given support, whether or not they wish to make a formal criminal complaint, and I would urge anyone who may have been subject to abuse to come forward.”