A Cleethorpes man who attempted to kidnap a teenage girl has been jailed
The 'vicious attack' caused her to 'fear for her life'
Last updated 29th Oct 2020
A Cleethorpes man who attempted to kidnap a teenage girl in a 'vicious attack' causing her to 'fear for her life' has been jailed for 11 years.
Kevin Haigh, of Grimsby Road, pleaded guilty to attempted kidnap to commit a sexual offence and assault.
On Wednesday 3 June 2020, the 53 year old approached a teenage girl on Kings Road, close to the junction with Chichester Road.
The court heard how he spoke to the teenager before putting gaffer tape on her face.
The girl tried to use her phone to call for help but Haigh took it from her.
She managed to get away safely, but was left incredibly shaken by the incident.
Inspector Rhod Troake, from the force’s Major Crime Team, said: “Haigh carried out a vicious attack on an unsuspecting teenage girl, causing her to fear for her life purely for his own sexual gratification.
“I can only begin to imagine the horror that the victim felt that day, and I hope that today’s sentencing brings her some sense of justice.
“I am reassured that he is now off our streets and unable to commit further offences of this nature.
“Thankfully these types of incidents are incredibly rare, however I hope today’s sentencing serves as a warning to anyone considering committing an offence of this nature – if you do, we will do everything we can to put you behind bars.”