‘Abhorrent’ Scunthorpe man sentenced for sexual offences
Stacie John Farrar, 47-years-old of Oakland View in Scunthorpe was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13
An ‘abhorrent’ man who took advantage of a families trust in him and sexually abused two children has been sentenced to three years and three months behind bars, handed an indefinite restraining order and sexual harm prevention order, and will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life following his appearance at Hull Crown Court today (Tuesday,19 August).
Stacie John Farrar, 47-years-old of Oakland View in Scunthorpe was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 following a five-day trial concluding on Friday, 13 June at Grimsby Crown Court.
A spokesperson for Humberside police said:
"An investigation was launched after officers received reports that a child had disclosed Farrar had sexually abused them over a number of years. During initial lines of enquiry, another brave victim came forward to report similar offences they had been subjected to at the hands of Farrar.
"Farrar was arrested and when interviewed, he denied all allegations put to him, insisting he was unsure why they would say that about him.
"He was subsequently charged with five counts of sexual assault of a female child under 13, assault by penetration, and rape of a girl under 13."
Officer in the case Detective Constable Katherine Drapier said: “Firstly, I would like to commend the victims and their families who have showed nothing but bravery and courage throughout the course of the investigation and court proceedings.
“Farrar is an abhorrent individual and dangerous to children, taking advantage of their trust in him, all for his own sexual gratification.
“We take reports of sexual assault and sexual offences extremely seriously and we will continue to seek justice for those who have suffered at the hands of such incomprehensible crimes.
“It is never, ever the victim’s fault, and I would strongly appeal for anyone who is suffering to please come forward to us.
“If you have been a victim of any sexual offences, or know someone who has, we urge you to report it to the police via our non-emergency number 101. Always call 999 in an emergency.”