Sentence
Paul Adams
Paul Adams (aged 78) was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court on 6 February 2026 to 7 Years for Indecent assault and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Carlisle Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 6 February 2026
- Sentence
- 7 Years
- Judge
- Judge Michael Fanning
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Indecent assault | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Sexual Assault | Custodial immediate |
| Paying for sexual services of a child | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of indecent assault of a male child, sexual assault of a male child and paying for the sexual services of a child in West Cumbria between the 1980s and 1990s.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power