Sentence
Christopher Lynch
Christopher Lynch (aged 38) was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on 15 November 2021 to 16 Years for Rape and 8 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Northampton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 15 November 2021
- Sentence
- 16 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 24 years
- Judge
- Judge Rebecca Crane
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
5 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Rape | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Sexual Activity with a Child | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual Assault | Custodial immediate |
| Attempting to arrange / Arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape, sexual assault, sexual activity with a child, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence in Northamptonshire 2013 and 2017. He was found not guilty of one count of sexual assault.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power