Spalding Man Jailed for 19 Years After Child Sex Abuse Convictions
He was convicted for multiple offences involving a young boy and girl
A 48-year-old man from Spalding has been jailed for 19 years after being found guilty of a series of child sex offences following a long-running investigation that began when one of his victims bravely spoke out at school.
Marvin Scampion, of Edward Road, was convicted at Lincoln Crown Court after a two-week trial which concluded in March.
The jury found him guilty of nine offences involving two children, following six hours of deliberation. He was cleared of one further count of sexual assault.
Scampion was arrested in January 2020 when one of the victims made disclosures to a trusted adult at school.
The children, whose identities are protected by law, both gave evidence during the trial.
The court heard that between April 2008 and December 2011, Scampion committed four sexual offences against a young boy, including attempted rape, sexual assault, causing the child to watch a sexual act, and inciting him to engage in sexual activity.
He was also found guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl on two occasions between January 2015 and July 2016 and engaging in sexual activity in her presence twice during that time.
In a further incident, Scampion was convicted of cruelty towards a child under the age of 16 after producing a knife in the child’s presence—an act described in court as deeply distressing and threatening.
Following the guilty verdicts, Scampion was immediately remanded into custody and later sentenced to 19 years in prison, with an additional 12-month extended licence period upon release.
He will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and is subject to an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order, along with a restraining order preventing any future contact with the victims.
Detective Constable Caroline Pendell, who led the investigation, praised the courage of the two victims and the support networks that helped them through a complex five-year case.
She described their bravery and patience as “extraordinary,” and said the outcome was the result of a team effort involving police, the victims’ families, and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors who were by their side from the initial report through to sentencing.
“This case began with two vulnerable children who found the strength to speak out,” DC Pendell said. “They have not only been heard—they’ve been believed. This result ensures that the man who harmed them is no longer free to hurt anyone else. I hope today’s sentence gives them the opportunity to begin healing and rebuilding their lives.”
She also urged anyone affected by abuse to come forward, stressing that survivors should not suffer in silence and that help is available—whether through the police, support services, or trusted individuals.
“This investigation has taken time, and while delays due to the pandemic and court backlogs made things harder, no stone was left unturned. Today, those two young people have walked out of court as survivors.”
Anyone who has experienced sexual abuse or assault is encouraged to report it to police by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency. Confidential support is also available via local Sexual Assault Referral Centres and other specialist services.